Jimmy delays team amid selection dilemmas
It’s assumed that 13 of side are automatic starts, with the other two places being the point of debate. Christy Toye’s introduction for David Walsh against Dublin in Donegal’s 3-14 to 0-17 win in the semi-final was seen by many as the game-changer after Jim Gavin’s side had opened up an early five-point lead.
The other main decision facing McGuinness is whether or not to use Rory Kavanagh from the start and keep Patrick McBrearty in reserve. Kavanagh provides experience in the middle third having represented the county 131 times since 2002. McBrearty, still only 21, has revelled in the role of impact sub this season, most notably when he kicked three points in the 0-15 to 1-9 Ulster final win over Monaghan and scored the winner in the 1-12 to 1-11 victory over Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter-final. He scored two points against Dublin.
