Haven can shock Crokes, say experts

The contrast in styles could hardly be more stark – which makes Sunday’s AIB Munster Club SFC final between Dr Crokes and Castlehaven one of the most eagerly anticipated in years.

Crokes’ off-the-cuff brand is as easy on the eye as it is effective and it’s hardly surprising to see them installed as hot favourites to land their third provincial title in seven years.

But, in their way is a side whose game is built on a swarm defence, manic work-rate and whose aim is to catch their opponents on the break. And Ned English, coach to defeated Cork county finalists, Duhallow, said they will stay true to those beliefs this weekend.