A Dual Dozen

Sean O hAilpin

One of JBM's men who likes the big ball too. Wing back with the hurlers, he has successfully made the transition from half back to full back for Larry Tompkins' footballers.

Declan Rooney

Full back for Laois footballers last week, an injury in their win over Westmeath deprived the hurlers of his much-needed presence at centre forward yesterday.

John Ryan

Offaly's dual man paid the price for juggling his dual commitments when cast aside by Tommy Lyons earlier this year. Returned recently from injury and played his part for Michael Bond as a second-half hurling substitute yesterday.

Geoffrey McGonigle

An eight-point contributor to Derry's Ulster hurling semi-final success over Down on Saturday, the robust substitute for the footballers wasn't required yesterday as Eamonn Coleman's men eased their way past Cavan in an Ulster first round replay.

Brendan Cummins

Tipperary hurling goalkeeper and scoring football forward who opted for hurling only this year after an injury at the turn of the year. No dilemma now as Tipp are out of both.

Brian Corcoran

A former hurler of the year, he decided to park his "Rebel on the double" aspirations this year by opting solely for Cork's hurling panel.

Declan Browne

Tipperary's All Star footballer of '98 was shown no mercy by Nicholas English after his failure in this year's Hurling League semi-final against Clare. Whipped off after 20 minutes and ne'er seen again.

Michael Duignan

Scored a goal against Wexford yesterday, but also has a past as a big ball merchant for the county. Brian Begley Limerick's hurling full back who was also a member of the football squad that went down to Cork on Saturday night.

Tomas Mannion

Galway's All-Ireland medal winner of last year also has a Railway Cup medal for hurling. Hurley behind the door for some time now.

Rory McCarthy

Wexford hurling forward with a reputation for being knacky with the big ball too. Played for the county's minors.

John Leahy

Tipperary famously paid the price for his brief dalliance with football in '94. Out injured for the defeat to Clare that year. Unfortunately, now only a dual star when it comes to baiting opponents and tormenting referees.