James O’Donoghue accepts added responsibilities for Kerry

James O’Donoghue is learning to adjust. Truth be told, he’s been left with little option.

Adaptability has long been identified as Kerry’s outstanding attribute in their march to All-Ireland success last year. O’Donoghue stands as a microcosm of that adaptability.

Where once his function involved dancing inside the 20-metre line, presenting himself for the final pass and splitting the posts, his responsibilities have now stretched far beyond impacting solely on the scoreboard.