Kerry captain Gavin White says their loss to Meath was a key moment in their run to the All-Ireland Football final.
That nine-point defeat in Tullamore meant a longer route for the Munster champions, but they've since beaten Cavan, Armagh and Tyrone.
Donegal await in Sunday's final at Croke Park and White says their opponents have been excellent this season:
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