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Stephen Bennett voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week

GAA.ie Hurler of the Week Stephen Bennett.

GAA.ie Hurler of the Week Stephen Bennett.

Stephen Bennett has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.

The prolific Waterford forward earned 13, 196 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Limerick's Tom Morrissey second and Antrim's Michael Bradley third.

GAA.ie Hurler of the Week

1: Stephen Bennett (Waterford) - 13, 196 votes

2: Tom Morrissey (Limerick) - 8, 825 votes

3: Michael Bradley (Antrim) - 3, 642 votes

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Stephen Bennett's second half goal launched Waterford's brilliant comeback mission against Kilkenny on Saturday.

The classy Bennett struck 1-10 for Liam Cahill's rapidly improving team.

The powerful Tom Morrissey started and finished the All Ireland SHC semi-final with a flourish for Limerick.

Morrissey finished with a six point haul, including five from play, as Limerick shrugged off Galway's spirited resistance.

Michael Bradley was a key figure scoring eight points as Antrim overcame Meath at Pairc Tailteann.

Darren Gleeson's outfit can now look forward to a Joe McDonagh Cup decider against Kerry.

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Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA Instagram page.