Derek McGrath: The two key match-ups as Cork bid to take All-Ireland title off Limerick

Aaron Gillane is unlikely to win a foot race with Sean O'Donoghue - but more likely to win a craft duel, writes Derek McGrath

Cork's Robert Downey, Eoin Cadogan and Sean O' Donoghue block Aaron Gillane of Limerick. How The Patrickswell man fares against O'Donoghue will be key in Sunday's final, says Derek McGrath. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Sean O'Donoghue v Aaron Gillane

A number of years ago whilst preparing for a league game against Cork, Waterford had decided to only cover two of the three spots in the full-forward line. The instruction was to leave Sean O Donoghue free and hunt him once in possession.