Stradbally set to clinch hat-trick of titles with victory over Tramore

IT WOULD be disrespectful to Tramore to suggest that their opponents and reigning champions, Stradbally, have only to turn up at Fraher Field today to complete the club’s first hat-trick of Waterford SFC final titles in 60 years.

It appears a David versus Goliath clash at Dungarvan with Stradbally in the role of firm favourites to retain the title they won so convincingly in 2001 and retained last year.

Most pundits would rate the present Stradbally side better than either of the last two title winning teams. The experience the younger players have gained over the last two championship winning campaigns has made them into formidable opponents, and they are entitled to their odds-on rating.