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If Kerry play at their best, Mayo have no chance and it could be a cricket score. However, Kerry haven't done that since they played Armagh (though in fairness they've had two teams who arguably could've made the All-Ireland final if the draw was different) and Mayo are in flying form. Their full forward line is lethal but Kerry has quality all over the pitch. I expect a strong Mayo start but for them to gradually fade away as Kerry get on top.

Wouldn't begrudge Mayo an All-Ireland title after all that heartbreak, but then again I've never had much of an affinity for them.

On the other hand, I like how Kerry play though them winning would start to become tiresome.
Overall, I am just hoping for a competitive and close final that would reflect the amazing Championship we've had.

RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - Posts: 52 - 25/07/2026 22:56:35    2687126

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Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 969 - 26/07/2026 09:55:25    2687146

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Replying To dickie10:  "Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins"
Early walk for dog if its looking that way.

Don't think it will. Several of same pundits were predicting Kerry would hammer Tyrone and Dublin.

Mayo for me.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4510 - 26/07/2026 11:17:23    2687151

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Replying To dickie10:  "Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins"
Well if Mayo have a second half like a few games they played this year, Kerry will surely run away with it. That said, I think 5 / 6 points will be a good result for Kerry.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2288 - 26/07/2026 11:53:39    2687160

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Wishing Mayo all the best plus a rub of the green today!

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 366 - 26/07/2026 12:58:45    2687163

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Kerry to win by ten points. Save travelling to all making y

avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 2077 - 26/07/2026 13:21:23    2687168

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I'll be shouting for Mayo.
Maigh Eo Abú!

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2949 - 26/07/2026 14:29:30    2687175

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