Joe Canning has been struggling with a run of niggling injuries this season TOMMY DICKSON/INPHOOllie Canning, the former Galway captain, has insisted that Joe, his younger brother, will not be burdened this summer by his status as Hurler of the Year. Several recipients have struggled to maintain strong form after receiving the award, including Waterford’s Austin Gleeson in 2017. Gleeson admitted last month that he struggled with the increased expectation and said that “having the award off my back is a release” for 2018. “Does the Hurler of the Year tag weigh heavily on Joe? “Joe doesn’t play the game for individual awards, it doesn’t…

Source: The Times May 16, 2018 23:03 UTC