There were signs of wear and tear in Dublin's performance. Mikey Sheehy reckoned the great Kerry side won an All-Ireland or two with sheer knowhow and experience. I feel Dublin are in a similar position now.

It looks to me that a further lesson for Horan from last year’s game was the importance of a significant presence in the inside line

Dublin are now so dominant that it appears there are only one or two teams in the country that can even compete with them

The water break offers a chance to rehydrate but more importantly it is a chance to reset. Too many teams aren't making the best use of it 

It was a massive opportunity for Cork to progress but instead they have gone in the other direction

In the recent past there has been very little between Cork and Tipperary. Even the manner in which both counties won their respective semi-finals was similar

For too long the identity of this Mayo team has been around pushing Dublin close. Importantly, they are back getting silverware on the table

When we respect the annual Cork challenge it is regularly dismissed as plámás. This result and performance is why Kerry people are always wary of Cork

The crowds, the colour, the flags — in particular the colourful variety of Cork flags — always added that bit of romance to this great rivalry 

Specialist players such as goalkeepers, man markers and free takers will be missed most if ruled out of the Championship by injury - or Covid-19. Suitable deputies will be imperative and only the best have these.