Banner briskness overwhelms Tipperary. Eyes move briskly to next weekend

The Clare attack was like a hydra, with poisonous heads popping up everywhere - with all due respect to non-toxic heads such as Kelly, Taylor, etc

DANGER: Tipp defender Cathal Barrett tackles Shane O'Donnell of Clare

Be honest about your own expectations. How else will you achieve peace?

The thunder of the heavy cavalry had barely died away on Saturday evening in Limerick when we turned our attention to Tipp versus Clare. Could it measure up to the battle seen in the Gaelic Grounds, or were we preparing for more of a middleweight clash, with plenty of technique but less brutal force?