John Kiely wanted to feel the force of Kilkenny onslaught 

Kiely has seen his side deliver some outstanding second-half performances and this latest one arguably tops them all

ONSLAUGHT: Limerick manager John Kiely celebrates a late point during the All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

John Kiely admitted Limerick wanted to receive both barrels from Kilkenny in the opening half of this All-Ireland final.

Suggesting there was a masochistic reason why they chose to play against the wind in the first half, the Limerick manager said they knew there would be a reward if they were to get into the half-time break in touch.