No way Dublin game-plan was going to catch Cats napping

I have a bit of weeding to do now at home, not the kind of job you’d normally look forward to but I have to say, pulling weeds will be nearly enjoyable after this.

No way Dublin game-plan was going to catch Cats napping

Or painting. Or cleaning out the gutters. Anything. Because the game yesterday in Croke Park spoiled not just my weekend but what has been a really enjoyable hurling championship up to now.

This wasn’t Kilkenny’s fault. They did what they had to do and scoring 24 points was no mean feat. But Dublin, what game-plan were they playing? Trying to exploit JJ Delaney, Jackie Tyrrell and now, Paul Murphy, in the Kilkenny full-back line?

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