Alan Brogan says Dublin won't be underestimating Laois.

Writing in his new Irish Independent column, the recently-retired Dublin star makes the point that Jim Gavin doesn't do complacency.

"It's a cliché, but Jim really does treat every championship game with the same attitude, whether it's a Leinster quarter-final or an All-Ireland semi-final," Brogan states.

"Every opponent is seen as a viable threat to their continued presence in the championship. It's just his style. There's no second gear, no just doing enough. It's why they haven't been pushed too hard in Leinster for a while - and why Saturday won't be any different."

Brogan maintains that Laois have a better chance of causing an upset outside Croke Park. 

"Getting Dublin out of Croke Park has to breathe optimism into Laois," he said.

"They have players that can trouble Dublin; Donie Kingston is a handful and John O'Loughlin has serious power, as anyone who has watched him for St Brigid's these last few years can attest."

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