High workrate of ‘class’ Galway inspires David Collins

David Collins might have chosen to step aside just as Galway are now favoured to win a first All-Ireland in 29 years but he is enjoying the watching brief.

Although, that’s not to say it has taken some getting used to and that will continue to be the case.

“Mentally, you’re still in the zone of wanting to be the elite athlete that you were, and physically as well. Then when you see the boys on the field you just want to be out there, that kind of a way. Now, the legs won’t go there and you’ve put enough on the line.”