Number 15 was his preference but in the 2007 Leinster final against Laois, Bernard wore the number 12 jersey. The majority of forwards will try to belt the ball into the back of the net, but Bernard Brogan, akin to Colm Cooper, were polished poachers. READ MORE Bernard Brogan announces inter-county retirementIt sounds easy, but to maintain your balance and composure and strike the ball on the sweet spot in the big matches is what made him a cut above the rest. Bernard Brogan would continue to deliver in the big matches and the personal accolades would continue to grow. While Con O’Callaghan is steering his way to becoming the ‘King of the Hill’, that title still belongs to Bernard Brogan.

Source: Irish Examiner October 24, 2019 23:02 UTC