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Jack O'Shea: Dublin need fresh faces in attack

Mayo's defence came out on top in the drawn encounter
Mayo's defence came out on top in the drawn encounter

Kerry legend Jack O'Shea believes Dublin will make several changes to their forward line for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC final replay.

The misfiring Dubs attack scored only 0-2 from play between the six starters in the drawn game.

"I think there will be a few changes," O'Shea told RTÉ Sport. "We probably won't know right up until the throw-in.

"Mayo were really good the last day. Dublin probably have to change it up a little bit.

"Dublin have a lot more options and I would see more changes coming from their side.

"They'll have to change it upfront a little bit. Their penetration the last day... they didn't get at the Mayo defence, which was very strong.

"Possibly, Denis Bastick will come in to midfield.

"I don't think Mayo will make too many changes. I don't think they have the personnel to make too many that would have an impact."

"Don't be surprised if it's a draw and goes to extra-time"

The seven-time All-Ireland winner is anticipating another close contest at Croke Park, though he believes Dublin could have the edge.

"I'm expecting a really good game," he said."Hopefully we'll see a bit more scoring on this occasion.

"Mayo are really going to come at Dublin again. It's going to be very physical for the first 35 minutes of the game.

"Dublin should win it but Mayo could win it.

"I think it'll be very close again. Don't be surprised if it's a draw and goes to extra-time."

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