I'd say your first 6 games could be a bit of a shock to the system for the newer players. However, Dolan will sort them out on a few things, and that could be the difference.
You'll probably finish above Kilkenny, and depending on results, maybe Monaghan too. The fact that you will have a good home following will be worth a couple of points, especially if the crowd is close to the pitch - one of the things that probably has screwed us a little at the RSC.
As for Shels, any team managed by Keely will be ugly, but will do OK, but you could catch them on the hop if you play them in their first three games - providing they have a team. New Lims should be alright at the back, and will certainly pick up a few draws, but might find scoring harder.
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