Clare minor ladies football vice captain Aisling Kelly claims the familiarity amongst the backline is a major reason behind the team's defensive stability.
Clare secured a Munster and All Ireland double with a four point defeat of Sligo, conceding just three points from play during the game.
Eimear Burke and Abbie Cahill joined Cooraclare woman Kelly in the full back line, and have played as a unit since they were part of under 12 development panels.
She says the backs provided the platform for the forwards to thrive off.