The Cat and the Tribesman...
Comparing Henry Shefflin and Joe Canning’s paths to glory
Joe Canning and Henry Shefflin are arguably two of Ireland’s finest hurlers. Joe Canning has been at the forefront of the Galway forward line for many years, with Henry Shefflin doing likewise for Kilkenny. Joe Canning has one All-Ireland medal, whereas Shefflin has nine for Kilkenny. It would be unfair to suggest that this means Henry is a better player than Joe, but there is one interesting difference that’s worth noting: these men have very different stories in terms of their youth player experience.