Maurice Shanahan duly delivered a masterclass, presenting himself in one of those moods that make him virtually unmarkable and reinforces his status as the best club hurler in Waterford over a prolonged period
Watching him play I am struck by his leadership qualities, his encouragement to young guns Iarlaith Daly and OisĂn OâGorman and his acceptance with absolute single-mindedness the fact that at times it is him against three defenders.
He vehemently engages in self-talk, calling out to himself âGo on Shanny boyâ.