Experience Speaks

It wasn't the best of finals but Donegal are deserving champions after achieving a high level of consistency all year

Jim Gavin has the experience and the knowledge of Dublin's young players to restore them to the top of the pile

Donegal proved on Sunday that they are now the best team in the country and go into the All-Ireland final in the unusual position as hot favourites

The intensity of training games on a Saturday morning can be far more effective in giving a squad the edge than less competitive challenge matches

Dublin look to have an easy run to the All-Ireland final but they haven't been tested yet as Kerry and Donegal set for mammoth clash

It was a scrappy Connacht final but it's ideal for Mayo that they move on undefeated and knowing what aspects of their game they need to work on

Pat Gilroy will be disappointed with aspects of Dublin's performance but will also appreciate less hype and expectation surrounding his team

Donegal are one year wiser, one year more conditioned and they now have better options in the forward line than last season's campaign but Derry were very poor

Dublin showed they have the characteristics to retain the title but Louth got their tactics completely wrong

During the week I tipped Galway to win Connacht but I was surprised how easy it was for them against Roscommon

The two best teams in the country have reached the All-Ireland final and I think it will be a fascinating contest.