Austin Gleeson: Derek McGrath changed my mind about quitting

Hurler of the year Austin Gleeson has revealed how Derek McGrath talked him out of quitting the game last season after a disappointing display for Mount Sion’s U21s.

Gleeson was disillusioned and sent a text message to the senior manager that night saying he wanted to give up hurling. However, a conversation with McGrath the following morning changed his mind.

McGrath spoke about the matter this past summer but until now Gleeson hadn’t given his view on it.