Too close to call, but if Rory is out, whole thing swings in Louths favour. Rory is worth 4-6 points a game on his frees/45s, and means the opposing team just can't afford to foul anywhere near the scoring area. Without him, tackles don't need to be as disciplined, because the punishment on the scoreboard isn't as likely. Given we're not blessed with many ball winning options in the middle, Rory's accurate distribution is also a huge factor. Couldn't see us winning without him between the sticks…