Watch: GAA Preview – Thrilling All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend coming to Croker
Dermot talks about manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin's whirlwind year, guiding Na Fianna to All-Ireland club glory, taking over the Dublin job and then shocking Limerick.
Michael fears the expectancy in the capital might be too much as they face a different animal in the ravenous Rebels. It's a busy day for Tipperary fans with their ladies footballers and camogie teams also in action.
Traditionally, their hurlers have enjoyed a fierce and bitter rivalry with the Cats.
Could the experience of Kilkenny and their ability to score goals tip the scales against youthful Premier County?
Finally, who do Michael and Dermot fancy to make it to the last two and end their respective famines?
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