If what we thought we knew last week got vindicated by Limerick’s blitz of Cork, this weekend has made the obvious even more obvious and it’s not good news for those hoping to see a more competitive championship.
Limerick on Saturday in the Gaelic Grounds were already without Peter Casey, Séamus Flanagan and Kyle Hayes when they lost Cian Lynch with a hamstring injury. As I know from bitter experience – I tore mine three times in eight weeks in 1991 – it’s not just a worry for the remainder of the match you’re missing but for the rest of the season.
Last year when the ship was listing in the Munster semi-final against Cork, there was only one captain steering it home. Everyone will wish him well …

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