Tyrone great Peter Canavan says being clinical and resourceful in attack is part of the reason why Dublin are going for six All-Ireland SFC titles in-a-row this Saturday.

Speaking to Sky Sports GAA, Canavan outlined the capital men’s tendency to take on high-percentage shots on goal and, as one of the game’s great forwards, is hugely impressed by the level they’re at.

"They are clinical up front. They have plenty of ball going in there. But the men up front aren't stupid when they get it either. They throw it around until it's time for the right man to take that shot. Inevitably, that ends up with a score,” said the two-time All-Ireland winner.

"I know as a forward myself, there's nothing more that you love than hitting the ball with the outside of your boot from close to the side-line, or from the 45 or whatever, knowing that you can do it. But you might only score 50 per cent of them. And they're wonderful points whenever they come off, and everyone is patting you on the back.

"But Dublin simply don't kick from silly angles. Talk about being resourceful. And they'll get a mouthful from some of their colleagues if they do take the wrong option. So that's the level they are at. That's why they are going for six in a row."

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