Henry: Cork have more tricks up their sleeve
July 25, 2015
Dublin's Eamonn Dillon attempts to block the clearance of Cork's Mark Ellis.
©INPHO/Cathal Noonan.
Cork's unpredictability gives them the edge in tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Galway, according to Henry Shefflin.
Writing in his weekly Irish Independent column, the Cats legend states: "Historically, when you played Cork you knew you'd face a conventional style, six backs, two midfielders, six forwards.
"Now, suddenly, Galway can't help but be wondering what Jimmy Barry-Murphy might have up his sleeve.
"Will Patrick Horgan slip into that pocket between the two forward lines? Will Mark Ellis continue in that sweeping role?
"I thought Ellis was excellent in the victories over Wexford and Clare. And, if he continues in that role tomorrow, it will mean he's positioned directly in front of a certain Joe Canning. Which presents a real predicament for Anthony Cunningham.
"My view is that Galway will want to open this game up because they thrive on space. In the Leinster final, Kilkenny's backs and midfield brilliantly restricted that space albeit Galway did get through for goals from Canning and Flynn, having created one-on-one contests. Those one-on-ones are what Galway will be looking for tomorrow.
"So I see an advantage for Cork here now in that they're the ones seen as keeping their cards close to their chests. They're no longer an open book tactically."
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