Collins: all on the day, finals are funny

Donal Collins is the only member of the Cork hurling management with no previous involvement at this level. Sean O’Leary and Fred Sheehy were part of the All-Ireland set-up in 1999, as was John Allen as team masseur.

A former Blackrock star (and member of the well-known Castlehaven sporting family), he came on board as the county champions' representative. The other three were chosen by O'Grady, the first ever manager to be given this freedom.

Collins played as a substitute in the 1972 All-Ireland final, when current selector Noel Skehan captained Kilkenny to a dramatic victory.