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Post by greengold35 on Jul 3, 2018 8:55:55 GMT
O'Rahillys are going well. Gary Kissane good keeper. Danny O'Sullivan Ross O'Callaghan Shane Brosnan Cormac Coffey Cian Sayers Karl Mullins in the backs. David Moran and Con Barrett in midfield. Barry John Keane Jack Savage John Ferguson Tom Hoare Gearoid Savage and Tommy Walsh up front. Not bad. Then you have fellas like Ryan Carroll Darragh McElligott David Murphy Sean Collins John C.O'Connor Padraig Griffin Gavin O'Brien Johnny Keane Jason O'Leary Rory O'Connor and Shane Foley gives them a good squad overall. Crokes had the luxury of resting David Shaw Mike Potts and David Naughton. Having Kieran O'Leary and Colm Cooper on the bench. Missing the Kerry croud. They have good subs to call on when needed. If you ar classing Rahillys as potential challengers then forget about it They are quite limited - keeper is poor from seeing him in last years co championship Nobody will get even close to Crokes again this year Probably not but there was only 2 points between the sides in this years club championship- David Moran was an absentee that day as was Gavin White; Crokes strength in depth is their biggest asset at the moment and they are the benchmark for any club side.
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Post by buck02 on Jul 3, 2018 9:36:05 GMT
I pointed this out at the start of the year. The county board should do the right thing and postpone this round until August. As far as I can see, the boards only concern is with getting fixtures played!! In fairness, they have done a fantastic job with fixtures. 2 cribs I would have. A round of the county league fixed for the same weekend as Super 8s and Under 20 AI Semi Final. And making clubs who got to the club finals play a round of the county league the weekend before the final (or after the semi final) making in 6 weekends in a row for clubs right in the middle of college exam season.
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Post by greengold35 on Jul 3, 2018 11:12:55 GMT
I would have another crib with the fixtures in April! April was designated “club” month but Kerry players were not available to their clubs for round 3 of county league!
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Post by peanuts on Jul 3, 2018 22:48:30 GMT
If you ar classing Rahillys as potential challengers then forget about it They are quite limited - keeper is poor from seeing him in last years co championship Nobody will get even close to Crokes again this year Probably not but there was only 2 points between the sides in this years club championship- David Moran was an absentee that day as was Gavin White; Crokes strength in depth is their biggest asset at the moment and they are the benchmark for any club side. You could argue that they have too much strength in depth at the moment. Players who excelled for Kerry at underage are not making the Crokes first team a few years later whereas they would be the main men at lesser clubs. Tony Brosnan played championship for Kerry a couple of years ago but didn't start for Crokes last year. Chris Brady is another who was excellent under age but seems to have fallen down the pecking order. Not Crokes fault of course.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 2:32:51 GMT
Yeah they are strong and Pat O'Shea does a good job rotating them. A probable Crokes starting 15 would be.
1 Shane Murphy 2 John Payne 3 Mike Moloney 4 Fionn Fitzgerald 5 David O'Leary 6 Alan O'Sullivan 7 Gavin White 8 Johnny Buckley 9 Daithi Casey 10 Miceal Burns 11 Gavin O'Shea 12 Brian Looney 13 Tony Brosnan 14 Colm Cooper 15 Kieran O'Leary
Their Subs would be
1 Johnny O'Leary 2 Brian Fitzgerald 3 Kieran Ward 4 Lorcan McMonagle 5 David Naughton 6 Eoin Brosnan 7 Jason Lyne 8 Billy Courtney 9 Paul Clarke 10 Jack Griffin 11 Shane Doolan 12 Mike Potts 13 Mark O'Shea 14 David Shaw 15 Jordan Kiely
A strong 30 players. Then you have fellas like Mike Casey Brian O'Shea and Chris Doncel who are playing well for their B team. Nelu Doherty another solid Keeper.
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Post by tpo on Jul 4, 2018 20:40:15 GMT
Is Chris Brady not playing at all?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 21:50:02 GMT
Probably not but there was only 2 points between the sides in this years club championship- David Moran was an absentee that day as was Gavin White; Crokes strength in depth is their biggest asset at the moment and they are the benchmark for any club side. You could argue that they have too much strength in depth at the moment. Players who excelled for Kerry at underage are not making the Crokes first team a few years later whereas they would be the main men at lesser clubs. Tony Brosnan played championship for Kerry a couple of years ago but didn't start for Crokes last year. Chris Brady is another who was excellent under age but seems to have fallen down the pecking order. Not Crokes fault of course. Add David shaw to that list also.
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Post by greengold35 on Jul 5, 2018 8:38:54 GMT
All games in county league now fixed for Sat 14th July but clubs have option of playing on the Friday night ( 13th) or deferring to the following weekend ( Fri 20th/Sat 21st) - deferring to the following weekend could involve a possible clash with the All Ireland junior final whilst playing on the 14th will in all likelihood, involve a clash with Kerry U-20s All Ireland semi which will not be fixed until next Monday.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 12:52:02 GMT
Is Chris Brady not playing at all? No tpo he took a break. Playing soccer with Killarney Celtic. Struggled to nail down a regular spot. He might come back next year I dont' know.
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Post by dc84 on Jul 5, 2018 13:51:12 GMT
Something i have been thinking about aswell every minor team has had a fair amount of crokes players. be a shame to lose the like of chris to soccer. Id say a most other teams would welcome him with open arms. Split crokes in 2 i say😉!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 18:29:01 GMT
Nothing lasts forever. Crokes are on top right now it will change. Stacks Laune Rangers Dingle and Na Gaeil are all strong at Underage level. I have been impressed with our U16 team this year. We won the East Kerry championship and are top of Division 1 in the county league. We beat Stacks and Legion but we have tough games against Na Gaeil and Laune Rangers to come.
Terry Sparling Evan Looney Erin Moloney Jack Cooper(nephew of Colm) Neil O'Shea Harry Byrne Cian McMahon Liam Randles Tom Doyle have big futures with the Club from that team.
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Post by dc84 on Jul 5, 2018 18:54:03 GMT
Ah i was being facistious! Golden era for ye, underachieving to an extent should be dominating the country really with the talent available
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 19:59:01 GMT
True golden era but they come to an end too. I think we have dominated to an extent. Winning the All Ireland was the pinnacle. It's tough to stay at the top. Good teams come and Go. Laune Rangers had an excellent team in the 90s. It didn't last. The Stacks in the 70s.
Crokes will be around for another while but other teams putting good work in at Underage. I have been impressed with Na Gaeil. They will be in Division 1 soon.
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Post by richard00 on Jul 13, 2018 12:28:40 GMT
Is Stephen Wallace joining up with rathmore senior football team
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2018 23:32:15 GMT
Good win by the Crokes in Gallarus. 3-18 to 0-11 .
Team
1 Johnny O’Leary
2 John Payne 3 Mike Moloney 4 David O’Leary
5 Shane Doolan 6 Alan O’Sullivan 7 Fionn Fitzgerald
8 Johnny Buckley 9 Daithi Casey
10 Billy Courtney 11Gavin O’Shea 12 Brian Looney
13 Tony Brosnan 14 Mark O’Shea 15 Jordan Kiely
Subs: Kieran Ward Colm Cooper Brian Fitzgerald Cillian Fitzgerald Paul Clarke.
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Post by ballhopper34 on Jul 17, 2018 1:13:01 GMT
Current Table after 9 games:
Dr. Crokes 17 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 13 An Ghaeltacht 11 St. Mary’s 10 Spa 10 Templenoe 9 Rathmore 9 Dingle 8 Killarney Legion 8 Beaufort 5 Glenbeigh-Glencar 4 John Mitchels 4
Remaining games: 29 July
Beaufort v Kerins O’Rahilly’s; Dingle v St. Mary’s; Glenbeigh-Glencar v Killarney Legion; Rathmore v Dr. Crokes; Spa v John Mitchels; Templenoe v An Ghaeltacht.
19 August
An Ghaeltacht v Rathmore; Dr. Crokes v Spa; John Mitchels v Glenbeigh-Glencar; Kerins O’Rahilly’s v Dingle; Killarney Legion v Beaufort; St. Mary’s v Templenoe.
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Post by greengold35 on Jul 17, 2018 8:36:11 GMT
Dr Crokes in another league final vs Kerins O'Rahillys or An Ghaeltacht with Rahillys in pole position to make it - bottom three looked doomed to division 2 football next year. Round 10 on 29th will decide most issues, round 11 looks like being irrelevant.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 21:20:51 GMT
Good win by the Crokes in Gallarus. 3-18 to 0-11 . Team 1 Johnny O’Leary 2 John Payne 3 Mike Moloney 4 David O’Leary 5 Shane Doolan 6 Alan O’Sullivan 7 Fionn Fitzgerald 8 Johnny Buckley 9 Daithi Casey 10 Billy Courtney 11Gavin O’Shea 12 Brian Looney 13 Tony Brosnan 14 Mark O’Shea 15 Jordan Kiely Subs: Kieran Ward Colm Cooper Brian Fitzgerald Cillian Fitzgerald Paul Clarke. Good to see daithi and fionn play if not with Kerry albeit it is a pity that daithi especially did not get more of a chance.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 2:35:15 GMT
Yea I agree Daithi got a raw deal again. Roll on the Championship.
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Post by onlykerry on Jul 24, 2018 11:16:50 GMT
What are the implications for the club scene if we don't qualify for the AI SF's? Will the Co championship be brought forward?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 12:28:18 GMT
You would hope so. Finish it earlier. Crokes South Kerry and East Kerry maybe the dark horse .
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Post by yellowbelly on Jul 24, 2018 13:15:48 GMT
Crokes playing Rathmore this Friday evening now. Maybe Eamonn Fitzmaurice could do worse than go to Rath Beg and try persuade Johnny Buckley to come back. And maybe have a opening of his mind on what Daithi Casey can offer.
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Post by greengold35 on Jul 24, 2018 15:00:47 GMT
What are the implications for the club scene if we don't qualify for the AI SF's? Will the Co championship be brought forward? Doubt it - we were out earlier than expected last year and county board stuck with their schedule. Assuming we are not in All Ireland final, round 11 of county league will go ahead on 19th Aug - that leaves 3 weeks to prepare for county championship with the possibility of division 1 final being played on last weekend in Aug or first week in Sept; the 3 weeks will allow plenty of time to prepare for first round of county championship.
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Post by taibhse on Jul 26, 2018 10:15:55 GMT
Tony Brosnan has picked up a hand injury that will probably keep him out for the rest of the season. Very unlucky, but a great prospect for Kerry.
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Post by onlykerry on Jul 29, 2018 12:11:37 GMT
With one round left there are still several clubs with something to play for - Crokes are guaranteed a final spot (no surprise) with Rahillys in pole for the second spot - Spa, Templenoe and Gaeltacht are all in with a shout of a playoff spot with Rahillys should they fail to take at least one point in their final home game with Dingle. At the other end Mitchels and Glenbeigh-Glencar are both destined for division 2 next year with Beaufort hoping Rathmore lose their final home game to Gaeltacht and that they can pick up 2 points away to Legion. Based on the above the place to be for round 11 will be Rathmore, the only venue where both teams have something to play for other that pride.
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Post by clarinman on Jul 29, 2018 13:40:44 GMT
With one round left there are still several clubs with something to play for - Crokes are guaranteed a final spot (no surprise) with Rahillys in pole for the second spot - Spa, Templenoe and Gaeltacht are all in with a shout of a playoff spot with Rahillys should they fail to take at least one point in their final home game with Dingle. At the other end Mitchels and Glenbeigh-Glencar are both destined for division 2 next year with Beaufort hoping Rathmore lose their final home game to Gaeltacht and that they can pick up 2 points away to Legion. Based on the above the place to be for round 11 will be Rathmore, the only venue where both teams have something to play for other that pride. Rathmore Ghaeltacht game is in Gallarus.
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Post by A.N. Other on Jul 29, 2018 16:42:05 GMT
If Rahillys lose and any of the other teams in joint 3rd win will Rahillys still not finish in second place due the scoring difference and head to head record. Not sure what one is used but it favours them either way I think.
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Post by greengold35 on Jul 29, 2018 16:58:57 GMT
If Rahillys lose and any of the other teams in joint 3rd win will Rahillys still not finish in second place due the scoring difference and head to head record. Not sure what one is used but it favours them either way I think. Scoring difference does not come into it , neither does head to head. In the event of teams finishing level on points, a play off is required to determine the finalists. It seems bizarre given the tight scheduling of games that score difference is not used to separate teams.
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Post by A.N. Other on Jul 29, 2018 18:29:49 GMT
Madness, why even show it on the website so. If results don't go Kerrys way next weekend there will be plenty of time to play the games anyway.
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Post by ballhopper34 on Jul 29, 2018 22:01:14 GMT
Current Table after 10 games:
Dr. Crokes 19 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 13 Spa 11 Templenoe 11 An Ghaeltacht 11 Dingle 10 St. Mary’s 10 Killarney Legion 10 Rathmore 9 Beaufort 7 John Mitchels 5 Glenbeigh-Glencar 4
Remaining games:
19 August An Ghaeltacht v Rathmore; Dr. Crokes v Spa; John Mitchels v Glenbeigh-Glencar; Kerins O’Rahilly’s v Dingle; Killarney Legion v Beaufort; St. Mary’s v Templenoe.
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