Clare's Padraic Collins. INPHO
Okay he missed out on last Saturday's FL Division 4 final defeat to Tipperary because he was away on a training camp with the hurlers but the All-Star hurler is happy with how things have panned out this year.
"They organise the training," Collins explained to the Irish Times outlining the co-operation that exists between Davy Fitzgerald and his father Colm who is in charge of the footballers.
"They said at the start of the year that they'd take it off my hands and communicate with each other.
"It's grand that way. It's been a good balance so far. I've got enough of both. Seán (his brother) is the same. It works out ideally. There's no pressure on us."
The fact that he is no longer eligible for the U-21 grade is also a help.
"I think with the level of the GAA now, with eating, sleeping and how people are looking after themselves, it is achievable, in the right circumstances. If you look after yourself well enough, it is achievable.
"The key is not to get burnt out. When you're out of under-21 it's a big help. When you're in under-21, you've county hurling and football, club hurling and football at under-21 level, that's four extra teams. But when you're just senior, I think it's achievable."
The championship season looms over the horizon and Podge is looking forward to giving his best on both fronts.
"Promotion was the main goal at the start of the year. And I have enjoyed the football. We're disappointed with the hurling, losing to Tipperary in the semi-final was a big disappointment but we're very focused on the championship."
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