Munster MFC final: The Ones to Watch

Four players to keep your eye on in this evening's final between Cork and Kerry

Cork’s Brian Hayes is challenged by Jamie Bergin of Tipperary Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Paddy Lane (Austin Stacks, Kerry)

Though Duagh’s Cormac Dillon did the bulk of the scoring, the key architect of Kerry’s 1-6 to 0-5 mauling of Cork last month was their corner forward from Tralee. Lane’s talents, both creative and finishing, have been well advertised during Mercy Mounthawk’s successful Munster Colleges Frewen Cup campaign this spring. A talented basketball to boot, he plays off either foot, has gorgeous balance and was the creative hand in many of Kerry’s scores - including the first-half goal which he presented on a plate for Dillon. Lane finished with 0-4 and Cork will need to keep him to that again – but limit his assists – if they are to regain the provincial title. Easier said than done. If Cork opt for a plus one, expect the additional defender to cheat on Lane's side.