Hurling’s evolution makes Blanchfield a prized asset

PRIZED ASSET:Three things that David Blanchfield provides in abundance. Youth. Physicality. Hurling. Blanchfield utilises these powers to attack from defence. Pic: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes

In his post-match press conference after the All-Ireland final, Derek Lyng was asked to describe the feeling when Limerick burst the dam and flood forward. His anguish aggravated as he answered that and then reflected on the one key absence capable of surging against the current.

It was announced before throw-in that Walter Walsh would start in place of David Blanchfield after the wing-back picked up a lung issue in the semi-final win over Clare.