Champions Crokes can afford to take foot off gas
The county champions entered this third round clash carrying the tag of overwhelming favourites, but it was hoped the underdogs from East Kerry would fight the good fight and ensure a competitive encounter for as long as their legs would allow.
The sight then of Gooch dancing his way through the East Kerry rearguard direct from the throw-in, nonchalantly splitting the posts with the left boot, suggested the worst.