Centre-back Wayne McNamara is one of the most experienced players on the Limerick team to face Clare in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final in Croke Park tomorrow, a panel member since 2007. That year, managed by Richie Bennis, Limerick reached the final but were overwhelmed by a whirlwind Kilkenny start and left to save face – which they did – in the following 60 minutes.