Shane O Donnell
Clare's Shane O'Donnell has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
His goal-scoring heroics proved crucial for the Banner County as they got the better of Limerick in last Sunday's Munster SHC Semi-Final.
That display earned him 43 per cent of the public vote on the GAA's Official Twitter (@officialgaa), Facebook, and Instagram pages ahead of Limerick's Sean Finn and his Clare team-mate Conor McGrath.
GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
1: Shane O'Donnell (Clare) - 2301 (43 per cent)
2: Sean Finn (Limerick) - 1833 (35 per cent)
3: Conor McGrath (Clare) - 1158 (22 per cent)
Since his heroics in the 2013 All-Ireland hurling final, **Shane O'Donnell **has endured a number of frustrating, injury-hampered years.
He looked like a hurler reborn though in Sunday's Munster semi-final win over Limerick, as he played with the sort of sparkle and ruthless finishing that first marked him out as such an exciting young prospect.
He ended proceedings with 2-2 from play, including two first half goals, the first of which was the purest strike of a ball of the ground that you’re likely to see in the championship.
Limerick’s defence had their hands full against the Clare attack last Sunday but corner-back Sean Finn hurled manfully against the tide.
He made a number of vital interceptions and last-ditch tackles that kept Limerick in the game, and was especially prominent in the second-half.
The Bruff club man is more than just a stopper. He also made a number of sallies forward that turned attack into defence.
After suffering a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the entirety of the national hurling league Clare’s Conor McGrath was straight in at full-forward for their win over Limerick and showed no signs of rustiness.
The Cratloe man scored three sweet points from play and struck the decisive blow of the match in the second-half when he hit Clare's third goal.
It was a classic poacher's finish from a player who has all the tools in his locker to be one of the most complete forwards in the country.
Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of @officialgaa on Twitter, on the Official GAA Facebook Page and on the Official GAA Instagram page.
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