“It’s time for something new in Tipp. The group of players, we want to give them the best chance going forward. They just want to hear something new. I’ve been there a very long time and I’m certain sure those guys needed a break from me.”

IT’S almost too simple to comprehend. In hindsight. Kerry scout Mayo and suss that their full-back line have an aversion to going backwards. Well, not so much an aversion as not having any reason to do so.