Stephen McDonnell: Class of 2017 had edge on 2013 Cork side

Cork's Stephen McDonnell celebrates the 2017 victory over Tipperary. Picture: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Retired Cork defender Stephen McDonnell believes the 2017 team that he captained to the Munster title was better than the side which came up just a point shy of winning the 2013 All-Ireland.

Glen Rovers man McDonnell called it quits with Cork last week and included the 2017 provincial win as one of his sweetest moments. He felt the team was well positioned to push on for an All-Ireland that year but subsequently coughed up a second-half lead against Waterford to lose out at the last four stage.