Mayo bandwagon rolls again | Meath's hunger more apparent than Louth's

Cathal Mullaney previews the weekend's Allianz Football League
action in the company of Dessie Dolan and Conor Neville.


But before we get to that Dessie relives some of his favourite
Sigerson memories (1:00), including togging out with a (very)
young Michael Meehan in NUIG.


Kerry v Galway is arguably the pick of the games (3:30), with
Galway impressing Conor despite their permanent injury crisis.
Arguably Kerry don't carry their usual fear factor at this time
of the year, even in Tralee.


Strange to think it but Dublin and Monaghan has the feel of a
relegation four-pointer (12:30). Monaghan depleted through
injuries, retirements and Sigerson. Dublin's possible malaise is
different and Dessie believes Ger Brennan is borrowing a move out
of Pat Gilroy playbook by threatening to ditch senior players.
Anyway, Dessie says Brian Howard would be welcome in Westmeath.


Roscommon are travelling under many's radar ahead of Armagh game
(17:30), but surprising a few people, especially with no Brigid's
players. Diarmuid Murtagh impresses Dessie with his efficiency.
However Armagh's running power will test them this week.


The hype is with us early this year as Donegal-Mayo (24:40) sees
a huge crowd expected in Ballybofey. Ryan O'Donoghue is tenacious
and making huge contribution from centre-forward, reckons Dessie.


Meath looking buoyant (29:30) ahead of clash with Louth, with
their return to centre stage last year reminding Conor of a soap
opera villain. Louth dip to be expected after last summer's
heroics, says Dessie, who knows a thing or two about ending a
long wait for provincial glory.


Tyrone's early season form a bit of a mystery reckons Dessie
(34:00) ahead of clash with Cavan, with Division 2 safety and Sam
Maguire status already on the table.


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