Cummins: Croker gives Cats claws

Brendan Cummins believes Kilkenny are operating in ‘survival mode’ until they reach Croke Park, at which point they’ll turn on their ‘attack’ status.

But the veteran Tipperary goalkeeper and all-time Championship record appearance holder has bullishly predicted that even if the Cats do belatedly cut loose, it’s still Dublin’s title to lose.

Cummins was part of the Tipp side beaten by Kilkenny in a memorable All-Ireland qualifier tie earlier this month.