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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Jul 1, 2014 20:04:20 GMT
5 good fit subs?
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jul 1, 2014 20:05:03 GMT
No maybe not all fit
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Post by kaywhy on Jul 1, 2014 20:07:08 GMT
I suppose the biggest benefit would be avoiding Dublin all the way til the final at the earliest, should either keep winning. Win or lose, both teams avoid Dublin and Ulster in both quarters and semi. Assuming the losers win their Rd4 qualifier on 26th July it'll be Losers Munster v Winners Conn and Losers Conn v Winners Mun on 3rd Aug and the winners play each other on the 24th. So, if Kerry lost, it might look like... Qual: One of the best 2 from Wexford Laois Tipperary Longford Limerick Antrim Wicklow Sligo Qtr: Mayo Semi: Cork (again) or Galway
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Post by seamo on Jul 1, 2014 20:09:45 GMT
Could it be argued that we have five good subs to come on and have us finish with a strong team? That is true. And of course it was our downfall last year that we didn't have that kind of impact off the bench.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jul 1, 2014 20:25:05 GMT
Buckley may be under fire on here but I went to a very physical match against Cork in PUC in 2012 and Buckley came on at half time and was, in my opinion, Kerry's best player on that difficult day.
I hope he can perform like that again.
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Post by diego on Jul 1, 2014 20:26:33 GMT
Had a feeling that if Buckley was fit that he might get a start on Sunday.
Don't think management had many other good options here, and some of JB's best football has been played against Cork oppostion at Cork venues from his time at UCC. A bit of the 'horses for courses' thinking could have played a part in his selection here I reckon.
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Post by ballynamona on Jul 1, 2014 20:41:50 GMT
Have to say this is a very odd team if it lines out as published. I'm almost wondering if this is a dummy team, though that has not been Fitzmaurice's practice. I cannot understand why the team is named so early.
I am not Buckley's biggest fan but would favour playing him over playing Moran if Moran is injured.
With the best will in the world, O'Mahony's day is well and truly done. Bear in mind that there is now 6 subs, plus the black card (an O'Mahony black card is hardly unlikely), so Kerry could be stretched.
Peter Crowley should be wearing 6 rather than 17.
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Post by seaniebo on Jul 1, 2014 20:44:48 GMT
I wouldn't be too pessimistic in our midfield pairing. The norm nowadays is a box to box type of midfielder and yet we seem to stick with the old classic type. The classic type certainly has worked well against the rebels in the past so if either one of Buckley or Maher can produce a big performance here then we'll stand a good chance. For arguments sake we could have Bryan Sheehan out there but he doesn't offer much more in terms of pace than what Maher and Buckley can provide. So we stick to type for this encounter. Time will tell if it's a success or not.
On paper that's a lethal full forward line. Get enough ball into them is the key. We need a huge performance from Declan. He's due a big one.
Moving Paul Murphy to wing back when he was hammering down a spot in the corner certainly is a strange one. He does have pace to burn and perhaps this was in the managerial heads to deploy him against the speedsters that Cork possess further out the field. Why fix what wasn't broken though. It may weaken our full back line. Enright is a man under pressure. Possibly last chance saloon here.
We do seem to have more options to come off the bench but are they fit enough is another question.
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Post by falveyb2k on Jul 1, 2014 20:50:33 GMT
Buckley may be under fire on here but I went to a very physical match against Cork in PUC in 2012 and Buckley came on at half time and was, in my opinion, Kerry's best player on that difficult day. I hope he can perform like that again. He was excellent in the munster final as well last year, in fact he was our best player for the whole year and the only game he never got going in was the semi final. The club run and injury has disrupted him this year
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Post by givehimaball on Jul 1, 2014 20:59:25 GMT
I wouldn't be too pessimistic in our midfield pairing. The norm nowadays is a box to box type of midfielder and yet we seem to stick with the old classic type. The classic type certainly has worked well against the rebels in the past so if either one of Buckley or Maher can produce a big performance here then we'll stand a good chance. For arguments sake we could have Bryan Sheehan out there but he doesn't offer much more in terms of pace than what Maher and Buckley can provide. So we stick to type for this encounter. Time will tell if it's a success or not On the issue of the midfielders I think it would be very interesting to see just how many traditional high balls MDMA and Cian O'Sullivan would catch as a partnership over the course of a season. I think the more mobile midfielder is the way forward as opposed to "big bloke who can catch a ball" in terms of inter-county midfielder.
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Post by falveyb2k on Jul 1, 2014 21:05:41 GMT
I wouldn't be too pessimistic in our midfield pairing. The norm nowadays is a box to box type of midfielder and yet we seem to stick with the old classic type. The classic type certainly has worked well against the rebels in the past so if either one of Buckley or Maher can produce a big performance here then we'll stand a good chance. For arguments sake we could have Bryan Sheehan out there but he doesn't offer much more in terms of pace than what Maher and Buckley can provide. So we stick to type for this encounter. Time will tell if it's a success or not On the issue of the midfielders I think it would be very interesting to see just how many traditional high balls MDMA and Cian O'Sullivan would catch as a partnership over the course of a season. I think the more mobile midfielder is the way forward as opposed to "big bloke who can catch a ball" in terms of inter-county midfielder. That was our big downfall last year, Dublin aren't going to kick long into midfield so the strengths of your 2 midfielders are automatically taken away. The other side to that is who do we have who could play the roles of the Dublin pairing(thought Brosnan would have been a viable option for that this year)? It'll be interesting to see what Cork do on their kick outs? What way have they been playing it so far this year?
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Post by fitz on Jul 1, 2014 21:23:10 GMT
The one thing I'm confident of is that Eamonn and the boys have a provisional plan with this team selection and at least two more if that doesn't work out. They can't control (Sherwood/McMenamin) that the execution goes as dictated by them to the players however, there they rely on trust and players performing to capability. I would like others query some selections and positions, but I'm pretty sure Eamonn is better equipped and more experienced than any of us on this forum on picking the county team. The fact that he is acquainted with all of the players, played with some trained all of them, has been coaching for many years now leads me to believe he knows what he's doing with Cian, Mikey and big D to assist/advise. Seeing them perform many times in many weeks in training copper fastens it for me. It seems to me that even a sniff of questioning that he's the right man for the job is really totally misplaced based on the raw materials at disposal. If folks think differently it would be interesting to see the credible alternatives.
From the team picked I wouldn't worry about Murphy, he can play anywhere once it involves running and tenacity. He's your man. He took his goal well so attacking emphasis might be even more of a bonus. Aidan, I think is in his last year, and again is to be commended for the way he has contributed all year, having the bulk of his input from the bench. I'd say he's as close to tuned as is possible and he's a good man for a set piece of duty like man-marking. Albeit a fading Mugsy in 2012, he gutted him. If they play Hurley inside Aidan will be on him, not sure he'd follow him out the field where he could get exposed for pace. He's in for a reason, we'll see whether it's for Hurley or otherwise Sunday. From all know history left half is Killian's best position and Fionn is better at Centre back, so maybe that is a teamsheet order thing. Buckley coming straight off an injury is surprising but he may just be 'more healed' than David. The argument that he plays well against Cork and knows many of their players from college football is obviously deemed very influential. I worry for him regarding pace. Again he's in to do a planned job. Sheahan could easily have been put in.
Crowley's dropping is noteworthy specifically for his "horse power", horsing fellas out of it, and also a fine player, but either a niggle, a bit of discipline problem, or simply Killian and Fionn are just motoring better, or maybe as recent posters have pointed out they are looking to calibrate selection with having some real impact subs to come on as opposed to just rolling them out going through the motions
Finally based the most recent form namely last Championship games, to suggest we might get routed is really without solid, current form data to be predicated. It must solely be based on the league result, which was in fairness comprehensive but I think largely can be diminished based on context of league, time of year, player availability an one man having the game of his life.. This is summer fare, we're in better shape now. Tipperary could justifiably have beaten Cork and although we made tough work of a spirited Clare team, there's nothing in Cork's display to suggest we will get hosed.
Delorean is the most level-headed Corkman I think on here and he's sweating as much as us, so I think 50/50 is balanced enough and am happy to have Cork favourites.
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Post by seaniebo on Jul 1, 2014 21:24:14 GMT
I wouldn't be too pessimistic in our midfield pairing. The norm nowadays is a box to box type of midfielder and yet we seem to stick with the old classic type. The classic type certainly has worked well against the rebels in the past so if either one of Buckley or Maher can produce a big performance here then we'll stand a good chance. For arguments sake we could have Bryan Sheehan out there but he doesn't offer much more in terms of pace than what Maher and Buckley can provide. So we stick to type for this encounter. Time will tell if it's a success or not On the issue of the midfielders I think it would be very interesting to see just how many traditional high balls MDMA and Cian O'Sullivan would catch as a partnership over the course of a season. I think the more mobile midfielder is the way forward as opposed to "big bloke who can catch a ball" in terms of inter-county midfielder. I'd imagine very few would be the answer to that question. We are in dire need of moving with the times here and putting in someone in the mould of the new type of midfield player. Cork do tend to play a more traditional kick and catch game like ourselves but when it comes down to competing against someone like the Dubs we need plan b. Who fits the bill is another matter altogether I agree with you Falvey. When the Dubs started dominating the semi final last year we struggled badly in the middle sector. The writing was on the wall even if it was a massive chunk of luck that sent the Dubs on the home run. I would have liked to have seen D Walsh get a run there during the league for pig iron. Not the biggest of men but certainly mobile and a good distributor. Not sure he'd be the answer of course but I do think we should be shifting our mentality of what's now needed at centre field.
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Post by mafi97 on Jul 1, 2014 21:27:55 GMT
Bloody Hell - now I'm nervous. Didn't see that coming. I don't like to do negative posts - but that middle of the field diamond does nothing for my confidence. Now that I am in negative mode - what has really been getting to me in the last few years, is the complete lack of any remedial coaching that is so badly needed. We have players who continue, game after game, year after year, to make precisely the same mistakes - usually with deadly consequences. Apart from the last league game with Cork, we rarely lose by more than a score or two. Yet in EVERY game we give away an average of 5 or 6 points through what can only be called crass stupidity. If the same mistakes are repeated game after game by same players - that is crass stupidity. What are the coaching team doing? ?? Just one example: there are a number of players on the panel who are so continuously bad at tackling that you know they are going to foul before they even get to grips with their opponent. There is one player who consistently waits until his opponent is within scoring range before he provides the ref with a no-brainer decision of awarding a free. Has this player got one-to-one concentrated coaching on how not concede an average of 1-2 needless scorable frees in every game. If not, why not??? Another example: one of my favourite players gets dispossessed at least three times in every game, after getting into great positions. The reason being that he carries the ball as you would in an egg and spoon race and his opponent only has to nudge his elbow and he coughs up (hardwon) possession. Has this player received one-to-one coaching to eliminate this costly recurrent waste of scoring positions?? If not, why not? Just one more: there is a player that insists on soloing and, under no pressure, losing control of the ball. Has he been coached with a focus on eliminating what has been a costly deficiency? If not, why not? There is even one player who doesn't have a glimmer of the basics of actually kicking a ball. Either these players are being coached to eliminate their ingrained costly deficiencies - and refuse to change. Or - they are not being coached. There are about ten ingrained practices that need to be eliminated from this team. The irony is that most of these are easily eradicated. Once they are identified and acknowledged, it usually takes an average of six interventions to change these kinds of behaviour. Looking at that team for Sunday, I feel that two thirds of them could be described as recidivist offenders. I don't blame the players - I blame the people whose avowed job is to coach them. I hasten to add that this problem predates the current management team. But, I have seen absolutely no change since they took over. If these (totally curable) problems were addressed, we could be right there with a shout on the third Sunday in September - because, even with these recurring and avoidable deficiencies, we are never beaten by more than a score or two. I get a pain listening to guff about sports science and fancy drills, when before my eyes, game after game, I can plainly see the same needless costly mistakes repeated ad nauseum. I don't advocate straight-jacketing the players - but, for God's sake, eliminate the old mistakes, and make new mistakes. Best of luck to the players on Sunday.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jul 1, 2014 21:36:43 GMT
For those types who come on slating Kerry players see how Mafi did it here without naming them.
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Post by seaniebo on Jul 1, 2014 21:36:45 GMT
It seems to me that even a sniff of questioning that he's the right man for the job is really totally misplaced based on the raw materials at disposal. If folks think differently it would be interesting to see the credible alternatives. Top drawer post Fitz. I couldn't agree with you anymore with your piece as above. There simply are no alternatives. Add that to the fact that Eamon is doing a terrific job so far with, as you rightly say, the raw materials at his disposal. Any talk otherwise is totally ludicrous. To keep us in Division 1 of the league has been nothing short of a miracle the last 2 years when even the most optimistic Kerry supporter was predicting gloom.
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Post by ballynamona on Jul 1, 2014 21:43:52 GMT
Mafi97, an rud is annamh is iontach.
Very good post.
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Post by shannonsider on Jul 1, 2014 22:16:36 GMT
Outstanding post Mafi..probably a discussion for some time after Sunday, but a lot of very salient points there.
I'm hearing the team selection (and the changes) were based largely on the A v B game last weekend. Some of what I've been told was encouraging, some not so much. One positive, you'd hope, is that there appears to be some impact off the bench for Sunday at least.
I just hope that JOD especially doesn't aggravate his injury or this will be seen as a disastrous gamble by Fitz.
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Post by elephant on Jul 1, 2014 22:25:36 GMT
Hi Lads, I'm new to this but really confused about the selection so I need to get a few things off my chest.
Just a few points
1. Why is Marc and Mahony in the full back line, they are far too old and its sending out a negative message to the younger players. Marc has been hopeless all of the league and Mahony has no pace. Enright in the corner is poor as well. 2. Could we not play Sheehan at midfield? He played well out there in the 2nd half against Clare. He has an All star out there and also Buckley and Moran are not going to make it. Moran only plays well when the game is won and the going is easy. Buckley not good enough on the big occasion either. 3. Why is Crowley not playing? Surely better option than Young? Killian is not going to put a stop to anyone down the middle. 4. Whats the story with Griffin? Why is he being totally overlooked by Fitzmaurice?
I just think Fitzmaurice has a lot of questions to answer by playing certain 'big name' players. I don't think he has the guts to drop these players who are passed their sell by date at the expense of the youth (we saw it with Tomas last year) and in doing so keeping us back 2 or 3 years progress.
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Post by lár na páirce on Jul 1, 2014 23:00:58 GMT
It seems to me that even a sniff of questioning that he's the right man for the job is really totally misplaced based on the raw materials at disposal. If folks think differently it would be interesting to see the credible alternatives. Top drawer post Fitz. I couldn't agree with you anymore with your piece as above. There simply are no alternatives. Add that to the fact that Eamon is doing a terrific job so far with, as you rightly say, the raw materials at his disposal. Any talk otherwise is totally ludicrous. To keep us in Division 1 of the league has been nothing short of a miracle the last 2 years when even the most optimistic Kerry supporter was predicting gloom. I'm afraid this just don't wash with me,Fitzmaurice has not done a great job with Kerry,We are lauding him for retaining our Div 1 status when it was league titles we should of being aiming for.We finished above the Leinster powerhouses of Kildare & Westmeath,If you look back on Div.1 as a whole we should of finished top. Also the theory of players not being available his false,There is a core 23/24 players playing for Kerry that are easily capable of lifting Sam. As for alternative's ? Fitzmaurices managerial experience was 18 months as a selector under Jack and two games as U21 boss There are bundles of contenders for the job
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Post by Premier on Jul 1, 2014 23:06:01 GMT
Hi Lads, I'm new to this but really confused about the selection so I need to get a few things off my chest. Just a few points 1. Why is Marc and Mahony in the full back line, they are far too old and its sending out a negative message to the younger players. Marc has been hopeless all of the league and Mahony has no pace. Enright in the corner is poor as well. 2. Could we not play Sheehan at midfield? He played well out there in the 2nd half against Clare. He has an All star out there and also Buckley and Moran are not going to make it. Moran only plays well when the game is won and the going is easy. Buckley not good enough on the big occasion either. 3. Why is Crowley not playing? Surely better option than Young? Killian is not going to put a stop to anyone down the middle. 4. Whats the story with Griffin? Why is he being totally overlooked by Fitzmaurice? I just think Fitzmaurice has a lot of questions to answer by playing certain 'big name' players. I don't think he has the guts to drop these players who are passed their sell by date at the expense of the youth (we saw it with Tomas last year) and in doing so keeping us back 2 or 3 years progress. I would agree about the full back line, seem totally lacking in pace, I thought Paul Murphy had solved that problem before moving him into half back line Also on Crowley, I was shocked into silence when he wasn't picked to start, usually a dead cert for me Regarding Sheehan and midfield, I reckon he is better off on forty before his kicking will be needed to supply full forward line but lack of mobility around the middle will eventually be found out
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Post by fitz on Jul 1, 2014 23:11:41 GMT
Hi Lads, I'm new to this but really confused about the selection so I need to get a few things off my chest. Just a few points 1. Why is Marc and Mahony in the full back line, they are far too old and its sending out a negative message to the younger players. Marc has been hopeless all of the league and Mahony has no pace. Enright in the corner is poor as well. 2. Could we not play Sheehan at midfield? He played well out there in the 2nd half against Clare. He has an All star out there and also Buckley and Moran are not going to make it. Moran only plays well when the game is won and the going is easy. Buckley not good enough on the big occasion either. 3. Why is Crowley not playing? Surely better option than Young? Killian is not going to put a stop to anyone down the middle. 4. Whats the story with Griffin? Why is he being totally overlooked by Fitzmaurice? I just think Fitzmaurice has a lot of questions to answer by playing certain 'big name' players. I don't think he has the guts to drop these players who are passed their sell by date at the expense of the youth (we saw it with Tomas last year) and in doing so keeping us back 2 or 3 years progress. Acknowledging you have some valid points, you also pretty harshly judge a number of other experienced players with pretty blunt black and white dismissals. Whilst Marc's best days are behind him 'hopeless' and O'Se don't interact. A leader like he is, is a must requirement for this championship. Declan had a mare in 06, until the AI final where he turned gold. I wouldn't be worried about young fellas, they'll get time when they're clearly up to it Fitzmaurice doesn't have any questions to answer, not this side of full time on Sunday anyway
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Post by fitz on Jul 1, 2014 23:19:13 GMT
Top drawer post Fitz. I couldn't agree with you anymore with your piece as above. There simply are no alternatives. Add that to the fact that Eamon is doing a terrific job so far with, as you rightly say, the raw materials at his disposal. Any talk otherwise is totally ludicrous. To keep us in Division 1 of the league has been nothing short of a miracle the last 2 years when even the most optimistic Kerry supporter was predicting gloom. I'm afraid this just don't wash with me,Fitzmaurice has not done a great job with Kerry,We are lauding him for retaining our Div 1 status when it was league titles we should of being aiming for.We finished above the Leinster powerhouses of Kildare & Westmeath,If you look back on Div.1 as a whole we should of finished top. Also the theory of players not being available his false,There is a core 23/24 players playing for Kerry that are easily capable of lifting Sam. As for alternative's ? Fitzmaurices managerial experience was 18 months as a selector under Jack and two games as U21 boss There are bundles of contenders for the job 23/24 players in Kerry capable of easily lifting SAM. That's not correct. No team will easily beat Dublin. You mind listing these players and also the management contenders? I agree we should be aiming for league titles and of course SAM, but it's hard to see those results from this panel despite encouraging progression. I think the panel of players you have though should make it clearer for me though.
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Post by fitz on Jul 1, 2014 23:27:55 GMT
For those types who come on slating Kerry players see how Mafi did it here without naming them. Good shout 'scaul. Certainly no good for anyone comes from slating people on public forums. However, Mafi you make some very well developed points, very meticulous observations but without mapping to names, the wisdom in your message is lost, cos at best we can only guess who you are referring to. Personally, I think constructively critiquing a player is a positive thing and if I was a player I would be interested in the feedback to use it to assess whether it could improve my game. I don't think any player would disapprove of that, once it was balanced
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Post by elephant on Jul 1, 2014 23:59:51 GMT
Hi Fitzwop, I disagree with you with regard to Marc, I believe he is there on his reputation and not on his performances at present. Yes he has great experience but Tomas had great experience last year and he galloped up the field thinking he was 26 years old. He left us severely exposed at the back as he couldn't get back and his man-Diarmuid Connelly subsequently got MOM. That was happening all season yet Fitzmaurice never dealt with the situation because it was Tomas. I think that the same might happen this year if he does not make the correct calls. I am as big a fan of the o se's as anyone else but time moves on and we must realise that playing fellas on reputations is a pitfall. Just look at Spain in the WC.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jul 2, 2014 0:06:59 GMT
I think it is a myth that Tomás had a bad year last year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 1:39:32 GMT
The Forwards look good but we wil struggle at Midfield . Buckley just back from Injury and Maher playing poorly . O'Mahony had to go Full Back cause we don't have one . Crowley has to be injured would start ahead of Killian . The big question is who picks up Hurley . Paul Murphy or Fionn for me . Marc wont have the legs . Up against it but Cork are beatable .
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Post by Mickmack on Jul 2, 2014 7:44:32 GMT
I suppose the biggest benefit would be avoiding Dublin all the way til the final at the earliest, should either keep winning. Win or lose, both teams avoid Dublin and Ulster in both quarters and semi. Assuming the losers win their Rd4 qualifier on 26th July it'll be Losers Munster v Winners Conn and Losers Conn v Winners Mun on 3rd Aug and the winners play each other on the 24th. So, if Kerry lost, it might look like... Qual: One of the best 2 from Wexford Laois Tipperary Longford Limerick Antrim Wicklow Sligo Qtr: Mayo Semi: Cork (again) or Galway Interesting post. So if Kerry lose and win one qualifier match they will be playing Mayo in the QF...cant see Mayo losing the Connacht final. The qualifier game would be at aneutral venue as far as i know. If Kerry win on Sunday its less certain who they would play in the QF as there is a fair chance that the losers of the Connacht final will lose their qualifier match especially if they meet Tyrone etc Anyway, they cant meet Donegal or Dublin till the final if kaywhy is correct. Sort of takes the edge off Sundays game for me. I remember in in the 70s and early 80s the Kerryman used to produce a special colour supplement for the Munster Final which was the QF of the All Ireland and the winner took it all. If Kerry and Cork win the QFs then they will meet again in the semifinal.... this system means that Kerry and Cork wont ever again meet in the All Ireland Final assuming that Kerry and Cork continue to meet in the Munster Final. Not great is it? Hard to beat a team twice in the same year too!
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Post by kerrygold on Jul 2, 2014 8:46:59 GMT
I suppose the biggest benefit would be avoiding Dublin all the way til the final at the earliest, should either keep winning. Win or lose, both teams avoid Dublin and Ulster in both quarters and semi. Assuming the losers win their Rd4 qualifier on 26th July it'll be Losers Munster v Winners Conn and Losers Conn v Winners Mun on 3rd Aug and the winners play each other on the 24th. So, if Kerry lost, it might look like... Qual: One of the best 2 from Wexford Laois Tipperary Longford Limerick Antrim Wicklow Sligo Qtr: Mayo Semi: Cork (again) or Galway All-Ireland SFC qualifiers Round 2A Saturday 5 JulyTipperary v Longford, Semple Stadium, 1645 Limerick v Antrim, Gaelic Grounds, 1400 Wicklow v Sligo, Aughrim, 1700 Sunday 6 JulyWexford v Laois, Wexford Park, 1400
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Post by lár na páirce on Jul 2, 2014 8:53:04 GMT
I'm afraid this just don't wash with me,Fitzmaurice has not done a great job with Kerry,We are lauding him for retaining our Div 1 status when it was league titles we should of being aiming for.We finished above the Leinster powerhouses of Kildare & Westmeath,If you look back on Div.1 as a whole we should of finished top. Also the theory of players not being available his false,There is a core 23/24 players playing for Kerry that are easily capable of lifting Sam.As for alternative's ? Fitzmaurices managerial experience was 18 months as a selector under Jack and two games as U21 boss There are bundles of contenders for the job 23/24 players in Kerry capable of easily lifting SAM. That's not correct. No team will easily beat Dublin. You mind listing these players and also the management contenders? I agree we should be aiming for league titles and of course SAM, but it's hard to see those results from this panel despite encouraging progression. I think the panel of players you have though should make it clearer for me though. I think you should read the post again i said there was a panel that could be easily capable of winning Sam, Not a team that was capable of easily winning Sam Kerry have a core group of players IMO that are only second to Dublin and by no means the Dubs are unbeatable Experience Anyone who plays/watches football knows how vital experience is in a match. Aidan O Mahoney Marc Killian Maher Declan Darran Sheehan Star Donnacha All have played in huge games for Kerry,Donnacha should of been an All Star last year,Sheehan was contender for POTY the year before.There is massive talent within that bunch The new leadersFionn Buckley James O D Crowley Mark Griffin Lyne Moran Fionn & Crowley i have no doubt will be multiple All Star winners in there career,They both games play without fear and are very comfortable on the ball.Lyne and Griffin are both strong runners and big ball carriers Moran if he had a run without injury would be a match for most in the middle,Buckley is the enigma,The man has nothing physically wrong with him it's in the head.The management need to get him right,I seen him in Newbridge last year in a league game and he was a carbon copy of Jack O Shea.We need to tap into this guys potential New kids on the blockStephen O B Paul Geaney Paul Murphy Brian Kelly O Brien is as exciting a player i have seen in a long time,We should have no fear of Geaney not kicking on,While Murphy and Kelly have nailed down starting spots. This panel alone is very capable of making a September appearance this year,Anything less is failure on behalf of the management
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