1. Kilkenny won this Leinster final playing well within themselves.

1. Cork stroll in the sunshine.

MOTIVATION is all governing when it comes to human challenges particularly in sport.

1. CLARE POSITIVES

Munster SHC Semi-Final

When a player in the mould of Jerry O’Connor lines out at centre-forward, it’s obvious that the game plan will be linked through him, rather than by sending long balls down the middle.

IN the final minute of last night’s final, Cork came forward and drove though the middle but failed to finish.

MANAGERS of all teams need enthusiasm when seeking success. It is a key ingredient.

1. The Kilkenny penalty decision.

A number three can hurl a lot of ball, make vital interceptions, thunder out of defence, but cannot afford any mistake in front of goal. The full-back can win lots of ball but all the full forward needs is one.