Flick of fate and genius have Tipp fearing end of a cycle

Was last weekend’s hurling a tale of two flicks?

Nice question, broadening as it goes. Was there ever a better time to discuss hurling, to ponder its possibilities and mysteries?

Think about it. A roster of 20 top-class games in five weeks is unprecedented. There are many ways of describing this roster (and some on the club scene use expletives, whatever the play’s attractions). One apt description would be “laboratory”.