Joe O'Connor set for Kerry captaincy

Given that he is not a regular starter for Kerry, O'Connor's nomination will revive the debate about the nomination of the captaincy being the gift of the county champions

Joe O'Connor of Kerry. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Joe O'Connor looks set to be Austin Stacks' nomination for Kerry captain for 2022.

The midfielder, who was injured in the club's Munster Club SFC final defeat to St Finbarrs, is expected to be announced as the skipper early next week.