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Post by kerrygold on Nov 22, 2014 16:01:26 GMT
Since the late 50's Kerry have had three outstanding numbers eights in terms of longevity up until Darragh's retirement in 2010. Micko Connell, Jacko Shea and Darragh O'Se. Anthony Maher may become the forth in time.
For me, the number 8 anchors the team and is the prestigious selection on GAA teams. Maybe some of the older contributors on here can post up the great numbers eights pre the Micko Connell era?
Number eights that wore the jersey with distinction over a long period of time...............
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Post by ballynamona on Nov 22, 2014 16:41:19 GMT
Pat O'Shea was the main midfielder of the 1913-1914 team. Not sure if he had a very long stint in the jersey though. His midfield partner, Con Murphy, had been on the 1909 winning team.
Con Brosnan was the midfield mainstay from 1924. He won 5 of his 6 AI medals at midfield. He was corner forward in 1932 (his last winning year), with Johnny Walsh taking over at number 8. Bob Stack of Ballybunion was number 9 for all those finals.
Johnny Walsh won 5 AI medals, with 4 being one in midfield. He won his last at wing-forward.
Paddy Kennedy was a very prominent midfielder in the 1937 to 1946 era of winning teams. I would say that after Paddy Kennedy there was no-one until Mick O'Connell that had a long period in possession of the jersey.
The pantheon of all-time great Kerry midfielders would probably be:
Pat 'Aeroplane' O'Shea
Con Brosnan
Paddy Kennedy
Mick O'Connell
Jack O'Shea
Darragh Ó Sé
Several top quality midfielders not listed there of course. But I think the above is about right.
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 22, 2014 20:43:55 GMT
Pat O'Shea was the main midfielder of the 1913-1914 team. Not sure if he had a very long stint in the jersey though. His midfield partner, Con Murphy, had been on the 1909 winning team. Con Brosnan was the midfield mainstay from 1924. He won 5 of his 6 AI medals at midfield. He was corner forward in 1932 (his last winning year), with Johnny Walsh taking over at number 8. Bob Stack of Ballybunion was number 9 for all those finals. Johnny Walsh won 5 AI medals, with 4 being one in midfield. He won his last at wing-forward. Paddy Kennedy was a very prominent midfielder in the 1937 to 1946 era of winning teams. I would say that after Paddy Kennedy there was no-one until Mick O'Connell that had a long period in possession of the jersey. The pantheon of all-time great Kerry midfielders would probably be: Pat 'Aeroplane' O'Shea Con Brosnan Paddy Kennedy Mick O'Connell Jack O'Shea Darragh Ó Sé Several top quality midfielders not listed there of course. But I think the above is about right. John Dowling earned iconic status after his performance in 1955 v Dublin. I think he was there for 8 or 9 years so I would be inclined to add him in too. |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Nov 23, 2014 8:53:10 GMT
Whatever your claim about the number eight in football, in hurling surely the number six is king?
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 23, 2014 10:03:40 GMT
Whatever your claim about the number eight in football, in hurling surely the number six is king? Perhaps, I don't claim to be a hurling man, just someone looking in. |
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 23, 2014 10:42:19 GMT
come on Mr Annascaul, the number 8 in Kerry is like the holy shroud of Turin given the legends that have worn it. In my lifetime alone it includes Mick OConnell, Jack OShea and Darragh OSe. Need I say more.
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 23, 2014 10:46:35 GMT
I've heard of Darragh OSe, but not Mick O'Connell and Jack O'Shea. Micko Connell and Jacko Shea I have heard of!
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