Blow for Kerry as Tony Brosnan to miss All-Ireland football final

Kerry forward Tony Brosnan will not be available to Jack O'Connor and his selectors for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final against Dublin owing to a recurrence of a respiratory condition.

Brosnan come off the bench for Paul Geaney in the Kingdom's semi-final win over Derry, and in the last few seasons has made a telling effect for the county when introduced. He no doubt would have played some part against the Dubs this weekend and has scored 1-09 in the championship so far. Thr Dr Crokes player was forced to miss the latter stages of Kerry county championship in 2020 with a punctured lung.

Killian Spillane, who has not featured for the county since injuring his ankle in May, is expected to take Brosnan's place in the Kerry matchday squad of 26 for the Croke Park showdown.

A statement from Kerry GAA has wished Tony Brosnan a speddy recovery.

It read: "The sharpshooter from Dr Crokes is suffering from a recurring respiratory problem and will be out of action for this weekend. This is of course hugely disappointing for Tony himself, his family, the whole Kerry team and our supporters.

"We at Kerry GAA wish to firstly offer Tony best wishes for a speedy recovery and also acknowledge his contribution and commitment to this Kerry squad over the season thus far. We all hope to see Tony on the pitch again very soon."

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