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28th September 2021
02:06pm BST

After watching Dublin this year, they seemed lacklustre, boring and unable to find that spark at times. Even when they were winning they never looked like getting out of second gear.
After losing Michael Darragh McCauley and Paddy Andrews to retirement, the strange absence of Stephen Cluxton, and Kevin McManamon to work commitments, Dublin's bench did not pack the punch that it once did.
They also lost valuable experience, having that much pedigree and people with a winners mentality, it can be costly to a. dressing room environment.
Mannion however, is in his prime. He's nowhere near retiring, and frankly is the best corner forward option that Dublin currently have at their disposal.
The fact that he's not available for selection because of his own choice, is something that Dessie Farrell needs to try and reverse for the season ahead.Explore more on these topics: