Paul Geaney tips Tommy Walsh for big summer with Kerry

Kerry attacker Paul Geaney has backed team-mate Tommy Walsh to play a key role as the county attempt to retain the Sam Maguire Cup.

Walsh returned to Ireland for the current season, having spent three years with Australian rules side Sydney Swans, but as yet he has struggled to make a consistent impact with the All-Ireland champions.

The Kerins O’Rahillys clubman only started one game, against Derry, though he did score a goal off the bench against Cork. Six years ago, Tadhg Kennelly endured a similarly slow start upon his return from Sydney before coming good for championship and Geaney feels that Walsh will be well up to speed by the summer.