Galway will have to overcome problems with Mayo’s physical power
Both counties headed to Croke Park two and a half weeks ago in reasonably high spirits
David Clifford puts in another stunning show in 15-point win over Mayo
David Clifford and Paul Geaney in top form as Jack O’Connor’s side win by 15 points
Kerry v Mayo and Cork v Waterford in Division One deciders
Winners face prospect of final without O’Connor brothers or Tommy Conroy in attack
The acquiescence has vanished with both counties on a mission to get over the line
This is only the fourth time Mayo have been unbeaten in first two games in 15 seasons
James Horan’s side begin nomadic league campaign looking for that last ingredient
Mayo and Kerry get three each while Dublin fall back from nine to just one for Ciarán Kilkenny
Champions Tyrone were better tuned into the terms and conditions of the final
Goals from McShane and McCurry prove key for the more composed and clinical Ulster champions
When it comes down to it I struggle to see beyond Mayo but the margins are fine
Malachy Clerkin opens the record books ahead of Saturday night’s decider
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