Three time hurling All Star Tony Kelly feels the split season model has been a positive move from a players perspective.
It comes as Ballyea prepare for Saturday’s Clare senior hurling semi-final clash with Cratloe, as they bid to maintain their grip on the Canon Hamilton trophy.
Kelly struck 1-7 for his side as they overcame Clooney-Quin to set up the showdown with the south-east Clare men.
The 2013 hurler of the year says while changes are still needed, he feels splitting the club and county seasons has worked
Throw in on Saturday in Cusack Park is at 2.30pm with commentary on Clare FM with O’Sullivan Hansbury Motors, Kilrush Road, Ennis
Meanwhile Clare FM analyst Tommy Guilfoyle says the side who wins the battle of the middle third will give themselves a platform in this weekend’s other semi-final tie.
Sixmilebridge and Eire Og are set to clash for the second consecutive season, with the Townies coming out on top when they met in last year’s quarter-final.
Guilfoyle says both teams will be eager to cut down on the supply available to the opposition forward line
That one has a 2.30pm start on Sunday in Cusack with commentary on Clare FM with Sean Murray Car Sales and MC Auto Repairs
