I changed everything about my preparation for the Championship this year.
I bought a season ticket because it would guarantee me an All Ireland Final ticket.
I consulted the GAA calendar before booking holiday breaks. I took a chance there’d be no replays.
I had a superstition about wearing county colors to matches. I ditched this when the nephews got me a present of an Azzurri polo and top. That required mental strength but I saw it through.
I had a little tradition of posting up twee photos of me getting ready for matches, posting up pictures of flasks and blaas. I ditched this tradition and focused on getting in the zone for matches.
I believed we were going to get to the All Ireland this year and acted according to my beliefs.
Don’t stop believing lads.