Even the most optimistic langer must be getting worried as each and every time Cork have taken to the field, we keep expecting them to blow into life like they did last season against Donegal and Tyrone. Each time, they win without any slickness to their
performance. Let's be fair, Dublin had them firmly on the ropes only for tiredness set in playing that high intensity football and silly fouls were made late on. An Eoghan O Gara no show didn't help. Down won't have that problem up front with Martin Clarke and Benny Coulter sure to cause problems individually and collectively.I fancied Down to win Ulster this season and although confidence was slightly shaken, they got a nice draw and built confidence with wins over Offaly and Sligo before that masterclass against Kerry. They have been a breath of fresh air into this season's championship and wouldn't it be something for another AFL man to turn his back on professionalism to win the top prize Gaelic football has to offer. What odds Clarke heads back to Oz if Down win on Sunday?
Where Cork can dominate is in midfield. Peter Fitzpatrick did well for the injured Ambrose Rogers but against men like Alan O’Connor and Aidan Walsh, I can see Down coming up short especially when you consider Cork can spring Nicholas Murphy from the bench. Cork's bench is more dangerous than a News of the World expose.
Cork's biggest danger would be the same as Kilkenny's. Kilkenny shouldn't of played Shefflin and Cork shouldn't play Canty if he is genuinely not fit as Down will look to score heavily early on. With that in mind, the best bet in the market for a nice price is:
Down Half time- Cork full time @ 5/1
Also have a nibble on Ambrose Rogers to score the first goal @ 40/1
Rumours around the Mourne county suggest he may start up front and if he doesn't start, and a goal is scored before he comes on, you get your money back anyways so no harm done.
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