Seanie McGrath: Time for Cork to give youth its fling

I found it strange that when we were gasping for goals, we didn't put more men like Brian Hayes in the team.

Brian Hayes of Cork with supporters after the 2023 Allianz Hurling League Division 1 match against Westmeath. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cork’s Walsh Park setback cannot be taken in isolation. There’s a clear trend playing out in front of our eyes. It’s worrying. It’s frustrating. It’s time for corrective action and change.

Absolutely nobody needs reminding of how long it has been since the county’s last All-Ireland, but if we even just look at the three most recent championship campaigns, the results are not at all encouraging.