Mystery deepens as master plans hatched

This is an analysis piece which offers more questions than solutions, scenarios which contradict each other and a thought process which may lead you down a blind alley.

Winning an All-Ireland final will take more than good players, a good manager and the will of the gods.

Somewhere in the wilds of Donegal and Kerry, Jim McGuinness and Eamonn Fitzmaurice are hatching a strategy. At this stage neither will want to drastically change from what got them this far, yet change is necessary. Who will stick to the plan? Who will adjust to reflect the opposition strengths or weaknesses? Would you expect either manager to adjust? Is this a sign of respect or weakness?