Returning Rossies having major impact on squad strength

Roscommon fell at the All-Ireland quarter-final stage last year. They fell, according to Burke, partly for their lack of depth.

THINKING TIME: Roscommon manager Davy Burke after his side's defeat in the Allianz Football League Division 2 final. Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

A busy off-season in Roscommon. Lots of MiWadi and biscuits. Lots of persuading and arms twisted.

The 2024 Roscommon version was too light on personnel, too lacking in depth. The off-season addressed those deficiencies.