Brogan: we’re ready for Kerry

DUBLIN’S Bernard Brogan believes his side is 10 times better to face Kerry this year than when they played in 2009.

That year his side imploded in the opening minutes of the All-Ireland semi-final against the Kingdom and fell 1-24 to 1-7 but Brogan credited manager Pat Gilroy for rebuilding their confidence to bounce back.

“When we played Kerry in 2009 we weren’t mentally prepared and didn’t get out of the blocks that day. But I believe we are 10 times better now and are focused on doing what we do well which is working as hard as we can for as long as we can and then letting someone else come in and finish the job,” he wrote on his hill16.ie blog.