Eddie Gibbons filling big boots for Kilmacud Crokes after Matt Collins return to Ballinhassig

Eddie Gibbons of Kilmacud Crokes ahead of Saturday's Go-Ahead Dublin Senior Hurling Club Championship final taking place in Parnell Park in Dublin. Leading public transport provider, Go-Ahead Ireland are the titles sponsors of all adult Dublin club leagues and championships. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

When former Cork underage goalkeeper Matt Collins returned to play for Ballinhassig this year, Kilmacud Crokes were left with considerable boots to fill.

Collins, brother of current Cork goalkeepers Patrick and Ger, was between the sticks for Crokes when they won their last Dublin hurling titles in 2012 and 2014.