Clare’s Hogan: 'When I saw him blow the final whistle, I thought it was for a free' 

Sunday’s tie ended with one final Clare attack during which Tony Kelly and Adam Hogan were both seemingly fouled.

'HEAT OF THE MOMENT': Adam Hogan of Clare poses for a portrait with the Liam MacCarthy cup at the 2023 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Series national launch at Kilmacthomas Viaduct in Waterford. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Clare defender Adam Hogan thought he should have been awarded a free at the end of the Munster final but has sympathy for referee Liam Gordon.

Sunday’s tie ended with one final Clare attack during which Tony Kelly and Hogan were both seemingly fouled. No free was awarded and Limerick secured a one-point victory.