Galway hurling hero Noel Lane smells hint of complacency

Strength and symmetry have seduced Galway supporters old enough to remember into believing 2018 is another 1988.

Just as he did the season before, Noel Lane donned the hero’s cape to assist the county in retaining their All-Ireland crown 30 years ago but last Sunday’s Leinster final draw with Kilkenny reminded him of 1981.