Pierce Laverty: 'Down are far from a one trick pony'

Critics of the Mourne County have claimed for years that they lack height and physical power throughout the team, a point made again by Newry man and former Down underage player Colin Bell on a recent edition of the BBC's GAA Social podcast

Tailteann Cup Launch with Down’s Pierce Laverty

Down captain Pierce Laverty reckons talk of the Tailteann Cup favourites lacking a physical presence and of being a 'one-trick pony' is well off.

Last year's tournament runners-up are the top tips to lift the Tier 2 title this summer given the progress they've made in the meantime, securing promotion to Division 2 in spring and pushing Armagh to within a point in last month's Ulster semi-final.