McCaconville frame O'Neill's decision in the broader context of the stars such as David Clifford, Jack McAveri and Paul Maneun choose to take breaks from the clip game.
Both McCafffrey and Mannion moved away from the Dublin team for long periods before they needed while Kerry's Clifford sat on the early rounds of the Football League in recent seasons and was not scheduled to play in the opening match on Sunday against Doning.
“There are quite a few boys who move away from them, rest, and retire early.”
“If you look at the Clecord, he is very similar in profile, the ability and the fact that they may have a lot of focus and attention to them, and it is up to you how you deal with that.”
McCaclville also supported Kiran McGeni's support for O'Neil in allowing him to take some time.
“The game we play, we do not face any delusions about the amount of commitment it takes to play this game. In addition to the fact that it is amateurs.
“There are other strands in life. Whether you want to take a break, whether you want to get away, this is your entire choice. The fact that Geezer is [McGeeney] He gave him the freedom to do so is positive from his point of view. “
