Earley: Dubs machine capable of steamrolling opposition

Former Kildare midfielder Dermot Earley has described Leinster semi-final opponents Dublin as ‘a machine’, capable of moving up and down the field in devastating ‘waves’ of attack.

The twice All Star, recently forced to retire from county duty because of a back injury, predicted a close game at Croke Park on Sunday as the province’s perceived top two teams battle for a final spot.

But he acknowledged that for Kildare to have any hope of beating League champions Dublin for the first time in Kieran McGeeney’s time in charge, they will have to up their all round game to previously unseen levels.