Barry Murphy's flexibility and form a sign of Limerick's deepened hand for 2025 tilt

In search of regular game-time - Murphy didn’t feature during last summer's failed five-in-a-row bid - he’ll go wherever there’s an opportunity.

ALL-ROUNDER: Barry Murphy of Limerick plays on after his helmet came off, as Alan Connolly of Cork gives chase. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Right now, his redeployment is a necessary piece of improvisation. In time, improvisation might well become ingenious.

Heads were turned at the end of last month when Barry Murphy was named at corner-back for Limerick’s League opener.