Embarrassing Offaly thrashed as Dublin refuse to take foot off the pedal

Dublin 4-21 Offaly 2-6

Yes, Offaly were missing a catalogue of players through injury, flu and football commitments. And yes, that included Brian Whelehan, Rory Hanniffy, Colm Cassidy, Ger Oakley and Neville Coughlan.

But Dublin could point to a similar missing person's list that included the likes of Keith Wilson at the back, Kevin Flynn in the middle and Shane Martin up front.