Yet, he feels that if he hadn't scored he wouldn't have been given that credit. I worked as hard in the All Ireland final last year and the year before. Every one of the 12 forwards in the All Ireland final will be able to put the ball away as good as one another. But, what counts at the end of the day is the team that can create the most scores. Goals are vital to win any match.
Backs are very tight and it can take a lot of hurling to get three points.
It's only after a game that you appreciate scoring a goal. It wasn't through lack of goals that Kilkenny lost to Cork last year, or failed to Offaly twelve 12 earlier. They were beaten because the opposition played better on the day. We have been consistent over the three years. To round it off, we have to win an All-Ireland.