Brian Gavin: Ridiculous that John Keenan has to retire but ref went out on a high

The Wicklow official was officiating his last top intercounty game at Croke Park on Sunday.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE: Referee John Keenan instructs players to move back during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kilkenny and Limerick at Croke Park. Picture: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

I think this All-Ireland final confirmed both for me and many others that we are seeing the greatest team in the history of hurling.

There will be challenges to that, of course, but you look at the intense competition Limerick are facing year after year and they are coming back every time looking for more and bettering themselves each time.