Last man standing: Nickie Quaid still enjoying his Treaty adventure

The All-star goalkeeper plays down his role in Limerick's success, but he's been a key component of the county's evolution over 12 years.

NATURAL HABITAT: Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid pings another puckout at Croke Park. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Nickie Quaid was one of the newbies brought into the Limerick set-up in 2010 following the mass player walkout in response to then manager Justin McCarthy dropping a dozen or so panellists.

Over the past 12 years, it isn’t just the county’s fortunes Quaid has seen radically transform. His own position, too, is almost unrecognisable from when he took charge of the number one jersey for the 2011 season.