Kerry more hopeful than not of having full hand of players to face Donegal in All-Ireland final
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Eight days out from their third All-Ireland football final in four years, Kerry manager Jack O'Connor's glass is looking more full than empty with regard to what has been an injury-blighted season.
Having overseen an intense training session in Killarney on Saturday morning, O'Connor – who is preparing for his eighth All-Ireland final as Kerry manager – was happy to report afterwards that all bar one player took part in the full training session, with the inference that the Kingdom should be in a position to select from almost a full hand for next week's showdown with Donegal.
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