How Ulster teams shape up as they get in the blocks for the sprint to Sam Maguire and Taiteann Cup glory

Tyrone’s Darragh Canavan and Derry’s Brendan Rogers will have big roles to play in the All-Ireland series

Lee Costello

The marathon that was the senior football inter-county Championship season is now a sprint, and it is moving at a rapid pace.

The provincial Championships are almost completed, the draw for the All-Ireland series has been made in advance, and while some teams are preparing for Finals, others are currently in training already fixated on the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup.