Championship brings change for the last men standing

WE’VE always known it was a hardship posting, but the rate of attrition for this season’s top hurling goalies takes some beating.

Donal Óg Cusack, Cork’s number one since 1999, didn’t play for the Leesiders on Sunday.

Brendan Cummins, Tipperary’s first-choice keeper since 1995, didn’t line out for the Premier County on Saturday night against Limerick.