O'Connor blames club fatigue as Kerry again struggle to kill off a comfortable contest

Kerry led a disappointing Dublin side by eight points in the 61st minute but saw it cut to three points by the 65th.

CLOSE WATCH: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor. INPHO/Nick Elliott

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 21:57

John Fogarty

Jack O’Connor has suggested Kerry’s extensive club season may be a reason behind his team not finishing games "as strong as they should”.

Kerry led Dublin by eight points in the 61st minute but saw it cut to three points by the 65th. Coming after two home games where they drew against Galway having been 12 points ahead and were seven points to the good against Roscommon before needing a last-gasp Tomás Kennedy free, it’s a trend O’Connor addressed from the outset of his post-match press conference.