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Mar 26, 2018 9:39:29 GMT
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Post by clarinman on Mar 26, 2018 9:39:29 GMT
Eanna O'Connor started for Kildare yesterday and scored 4 points, 2 from play.
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Post by keane on Mar 26, 2018 9:59:24 GMT
Howard kicked 2 fantastic points (he may have scored more than 2 in total) for Dublin yesterday especially their last point to equalise. Looks like a real player. He's a baller.
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Post by clubman on Mar 26, 2018 11:04:16 GMT
Never noticed this on tsg last night
The sunday game coverage is so poor. Trying to squash so much into a short space, they would be better off just showing clips of the games and do away with the analysis which is usually only the same tired old cliches anyway. Didnt even touch or mention division 4 and instead spent time on a meaningless Dublin game
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Post by kerrygold on Mar 26, 2018 13:45:40 GMT
Shocking decision by Michael Murphy to punt the ball in long rather than recycling & retaining. Equally shocking decision by McBreaty either not to kill the ball or lay off to one of the two lads channelling through off him. They deserved what they got as a result.
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Post by southward on Mar 26, 2018 18:34:04 GMT
The last time Donegal were relegated, it was also an injury time equaliser that sent them down. That time it was Dublin (Paul Mannion, I think) who saved Kerry's asses at Donegal's expense.
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Post by thebluepanther on Mar 26, 2018 19:27:35 GMT
Dublin played with no discernable plan. The repetitive horseshoe pattern around the attack and the player on the loop to create a score wasn't used at all. They are probably working on something different for Galway on Sunday. The most striking thing was that in the absence of a plan they were very ordinary. You would expect players that have played so much together to automatically knit together and appear to be some way cohesive. They weren't. Monaghon deserved their win, although we could of snatched it at end. A uncharacteristic long ball from Fenton when we had posession at the death possibly cost us. Wasn't unduly worried after yesterday. Howard is showing he will probably be a starter in Championship. Comerford in goals and Davy Byrne are do I g well. Most teams without a host of regulars are going to be weakened and Dublin are no different. While don't like losing any game , sometimes it's no harm for Gavin to have a stick to beat them with. Galway game will be interesting .
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Post by southward on Mar 26, 2018 21:41:08 GMT
Colm Boyle with another ridiculous lunge at a Donegal man yesterday, after the ball was gone. The man has no regard for other players' safety, or his own for that matter. Poleaxed Johnny Buck down in Limerick and not even whistled for it.
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Post by jackiel on Mar 31, 2018 20:02:07 GMT
Spent today at Div 4 &n 3 League Finals,the difference between the divisions is unbelievable. Div 4 Carlow v Laois, Carlow threw away so many chances it was pure frustration to watch. Div 3 - Armagh v Fermanagh, was marginally better fare. Here's hoping that tomorrow brings more competitive matches but not the weather that is forecast. Roll on summer football.
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Post by colinsworth1 on Apr 1, 2018 2:12:26 GMT
Galway to win by 3 points tomorrow Dublin going the wrong way
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Post by greenmen55 on Apr 1, 2018 14:35:42 GMT
End to end stuff in the division 2 final both defences offering up opportunities but a joy to watch such exciting football, some of Roscommons kick passing into their inside forwards has also been a joy to watch
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 15:32:41 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 15:32:41 GMT
Rory Lavelle had a nightmare experience last year and it could happen again today by the looks of it as the dubs start to shut down the options for the restart
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 15:47:07 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 15:47:07 GMT
8 points a piece at half time. James McCarthy gone off injured. No Bernard Brogan or Connolly to come on.
Interesting second half to come. Some great score taking on both sides. Comer is like Kevin Mcmanamon in his prime, impossible to stop when he gets a run on you.
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 16:03:12 GMT
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Post by pintpleasejohn on Apr 1, 2018 16:03:12 GMT
How on earth did scully avoid a black there in the first half? Philly might have found himself a bit lucky to escape aswell
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 16:06:41 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 16:06:41 GMT
Dublin are reduced to giving away soft frees when Galway run at them, just like Kerry and all teams do in the same circumstances
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 16:11:05 GMT
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Post by pintpleasejohn on Apr 1, 2018 16:11:05 GMT
Dublin are reduced to giving away soft frees when Galway run at them, just like Kerry and all teams do in the same circumstances You must agree though that surely at least one of those fouls in the first warranted a black?
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 16:29:54 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 16:29:54 GMT
Dublin down to 14 . Con brought on for MDMA
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 16:42:23 GMT
15 v 15 now. Alan Nolan might as well be wearing a blue jersey in the second half
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 16:43:39 GMT
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Post by pintpleasejohn on Apr 1, 2018 16:43:39 GMT
Comer got absolutely dogged by nolan
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Post by kerrythekingdom on Apr 1, 2018 16:52:29 GMT
I'm really getting sick of watching the Dubs consistently getting the call from the ref at big moments in big games - today there should have been at least one black card and several soft frees to Dublin when they needed it. I believe it's not sour grapes but just a consistent theme in Dublins success since 2015. We had gripes with 2011 too but recently the Dubs just get over the line after several questionable decisions going to the Dubs at key moments.
When you compare them to the great Kerry team, 1985 was the only year that you could argue that the ref had a hearing on the outcome. With Dublin at least 3 if not 4 of their 5 AIs come into question re the ref.
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Post by Kingdomson on Apr 1, 2018 17:10:01 GMT
Fair play and congratulations to the Dubs! Galway had the required physicality to match Dublin and really put in a tremendous effort but Dublin stood tall. In that second half, Dublin spent most of it with just 14 men and yet they looked liked the side with an extra man in the last 10 minutes. For a team that has won so much Dublin's appetite for victory and trophies seems insatiable, remarkable. Have we ever seen a better team to close out a tight game? Now one could argue about some big calls going Dublin's way today and they did but Dublin are league champions because they were better and more composed team in the end.
PS: It was a great save by the Ruairi Lavelle against Rock in that second half – stopping Dublin from scoring a goal was pivotal to Galway keeping it tight right to the finish.
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NFL 2018
Apr 1, 2018 18:31:04 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 1, 2018 18:31:04 GMT
There is no doubt that Dublin were more adept at turning possession into scores and Lavelle did brilliantly for two goals chances. But once they went down to 14 men, the ref seemed to do his best to even things up. This has been happening for 100 years. It's one of the reasons that I like the black card despite its limitations....the ref never seems to try to even things up after issuing a black card as a sub is allowed on to replace the "blackcardee".
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Post by dano on Apr 1, 2018 18:36:11 GMT
Kilkenny was the difference. His stamina is unbelievable. The ref was very inclined to give Dublin the frees. Depressing that BOTH teams are so far ahead of everyone else. Maybe the Summer wil spring a surprise.
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Post by clarinman on Apr 1, 2018 19:37:15 GMT
Kilkenny was the difference. His stamina is unbelievable. The ref was very inclined to give Dublin the frees. Depressing that BOTH teams are so far ahead of everyone else. Maybe the Summer wil spring a surprise. I am surprised that you are saying that on April 1. What makes you think that Galway have come in so much since last August? Galway are very fit at the moment and playing with almost a full hand. Only Ian Burke from corofin will come in, maybe silke at the back. Daly will be back also if fit. Kerry and mayo played league with about half their starting championship teams.
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Post by veteran on Apr 1, 2018 19:54:43 GMT
A very enjoyable game to watch. There was a crucial incident with about ten minutes to go and the teams level. Galway got a free which was kicked aimlessly into the Dublin full back line which was won by Dublin in two to one situation . The ball was swept upfield and resulted in a converted Dublin 45. Shortly afterwards they scored another to put them two up. One felt that was it regarding the result. Dublin finished stronger with their reservoir of fitness accumulated over several seasons crucial. There is no doubt the referee was kind to them after the sending off , his ignoring of a blatant foul on Padraig Conroy being inexplicable.
Still, one has to hand it to Dublin. They are masters at protecting a narrow lead . Galway have them a bellyful today but they responded as great champions do.
Once more , one has to ask the question , do teams put any thought into the situation of being a man up? Where was the Galway extra man today.
Dublin are justifiably favourites for All-Ireland but it is not won yet. Galway have made remarkable progress, not least in acquiring a lot of street wisdom and in putting themselves about.
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Post by jackiel on Apr 1, 2018 21:16:31 GMT
Today was bone chillingly cold in Croke Park, I never expected anything other than a Dublin win but Jesus when are the GAA going to do something about the standard of the officials they appoint. Conor Lane must have gone blind as linesman today cos the saw nothing and Anthony Nolan is a disgrace of a referee, he doles out an inordinate amount of cards in every match I've seen him in. He is one of the most attention seeking officials I've seen. I dont think he's necessarily biased - he's just a terrible ref.
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Post by thebluepanther on Apr 2, 2018 0:41:41 GMT
I'm really getting sick of watching the Dubs consistently getting the call from the ref at big moments in big games - today there should have been at least one black card and several soft frees to Dublin when they needed it. I believe it's not sour grapes but just a consistent theme in Dublins success since 2015. We had gripes with 2011 too but recently the Dubs just get over the line after several questionable decisions going to the Dubs at key moments. When you compare them to the great Kerry team, 1985 was the only year that you could argue that the ref had a hearing on the outcome. With Dublin at least 3 if not 4 of their 5 AIs come into question re the ref. Well I guess it is April fools.
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NFL 2018
Apr 2, 2018 6:55:48 GMT
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Post by dubaroo on Apr 2, 2018 6:55:48 GMT
I'm really getting sick of watching the Dubs consistently getting the call from the ref at big moments in big games - today there should have been at least one black card and several soft frees to Dublin when they needed it. I believe it's not sour grapes but just a consistent theme in Dublins success since 2015. We had gripes with 2011 too but recently the Dubs just get over the line after several questionable decisions going to the Dubs at key moments. When you compare them to the great Kerry team, 1985 was the only year that you could argue that the ref had a hearing on the outcome. With Dublin at least 3 if not 4 of their 5 AIs come into question re the ref. Jesus wept!😂
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Post by kerrygold on Apr 2, 2018 9:44:03 GMT
Today was bone chillingly cold in Croke Park, I never expected anything other than a Dublin win but Jesus when are the GAA going to do something about the standard of the officials they appoint. Conor Lane must have gone blind as linesman today cos the saw nothing and Anthony Nolan is a disgrace of a referee, he doles out an inordinate amount of cards in every match I've seen him in. He is one of the most attention seeking officials I've seen. I dont think he's necessarily biased - he's just a terrible ref. Huge quick 3 points swing at 9 points each in the second half on the back of very dubious close in Dublin free!
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Post by southward on Apr 2, 2018 9:58:18 GMT
I'm really getting sick of watching the Dubs consistently getting the call from the ref at big moments in big games - today there should have been at least one black card and several soft frees to Dublin when they needed it. I believe it's not sour grapes but just a consistent theme in Dublins success since 2015. We had gripes with 2011 too but recently the Dubs just get over the line after several questionable decisions going to the Dubs at key moments. When you compare them to the great Kerry team, 1985 was the only year that you could argue that the ref had a hearing on the outcome. With Dublin at least 3 if not 4 of their 5 AIs come into question re the ref. Jesus wept!😂 That's not much of a counter-argument, in fairness.
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Post by kerrygold on Apr 2, 2018 10:08:53 GMT
Outcomes of Leinster championship & NFL starting to look like dead rubbers. If Mayo & Kerry fall off the cliff there will be a lot more weeping.
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