Harty now a different beast, says Flannan's mastermind Tony Kelly

Tony Kelly, who is coaching the Flannan’s team eyeing a record-extending 23rd title, has witnessed a major increase in physicality since his schooldays.

STAR ATTRACTION: Tony Kelly, Coach, St. Flannans College Ennis signing autographes after their win over Midleton CBS in their TUS Dr Harty Cup (19 A H) quarter-final match at the Town Park, Fethard, Co Tipperary. Picture Dan Linehan

Compared to Tony Kelly’s schooldays playing Harty hurling with St Flannan’s, the All-Ireland-winning captain notices a major difference in the students today.

Back in 2012, Kelly captained the Ennis school from centre-back on a team featuring future Celtic cross-holders in Shane O’Donnell, Peter Duggan, Conor Cleary, David Reidy, and Eibhear Quilligan.