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Forget about having David Clifford, All-Ireland semi-finalists make case for defence if you want to win Sam Maguire

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Forget about having David Clifford, All-Ireland semi-finalists make case for defence if you want to win Sam Maguire

Aaron McKay of Armagh has developed into an accomplished full-back/sweeper

It took a couple of twists and turns for Paul Geaney to make sure, but eventually, he got a shaft of light to see beyond Stephen Cluxton for Kerry’s goal just before half-time in last year’s All-Ireland final.

It was the first time in over 530 minutes of championship football that Dublin’s cover had been breached for a goal. Seven games had passed since Eoin Lowry scored twice for Laois in the second half of their Leinster quarter-final. By then, Dublin had already scored four goals themselves and thoughts had turned to the road ahead.

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