James Horan: Mirroring your opponent a mug’s game and makes for a horrible spectacle

We do not have enough moments of brilliance now to grow our game. And that’s a worry for everyone

SAFE GAME: Sean Powter of Cork is tackled by Paul Murphy of Kerry during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

The photos and clips of the late Teddy McCarthy served to capture the moments of inspiration he brought to the GAA world. Amazing fielding, courageous interventions, direct running, the driven score, there was ample evidence doing the rounds in recent days.

Not the tallest of players, his positioning, timing, and athleticism had him uncannily in the right place at the right time. A further hurling video clip showed a catch on the run with hurleys flying as he stumbled, got up and hit it over the bar from distance.