Absolute confidence, strategies, and signals: The evolution of the hurling goalkeeper

Anthony Nash, David Herity, Anthony Daly, and Donal O’Grady reflect on the ever-changing role of the modern-day hurling goalkeeper

FLYING STOPPER: Waterford goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe announced his retirement from inter-county hurling less than a month after playing in the All-Ireland final. Pictures: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo

Cork and Waterford face what can truly be called a period of transition next season, whenever that season happens.

Both sides have to replace long-serving goalkeepers, Anthony Nash and Stephen O’Keeffe respectively.