Three reasons why Cork suffered a heavy loss against Kerry

1 – TWO-POINTERS: Under the new rules, raising orange flags are now critical to your chances of winning a game. Cork had wind advantage in the first half, but they only ended up with two two-pointers when half-time came around as they led by three points. It probably wasn’t enough given the strength of the wind.

Brian O’Driscoll, who was so effective in the last game against Kerry, was held scoreless. That went a long way in helping the visitors over the line. 

The Leesiders did manage one two-pointer in the second half through a Brian Hurley free. Kerry managed seven two-pointers after the interval, five in a third quarter that saw an 11-point turnaround.

2 – MISSED CHANCES: It has become a familiar theme in recent years for…

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