The weekend's Talking Points also include; Kerry declare their intent and Monaghan's nerves of steel.

It’s 113 years since the Kerry footballers – and the county board, mind - took a stand for the greater good, one which came at a great cost, probably an All-Ireland title.

It was another milestone for the Treaty star on Sunday as he overtook Clare’s Seánie McMahon.

Plus Derry in control and Waterford's worrying record. 

The brothers carried themselves with typical grace at the Gaelic Grounds.

And how Dublin were indecisive and Derry unusually open. 

Clifford-Walsh showing a long way off last July In the 20th minute in Pearse Stadium Sunday, David Clifford received possession on the 13 metre line but he was immediately engaged by Seán Kelly and Seán Fitzgerald and forced to ...

The Dubs got out of the Páirc with a hard-fought win.

Gym work has made modern players far more powerful but greater distance in their striking was just a by-product of that physical empowerment

A masterclass from Kilkenny, a nightmare for the Banner. The most revealing stat of the opening half on Saturday was the comparative conversion rates - Kilkenny’s was a staggering 82%, Clare's a paltry 26%.