Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. 

The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head and not buying into the hype.

Plus, Jamesie’s memories of Brian Lohan in their youth; whether the favourites tag suits Cork; the key match-ups on Sunday.

Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

From talking points, solo-runs and head-to-heads,…

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Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. 

Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded under Kieran McGeeney, and we ask - could Michael Murphy ever be enticed into making a return to Donegal?

Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory 

The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal.

But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from challengers to a series of defeats is what stands out about his reign. 
 
As for the semi-finals, Armagh need to go for the jugular; Kerry’s star forward could come alive; Galway have momentum after dethroning the Dubs; will Jimmy win more matches? 

Also - who will win the Tailteann Cup between Down and Laois? 

Football: Reaction to Mickey Harte’s exit; David Clifford is Kerry’s sleeping giant

It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line.

Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who have the right pieces coming together at the right time.

Meanwhile, Clare’s 16th man made their presence known as Kilkenny were toppled on Saturday, Eddie remarks that free-taking made the difference here.

Elsewhere, the quality of hurling is such that we need more of it - will the GAA give it to us?

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