Gavin admits cavalier Dublin must find balance in defence

Dublin manager Jim Gavin has held his hands up for the shock All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Donegal, conceding to a defensive "vulnerability" as a result of their swashbuckling style.

Gavin’s hopes of guiding Dublin to back-to-back All-Ireland titles were dashed last month by 7/1 outsiders Donegal, who outscored them in an open, attacking encounter.

Dublin management were criticised afterwards for not shoring up their defence with extra bodies when Donegal were getting on top and exploiting large gaps around the half-back line.