Taking sides in the sweeper debate

Hurling justice delayed, while not ideal, is still justice.
Taking sides in the sweeper debate
Fri, 18 Aug, 2017 - 01:00
PM O'Sullivan
PM O’Sullivan

Betwixt and between, 2017 gets the All-Ireland final 2016 might well have deserved.

As widely flagged, Galway and Waterford offer a unique pairing for the ultimate day.

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