Mayo can win if they attack Cluxton’s kick-outs

If Mayo opt for a sweeper they will hand the initiative to Dublin.

Mayo have not employed a sweeper system all season. However there is plenty of speculation in the county that Keith Higgins may be asked to play between the Mayo half-back line and full-back line, for the early part of the game at least.

The rationale is to avoid a possible repeat of the early goals dose they swallowed in 2004, 2006 and last year against Donegal. From a tactical point of view though, if they do this they will be handing possession and the early initiative to Dublin. Yes they would have seven defenders, but when they turn the ball over they will have just five forwards taking on six Dublin backs.