Cork forward Brian Hurley is one player who cannot wait for the 2020 campaign to get underway.

To say Hurley is chomping at the bit would be an understatement as the Castlehaven clubman looks to continue where he left off this year.

Following a turbulent few years that saw his inter-county career threatened by serious injury, Hurley put in a series of impressive performances for the Rebels during the 2019 campaign, which ended with him being nominated for an All-Star.

And now, he is hoping to pick up where he left off as he bids to help Cork get out of Division Three football and avoid the threat of second tier football in 2020.

“2018 didn’t go for me, 2019 there was big progress, and I can’t wait for 2020. Whether it is Offaly, Dublin, Laois or Kerry in my first game, I’m going to be ready for it and I’m looking forward to it,’ he said after getting through a full season without any serious injuries.

“I always hoped I’d get back to this level. The league didn’t go the way I planned it to go but luckily the medical team got me in the right shape and got me back in for championship. I was very, very happy with it overall. At one point I didn’t think I would see that day, and now I take it week by week and see how the body is and try to push it to the max.

“Looking back over the last few months, I’m very happy but I still think there is more to go, just to put in the hard work in the winter and bring it out in 2020.”

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