Denis Bastick: Some displays not at level we expect of ourselves

Dublin midfielder Denis Bastick says that there is plenty of room for improvement in the performances of Jim Gavin's team despite their recent winning streak.

The reigning NFL Division 1, Leinster and All-Ireland holders have enjoyed an unbeaten streak of 21 games in those competitions but the Templeogue Synge Street man says the Dubs have not hit the levels they expect of themselves.

"If you look at it more clearly, it sounds fantastic okay. But we went to Longford in January (O'Byrne Cup) and were beaten down there. That was disappointing for us.

"If you look at some of our league games, we beat Monaghan by a late point at Croke Park, Roscommon had a free to level that game too so while we are unbeaten, some of our performances have not been up to a level that we would expect from ourselves.

"It is a great stat to have and can that stay going? Who knows?

"But really it's just about looking forward to Sunday and trying to get over that. It would be nice to continue it on," says Denis.