‘Age not a factor in picking your 15’

You know, of course, that Henry Shefflin, 35, has an autobiography coming out soon, a traditional indication that a player is approaching the end of his career.

You know that three of the Cats’ starting defence the last day were over 30 (Jackie Tyrrell, JJ Delaney and Brian Hogan).

You know that two of their most decorated subs, Aidan Fogarty and Tommy Walsh, are also over 30.