Dublin boss Pat Gilroy has included 8 players from the All Ireland final win over Kerry last September for tomorrow nights League opener against the Kingdom. Craig Dias will make his debut in the half back line. The other change to defence sees Philly McMahon replace Cian O’Sullivan. Ross McConnell partners Michael Dara McAuley in midfield. Dublin’s goal hero that day Kevin McManamon starts in the half forward line as does Paul Brogan Eoghan O’Gara and Mossy Quinn come into the full forward line and once again Bryan Cullen will captain the team this season.
Starting Team:
1. Stephen Cluxton
2. Michael Fitzsimons
3. Rory O’Carroll
4. Philly McMahon
5. James McCarthy
6. Ger Brennan
7. Craig Dias
8. Ross McConnell
9. Michael Dara MacAuley
10. Paul Brogan
11. Kevin McManamon
12. Bryan Cullen [C]
13. Diarmuid Connolly
14. Eoghan O’ Gara
15. Tomás Quinn
Subs: The Substitutes will be announced before the game.
