The Meath view on Waterford forward Jack Fagan: 'He stood out a mile from everyone'

Fagan took a more circuitous route to Waterford’s frontline, having initially made his debut for his native Meath in the 2015 Christy Ring Cup against Wicklow

Jack Fagan celebrates after scoring Waterford's third goal against Clare at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

The 2015 hurling-shinty U21 international between Ireland and Scotland was only seconds old when Jack Fagan smashed home a goal.

Austin Gleeson, already a Waterford senior, was one of the first Irish players to congratulate the Meath man and, five years on, they’re teammates again, for the Déise.