Farrell will be checking Mick Fitzsimons availability for 2025

Dessie Farrell was quick to frame it as a positive after Saturday's Croke Park win over Mayo, pointing to the 'new energy and new blood around the place' with 16 new squad members.

Dublin goalkeeper Gavin Sheridan during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Mayo at Croke Park. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Allianz NFL Division One: Dublin 1-17 (1-0-17) Mayo 1-15 (1-1-13)

Mick Fitzsimons will be getting a phone call from Dessie Farrell this week, to check out his availability for 2025 with Dublin.