Alan Brogan: Dublin facing real challenge

Veteran Dublin forward Alan Brogan has admitted that returning to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland football championship without experiencing a tight game is a “challenge” that they must overcome.

The rampant Leinster champions are back at the same stage of the competition that they bowed out in 2014 when a battle-hardened Donegal unexpectedly picked them apart with a patient and ultimately ruthless display.

Dublin approached that tie following four games they’d won by an average of 15 points. This year, their average winning margin is up to almost 17 points, prompting fears they may once again be under prepared for what lies ahead.