Kilkenny hurlers must sign in for long term says Andy Comerford as loss of Ryan and Lawlor keenly felt

'You can go on your holidays when you retire. You’ll have loads of times then to go and see the world'

BADLY MISSED: Former Kilkenny star Andy Comerford has been heavily critical of the departure of Billy Ryan and Huw Lawlor to Australia. Picture: INPHO/Patrick Bolger

Former All-Ireland winning captain Andy Comerford has called for the Kilkenny County Board to insist up-and-coming players fully commit to the county.

The O’Loughlin Gaels man, who led The Cats to the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2002, had previously questioned the duration of 2025 All-Star Huw Lawlor and nominee Billy Ryan’s time in Australia.