Cian McBride living the dream in Royal green

McBride’s primary ball-winning ability is a major asset for Meath when it appeared for a period at least it would be the AFL's and Essendon’s. 

Cian McBride of Meath in action against Colm O'Callaghan of Cork. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

It’s the Leinster SFC launch, two days after Meath’s Division 2 final win over Cork and Cian McBride is wearing his jersey from the game. Unwashed.

He had struggled to find a clean kit that morning. He was in a similar fluster trying to catch the team bus from Croke Park after the game. Video footage emerged online of players running after it.