Pat Spillane reckons Galway are no longer a 'soft touch' after they maintained their unbeaten record in Division 1 of the Allianz League thanks a last-gasp Johnny Heaney equalising point against Dublin.

Speaking on RTÉ's Allianz League Sunday programme, the Kerry legend noted: "This was the first real test of their system, particularly their defensive system and they came through with flying colours.

"They have now played six matches in the league, are unbeaten, and have the best defensive record so far in Division 1, conceding only one goal.

"The Achilles heel of Galway down through the years was that they were viewed as a soft touch. Heads would drop very easily. They are no longer a soft touch. Heads didn't drop against Dublin. They came back to gain a draw."

Spillane further praised the Tribesmen for carrying out improvements to their defence. 

"Last year, they had a full back line that I felt was weak. That has now tightened up," he continued.

"They are a serious outfit. Peope now say they are overly defensive but I think they are getting the balance right. They are damn good team."

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