The theory goes that a congested championship ‘sprint’ could leave Dublin more vulnerable than at any time during the five-in-a-row. In other words, that a virus has done more to level the playing field than any number of Lee Keegans or David Cliffords. Truth is, there are no guarantees for Dublin in 2020 – but that was also the case in that faraway world before Covid. Moreover, the most likely championship format could actually make it easier, not harder, for Dessie Farrell. Dublin’s Leinster SFC opener against Westmeath had been pencilled in for Tullamore – that may have to move now.

Source: Irish Independent June 15, 2020 19:11 UTC