'I couldn’t even lift the weights bar': How Gearóid Hegarty transformed into Hurler of the Year contender

Hegarty stressed how “I wouldn’t be where I am today without football” and recalled an embarrassing moment in the gym

Gearóid Hegarty with his award at Ballybunion Castle after he was named the PWC GAA/GPA hurler of the month for December on the back of a stunning performance in the All-Ireland SHC final where his seven-point final haul helped Limerick to victory over Waterford. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Hurler of the Year front-runner Gearóid Hegarty has attributed his 2020 form to a more relaxed approach to games, revealing how he used to “overthink everything” the week of a fixture.

Hegarty’s All-Ireland final performance capped a near flawless campaign for the 26-year-old. The Limerick half-forward struck seven points from play in last month’s decider, as well as winning three puck-outs and forcing two turnovers.