Five talking points from Kerry's All-Ireland Group 2 win over embattled Cork

Kerry finally thrive in two-point land; a pyrrhic victory of sorts for the Kingdom; half-time handbags; Shane Ryan's All Star form between the sticks
Let's start with the housekeeping in Group 2 and see where everyone sits after two rounds of games.

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