Dublin V Kerry 28/08/16 3.30pm RTE/SKY.

[larryin89]

I understand all the valid points in here about systems and systems to counter act etc and it will come into play for the most part but it only takes one set play for Donaghy to simply catch a high ball against a relative weakness in dublin smallish full back line and lay it off to an on running JOD to burst the net. I expect some once off set plays from Kerry and then to fall back into a defensive set up .

[Rossfan]

PS : Roscommon fans are mad hooers

It helps us cope with the great Springs and terrible Summers

As for Sunday all form and recent meetings between the teams suggest a dour struggle with 3 red cards and Dublin scoring a late 1-2 to win be 6 points.
However at the back of my mind there's a ladeen saying hurt pride, 2011/13/15/16 defeats etc will have Kerry bursting every blood vessel to put Dublin back in their boxes, that they'll pull the rug from under Dublin and win by 2 points.

I can't make up my mind and will make a late decision Sunday morning.

[Il Bomber Destro]

You could argue that the league will have little bearing on this weekend. Its hard to know how much Kerry were really going for it at that stage. Last year Kerry were poor and still only lost by 3. And this year Dublin are the defending champions which makes it that bit tougher. Would not be surprised if Kerry turn them over. But I think if they'll have to push up and go for it rather than relying on an overly defensive system.

The scoreline was extremely flattering, I think Dublin winning by 10 points would have been a fairer reflection on the game and they didn't even have to get of cruise control in that game. Dublin are feeding on Kerry's minds and I don't really see this being a contest, unless Donaghy can roll back the years at full forward I think it will be very comfortable for Dublin.

[yellowcard]

The closer it gets the less I can see any logical reason why Kerry would beat Dublin. Dublin have won their last 26 competitive games leagus and championship. Since Gavin took over they have won 4 Leagues and 2 AI titles in 3 and a half seasons. If they win this years AI title that will be 7 out of 8 major titles for the Dubs since Gavin took over. The only blip is the Donegal s-f defeat in 2014. That would arguably put them into the category of being the best team in a generation and only Kerry's golden side could lay a definitive claim to being better. All logic leads to a Dublin win but then Donegal sprung a similar ambush 2 years ago and Kerry have more ammunition up front than that Donegal side had. Sunday will answer a lot of questions. 

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Apparently the Kerry masterplan is for Donaghy to keep his big gob zipped for the whole match, where he'll focus solely on the game. The Dublin lads will be so flummoxed and stupefied by this totally uncustomary act of disarming humility that the Kerry boys will simply dance through them, scoring seven goals to nil in the process against their totally disoriented hosts.

[Rossfan]

Maybe Mayowestros will do the same with the O'Sheas and O'Connors in the Final

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Maybe Mayowestros will do the same with the O'Sheas and O'Connors in the Final

Ah here, let's keep it real! 

[JoG2]

Apparently the Kerry masterplan is for Donaghy to keep his big gob zipped for the whole match, where he'll focus solely on the game. The Dublin lads will be so flummoxed and stupefied by this totally uncustomary act of disarming humility that the Kerry boys will simply dance through them, scoring seven goals to nil in the process against their totally disoriented hosts.

Tyrone man advises a player from another county to 'keep his big gob zipped'.. This is straight out of Waterford Whispers!

[Jinxy]

Donaghy is genetically 90% a Tyrone man anyway.

[trueblue1234]

Apparently the Kerry masterplan is for Donaghy to keep his big gob zipped for the whole match, where he'll focus solely on the game. The Dublin lads will be so flummoxed and stupefied by this totally uncustomary act of disarming humility that the Kerry boys will simply dance through them, scoring seven goals to nil in the process against their totally disoriented hosts.

Tyrone man advises a player from another county to 'keep his big gob zipped'.. This is straight out of Waterford Whispers!

I was wondering when the Derry brigade where going to arrive. Just wouldn't be the same without yous.   

[JoG2]

Apparently the Kerry masterplan is for Donaghy to keep his big gob zipped for the whole match, where he'll focus solely on the game. The Dublin lads will be so flummoxed and stupefied by this totally uncustomary act of disarming humility that the Kerry boys will simply dance through them, scoring seven goals to nil in the process against their totally disoriented hosts.

Tyrone man advises a player from another county to 'keep his big gob zipped'.. This is straight out of Waterford Whispers!

I was wondering when the Derry brigade where going to arrive. Just wouldn't be the same without yous.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Donaghy is genetically 90% a Tyrone man anyway.

We've long since disowned every single gene, Kerry gits!

[thejuice]

Put a few bob on Dublin to win by 10-12 points at 8/1. PP had it at 9/1 earlier but have since removed that option.

[joemamas]

Excellent and insightful video interview on independent.ie with Brian Mullins and Jacko

[The Hill is Blue]

The whole country expects Kerry to come up with something special on Sunday - something that we haven't seen before from this team. There's a feeling out there that they have been working on a blitzkrieg strategy which they will unveil on Sunday – a display of shock and awe which will leave the Dubs reeling. That may well be what will happen - or it may be that there is no grand plan and the Dubs will still be champions on Sunday night. We'll all know the answer than.