Deane’s wishing well

Brendan O’Brien

Since the lows of 2002 when the panel went on strike and lost heavily to Galway in the championship, Cork have captured two Munster titles and one All-Ireland, but the Killeagh man feels the team will be judged ultimately by what happens in two weekends' time.

"Our goal at the start of the year was to win back-to-back titles. It's something that hasn't been done much over the years. Kilkenny proved what a great side they were by doing it and it was obviously our main motivation this year to put back to back All-Irelands together.