Kickouts key for Kerry-Tyrone, Donegal seek Royal control - the RTÉ GAA Football Podcast
Can Kerry repeat the kickout-court press that worked so well against Armagh or will Tyrone have a plan to get around it?
Meath have been building momentum but are underdogs once again. The panel feel Donegal will try to bring more control to the game against opponents who thrive on chaos and breaking ball.
In the Tailteann Cup, can Kildare cope with the weight of favouritism against Limerick?
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