Blisters force Burke out of decider but believes Meath in safe hands

Those who know him best will tell you it takes a lot to fell Mickey Burke.

When he missed out on the 2010 Leinster wins over Dublin and Louth, it was because of a broken leg and medial ligament tear.

Against Laois in Tullamore, the defender had been battling for possession when a collision smashed both his tibia and fibula.