All the ingredients in place for a blockbuster this summer

Here’s John Fogarty’s low-down on the final eight for the Sam Maguire Cup.

Yes, it’s lopsided, yes it’s an elitist structure and yes the top two in Group 2 could be confirmed by Saturday week but after a debut to forget the Super 8 may come alive this year.

Not only does Mayo’s qualification provide sweet music for the GAA coffers but it makes Group 1 a competition to relish.