Luckless Murphy set to miss final

Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy is almost certain to miss Sunday’s Leinster decider against Dublin, according to manager Brian Cody.

Murphy injured his elbow saving Andy Smith’s goal-bound effort four minutes into Saturday’s contest. Jason Flynn crashed home the rebound and Murphy was subbed minutes later, cradling his elbow as he departed.

Moreover, the Kilkenny boss does not expect either Richie Power (knee) or Michael Fennelly (back) to be fit for the provincial final.