Enda McEvoy: The only team who can afford to run a non-trier is Limerick

Flouncing around faking punches in February and March will not constitute due preparation for the task of landing a glove on Limerick in April, May and thereafter

SUBTANTIAL LEAP? Adam English of Limerick celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the oneills.com Munster GAA Hurling U20 final against Tipperary. Is this his year for the seniors? Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Beyond fanciful, obviously, but ponder a world in which sports competitions could sue. Imagine the fun, the games, the legal shenanigans.

The All-Ireland club football championship, for instance, that blameless and law-abiding entity, issuing proceedings against the GAA for flagrant reputational damage. Hurt and distress, embarrassment, its good name of more than half a century’s standing brought into public disrepute.