Limerick’s collapse at hands of Waterford a shock to Donal O’Grady

Former Limerick captain Donal O’Grady expressed disappointment with Sunday’s second-half collapse against Waterford in the Allianz Hurling League semi-final, admitting he didn’t see it coming.

O’Grady also conceded Waterford’s sweeper system is far more advanced than Limerick, who are attempting to perfect a similar style of play. Limerick were a point clear at half-time in Thurles but were outgunned 1-6 to 3-12 in the second half, leaving the Shannonsiders without a competitive game until they play Cork or Tipperary in the Munster SHC semi-final on June 19.

And O’Grady, who retired from intercounty hurling last January, reflected: “The Waterford and Clare systems are very hard to counteract.