Paul Murphy: 'We know we can beat Dublin in a championship game in Croke Park'

Jack O’Connor’s return to the kingdom saw a renowned focus on their defence solidity, but Murphy stresses there is still scope for attacking flair within that.

KNOW WE CAN WIN: Kerry's Paul Murphy said last year's semi-final win over Dublin has given them they belief they can beat Dublin in Croke Park. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Two teams came to play. In the first moment of the 2022 semi-final, David Moran sent in a probing kick pass. In the first minute, Lee Gannon nailed a curled point into the Hill. The last kick is the most memorable of all. What about the second last?

It was Paul Murphy’s brave break forward and pass into David Clifford that yielded Sean O’Shea’s glorious opportunity. It was emblematic of Kerry’s proud tradition. An utterly instinctive kick forward with one bounce. Over 82,000 will come and hope to witness similar on Sunday.