Griffin full of positives after five-point haul

CALM and articulate, sweating slightly, Tony Griffin was a relaxed figure in the tunnel under the Mackey Stand in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday.

The Clare forward’s solo cycle for charity across Canada and Ireland last year was a testament to his single-mindedness, but yesterday he was talking up his teammates when reminded about his five-point contribution.

“I was more satisfied with the fact that it’s progress for me, which I badly needed. Last year was my last time playing a competitive game, and the lads had so much work done.”