BERNARD BROGAN says he still misses the sense of camaraderie and purpose of the Dublin set-up.
Brogan, speaking on Bobby Kerr's 'Life and Leadership podcast on Newstalk, also gave some fresh insights into the Jim Gavin era as well as reflecting on his earlier days with Dublin when Pat Gilroy (inset) gave him the "kick in the ass" he needed.
The seven-time All-Ireland winner, who retired from inter-county football in 2019, said: "It's (county football) 30 or 40 hours of your week.
"You are together nearly every day or every second day.
"Some of my best pals have come through it. I'm very close to a lot of the guys.
"That's the buzz, the hole it leaves inside it's very hard to fill.
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