Dublin, significant underdogs against Kerry, face a tough test in Tralee. The Blues are reeling from injuries and departures, while Kerry, despite recent inconsistencies, are strong contenders. This Saturday night clash promises to be a major test for Dublin's younger players.
It's probably been a long time since Dublin were 2/1 going into any game, but that's what the bookies have them at going in to play Kerry in Austin Stack Park .
Their challenge in Ballybofey against Donegal wasn't helped by three players going off by the half hour mark - Kevin Lahiff, David Byrne and James Madden. The official word is they were injury enforced. Dessie Farrell has suggested that Michael Fitzsimons isn't coming back and with James McCarthy, Brian Fenton, Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion all gone, it makes a trip to Kerry daunting enough.
Read More: Conor Mortimer on Mayo's 'must win' League game against Tyrone and Cillian O'Connor absenceSaturday night lights in Tralee can be fiery at the best of times, particulary with Dublin coming to town, and this on will be a major test for their younger players.Kerry haven't had David Clifford yet, but they are strengthening by the week, although they were fortunate to beat Derry and then lost out to Donegal last weekend.
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