Highly-suspected that he would miss out on Dublin's Leinster Final clash with Laois this afternoon in Croke Park, Stephen Cluxton was nevertheless named as a member of the starting XV in the build-up.
With only a few minutes to go until the final kicks off, it does appear however that Cluxton will play no part; Johnny Cooper leading the side out into Croke Park for the pre-match warm up.
Jonny Cooper led Dublin out. Cluxton out it seems.
— Donnchadh Boyle (@depboyle) June 24, 2018
Dublin GAA's Twitter account has since clarified that Evan Comerford will start in goal for Jim Gavin's side.
Team update: Evan Comerford will start in goal wearing number 16 instead of Stephen Cluxton #UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/iRKSKHsJah
— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) June 24, 2018
In making such a late change to their starting XV, Dublin have taken advantage of a rule available to teams when it comes to fielding goalkeepers.
How #Dublin would be permitted to field two other goalkeepers despite naming Cluxton. #GAA pic.twitter.com/VP37UXnqW7
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) June 23, 2018
