All-Ireland final: Kerry player profiles

Eoghan Cormican takes a look at the Kerry squad vying to take All-Ireland glory this weekend.

STAR: Kerry's Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh. Pic: ©INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan

1. Ciara Butler (Castlegregory) Eight of her 21 semi-final kick-outs did not find a green and gold shirt. Dublin apply a savage press, and so Kerry’s teenage ‘keeper will need to find composure and accuracy in the face of the inevitable blue wall. Saved a Carla Rowe penalty when last they met.

2. Eilís Lynch (Castleisland Desmonds) The 28-year-old’s job will be to curtail the beating heart of the Dublin attack that is Carla Rowe. When Lynch joined Rowe at the hip for long stretches of their group clash, Dublin’s top championship scorer with 5-20 (0-8 frees) managed only two points from play.