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Dublin and Kerry: age-old gaelic games rivalry at its best

AS All-Ireland Final weekend approaches, the disappointment that no Ulster team is involved can be softened by the prospect of getting to see the two best forward lines in the country going at it hammer and tongs says Irish News columnist Kevin Madden.

Kickout strategies, the impact of two hugely talented sub benches and the battle of wits on the sideline are some of the things we can really look forward to.

This is a nostalgic rivalry that continues to seduce.

Think of the All-Backs v Spring Boks, Man United and Liverpool, Ali v Frazier, the El Classico, then think Dublin and Kerry.

As we look ahead to this Sunday's final read Kevin Madden's five key areas that may prove crucial .... in The Irish News tomorrow...