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Post by Mickmack on Jan 10, 2018 14:27:47 GMT
We havent been getting enough scores from the half forward line since this decade began
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 14:44:08 GMT
I just don't get how a player can go from starting 15 to being off the panel entirely as is the case with the two boys. I know many will disagree but I have great time for Mikey Geaney. Was very good in the NFL final last year. Think he just needs a good run of games But this is an issue in itself ie the amount of injuries. Some guys are just more susceptible to injury and it will never change. It is a pity as he has potential.
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 10, 2018 15:03:57 GMT
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Post by Corner Back on Jan 10, 2018 22:23:30 GMT
I just don't get how a player can go from starting 15 to being off the panel entirely as is the case with the two boys. I know many will disagree but I have great time for Mikey Geaney. Was very good in the NFL final last year. Think he just needs a good run of games Maybe these players are taking a year out or have decided to call it a day.
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Post by kerryboy83 on Jan 10, 2018 22:54:10 GMT
Can anyone confirm whether Maher, Donncha Walsh or Darren o Sullivan have retired? Heard 101 different stories 😏😏😏
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 10, 2018 23:03:40 GMT
Can anyone confirm whether Maher, Donncha Walsh or Darren o Sullivan have retired? Heard 101 different stories 😏😏😏 Donnchadh and Darran have not retired. Maher I'm not 100% sure about. Too many conflicting stories so won't comment on it until he announces retirement himself.
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Post by homerj on Jan 10, 2018 23:48:24 GMT
I just don't get how a player can go from starting 15 to being off the panel entirely as is the case with the two boys. I know many will disagree but I have great time for Mikey Geaney. Was very good in the NFL final last year. Think he just needs a good run of games Maybe these players are taking a year out or have decided to call it a day. the media seem to think neither are in the plans. maybe they werent guaranteed game time so packed it in, thats probably more realistic.
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Post by Kerryman 2 on Jan 11, 2018 8:22:33 GMT
Looks like we will have a new Away jersey for this game. Kerry gaa all about profits now 💰💰💰
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Post by Jigz84 on Jan 11, 2018 8:51:44 GMT
Maybe these players are taking a year out or have decided to call it a day. the media seem to think neither are in the plans. maybe they werent guaranteed game time so packed it in, thats probably more realistic. Or they were just both dropped, plain and simple.
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Post by A.N. Other on Jan 11, 2018 22:40:19 GMT
Not sure where he got the Mikey Geaney news from as far as I know he was in NYC and back training the last week or so.
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Post by buck02 on Jan 12, 2018 10:01:29 GMT
Not sure where he got the Mikey Geaney news from as far as I know he was in NYC and back training the last week or so. Well he got the Shane Ryan rumour and the Lyne retirements on Page 2 of this thread
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Post by onlykerry on Jan 12, 2018 10:53:28 GMT
Not sure where he got the Mikey Geaney news from as far as I know he was in NYC and back training the last week or so. Probably overheard it in the bathroom of some West Kerry pub a little after midnight over the Christmas..... Silly season brings out all kinds of stories and half stories ...... Bottom line is until the games begin we have very little idea of what players are in or out and even then it will be June when we see what we really have for the business end of the season. There are litterally dozens of names of lads who have been involved in sessions over the past few weeks (up to 50?) - far too many for them to be called the Kerry senior squad.
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Post by kingdomkerry on Jan 12, 2018 20:30:58 GMT
Murphy Tom Sullivan Jason Foley Begley Galvin White Crowley Murphy Barry Moran Donnacha Sean O'Shea Buckley Clifford Geaney JOD
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Post by Premier on Jan 12, 2018 21:28:09 GMT
Murphy Tom Sullivan Jason Foley Begley Galvin White Crowley Murphy Barry Moran Donnacha Sean O'Shea Buckley Clifford Geaney JOD I presume that’s your team for the championship as Moran, Donnacha and Buckley probably won’t be involved against Donegal by all accounts.. Team for Donegal game: Murphy Enright Foley Morley Begley Crowley White Barry Brendan O’Sullivan Murphy Sean O’Shea A.Spillane Clifford Geaney Donoghue Wouldn’t think Fitzmaurice will go much more experimental than that. Morley at corner back is a bit left field but I think he’s better in full back line than half back line
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 12, 2018 21:35:57 GMT
Shane Murphy Enright Jason Foley Ronan Shanahan Tadhg Morley Peter Crowley Tom O'Sullivan Brendan O'Sullivan Jack Barry Kevin McCarthy Paul Murphy Darran O'Sullivan Jack Savage Paul Geaney David Clifford
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Post by kerryboy83 on Jan 12, 2018 21:48:37 GMT
By all accounts , Maher, Darren and Donncha all staying on. I wonder if Jim Gavin was Kerry manager, would he have told these guys that yere time is up lads. Not disrespecting these players or anything like that as they have been fantastic players in their prime but their time is up.
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 12, 2018 23:14:49 GMT
By all accounts , Maher, Darren and Donncha all staying on. I wonder if Jim Gavin was Kerry manager, would he have told these guys that yere time is up lads. Not disrespecting these players or anything like that as they have been fantastic players in their prime but their time is up. I don't think Gavin would tell them. But they wouldn't be selected and younger players would be told to do all they can to make sure they fight for that starting spot. They would then either find a replacement or still have the old warriors if nobody takes their spot.
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Post by fivenarow on Jan 13, 2018 0:36:02 GMT
Well lads we were all baying for new blood after the replayed semi final so it looks like we are going to get our wish. If we survive in Div 1 with a few good performances it will give fellows game time & experience. We’ve had the best minors in the history of the game over the past 4 years & we won’t know if they’re good enough to go to the next level unless they get their chance. If they’re good enough then they’re old enough. A lot of these guys have never lost in the championship in a kerry jersey & winning comes naturally to them. There’s an interesting few months ahead.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Jan 13, 2018 2:10:40 GMT
I was at the Donegal-Fermanagh McKenna Cup encounter on Wed night in Ballybofey and from An Taobh Eile I'd be as mindful of what wasn't on display as what was. Counties are of course blooding lads to get their measure at the step up and this would be the perfect theatre. The outcome was therefore typical in that it could well have swung the other way though in fairness Fermanach appeared more purposeful when the game was there for the taking and maybe that they were chasing their third successive win also told - are they playing their full team in the McKenna? - Quigley is still a big influence and of course Rory Gallagher also had a bit of inside on his ex under-studys.
Dún na nGall have new management led by Declan Bonner of '92 fame and who has also since managed the county seniors and more recently underage, including their '14 minors against us - he has brought Karl Lacey and Nathan Mullins on board.
Karl has done extensive study in sports at UL and this is one of the smartest strategic moves you could imagine. If he can replicate his playing record, and I think the odds are in his favor as he is also of a right temperament, then he will impact scoreboards. That he is a protégé of Jim McGuinness will do him no harm either and you'd have to say his is well prepared.
The son of Brian Mullins of '70's/'80's Dubs team is as interesting recruit though he has already played u21 for Dún na nGall aswell as Dublin - the Vincent's man was actually born in Carndonagh where daddy was teaching.
So the year is nicely set up and my own instinct tells me that there is nothing more Bonnar would cherish than to rub our noses into our own front lawn on Day 1- it would also set the cat among the pigeons for places and for which there is plenty of competition. I'd imagine the League and Ulster are the targets and it will be a joy to watch how they take on the challenge of the increasing intensity from now to Ulster Final day.
'The Gaelic' as they call it has gained prominence since Jim McGuinness so things GAA wise have made for interesting scenery here, and which isn't surprising given the contrast between the two green and golds and then the contentious encounters. Both share one thing though, passion in bucket-fulls and the League will have a perfect kick-start for us both on the 28th of Jan 2018. That neither side has given much indication of how they will set-up does nothing to dampen the enthusiasm and though Dún na nGall folk often see Kerry as home from home, their sight seeing on this rendezvous will be limited to what goes between the posts.
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Post by kerrygold on Jan 13, 2018 15:12:53 GMT
Donegal without their perennial fixed item captain will be interesting.
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Post by kerryexile on Jan 13, 2018 21:40:56 GMT
I was at the Donegal-Fermanagh McKenna Cup encounter on Wed night in Ballybofey and from An Taobh Eile I'd be as mindful of what wasn't on display as what was. Counties are of course blooding lads to get their measure at the step up and this would be the perfect theatre. The outcome was therefore typical in that it could well have swung the other way though in fairness Fermanach appeared more purposeful when the game was there for the taking and maybe that they were chasing their third successive win also told - are they playing their full team in the McKenna? - Quigley is still a big influence and of course Rory Gallagher also had a bit of inside on his ex under-studys. Dún na nGall have new management led by Declan Bonner of '92 fame and who has also since managed the county seniors and more recently underage, including their '14 minors against us. Karl Lacey and Nathan Mullins are also now on board. Karl has done extensive study in sports at UL and this is one of the smartest strategic moves you could imagine. If he can replicate his playing record, and I think the odds are in his favor as he is also of a right temperament, then he will impact scoreboards. That he is a protégé of Jim McGuinness will do him no harm either and you'd have to say his is very well prepared. The son of Brian Mullins of '70's/'80's Dubs team is as interesting recruit though he has already played u21 for Dún na nGall as well as Dublin, and the Vincent's man was actually born in Carndonagh where daddy was teaching. So the year is nicely set up and my own instinct tells me that there is nothing more Bonnar would cherish than to rub our noses in our own front lawn on Day 1- it would also set the cat among the pigeons for places and for which there is plenty of competition. I'd imagine the League and Ulster are the targets and it will be a joy to watch how they take on the challenge of the natural increase in intensity from here towards Ulster Final day. 'The Gaelic' as they call it has gained prominence since Jim McGuinness so things GAA have been very interesting here meanwhile, and which isn't surprising given the contrast between my two green and golds. Both share one thing though, passion in bucket-fulls and the League will have a perfect kick-start for us both on the 28th of Jan 2018 - that neither has given the slightest indication of how they will set-up does nothing to dampen the enthusiasm. Good post Bally. Interesting to see the things from the other side.
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Post by homerj on Jan 14, 2018 1:34:44 GMT
Have we played any challenge games yet and if so, what was the team?
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Post by playitfair on Jan 14, 2018 9:47:46 GMT
I was at the Donegal-Fermanagh McKenna Cup encounter on Wed night in Ballybofey and from An Taobh Eile I'd be as mindful of what wasn't on display as what was. Counties are of course blooding lads to get their measure at the step up and this would be the perfect theatre. The outcome was therefore typical in that it could well have swung the other way though in fairness Fermanach appeared more purposeful when the game was there for the taking and maybe that they were chasing their third successive win also told - are they playing their full team in the McKenna? - Quigley is still a big influence and of course Rory Gallagher also had a bit of inside on his ex under-studys. Dún na nGall have new management led by Declan Bonner of '92 fame and who has also since managed the county seniors and more recently underage, including their '14 minors against us - he has brought Karl Lacey and Nathan Mullins on board. Karl has done extensive study in sports at UL and this is one of the smartest strategic moves you could imagine. If he can replicate his playing record, and I think the odds are in his favor as he is also of a right temperament, then he will impact scoreboards. That he is a protégé of Jim McGuinness will do him no harm either and you'd have to say his is well prepared. The son of Brian Mullins of '70's/'80's Dubs team is as interesting recruit though he has already played u21 for Dún na nGall aswell as Dublin - the Vincent's man was actually born in Carndonagh where daddy was teaching. So the year is nicely set up and my own instinct tells me that there is nothing more Bonnar would cherish than to rub our noses into our own front lawn on Day 1- it would also set the cat among the pigeons for places and for which there is plenty of competition. I'd imagine the League and Ulster are the targets and it will be a joy to watch how they take on the challenge of the increasing intensity from now to Ulster Final day. 'The Gaelic' as they call it has gained prominence since Jim McGuinness so things GAA wise have made for interesting scenery here, and which isn't surprising given the contrast between the two green and golds and then the contentious encounters. Both share one thing though, passion in bucket-fulls and the League will have a perfect kick-start for us both on the 28th of Jan 2018. That neither side has given much indication of how they will set-up does nothing to dampen the enthusiasm and though Dún na nGall folk often see Kerry as home from home, their sight seeing on this rendezvous will be limited to what goes between the posts. bally, I recall being struck by the skill of the Donegal centre forward last year Michael Lang an, I think. He was a minor in 2014. Is he highly regarded in Donegal? A tall athletic player Looked very promising. Would be interesting to get the Donegal view?
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Post by Ballyfireside on Jan 14, 2018 16:45:23 GMT
I was at the Donegal-Fermanagh McKenna Cup encounter on Wed night in Ballybofey and from An Taobh Eile I'd be as mindful of what wasn't on display as what was. Counties are of course blooding lads to get their measure at the step up and this would be the perfect theatre. The outcome was therefore typical in that it could well have swung the other way though in fairness Fermanach appeared more purposeful when the game was there for the taking and maybe that they were chasing their third successive win also told - are they playing their full team in the McKenna? - Quigley is still a big influence and of course Rory Gallagher also had a bit of inside on his ex under-studys. Dún na nGall have new management led by Declan Bonner of '92 fame and who has also since managed the county seniors and more recently underage, including their '14 minors against us - he has brought Karl Lacey and Nathan Mullins on board. Karl has done extensive study in sports at UL and this is one of the smartest strategic moves you could imagine. If he can replicate his playing record, and I think the odds are in his favor as he is also of a right temperament, then he will impact scoreboards. That he is a protégé of Jim McGuinness will do him no harm either and you'd have to say his is well prepared. The son of Brian Mullins of '70's/'80's Dubs team is as interesting recruit though he has already played u21 for Dún na nGall aswell as Dublin - the Vincent's man was actually born in Carndonagh where daddy was teaching. So the year is nicely set up and my own instinct tells me that there is nothing more Bonnar would cherish than to rub our noses into our own front lawn on Day 1- it would also set the cat among the pigeons for places and for which there is plenty of competition. I'd imagine the League and Ulster are the targets and it will be a joy to watch how they take on the challenge of the increasing intensity from now to Ulster Final day. 'The Gaelic' as they call it has gained prominence since Jim McGuinness so things GAA wise have made for interesting scenery here, and which isn't surprising given the contrast between the two green and golds and then the contentious encounters. Both share one thing though, passion in bucket-fulls and the League will have a perfect kick-start for us both on the 28th of Jan 2018. That neither side has given much indication of how they will set-up does nothing to dampen the enthusiasm and though Dún na nGall folk often see Kerry as home from home, their sight seeing on this rendezvous will be limited to what goes between the posts. bally, I recall being struck by the skill of the Donegal centre forward last year Michael Lang an, I think. He was a minor in 2014. Is he highly regarded in Donegal? A tall athletic player Looked very promising. Would be interesting to get the Donegal view? Outsiders wouldn't be privy to too much in any county and what I'd relay would be my interpretation of what is publicly available plus whatever bit of auld porter chat. Views of Kerrymen are often given more respect by other counties that some of us might deserve - 'at home' I'd be rightly told to sit in the corner and speak when spoken to. P.S. I know I'm going off point but what I did notice in the program on Wed night was the distinct use of both 'Linesman' and 'Sideline' referring to what I think was one and the same - is there a difference? Also, as the NK Thread was closed can anyone tell me where Ballydonoghgue go to from here - play offs in April for an AI final? I know nothing at all so please help out a poor pure stranded Ballydonoghoor!
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Post by A.N. Other on Jan 15, 2018 13:29:58 GMT
Have we played any challenge games yet and if so, what was the team? Played UCC yesterday. No idea of the team or score.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Jan 15, 2018 14:35:52 GMT
As some appreciated my An Taobh Eile', here's a bit more timely stuff:
Soccer was big in Donegal before it even hit Kerry and it's links with Celtic are astounding - was Celtic established for Irish emigrants and I believe a West Donegal man of the cloth was instrumental.
While there would be no official figures I'd say soccer and The Gaelic are neck and neck as regards numbers though Gaelic did rebound in recent years. Boxing was always taken serious and as is the case also with Derry. I have a strange feeling that Donegal may, if unofficially, be one of if not the most sporting county in Ireland in terms of participation in every matter of sport - a playground I call it. And what's more, they are not happy bunnies when they don't win - lovely people but behind that smile is a feeling of let down after a bad day at the office, I'd go so far as to say they would be a bit too hard on themselves.
The South of the county was the GAA stronghold though that's less the case now although there would be many parishes in the Northern half that only have soccer clubs and so local GAA lads play with neighbouring clubs.
While Killybegs and Fanad are now GAA strongholds, many clubs were only set up maybe in the 60's - open to correction there. BBC was the main channel as opposed to RTE and so even those with TVs at the time still didn't see much GAA. I know a man who's first contact with The Gaelic was when he went to Jarlath's boarding school in Tuam - he recalled telling his friends on his return home at xMas that 'they play football down there but you can handle the ball.'
Hurling is confined to an area around Burt and which is towards the Derry City border, like ourselves this is where the arable land is and as is then case in most counties.
Ah there would be lots of other differences too, e.g. Only North and South regions. And like Kerry, the GAA population was decimated in the recession, most severe in South Donegal I'd say.
Similar weather and natural beauty to ourselves and of course plenty of surprise - e.g. for a county that gets plenty of rain, a rain machine had to be hired when doing a film shoot of part of Star Wars in Inishowen a few years ago - now there's a True or False tip for a Quiz in years to come as you'd never believe it - a bloody rain machine in Ireland let alone in Dun na nGall!
On a lighter note, I was slagged off as to why I didn't change my allegiance to 'the county where I live' - my reply was that I would when the first Donegal emigrant changed their colours - safe bet as whatever chance there is of the Pope changing his religion, there is no chance of this happening, none whatsoever, absolutely none - in fact the further they stray the more Donegal they become.
Anyway that's all for now, there are a good few of us up here with some on the forum, so they will feel free to tag on their bit.
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Post by hugh20 on Jan 15, 2018 14:50:31 GMT
Shane Murphy, John Payne, Fionn Fitzgerald, Gavin White, Johnny Buckley, Micheal Burns and Daithi Casey from Crokes are players who have been contacted that will be involved in some sort with Kerry this year.
I would imagine John Payne, Micheal Burns and Daithi Casey will be on a trial basis. You would also think that the other 4 would have strong claims to be in contention for a panel place at the business end of the season.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:13:00 GMT
How old is John Payne?
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Post by derry4sam on Jan 15, 2018 21:46:55 GMT
I thought Mikey Geaney was stateside for the forseeable future? Has he definitely returned?
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Post by ruralgaa on Jan 16, 2018 10:47:48 GMT
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