Liam Sheedy: Humble Egan got the balance right when Wexford's need was greatest

Darragh Egan's attention to detail is top class and I have no doubt Wexford players can focus on hurling content the setup is top class. 
21 May 2022; Wexford manager Darragh Egan stands between Jack O'Connor of Wexford and Paddy Deegan of Kilkenny during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match between Kilkenny and Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

21 May 2022; Wexford manager Darragh Egan stands between Jack O'Connor of Wexford and Paddy Deegan of Kilkenny during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match between Kilkenny and Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

I headed for Nowlan Park on Saturday evening with Mags expecting to see a Wexford team fight for their lives. We were not disappointed. The stand was full so we decided to pop down to the covered end behind the goals Kilkenny defended in the first half. It was a great call. Up-close views of two incredible moments that reassured me what a wonderful game we have in hurling.

The game will be remembered for three pivotal moments in all, cameos you were just privileged to witness in the flesh.

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