In keeping with his status as No 1, Kerry's Shane Ryan owns the big moments

Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. When Kerry keeper Shane Ryan says he moved on quickly from that Armagh goal in last year's All-Ireland semi-final, we can only believe him. All the evidence this year would back up his contention

ROAR OF APPROVAL: Kerry's No 1 Shane Ryan savours the moment of their All-Ireland SFC quarter-final win over defending champions Armagh in Croke Park. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

SLOWLY but absolutely, this group of Kerry footballers is unfurling itself and blossoming before our eyes. Gavin White as captain. Jason Foley pitch-side with RTE after the semi-final defeat of Tyrone. Joe O'Connor with a Donaghy whaddya-think-of-that moment. Arguably Shane Ryan is the most sure-handed of all, as comfortable getting into the thick of it over coffee as he is shielding his net and quarter-backing Kerry's possessions.

A for-instance: are you comfortable wading into the weeds of Armagh's goal in the All-Ireland semi-final last year. Ryan's error for Barry McCambridge's goal was a pivotal moment in the Kingdom's demise. Some might go to the dark place the Cork hurlers presently occupy and not emerge for a while.