David Clifford (Kerry) v Brendan McCole (Donegal)There should be little reason why McCole should not, once again, be assigned to Clifford. Clifford’s 0-10 from play last Sunday, one more than his All-Ireland final hail, brought his total to 3-40 in six league games. Armin Heinrich (Kerry) v Conor O’Donnell (Donegal)If All-Stars were being selected now, O’Donnell would be safely in the 15. Tom O’Sullivan (Kerry) v Finnbarr Roarty (Donegal)Their tuxedos aren’t long pressed and put away, but All-Stars Brian Ó Beaglaoich and Gavin White will have quite the job to shift Heinrich and O’Sullivan from the half-back line. There is no Paudie Clifford to shadow but once O’Sullivan crosses that halfway line, he should be Roarty’s business.

Source: Irish Examiner March 28, 2026 12:14 UTC