Forde sees upside of college and county demands

The pressures placed on GAA players juggling county and third level commitments may be generating plenty of debate in recent weeks but Tipperary’s Jason Forde believes the dual mandate has an upside.

The Silvermines clubman has been a leading light for the University of Limerick in their run to Saturday’s Fitzgibbon Cup final while also impressing in the Allianz League.

With Seamus Callanan out injured, Forde has started at full-forward in Tipperary’s three NHL outings and has hit a staggering 3-28 this spring - including 2-9 in Saturday night’s win over Wexford.