One change for Kerry's minors

Kerry minor manager John Kennedy has made one change to his side for Sunday's All-Ireland MFC final against Roscommon (Croke Park, throw-in 1.30pm).

Moyvane's Patrick Curtin has paid the price for being held scoreless in the semi-final win over Donegal last month, with his place at right half-forward going to Johnny Buckley of Dr Crokes.

The Kingdom's youngsters have been in excellent form in the championship so far, scoring 11-54 in just five games. They are in the frame to lift the county's first Tommy Markham Cup since 1994.

Senior star Mike Frank Russell was a member of the 1994 All-Ireland minor-winning side.

Of the current minor crop, Waterville clubman Paddy Curran, the team captain and full-forward, has hit a purple patch recently. He tallied 1-6 (3f) against Donegal to take his scoring return for the championship to 2-22 (11f).

Syl Doyle from Wexford will referee the minor final for the first time. An established referee within his county, where he has officiated at a number of county finals, he is a member of the Ballyhogue club and has won minor and intermediate county titles as a player.

KERRY (MFC v Roscommon) - T Mac an tSaoir; B Russell, M Moloney, D Ó Sé; S Enright, A Greany, B Costello; T Walsh, G O'Driscoll; J Buckley, D O'Shea, D Moran; G Sayers, P Curran (capt), E Kennedy.

Substitutes: A Kelly, P Curtin, S Browne, J Doolan, R Ághas, L O'Sullivan, M Ó Sé, A O'Reilly, W Devane.