Anthony Daly: St Martin's structure is sound but Ballygunner will stretch it at the seams

St Martin’s were outstanding in the Leinster final but they’ll have to be even better again to win against Ballygunner. 

 Barry O'Connor of St Martin's in action against Richie Reid of Shamrocks Ballyhale during the AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between St Martin's of Wexford and Shamrocks Ballyhale of Kilkenny at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

In an ideal world – and I know that’s easy to say – but I think it would suit everybody if the All-Ireland club hurling final was being staged tomorrow. And I say that with the players more in mind than the supporters.

Players could switch off and enjoy their Christmas. The winners would have the best festive season ever while the losers could at least appease themselves with having got to the final.