The Kerry defence deserve massive credit for Sunday's win. In the second half they limited Cork to 1-2. While Cork did themselves no favours, the Kerry backs stood out with a disciplined and cohesive performance.

Cork looked primed as they take on a slightly vulnerable Kerry - but can they take that next step?

Elsewhere a hard-working Dublin team showed they are not done yet, and Westmeath just about earned the right to play them in the Leinster Final.

Tyrone now have either six or seven weeks depending on the draw to prepare for Sam Maguire. Importantly, they have something to build on

Kerry go chasing a rare back-to-back All-Ireland, doubly difficult because corner get cut. Fatigue with each other and with the road can set in. There is a comfort and lack of crankiness in the environment

Donegal showed the best way to deal with Kerry's much-vaunted attack is to starve them of possession. You can be sure that anyone else with All-Ireland ambitions will also have sat up and taken notice

Don't let them tell you otherwise - the country's top two teams will be going full pelt in Sunday's Division 1 decider.

Everything's to play for in the final week of the league after some consequential encounters this past weekend

The Cork footballers are now in the box seat in Division 2. The question is, can they stay there? Anything less than promotion will be deflating

One area of concern for Kerry is the developing habit of letting teams back in to it late on. As the fitness levels increase and the squad continues to strengthen, I expect this to be less of a factor.