O'Donoghue more than an enforcer

Gearóid Hegarty and William O’Donoghue have proven to be Limerick's main link men this season.

William O'Donoghue of Limerick in action against Peter Duggan of Clare during the Munster GAA Hurling Championship Final match between Clare and Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

There is little doubt that the art of passing has grown in importance in hurling. For history-chasing Limerick, their passing infuriates some, the short ‘Brick-flick’, the stick passes, the handpasses.

Those precise movements have been a trademark of Limerick, who rarely send a seemingly aimless delivery long or short. A look at who the key passes shows that Gearóid Hegarty and William O’Donoghue are the main link men. Hegarty, unsurprisingly, has shown a scoring threat this season, with 1-11 to his name, but 4-8 from direct assists also stands out.