Shane Walsh: 'When you get a football in your hands, it's a ball of magic'

Walsh displayed his full skillset during a memorable Connacht final performance, leaving manager Padraic Joyce to comment that he is 'one of the best footballers I've ever seen playing'

31 May 2022; Shane Walsh of Galway poses for a portrait during the launch of the GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Series in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Shane Walsh admits his entire game is based on instinct and says he views the gaelic football as a 'ball of magic' once he gets it in his hands.

The Galway forward displayed his full skillset during a memorable Connacht final performance that yielded 1-6, leaving manager Padraic Joyce to comment that the 29-year-old is 'one of the best footballers I've ever seen playing'.