Ciarán Murphy: League final defeats killed the buzz around Galway and Mayo
Both counties headed to Croke Park two and a half weeks ago in reasonably high spirits
Mayo’s early momentum bodes well for what is to come
This is only the fourth time Mayo have been unbeaten in first two games in 15 seasons
Dublin the only Division One side with nothing to shout about after weekend
Jack O’Connor’s Kerry held on his return to Kildare as three Sunday games end level
Rob Hennelly much more than a safe pair of hands for Mayo
Many times during his long career the Breaffy man has stood up to be counted for the county
Darragh Ó Sé: Dublin’s inability to close out win against Mayo was shocking to see
Dublin were dying for the line to come and save them as Mayo hounded them down
Kevin McStay: No hiding Mayo’s many mistakes against Dublin
Mayo went into the first half with all guns blazing, but failed to exploit their advantage
Goals again prove Mayo’s undoing in Dublin defeat
Kerry also won their 1982 semi-final by 10 points. It ain’t over till it’s over
Kevin McStay: Mayo’s progress to Super 8s far from guaranteed
The likes of Monaghan and Tyrone or Donegal make qualifiers a treacherous route
Sideline Cut: Nobody outside the county should feel sorry for Mayo
Their chances of winning Sam Maguire in 2017 are better than almost all other counties
Analysis: Mayo could have won war if they hadn’t lost battle of kick-outs
Rob Hennelly struggled as Dublin attacked his restarts right from the get-go
Cormac Costello proves rabbit in the hat on a magical day for Dublin
Jim Gavin’s changes come up trumps as his brilliant side claim back-to-back titles
Conor McManus’s brilliance is blessing and curse for Monaghan
Ulster champion’s over-reliance on star forward is doing them no favours
GAA team news: Stephen Cluxton back in goal for Dublin
Jim Gavin makes six changes, Colm Cooper will make his first start of the season for Kerry
Allianz Football League: Weekend Previews
Down unlikely to be capable of halting Dublin’s winning ways
Tom Parsons and Mayo preparing for visit of keen rivals Kerry
Stephen Rochford’s side relived to have earned a crucial win over Monaghan
Mayo know their Achilles’ heel and expect Dubs to aim for it
Conceding goals has hurt westerners and things may get worse before they get better
Stephen Rochford’s Mayo tenure gets off to a winning start
Galway lead throughout to beat Sligo while Roscommon thrash IT Sligo in Enfield
John O’Keeffe: Mayo have more heart than Dublin
Mayo and Dublin will have learned a lot from that drawn game six days ago
Robbie Hennelly well positioned to keep Mayo dream alive
Goalkeeper focused on going one step further than before
Andy Moran and Alan Dillon return for Mayo
Manager James Horan makes four changes from semi-final for Sunday’s clash with Galway
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