Banner County star Podge Collins surprised by Davy Fitzgerlad’s dual reprieve

Podge Collins puts Davy Fitzgerald’s change of heart about dual players down to a desire to freshen up the Clare hurling panel.

Speaking to Newstalk’s Off The Ball last night, Collins said recovery from his cruciate knee injury was progressing well and he hopes to return in March.

“The knee is coming along fine. I had tests in Dublin at the end of October to test the power in the leg and they were very happy. The next tests are at end of this month on the six-month mark (since the injury).