Centre of the game: Back or forward at number six?

Ronan Curran has All-Stars and All-Irelands in the number six jersey with Cork. He points out that the job spec has 'changed a lot even since I played'

BACK IN ACTION: John Conlon of Clare is tackled by Lee Chin of Wexford during the Allianz Hurling League match between Clare and Wexford at Cusack Park in Ennis. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Forwards becoming centre-backs: the must-have accessory for the modern hurling team?

Clare have repurposed attacking linchpin John Conlon as a centre-back while Waterford boss Liam Cahill seems to have settled on number six as Austin Gleeson’s permanent posting, after the Mount Sion man’s frequent stints up front for the county.