‘His brain is his biggest attribute’: Con O’Callaghan, Dublin’s edge

“He would be a star in intercounty hurling,” says Cuala teammate Shane Stapleton about Con O'Callaghan, “No doubt about it."

MAIN MAN: When the stakes are highest, Con O'Callaghan remains Dublin's go-to player. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

In a championship full of shootouts where wides are more easily forgiven and lapses are commonplace, Con O’Callaghan endures with unerring efficiency: 39 shots, 35 points. Clutch.

The Dublin captain missed their preliminary quarter-final victory over Cork with manager Dessie Farrell admitting they ‘took a risk’ to hold him back due to an ongoing hamstring injury.