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Munster championship time is finally here again, and finally also, championship weather. I can hardly believe my eyes!

I can hardly believe my eyes either when I saw the teams announced. There’s as much chance of them lining out per programme as there is Angela Merkel becoming the next Pope. There are mind-games being played and not just with each other — with Croke Park also. The new instruction meant Waterford and Clare had to announce early. I think we could see a few late changes.

It’s time now though just to name a panel of players, everyone numbered, then announce the team on the day. I have no problem with that. I have no problem even with managers naming dummy teams, but a lot of people do. Let’s put an end to it and just give out the squads. No more messing.