The best club final I’ve seen at Croke Park

This was the best club final I’ve seen since the All-Ireland final was moved to Croke Park in the mid 80s.

The most striking thing about both Loughgiel and Coolderry on Saturday was the direct, no-nonsense hurling from both teams. Then there was the fitness levels with the conditioning of the Loughgiel players especially impressive.

This was a team of players that didn’t care how the ball came to them, because every one was capable of competing for and winning possession.