Carey: Playing an extra defender would be a mistake

DJ CAREY insists it would be a mistake for Kilkenny to play an extra defender to combat Tipperary’s forward line tomorrow. Dublin showed just how to curb some of the All-Ireland champions’ attacking threat by crowding out the half-forward line in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Carey doesn’t believe Brian Cody will adopt such a tactic but acknowledges Dublin identified a way to stop Tipperary from scoring goals. However the Cats legend is adamant the only way Kilkenny will win is by playing 15 against 15.

“If I was advising any team — and I’m not going to advise Brian Cody — I would say man-to-man, that’s the way you play,” said Carey. “Because that’s hurling.