Cork roll up sleeves with fight more than flow

At Walsh Park, Cork fought, not flowed. They were flinty, not flamboyant. Absent again was the bouncing brilliance of recent years. Once more in its place was a willingness to engage in unglamorous battle.

Cork's Mark Coleman takes a sideline cut. Pic: Inpho

Munster SHC: Cork 1-26 Waterford 0-25 

 The following repetition comes with no apology. The outstanding observation made after the Tipp and Limerick victories is about to be made again. And for as long as Cork stay winning in rolled sleeves fashion, we’ll continue to focus attention on their notably changed complexion.