Ahead of the Manguard Plus MFL Final, team captain Ronan Collins took time out to take part in our Q&A.
We wish Ronan and the team the very best of luck as they take on Milltown in the Final on Sunday 19th May at 12.30 in Manguard Park.
Tickets can be purchased here https://kildaregaa.ie/tickets/
2024 Captain’s Profile
We wish Ronan and the team the very best of luck as they take on Milltown in the Final on Sunday 19th May at 12.30 in Manguard Park.
Tickets can be purchased here https://kildaregaa.ie/tickets/
2024 Captain’s Profile
Name: – Ronan Collins
Age: – 17
Position: – goalkeeper
Position you would like to play in: - full forward
Sporting Hero: – Petr Cech
Who would you most like to meet: – Petr Cech
Interest/Hobbies away from GAA: – gym and podcasts
Best Film you have seen: – Grown ups
Favourite Food: – protein yogurt (aldi)
What are you most proud of so far on the field: – representing kildare
First time you played Football: – u6 mini moores
First Trainer: – gerry moran
Favourite Football Player: - Ethan Rafferty (Armagh)
Favourite Moorefield Player: – Roli Sweeney
Favourite County Player: – Aaron Masterson
Favourite match in the U18 league so far: - Miltown game
Biggest Influence on your Football Career so far: – Darren Butler (Butsy)
Best advice someone has given you: – Keep your head up and keep pushing
Best Grounds you have played in: - Port Laoise
Best player you’ve played with: - Adam Poole
Best player you’ve played against: – Adam Fitzpatrick (Clane)
One player you would like to see play for Moorefield: – David Clifford
Career High so far: – Winning a trophy with kildare
Career Low: – losing two minor semi finals last year
Favourite Sport: – GAA
Getting to Know your Team Mates
Who is your best friend on the team: – Cillian Moran
Who is the tough nut of the panel: – Adam Joyce Bowels
Who is the quickest: – Adam Joyce Bowels
Who is the Joker/Messer in the panel: – Tommy Rooney
Who is the most skilful: – Jack Butler
Who is the most accurate shooter on the panel: – Jack Butler
Who is the best team player: – Karl Shelley
Who would get your vote for “Players Player of the year”: - Jack Butler
Who is the most intelligent: – Josh Ajiboye (he’s in college)
Who is the most improved player this year: – Eoin Carroll
Who is the best trainer: – Mark Williams (never misses training)
Who is the worst timekeeper in the panel: – Myself (i blame Maurice)
Who is the best dancer: – Tommy Rooney has a few moves
Who is the biggest whinger: – Jack Butler will let you know when he isnt happy
Who has the worst dress sense: – Tommy Rooney
Who will get the most nervous on the big day: – Myself.. i love it tho..
Who is the biggest poser on the panel: – Adam Joyce Bowels
Funniest nickname on the panel: – Cillian “baldy” Moran
Who spends the longest getting ready after Training/Match: – Alex Bell
Who is the Manager’s pet: – Nathan Hanniffy Doyle
