Dingle, Barrs, crucial kickouts and the Goldilocks defensive system

The Kerry and Cork champions both have the football to dazzle; the tie will hinge on the gruelling work that paves the way for it.

 Brian Hayes and Mark O'Connor

As Dingle pore over the metrics from St Finbarr’s impressive march to the Munster decider, one statistic will flash like a warning light on a dark road: Their dominance on opposition kickout.

In their last five games, the tally stands at 49 opposition kickouts won for 39 shots to culminate in 5-34 (49). Possession, pressure and punishment. Boom.