Dublin’s strength in depth confined to forward line, warns Whelan

Given that Dublin substitutes have kicked a staggering 4-35 in their last eight Championship games, it’s tempting to suggest Dublin’s B team is the second best in Ireland.

Former star Ciarán Whelan goes along with the argument, but only to a point.

The midfielder who once carried the hopes of an underachieving county on his broad shoulders accepts their forward options right now are indeed chilling.