The two finalists have so much going for them but it has to come out when it matters most on the day
Everyone will get there in a way that makes sense for them and the team. That’s what you want in a highly functioning unit – diversity and individualism.
In addition, both finalists will have formed routines and invested in the importance of a group’s connection. Understanding each person at a deeper level. As a group of friends, doing what brings them joy, in the same tribe. Going in to the final you can push and twist the narrative to suit in all ways. What way the game will unfold exactly is a guess. We do know the story to date, which provides some trends. There is the momentum of the teams, key players’ form, data from defensive and offensive kick-outs telling a version of the story.
On kick-outs, in the semi-final, Monaghan forced Stephen Cluxton to kick 14 of his 18 kickouts to his left. As a left-footed goalkeeper, that’s a slightly more challenging kick. It will be very interesting to see how Kerry set up as a consequence. Offensively, Dublin had a 75 per cent shot conversion rate in their last game against Monaghan. A decent number. Dig a little deeper – they had eight scorers, with Cormac Costello responsible for 38 per cent of their total .
That’s what both sets of players will be circling back to this week. Allowing it to happen naturally. All players are supremely competent. Trusting the feel and the process for each phase as it comes.
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