Sam long way off as Western foes struggle

Three teams crossed the Shannon more with hope than expectation at the weekend so you would have had your choice of generous odds on two making the return trip with All-Ireland ambitions still intact when the day was done.
Sam long way off as Western foes struggle
Mon, 31 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien

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