Waterford stars in battle with Joe Canning for hurler of the year award

Two of Waterford’s 11 PwC All-Star nominees have been nominated for hurler of the year alongside Joe Canning, one of All-Ireland champions Galway’s 14-strong selection.

Jamie Barron and Kevin Moran’s names with Canning’s will be put to inter-county hurlers to vote on with the winner being announced on the night of the awards in Dublin’s Convention Centre on November 3.

Waterford’s Conor Gleeson, who missed the All-Ireland final through suspension, is shortlisted for the young hurler of the year along with Cork sensation Mark Coleman and the impressive Conor Whelan. Players will also decide that award.