Donal O'Grady: Cork can't allow Noel McGrath to dictate the game

In order to end Tipperary’s All-Ireland defence, Cork midfielder Bill Cooper will need to keep close tabs on his direct opponent

TIPP TOP TALENT: Tipperary’s Noel McGrath brings experience, coolness, and calmness to his midfield role. In order to end Tipperary’s All-Ireland defence, Cork midfielder Bill Cooper will need to keep close tabs on his direct opponent. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

This is a quote attributed to Derek Jeter, the Hall of Fame shortstop of the New York Yankees.