Just a few points about recent commentary.
Why are we talking about bringing lads into the panel at a preliminary quarter final stage, there is a panel of 30 players there. It is nonsense at this stage of the season bringing in players who are not au fait with the style of play, calls, etc. I agree some of the names mentioned here like O' Connell, Dano & Phelan could still offer us something but next season is the time for that.
I would argue utilizing the bench that is there more and in good time would be a greater asset, we needed fresh legs on after 10 mins of the second half v Tyrone.
2 subs made prior to 65 mins, 3 then from there to full time when chasing the game.
Their fitness levels are excellent, the style of football Cork play requires this. We are not a kicking team. The fitness shown v Donegal in extreme heat were outstanding. End of argument.
I beated the drum about taking Powter out of centre forward during the league ( and castigated for it), its not his best or most natural position, they need to look at someone else for this role going forward, it will be a brave call, I would like to see Hurley there if fit or O' Hanlon who is an excellent kicker. Powter has come off in the majority of games possibly because he just does nt have 70 mins in his legs because of his study commitments. Would it be an idea to bring him on for last 20 mins and he could really hurt teams?
Our team now are very well structured with an obvious game plan, except for our forward line who are completely unstructured, they lack shape and depth against a mass defence.
That is what will separate the teams left in Sam and where the gains are going to be made in the knockout stages, this requires alot of work, coaching and time.
If nothing else was done this week and after if we qualify for the proper q finals it will give us a fighting chance.
Best of luck to al involved on Sunday. Rebels abu.
