Alan Connolly says tackles not tallies the priority now for Cork forwards

It is more than just free-taking responsibilities Alan Connolly has built into his game this season.

Clare's Adam Hogan tussles with Alan Connolly of Cork. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon

Eleven points was Alan Connolly’s haul  in his Páirc Uí Chaoimh backyard on Sunday afternoon.

It’s a sizable matchday contribution that equalled what he produced at the same venue four weeks earlier against Limerick. The same tally was also offered up by Connolly in last year’s All-Ireland semi-final destruction of the Dubs.