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All-Ireland final: Containing Clifford is key to Dublin victory in meeting of historic rivals

Dublin and Kerry will go head-to-head in a match that has a long history but some believe this All-Ireland final may not be the free-flowing spectacle of old

Ciarán Kilkenny of Dublin in action against Kerry players, from left, Graham O'Sullivan, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Gavin White and Paudie Clifford during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final at Croke Park in July 2022. Picture: Getty

It’s easier to weigh than to count the number of All-Ireland medals those on the field tomorrow hold but the past won’t matter when Dublin take on Kerry in Croke Park.

The 2023 decider pits the reigning champions, Kerry, against a Division 2 Dublin side that’s a blend of the six-in-a-row powerhouse and the young talent coming through in the capital.

Ger Brennan, a two-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin, expects that mix to see his ...