Derek McGrath: Cork will zig while the rest of hurling zags

I must confess that growing up, once Waterford were out of the championship, I always hoped Cork would lift Liam MacCarthy.

IN HOT PURSUIT: Cork's Ciaran Joyce - seen here under pressure from David Reidy, David Fitzgerald and Cathal Malone - could be detailed to mind Banner ball winner Peter Duggan on Sunday. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

“I am in the zone when my positive thoughts are beating the negative and the conscious and sub-conscious are in harmony. Then I am operating by instinct and that is a wonderful feeling.”

- Sachin Tendulkar.