Brian Gavin: James McGrath played his part in helping Thurles thriller to flow

What an amazing spectacle in Thurles yesterday and James McGrath can believe he contributed to it, writes Brian Gavin.

Brian Gavin: James McGrath played his part in helping Thurles thriller to flow
Mon, 16 Jul, 2018 - 06:55

What an amazing spectacle in Thurles yesterday and James McGrath can believe he contributed to it, writes Brian Gavin.

Just 12 frees were awarded, six to each side. It may look incredibly low but he took the same approach for this game as he did when he took charge of the counties’ All-Ireland semi-final four years ago — and that too was a memorable affair.

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