How Killarney Legion could avoid drop to Kerry intermediate grade despite play-off defeat

The sigh of relief around Lewis Rd in Killarney was audible as Dr Crokes avoided the trap door to Kerry’s intermediate grade. Defeat doesn't necessarily spell an end to senior football for Legion, however

Players shake hands following Dr Crokes win over Legion in the Kerry senior football relegation play-off in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Picutre: Don MacMonagle

The sigh of relief around Lewis Rd in Killarney was audible as Dr Crokes avoided the trap door to Kerry’s intermediate grade. No such escape though for their neighbours Legion, who may drop to the secondary grade.

May? Much will depend on a championship review group in Kerry, which reports to the county board early in 2022 with a number of recommendations on the structure and composition of the championship.