Let’s see on Saturday as Gaelic football’s highest-scoring attack meets its most parsimonious defence.
Advertisement Last year, Galway kept nine clean sheets in 14 attempts. In the other five games, they only conceded one goal in each. Their two championship concessions came against Roscommon and, fatally, Mayo. In those days, Joyce spoke about finding consistency of performance and avoiding those moments where they switch off.
Former minor captain Johnny McGrath stepped seamlessly into the defence to take on the role of primary man-marker. He was joined by Cian Hernon in making his championship debut later that summer. Both won an All-Ireland U20 title with Galway in 2020. Kelly is no longer full-back but still plays a key role shielding the defence which will be vital against the Dubs.