Kieran Shannon: What's rare is wonderful in wide open football championship

A novel pairing in the All-Ireland decider is a welcome finale to the season.
Kieran Shannon: What's rare is wonderful in wide open football championship

GEEZER: Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after his side's victory over Kerry at Croke Park. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

And just like that all the usual suspects, or at least the usual winners, have been taken out.

Dublin a fortnight ago. Then Kilkenny and Limerick. And now Kerry, the county that’s meant to walk away with Sam whenever there’s a supposed open or soft All-Ireland going.

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