The 48 hours before the biggest game of the year - mapped out with military precision.

Here's how Paul Murphy described (via the Irish Examiner) Kerry's All-Ireland final routine in the build-up to the win over Donegal:

Saturday

Depart from Killarney: Bus to Limerick to catch the train to Dublin

On the train: Players pass the time playing cards

Base: Team stays at a hotel in Dunboyne

Evening session: Light group mobility followed by a stroll into the town

Team Room: Games, banter - a Flight Radar game is a favourite of Murphy's

9:30pm - Final meal: Pancakes are a regular on the menu the night before a big game

Sunday

Late Breakfast: Cold and hot options available - Murphy goes with muesli, bagel, scrambled eggs and beans. 

Some players take supplements. Murphy has a scoop of collagen

Short tactical meeting: Cian O’Neill shows clips and emphasises a few key points

Coffee stroll: Players take casual walk into town for a coffee

Players meeting: Shane Ryan, Seanie O’Shea, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford and Gavin White all speak

Pre-match meal: Final fuel-up.

Analysis briefing: Analyst highlights key KPIs. 

Jack’s address: A short speech before they depart (non-tactical)

Departure: Onto the bus for Croke Park

Changing room: Above each player’s spot, the kitman has placed a photos of themselves with family wearing Kerry jerseys

Pre-warm-up: Players either get rubs or head out for a light walk on the pitch

Stretching & activation work

Warm-up: The call comes and then jog onto the Croke Park turf for the warm-up.

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Quote To Think About

"You do crazy things, and it catches up with you."

—Stefan Campbell

What I'm Reading

The Irish Independent's Conor McKeon analyses Shane Ryan's decision to declare for next year's inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

What I'm Listening To

The Irish Examiner Gaelic football Show crew reflect on scenes after a county title win. Plus James Horan reveals how visualisation helped calm his nerves before big games and he hails the talent of Kobe McDonald.

This Weekend I'm Watching

Na Fianna v Ballyboden St Enda's, Dublin SFC final, 8pm [TG4]