SEAN RICE Sharpened by the intensity of league commitments, all grades are now on the leash for championship.
SEAN RICE The balance of probability in this year’s championship lies with the defending champions.
SEAN RICE Ciaran McDonald has re-awakened memories that would have been best left undisturbed.
SEAN RICE Dublin and Meath have reminded us what to expect if the International Rules is resumed.
SEAN RICE Mayo’s final game of the league was scarcely marked by any distinguished performance.
SEAN RICE In the end, a margin of six left us somewhat hollow because it did not adequately convey Mayo’s dominance.
SEAN RICE We should be wary. Kildare are by no means as bad as their heavy defeat to Derry would seem to suggest.
SEAN RICE That winning point by O’Malley was not only a demonstration of skill, but also a reward to O’Mahony.
SEAN RICE We had hoped that Mayo would be immune to relegation by the time Kerry came to visit.
SEAN RICE A point salvaged, their first of the campaign,, a feature common to all Mayo’s performances this season.
SEAN RICE If this performance is perceived across the country as the epitome of Mayo’s football health