David Clifford enjoying the challenge of being double marked

"It is about having as many scoring threats as we can have and then they can't double mark everyone." 

SPECIAL ATTENTION: David Clifford of Kerry in action against Cork players Kevin Flahive, Steven Sherlock and Sean Powter during the Munster Football Semi-Final at Páirc Ui Rinn. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The day after Kerry's All-Ireland semi-final loss to Tyrone last August, David Clifford welcomed baby Ogie into the world.

Eight months or so later, the best forward in Gaelic football is surrounded by journalists at a promotion for Championship sponsors SuperValu and gives a defensive masterclass, fielding questions about everything from being double marked by Cork last weekend to his future employment plans without offering up anything in the way of a controversial headline.