For all that Maher was brilliant when he came on the last day and Sweeneys had a very good year, I struggle to see who you'd replace for them.
Hernon maybe, but given that this will in all likelihood be our least important game to come, it makes sense to continue the experiment after a good showing. I don't think we're at the stage where Conroy doesn't start yet, especially in provincial grounds, or a game like this where game management and a few clear brains (given score difference) will be important. Burke is the only other option and it would cause a reshuffle, and leave us light a man inside given Walsh drops so deep.
With those two and Finnerty, I think we've 18 players now and we can introduce anyone at any stage and not weaken the whole. It's nice to think we can potentially finish a game with as strong a team as starts, as was the case with the last two All Ireland winners. It's a big change from last year at least. If we manage to get Molloy back to an impact sub role, that becomes 19 with some specific role players (Fitz, Mulkerrin, Tomo) you wouldn't be too afraid to throw in
Hernon maybe, but given that this will in all likelihood be our least important game to come, it makes sense to continue the experiment after a good showing. I don't think we're at the stage where Conroy doesn't start yet, especially in provincial grounds, or a game like this where game management and a few clear brains (given score difference) will be important. Burke is the only other option and it would cause a reshuffle, and leave us light a man inside given Walsh drops so deep.
With those two and Finnerty, I think we've 18 players now and we can introduce anyone at any stage and not weaken the whole. It's nice to think we can potentially finish a game with as strong a team as starts, as was the case with the last two All Ireland winners. It's a big change from last year at least. If we manage to get Molloy back to an impact sub role, that becomes 19 with some specific role players (Fitz, Mulkerrin, Tomo) you wouldn't be too afraid to throw in