Tomas Quinn: Dublin finally finding holes in blanket defence

Walking up to Croke Park on Saturday evening was the first time all year there has been any real sense of anticipation for the football games we were about to see at GAA headquarters.

While we are used to the tradition of Sunday afternoon games, I’d argue Saturday evening would be the most popular time for all concerned.

I know that players are happier to have their Sunday to recover rather than trying to fit it in with work on a Monday, while many fans have the extra day to recover from their own post-match routines the previous night.