However, Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor says Brosnan has not been ruled out of contention yet.

"We'll give him every chance (to play)," said O'Connor, speaking at Kerry's pre-All-Ireland final media event today.

"We'll possibly know towards the end of next week. He has been an important player for us this year and it would be a pity if he missed out. We'll wait and see."

Looking ahead to the clash with the Dubs, O'Connor expects a fast-paced start from both sides.

"I'm expecting the game to be frantic early on, with huge pace and intensity in it," he commented.

"Obviously Dublin are a fairly athletic team. I think they'll try to test our athleticism early on, so it will be a big test of our fellas to stick that pace and that's where the challenge is."

Dublin came up against a tough, physical and defensive challenge from Donegal last time out. O'Connor says that Kerry's style should allow for a different type of game.

"Our style is pretty much an attacking style," he added.

"Even if we try to be ultra defensive I don't think our fans would let us get away with that type of stuff. We'll play our own normal game and it will be a good contrasting style.

"While Donegal were very defensive, I think Dublin were quite defensive as well in the game the last day. I think there will be contrasting styles the next day."