Cork can’t be thinking of Kerry yet

Irrespective of what they say about the intensity of training ground exchanges, Cork are at a distinct disadvantage going into tomorrow’s game against Kildare.

Not knowing the opposition until a week ago; looking at the same faces and hearing the same voices in the Páirc Uí Chaoimh dressing rooms since the start of summer; and despite all simulated spats, slaps and scraps, knowing deep down that the fella marking you in training isn’t going to be as antagonistic as an opponent in the heat of championship.

It’s not ideal.