The injuries to Ciarán Joyce and Rob Downey cast a shadow after Cork’s win on Sunday. There’s no point in saying otherwise.
Joycie is out now for the season with an ACL. A massive loss. He was moved into a position he’s not very comfortable with but really plugged a hole at full-back. It’s terrible for Cork but also for Joyce himself, after an All-Star season in 2025. A top hurler and very popular with everyone.
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