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Poll: Who is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire? Who is least likely?

Poll: Who is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire? Who is least likely?

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Excitement is building for this weekend's All-Ireland men's football quarter-finals.
Monaghan and Donegal will get the action underway on Saturday in Croke Park at 4pm, followed by Dublin and Tyrone at 6:15pm.
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After their dramatic win over Down on Sunday, Galway will take on Meath at 1:45pm on Sunday, with Armagh taking on Kerry in the final quarter-final at 4pm.
So, which team do you think is most likely to lift the Sam Maguire Cup out of these eight teams? Let us know your ranking below.

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