Kerry confirms players have asked not to play in district championships amid burnout fears

Kingdom GAA chairman Patrick O’Sullivan said the board will not prevent players' lining out, but that their welfare should be considered. 

Luke Crowley of East Kerry (Red ) takes on Brendan Casey of Milltown/Castlemain in the Kerry SFC. Photo: Domnick Walsh 

AMID player welfare concerns and the threat of burnout, it has been decided that most members of the Kerry senior football squad will not line out in district board championships over the next two months.

With the split-season leading to elite players being constantly in action, a break from competitive fare is now on the agenda.