Kerry and Dublin both made late changes to their matchday 26 ahead of the All-Ireland SFC semi-final, adding another layer of interest to one of the sport's biggest fixtures.
The meeting between the ancient rivals was already carrying plenty of weight, with the winners set to face Mayo in the final on Sunday, 26 July. That made the final team sheets worth watching closely as the build-up continued.
Late changes before throw-in
The matchday 26 updates were the main team news heading into the game. While the article did not spell out every selection detail, the changes confirmed that both Kerry and Dublin were still adjusting their plans right up to the semi-final.
That kind of late movement is often a small but useful sign of how finely balanced these occasions can be. In a game like Kerry vs Dublin, even minor selection changes can affect matchups, roles and bench options.
Mayo already through to the final
Mayo had already booked their place in the final after beating Louth by 17 points. The result ended Louth's run in the championship, but it also completed a remarkable season for the county.
Louth manager Gavin Devlin said he told his players not to drop their shoulders after the defeat. He described the journey as magical, but admitted the performance and result were bitterly disappointing and said it felt like one of those games where what could go wrong went wrong.
Devlin's message afterward was clear: the disappointment should not define the group. He said he told the players it was a disappointing day, but not one to drop their shoulders, and urged them to keep them up.
Andy Moran also offered a short assessment of Louth, describing them as not the finished article. For Kerry and Dublin, though, the immediate focus remained on their own semi-final and the late changes that shaped the final team news before throw-in.
