A mysterious mauling by the beast from the west

Son of the beast held off until Sunday. But the beast from the west swept through Croker on Patrick’s Day. And devoured Nemo.
I’ve tried to puzzle out what happened the Cork champions. I saw these guys at close quarters in Páirc Uí Rinn. They were buzzing with energy and I felt Croke Park would suit them just fine. But there was lead in the boots from the off.