Cooper: Injuries the only thing that will halt Dublin

Colm Cooper doesn’t expect fellow cruciate injury victim Bernard Brogan will play again for Dublin this year.

Manager Jim Gavin last week reported that Brogan was “doing a lot of work” following his March operation, but former Kerry star Cooper, who missed the 2014 championship because of his cruciate issue as well as a cracked kneecap, doubts the 2010 footballer of the year will play any part in the forthcoming All-Ireland SFC. He sees his and Jack McCaffrey’s injuries as small opportunities for Dublin’s opponents to exploit.

“Vulnerable is a word I probably couldn’t throw at Dublin, to be fair. No, they are the standout team, they’re on their own, rightly favourites and I’d say very short favourites with the bookies.