Donegal should have the answers

Putting together previews, the considerations are form, class, home advantage (if any) and team news.

In regard to the latter, Down are attempting to pull something of a stroke by naming Danny Hughes and Dan Gordon in the half-back line.

It’s almost a sign of weakness, or at least deference to the opposing team, that they have the stronger hand when resorting to such a stunt.

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