Cork poised to make final return
the likes of Brid Stack, Rena Buckley and Briege Corkery unlikely to give any attacking runners the opportunity to score easy goals.
Having said all that, Monaghan have plenty of scoring threat in their side with players of the calibre of Ciara McAnespie, Therese Scott, midfielder Eimear McAnespie, Cora Courtney’s and Rosemary Courtney all capable of making this a long day for the girls in red and white.
For Cork, of course the defence will be key however the side’s ability to score from anywhere makes this side what they are today and Captain O’Sullivan will be key to that.
The North Cork girl, along with the sensational Orla Finn in the corner-forward position can cause problems for everyone and are likely to be instrumental in this game on Saturday.
Corkery and Buckley will also play key roles winning the ball in the middle third and sending it forward with pace and accuracy and if the dynamic duo can achieve that, and we have no reason to doubt them, then this will be a difficult day for the northern side.
Manager Ephie Fitzgerald will be keen to get his tenure as the coach of one of the most successful teams to ever play Irish sport off to a good start, by at least making the showpiece game.
The talented tactician, who came into the hottest seat in the women’s game, will be emphasizing the need for vigilance and patience this weekend as his all-conquering side look to keep this magnificent run going.
The Gaelic Grounds clash with Monaghan will be another big test for Cork however there is little doubt that if they get their mojo on point then they should be looking at yet another All Ireland Final.
For the girls in blue and white. This is an opportunity to take down the decade’s dominant side and get themselves back into the final for the first time since 2013.
Verdict: Cork