Podge Collins commits solely to hurling in 2017

Clare’s Tony Kelly has admitted that Podge Collins was placed in a difficult position when deciding which county panel to choose for 2017.

Dual star Collins, an Al-Ireland hurling winning colleague of Kelly’s in 2013, confided in his team-mate that he was keen to narrow down his commitments next season.

Collins confirmed publicly yesterday that he’s chosen hurling and won’t be available to father Colm who is manager of the county footballers.