It means you have potentially good players coming though and raises ambition in a county. Iâd rather win a few minors than be struggling at underage and concerned about whatâs coming. The lack of subsequent U20 titles would be a concern for Galway though alright.
What a team Limerick are, though Cork were poor maybe nerves but the great teams sense that and put you away. There is at least 2-3 more all Irelandâs in them. The pack have a lot of work to do to catch them. From 2013 minor Limerick and Waterford were the dominant teams and again at under 21 in the years following but the difference between them is huge. The stability of John Kiely being at the head of things he helped no end, a bit codyesque. Well done Limerick
Kingston was there in 2017 so this would be his 5th campaign. Himself, Coleman, Fitzgibbon and Meade all came through at the one time and gave an infusion of youth.
Others like Hegartys stats in finals also stand up. Quaid has brought the goalkeeper role on again. Gillane, WOD, Byrnes and the Morrisseys.
They play the rules to the absolute limit which is admirable. Fergal Horgan gets loads of kudos but he was horrendous today. Steps, throws and high challenges waves on. Disappointing from Mulcahy at the end, youâd expect it from Hego but not him.
Iâm trying to think who could topple them in the next few seasons and for all the talk of Tipp being this and that they are probably the most likely contender with a few tweaks.