The dilemma facing Cork underage teams is whether player development without silverware is enough right now

This is becoming part of the conversation in Cork GAA, where, after years away from the big days out at minor and U21 level in football and hurling, there are signs of resurgence. and we’re getting to wonder again about what exactly the main purpose of these age groups is meant to be.

This Cork hurling group has been coming with a while, but the expectation is that they must progress from promise to winning a title for this to be considered a successful period. Is this fair or correct, in a game of tiny margins at an elite level?

Cork’s underage sides haven’t won for years. If they start to win, will the seniors start to win?
