Rhode’s Ruairi McNamee gets his shot away with Ferbane’s David Nally closing in to challenge during last Saturday’s Offaly SFC semi-final. Another Rhode vs Tullamore final lies in waitBy Kevin EganIf the above heading suggests a note of disappointment, then that’s as intended – and not just because this writer would obviously have preferred to see his home club Ferbane get back to the county final. Coming into the semi-finals, Tullamore looked like they were that bit in front of the rest, and on foot of last weekend’s action, it’s very hard to make a solid case for Rhode on Sunday week, particularly if Anton Sullivan is unable to take part. Add the presence of the TG4 cameras to a lack of novelty, and we could be set for a poorly-attended final. After all, if Rhode can go close, they certainly won’t lack for nerve in a tight finish.

Source: Irish Independent September 17, 2022 02:10 UTC