O’Mahony follows O’Neill’s ‘free’ advice

Five steps back and four to the side — a free-taking routine which has transformed Cathal O’Mahony’s prowess from the dead ball and one which Colm O’Neill was instrumental in bringing about.

Cork U20 full-forward O’Mahony nailed three placed-ball efforts in Saturday’s All-Ireland final, hiking to 12 the number of frees he converted across their four championship outings.