Kerry v Cork: Player ratings from the Munster semi in Killarney

CHRIS KELLY: Mixed his long and short kick-outs effectively and hit his targets more often than not. 6

DANIEL O’MAHONY: Had the thankless task of marking David Clifford, which he did exceptionally well considering he was often isolated on him. 

The Kingdom talisman finished with 0-4 but O’Mahony won his share of duels. 8

KEVIN FLAHIVE: Was asked to curb Seanie O’Shea, Kerry’s other marquee scoring threat. Kept at it. 6

TOMMY WALSH: Ran himself into the ground before limping off with 10 minutes to go. 6

LUKE FAHY: Tidy display, especially on the ball, but didn’t seem to have the license to bomb up as much as he did in the league. 6

MAURICE SHANLEY: Solid first half but was forced off through injury coming up to the break. 6

MATTIE TAYLOR: Two assists for Hurley points, one after picking off a pass, and nailed a classy score of his own. Raided upfield time and again. 8

IAN MAGUIRE: Had his fingerprints on 1-2 in the opening half, where his direct running and composure was telling. 

A real leader to the end. 8

COLM O’CALLAGHAN: His size and strength ensured Kerry couldn’t get an early grip at midfield. 7

PAUL WALSH: Took his early goal well but was primarily deployed as a worker and ball-winner from his wing-forward berth. Consistent throughout. 7 

SEÁN POWTER: Switched between 11 and sweeping, and in the opening period was fouled for two frees. Replaced 10 minutes into the second half when it seemed like he’d more to give. 7 

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL: Like Walsh, Maguire and Taylor, covered every blade of grass. Tackled with intensity. 6 

CHRIS ÓG JONES: Fired a first-half point that could have been a goal; lively but policed doggedly by Paul Murphy. 6

BRIAN HURLEY: Gave Tadhg Morley plenty of it, securing the majority of the possession sent in and hitting 0-4 from play. 

Converted some testing frees as well. A reminder of his brilliance over the years. 9

CONOR CORBETT: Set the tone with the opening point and was dangerous on the front foot, though he fired a couple of wides. 

Spent too much of the game tracking Tom O’Sullivan to cut loose fully. More to come in the Sam Maguire series. 6

Subs:

SEAN MEEHAN: Came in before half-time for the injured Shanley and slotted in seamlessly. 6

RUAIRÍ DEANE: Added experience after Powter emptied the tank. 6

STEVEN SHERLOCK: Last quarter replacement for Jones. 6

MARK CRONIN: Brought on to liven up the attck. 6

KEVIN O'DONOVAN: Replaced Tommy Walsh in the closing stages.