Clare are sitting top of Division Two South of the National Football League after an impressive opening round win over Laois.
A goal from debutante Daniel Walsh in the opening half was instrumental in setting the platform for Clare to register a 1-16 to 0-12 win.
Captain Eoin Cleary accounted for 0-10 of his sides tally but the loss of Jamie Malone with an ankle injury in the opening minute will be a concern ahead of next weekend’s trip to face Kildare in Newbridge.
Collins was pleased with how his side performed and reserved particular praise for Kilmurry Ibrickane’s Walsh after his first outing at intercounty level saw him score 1-2 from the half back line.
