Rafferty happy to knuckle down in Armagh's bid to go back-to-back

The Orchard took a different approach to rebounding from a provincial decider defeat this year.

WALKABOUT: Dublin’s Paddy Small chases Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

In the reviews of Armagh and Clare’s All-Ireland successes last year, the time they took off following provincial final defeats was hailed as revitalising.

Armagh had a couple of days socialising together after losing a second successive final on penalties, after which they dreamed it all up again and went on a six-game unbeaten run including five victories.