The conclusion was that leaving influential Kerry forward free represented an egregious miscalucation on the part of Jim McGuinness – it’s never that simple
Paudie Clifford in possession with Jamie Brennan of Donegal giving chase during last year’s All-Ireland SFC final. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
In Gaelic football, consensus is the killer of decent analysis. Most of us consume online information and opinion during matches now. Our take on what’s going on and why is already heavily influenced by the time it’s over.
The conversation moves quickly. Theories snowball. By the time The Sunday Game goes on air, the narratives are already established. A classic example being last year’s All-Ireland final.