Laois boss McNulty opts for the tried and trusted

Laois manager Justin McNulty has, unsurprisingly, stuck with the same 15 players who started last week’s qualifier defeat of Meath for this Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against reigning champions Dublin at Croke Park.

The Armagh man has made a handful of positional changes, however, with Gary Walsh, Billy Sheehan and Damien O’Connor all playing musical chairs around the forward line. How much that matters come throw-in remains to be seen.

Laois have discovered what appears to be their best team during the run through the back door and will once again present a strong spine of physical and capable ball players for their second meeting with the Dubs in two years.