David Fitzgerald: Experience, rest and bench impact got Clare over the line

The decision to rest after the Munster final loss to Limerick proved beneficial for this Clare team

BIG IMPACT: Clare players, from left, Peter Duggan, Ian Galvin and David Fitzgerald celebrate after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final win over Kilkenny. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Brian Lohan spoke of Clare being sick and tired of losing the same games but David Fitzgerald didn’t put any onus on having to beat Kilkenny at the third of asking in an All-Ireland semi-final.

A third victory over the Cats this season including the Division 1 final, the Banner knew they were capable of winning this game or, as Lohan said, thought they were “better” than their opponents.