Where Cork hoped, Kerry expected

A LITTLE for everyone at Pairc Uí Chaoimh yesterday. Kerry’s performance graph edged upwards again, and they will step out in Croke Park in four weeks’ time with more form to find — just how they like it.

But Cork will have a spring in their step if they approach the qualifier route in the right frame of mind. Their forwards made some novice mistakes at crucial stages of yesterday's Munster final, but such is inexperience. They will learn and get better.

He may not be there to guide them down the road, but Billy Morgan is building for the future of Cork football, and the foundations are strong.