Eamonn Fitzmaurice: Breaking down the tactics
The success of Seamus and Aidan O’Shea in this sector against Cork was one of the major reasons for Mayo’s victory. They ensured Cork could not engage their usual running game and instead they gave the Mayo forwards the possession that allowed them to trouble the Cork defence.
If Mayo cause an upset tomorrow they will have to gain supremacy here again. A vital part of the James Horan’s gameplan will be to limit the supply to the potent Kerry forward line. The O’Sheas are two big physical players. They are very strong in the air and will be a handful for Anthony Maher and Bryan Sheehan. As well as competing in the air the Kerry duo will go after them on the ground.
