Karol Dillon: Is natural talent and ability all that natural?

It is true that in terms of the eternal question, genetics versus hard work when it comes to skill development, there is a genetic component involved. But it's not as simple as people may think.

Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue under pressure from Tyrone’s Kieran McGeary during the Allianz Football League match between Mayo and Tyrone at Elverys MacHale Park in Castlebar, last year. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach

A household name is being interviewed for research on the non-dominant side in elite Gaelic football, when he’s asked how much he thinks that non-dominant side is down to genetics versus hard work.

His whole demeanour changes.