What’s all this fuss about Joe Canning and what he said?

Before I talk about the game I want to compliment the GAA on the whole package yesterday.

As is my practice before All-Ireland finals, I visited both counties during the week and discovered contrasting moods.

Early on this year there was a major outcry in Tipperary when Lar Corbett left the panel — some were nearly in tears over it.

I really envy these players from Kilkenny and Tipperary.

One thing that struck me on the way to Croke Park yesterday, the number of Galway supporters around the place.

You can’t start anywhere else but Galway today and their aggression.

There are two very good reasons why Cork can count themselves lucky to be in an All-Ireland semi-final today.

Looking at the first half of this game, what Kilkenny reminded me of more than anything else was a man after a very late night, a big feed of drink, and suffering the mother of all hangovers.

The second game taking place in Thurles tomorrow offers something of an unknown element.