Galway ace Whelan revelling in 'new home'

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue has moved Conor Whelan out from the full-forward line
Galway ace Whelan revelling in 'new home'

Galway's Conor Whelan of Galway in action against Antrim players Conall Bohill, left, and Conor Boyd. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Galway captain Conor Whelan says he is enjoying his new role as a half-forward as they prepare to face Dublin on Sunday with a place in the Leinster SHC at stake.

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue, back for his second term in charge, has moved Whelan out from the full-forward line a lot this season and the Kinvara clubman has revelled in his new role as a linkman creating scores.

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