Jack O'Connor: 'Peaking is as much psychological as it is physical'

Kerry appear to be looking to time their run better than last year when Mayo caught them undercooked and they had to exert themselves more in the latter part of the group before grabbing top spot.

TIMING IT RIGHT: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor aiming for his side to peak physically and mentally for the All-Ireland series. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

It’s a slow burn for Kerry. At least that seems to be the intention. Any slower here and their flame could have flickered.

Twelve months ago, it burnt brightly. On an emotional day for the Clifford brothers two days after the death of their mother Ellen, they went gangbusters against an experienced Clare side.