Clare have been prone to dramatic mood swings

In every championship outing, bar the Munster final, Clare have been prone to a complete shut off of collective concentration and energy.

CONSISTENCY KEY: Clare manager Brian Lohan. Pic: Laszlo Geczo, Inpho

Consistent in-game fade-outs was a chief concern of Cork’s coming into the championship. And justifiably so. But besides letting slip a seven-point third-quarter advantage against Clare, it’s not been an issue for Pat Ryan’s side.

Instead, it has become a problem of Clare’s. In every championship outing, bar the Munster final, Clare have been prone to dramatic mood swings and a complete shut off of collective concentration and energy.