The Dublin Footballers have received a major boost as they prepare for their ‘drive for five’.
Three-time All-Ireland winner Rory O’Carroll has reportedly returned to the set-up after spending the last three seasons working and travelling in New Zealand.
Since returning home in March the Kilmacud Crokes defender has played twice for his club against Ballymun Kickhams and Na Fianna.
Former Dublin All-Star Paddy Christie says the Kilmacud Crokes defender will be a welcome addition to the Blues full-back line.
He said: “It seems that things worked out well for Jim and the lads there. There were a few problems around that area and I suppose he’s got the pedigree there, he has won an awful lot and he has played at a high level for a long time.
“I know he has been away for a while, but I think that while it’s not a perfect solution for a fella come back having not been involved for a while, but I’d say a lot of counties would be happy for him to come back into their full-back line.”
Christie also said O’Carroll is as impressive as ever.
He said: “The solid ground he gave to Kilmacud and their backline he was just powerful under the high ball and he was very solid coming out with the ball, very powerful and strong.
“He didn’t look very far off from where he was years ago, so I suppose maybe the break has done him some good.”