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17 Sept 2025

Seven things for Donegal to ponder after Kerry defeat and ahead of 2026

Donegal's season came to a heartbreaking end as Kerry powered towards another All-Ireland title at Croke Park on Sunday and when the dust settles, they'll look to see how they can bounce back next term

Seven things for Donegal to ponder after Kerry defeat and ahead of 2026

Donegal line up ahead of their All-Ireland final clash with Kerry on Sunday

2: Do Donegal have too many round pegs in square holes?

Donegal - on the front foot - are relentless and have an energy and threat that comes from all angles. The problem, though, arises when they are placed on any kind of a back foot. And the lack of traditional defenders in that approach from deep means all too often it's easier than it should be for the opposition to brush off attempts to halt direct solo runs. They may need to re-evaluate all of that in 2026. 

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