O'Connor: There is a 'one-man band' narrative out there. We think we have multiple threats.

'We got scores from different areas and that always takes the heat off David,' Jack O'Connor explained.

STRETCH: Kerry forward Tony Brosnan juggles with possession against Dan Corcoran at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Louth 0-11 Kerry 5-24

The longest, most guttural roar of the day was, as it usually is, reserved for David Clifford, the Fossa superstar making way after 54 minutes of this one-sided Group One clash in Portlaoise having banked another 2-4 for his personal collection.