Joe Brolly looks ahead to the first All Ireland football final between Kerry and Mayo.

Are Mayo now back to their best or will their poor form come back to haunt them?  And how can they stop Donaghy and the aerial bombardment that will rain down on their full back line?

"Kerry are the safe bet because of their efficiency and ruthlessness," says Brolly.  "But you know, there's something about Mayo, something buoyant about them now that they are back on track after Roscommon. I'm going to go for Mayo."

Joe Brolly looks ahead to the first All Ireland football final between Kerry and Mayo.<br><br>Are Mayo now back to their best or will their poor form come back to haunt them?  And how can they stop Donaghy and the aerial bombardment that will rain down on their full back line?<br><br>"Kerry are the safe bet because of their efficiency and ruthlessness," says Brolly.  "But you know, there's something about Mayo, something buoyant about them now that they are back on track after Roscommon. I'm going to go for Mayo."

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