Kerry legend Maurice Fitzgerald was in action for his club at the age of 46 yesterday

Fitzgerald lined out for St Mary’s in a South Kerry league game against Waterville.

Maurice Fitzgerald is congratulated by Jack O'Connor after the game Maurice Fitzgerald (file photo) was back in action yesterday. INPHO INPHO

HE’S WON EVERY honour in the game but Maurice Fitzgerald shows no sign of permanently hanging up his boots yet.

The Kerry Gaelic football legend lined out for his club St Mary’s in the South Kerry league yesterday against local rivals Waterville.

Big news from town maurice fitz is wearing the no 10 the fonze takes up a man marking job game on
— WatervilleGAA (@watervillegaa) February 21, 2015

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And Fitzgerald didn’t hang around to make his mark.

He fired over an early point and it was a trademark effort.

Maurice Fitz quick off the mark with a point within a minute
— St Marys GAA (@StMarysGAAclub) February 21, 2015

OfficialSt.Mary'sGAA / Twitter

First point maurice 40 yards out outside of the boot cant beat class
— WatervilleGAA (@watervillegaa) February 21, 2015

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St Mary’s ended up winning the game by 0-9 to 0-7 as the veteran enjoyed success.

Maurice in action @SouthKerryBoard @Kerry_Official pic.twitter.com/GiPY1p9Jkd
— WatervilleGAA (@watervillegaa) February 21, 2015

watervillegaa / Twitter

And there was plenty praise for the three-time Allstar winner.

Maurice Fitzgerald playing a league match yesterday at 46 years old. Absolute legend. Left or right foot. Is he still on the frees I wonder?
— Killeavy13 (@StevenMcD13) February 22, 2015

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