Christy O'Connor: Cian O'Neill nod an intriguing start for Cork hurlers

Something has to give. Playing personnel needs to change. Players on the periphery need to be given their chance. Cork’s coaching and tactical IQ needs to improve. Management need to step up to the levels required if Cork are to win an All-Ireland.

TOGETHER AT LAST: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor and then Galway coach Cian O'Neill after the 2022 All-Ireland SFC final between the counties at Croke Park. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Outside of an All-Ireland final, what the Limerick players have always looked forward to most the day after a championship game is analysing and dissecting their own personal data.

Did they hit their target? Did they exceed it? If they didn’t though, excitement is tranquillised by the fear of what’s potentially coming.