Cork Divisions/Colleges previews: Imokilly can overcome Avondhu challenge

UCC take on Muskerry, while the Imokilly - with Cork stars aplenty - face Avondhu.

Seamus Harnedy of Cork and Imokilly. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

UCC v Muskerry, 3:00pm, Dungourney 

The matter of player availability has always been an issue for UCC, it has been exacerbated by the new format of the season. 

At the moment, they have 25 players available, but Sunday evening is a long way away.

Muskerry do have the benefit of a win under their belt over Carbery. But that was 10 weeks ago. They were backboned by Ballincollig and Éire Óg players then, with Cian O'Driscoll and Eoin O'Shea prominent.

Verdict: Muskerry 

Imokilly v Avondhu, 7:15pm, Fermoy 

Last season Imokilly had five points to spare over Avondhu, and this season the North Cork division are down seven or eight of those players, including Cork panellist, Eoin Carey. Still, with Mallow back in the fold, they will have a strong team available.

Imokilly still have an embarrassment of riches at their disposal. Seamus Harnedy, Ciarán Joyce, U20 starlets Diarmuid Healy and Jack Leahy. The more they play, the better they should get.

Verdict: Imokilly