10 myths and moans about sweeper systems in hurling

The sweeper is arguably the most misunderstood and maligned concept in hurling. 

Most want it consigned to the dustbin, but when it delivers, as it did for Wexford last Saturday, as it might for Waterford or, yes, Cork in Thurles this Sunday, it’s not going to disappear in a hurry. Here, we deconstruct 10 myths and moans about the tormented tactic:

Looks are deceiving