Down coach Marty Clarke reports the Mournemen to be in rude health ahead of next weekend’s Tailteann Cup decider against Meath.
Given the one-sided nature of their semi-final win over Laois last month, Down had the unexpected luxury of being able to take players off who were carrying knocks and give much-needed game time to other squad members.
Mourne skipper Pearse Laverty was replaced at half-time with Down leading 4-10 to 0-4 while fellow defender Ceilum Doherty was taken off early in the second half after taking a knock to the head.
