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11th October 2016
10:33am BST

There have of course been questions asked about Dublin's war chest and the GAA's contributions towards it in terms of games development funding and other 'operating payments' - €2.1million in 2015. However, Tipperary are keeping pace with Dublin in terms of their backroom team, at least, despite a far smaller contribution from Croke Park. https://twitter.com/Shane_Mangan/status/783365876057796609 So, who exactly is involved in an All-Ireland winning backroom team? We took a look at Dublin's non-playing staff from the All-Ireland final replay win over Mayo.Dublin football backroom team = 23 Tipperary hurling backroom team = 23 That appears to be the price of success lads pic.twitter.com/cORTzy0DoG
— Brian Flanagan (@BHDFlanagan) October 4, 2016
1. Jim Gavin (manager): Since taking over in 2012, the former Under-21 manager has won three All-Irelands, four Leinster titles and four Allianz Leagues.
2. Brian Doyle (sports administrator): Works with head of high performance Bryan Cullen (not pictured).
3. Ray Boyne (head of performance analysis): On and off, the Ulster Bank employee has been crunching numbers for Dublin teams since 2003.
4. Mick Deegan (selector): Gavin's right-hand man since 2012, he is the manager's voice on the sideline - passing instructions to the players.
5. Jonathan Courtney (backroom team): The former Sarsfields (Kildare) manager is a former colleague of Gavin's in the defence forces.
6. Niall Barry (physio): The chartered physiotherapist has also worked with Leinster Rugby, Cricket Ireland and Clontarf Rugby.
7. Chris Farrell (cameraman): Involved with Gavin's All-Ireland winning Under-21s in 2012, he shoots match footage for analysis.
8. Tony Boylan (logistics): Looks after the transport of all kit and equipment.
9. Davy Byrne (goalkeeping coach): The former Dublin player has the happy task of honing the skills of Stephen Cluxton - who already held the number 1 shirt when Byrne retired in 2002.
10. James Cullen (physio): Working with the Dublin footballers since 2007, he also treats the Irish rugby team having previously been with Leinster for eight years.
11. Shane O'Hanlon (selector): The St Vincent's man is with Gavin since the Under-21 days and has been described by the manager as his 'operations manager'.
12. Jason Sherlock (forwards coach): The former 'Darling of the Hill' was a team-mate of Gavin's and has been working with the attackers for the past two years.
13. Declan Darcy (selector): Famously captained Leitrim to a Connacht title in 1994 before returning to his native Dublin. He and Deegan work mostly with the defenders in training.
14. Jim Gavin senior (backroom team): Provider of fatherly advice to the manager.
15. Bernard Dunne (lifestyle coach): Involved since 2013, the former WBA super bantamweight champion has described his role as “helping Jim in any way I can”.
16. David Boylan (logistics): A son of Tony, he assists with the transport of Dublin's matchday equipment.
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17. Daniel Davey (nutritionist): Like other members of the backroom team, Davey also works with Leinster Rugby. The former Sligo footballer tells them what to eat and when to eat.
18. Anne-Marie Kennedy (yoga teacher): Involved since 2013, Kennedy helps the players with breathing techniques and their mobility.
19. Mick Seavers (Dublin county board vice-chairman): The Erin's Isle man was elected in 2015.
20. Kieran O'Reilly (physio): Having previously worked with rugby and soccer professionals, O'Reilly is currently also involved with the Irish cricket team.
21. Frank Roebuck (stats): A clubmate of Gavin's at Round Towers, he assists Boyne in analysing the game data gathered.
22. Seamus McCormack (media manager): The former Erin's Isle footballer brings his Air Corps background to bare as he helps control the huge interest in Gavin and his team.
23. Ciaran O'Malley (doctor): Looks after the matchday medical needs of the squad.
Additional reporting: Conan Doherty and Colm Parkinson
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