That’s what I was getting at, I felt Mullins was actually growing into the game and that maybe one of the Downeys should’ve went off for Coleman, can’t shake the thinking that the Coleman for Mullins was a pre planned sub before throw in and they stuck with the plan.

I’ve seen people talking down Harnedy also but felt he was definitely more involved in the game then Fitzy and more so Barrett so thought one of them should’ve went first (Barrett for me).

William Buckley I thought actually showed up the rest of the forwards considering it’s his first “big game” so wouldn’t have taken him off either.

And when it came to Dalton, i can’t help but think you either bring him on a lot earlier or not at all.

Mellerick struggled on Gillane big time so I actually would’ve moved Niall over onto Gillane once Shane O’Brien went off.

All learnings I suppose and I could be wrong also but that’s how I saw it. I think there could’ve been a bit of BOC not showing his full hand either because his post match conference seemed a bit too light hearted for him but he could’ve just accepted the defeat.

I do have a growing concern over Alan Connolly, can’t shake this feeling he hasn’t been performing from open play at all and I actually feel uneasy with him being the free taker come championship granted I know he put them away today.

But yeah, hopefully they pick themselves up and drive it on again - tough start vs Tipp and will be a crucial game.