Kerry getting a kick from the kickouts

Led by Joe O’Connor, they’ve gone hunting opposition restarts with the relish of an upstart. That’s been critical to their spring run.

Joe O'Connor of Kerry is tackled by Gareth Murphy of Armagh. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The way the chattering classes have it, Gaelic football is careering into a green and gold wave of dominance — the Kerry kind.

The Kingdom’s ideal age profile, coupled with a cocktail of generational — and breadth — of talent, makes them a lock to knock up their 40th All-Ireland football title in the summer.