Connolly: Bench's impact was crucial

Diarmuid Connolly pointed to the impact made by Dublin's substitutes as he savoured a second All-Ireland SFC title success in three years.

Connolly: Bench's impact was crucial
Sun, 22 Sep, 2013 - 22:55

Diarmuid Connolly pointed to the impact made by Dublin's substitutes as he savoured a second All-Ireland SFC title success in three years.

Jim Gavin's use of his bench has been a key component in the Dubs' winning run in this year's Championship, and the reserves made their mark yet again in the 2-12 to 1-14 final defeat of Mayo.

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