We have seen many footballers come through the ranks in Mayo GAA that have given us many memorable performances throughout their career. Every position on the field have their pro’s and con’s but the goals can bring you some of your best and worst days. In today’s post I will be talking about a goalkeeper who even though in his first year has made his mark on the senior team and safe to say has a fantastic career ahead of him, Goalkeeper Colm Reape

The twenty six year old goalkeeper from Knockmore may only be in his first year but many have compared him to the likes of David Clarke or Steven Cluxton. It may only be starting his Mayo career but Reape has made a name for himself throughout club season, winning multiple Mayo Club Championships and it was only a matter of time before he was to line out in the green and red jersey.

Whenever new talent comes through the ranks us Mayo fans are always excited to see fresh faces in the panel and Reape was no exception, the fantastic club resume with Knockmore had Mayo fans eager to see what Reape could produce on the Mayo field.

Making his league debut against Galway early this year, the Knockmore native has proven he has what it takes to perform when his county needs him the most. Throughout historic matches we’ve witnessed moments that had us on the edge of our seats and it’s safe to say in Sunday’s league final against Galway things would have gone a lot differently if it wasn’t for Colm Reape. As I sat in the middle of the Cusack Stand the roar of the proud Mayo fans as Galway’s four goal chances were stopped by Reape’s incredible saves, where many were wondering what superpower it took to pull those saves off.

Although it’s early days in his mayo career, it’s safe to say the future is looking very bright for Colm as he begins his Mayo career. Whilst watching him on the field you can see the display of incredible training, even though many have compared him to some of the top keepers we have seen,Reape is beginning his own legacy in the green and red jersey and like man I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the fantastic goalkeeper Colm Reape is becoming.