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Post by Moderator on May 21, 2022 6:26:51 GMT
A week to the Munster Final...can we let the discussions of days gone by be put on hold till winter time...or after the All-Ireland Final at least.
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Post by john4 on May 21, 2022 12:24:20 GMT
A week to the Munster Final...can we let the discussions of days gone by be put on hold till winter time...or after the All-Ireland Final at least. Kerry will win the Munster Final.
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Post by Ballyfireside on May 21, 2022 16:54:11 GMT
A week to the Munster Final...can we let the discussions of days gone by be put on hold till winter time...or after the All-Ireland Final at least. Shouldn't be too presumptuous, just a little would do fine! Though on reflection with local pubs already closing down, even at the start of the summer season, and what with a GAA fixtures induced early fall, people will have plenty of time to pass. To our 'nail in coffin of rural Ireland' malicious insurance claims industry and the fraternity who castigated, gaslighted, the local literary heritage culture, take a bow - still there is always Karma God! The thought of another winter of 'grating literature' must be something to look forward to - a bullet some of us missed, or don't - or did it miss us? Ballyfireside Quote of the day - The Lord's mill turns slow, but it grinds fine
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Post by Mickmack on May 21, 2022 17:14:36 GMT
A week to the Munster Final...can we let the discussions of days gone by be put on hold till winter time...or after the All-Ireland Final at least. Shouldn't be too presumptuous, just a little would do fine! In my experience anyway the best discussions just happen organically irrespective of what thread they happen to occur in.
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Post by Moderator on May 21, 2022 17:39:43 GMT
Shouldn't be too presumptuous, just a little would do fine! In my experience anyway the best discussions just happen organically irrespective of what thread they happen to occur in. That is true...
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Post by dc84 on May 21, 2022 18:01:14 GMT
There isnt much to talk about with the match really will the three lads geaney , Moran and Paul Murphy start ahead of brosnan,spillane and o beaglaoich? Yes, no,and maybe is probably the answer there.our first 50 minutes the last day were not very impressive need to show better next week and wrap the game up earlier thats not being arrogant just realistic. Limerick are having a great season but we should be able to beat them handy enough if we are aiming for a long summer
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Post by Ballyfireside on May 21, 2022 20:18:17 GMT
In my experience anyway the best discussions just happen organically irrespective of what thread they happen to occur in. That is true... Ah I think this is a great forum, not perfect but as Winston Churchill said, perfection is the enemy of progress. You get a good blend of all levels of expertise across the various aspects of the game, and as it is specific to Kerry it is of a high context. Anyone with a vested interest gets their wings clipped soon enough, well mostly anyway, so in effect they don't get involved. There are other allied bodies that are pure parrots, mimicking what they are told, stunting creativity - here's a new big word for ye - Philistines, no, not poor Palestines, Philistines are those who are hostile to what we do here, expressing ourselves creatively, though indeed the odd twit need a wormer every so often! It is actually a symptom of having an ulterior motive and sufferers get sucked in by creativity, only to be found out when they get their drawers in a twist. E.g. they have to try to laugh, etc. Others can't laugh but they are often laughing stock themselves, E.g. the laddo who inspired of 'Who wants to be a millionaire', a poem I penned.
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Post by john4 on May 21, 2022 20:59:30 GMT
Long ways out yet but forecast looks good for next Saturday!
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Post by kerrysouth on May 22, 2022 0:08:36 GMT
Jack has the team nicely positioned going into the Munster final.Realistically anything other than a very convincing Kerry win would be a shock.. Could be an interesting draw in the last 8 with the teams remaining however we should get over that banana skin and realistically head into a monumental clash with the Dubs a game for the ages and with the momentum the Dubs are generating that will be a 50-50 game .. Anyway back to present and focus on Limerick and getting the job done ..
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Post by Annascaultilidie on May 22, 2022 8:56:08 GMT
Kildare could beat or rattle the Dubs yet.
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Post by horsebox77 on May 22, 2022 10:36:23 GMT
Kildare could beat or rattle the Dubs yet. Can't see the Dubs faltering provincial wise, if they are to be caught cold, I would imagine a quarter against a hardened and side underachieving in their own province like the northern trio of Armagh, Monaghan, Tyrone or Mayo... provincial losers in Munster or Connacht mightn't trouble but a Derry or Donegal coukd rattle. I've fancied Derry early doors and said so on here, I also expect them to prevail up north.
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Post by Mickmack on May 22, 2022 10:54:31 GMT
The league is a very unreliable thing to go on but what else have we to judge Limerick.
Louth beat them by 5 points in a key league game but Louth got hammered by Kildare in the championship. Kildare are on the rise generally speaking but Dublin are a different animal in 2022 and i cant see Dublin losing to Kildare.
Back to Limerick.... a bit like Cork, they need to keep it tight and stay in the game for as long as they can. Corks subs were no match for Kerrys subs of course.
They should limit the number of subs a Div one team can bring on v a Div 3 or 4 team to 3 or 4. I have long advocated that but i wont hold by breath for that change.
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Post by thehermit on May 22, 2022 11:49:27 GMT
I thought Limerick were a little unlucky to lose to Louth in the D3 final. They played very well and they looked strong and powerful, physically and fitness wise I would suggest they are better than Cork and shouldn't fade away like the rebels in the final quarter.
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Post by hurlingman on May 22, 2022 15:19:00 GMT
When was the last time Kerry played Limerick. Was it the 2011 Quarter finals?
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Post by john4 on May 22, 2022 16:15:50 GMT
I thought Limerick were a little unlucky to lose to Louth in the D3 final. They played very well and they looked strong and powerful, physically and fitness wise I would suggest they are better than Cork and shouldn't fade away like the rebels in the final quarter. Limerick were going very well in that match until the goal. Limerick turned over the ball on the Louth 20m line and broke quickly, Brian Fanning, who's an excellent full back btw, had gone forward during this attack, Sean O'Dea made a complete misjudgement of the final ball which resulted in the Louth goal. Typical of Mickey Harte managed teams, there was no way back from that. The shop was closed!
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Post by thehermit on May 22, 2022 17:45:30 GMT
When was the last time Kerry played Limerick. Was it the 2011 Quarter finals? The day of Darren's back heel if I recall
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Post by mossie on May 22, 2022 19:11:05 GMT
attendance for the munster final? 18k
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Post by horsebox77 on May 22, 2022 19:58:47 GMT
attendance for the munster final? 18k If even that.
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Post by Ballyfireside on May 22, 2022 23:05:24 GMT
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Post by horsebox77 on May 23, 2022 20:02:09 GMT
Just read in examiner that Dara Moynihan is confirmed as an absent for this weekend's game - more or less same panel as Cork game so.
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Post by royalkerryfan on May 23, 2022 20:11:11 GMT
Just read in examiner that Dara Moynihan is confirmed as an absent for this weekend's game - more or less same panel as Cork game so. That lad is so unfortunate with injuries. Any idea what the issue is ?
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Post by The16thMan on May 23, 2022 20:25:47 GMT
I too saw Limerick in the league final. What stood out to me on the day was that they were the better team but look completely short of ideas or quality up front to get through Louths blanket defence and it was a turnover from one of these attacks where Louth got the game winning goal. They were very slow moving the ball grom their defence into attack. I expect Kerry to be even stronger than Louth in defence. Josh Ryan would be their marquee forward but I think Jason Foley will have him in that battle. This won't be a very entertaining game, it will be like pulling teeth at times with attack vs defence to be the theme. Limerick will be happy enougy to keep the losing margin to single figures I reckon, whether they do so or not is another question. Kerry by 15+ points I reckon.
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Post by horsebox77 on May 23, 2022 20:41:26 GMT
Just read in examiner that Dara Moynihan is confirmed as an absent for this weekend's game - more or less same panel as Cork game so. That lad is so unfortunate with injuries. Any idea what the issue is ? According to Jack, quad muscle, but not linked to the injury that kept him out of Sigerson Final - does envisage Dara back by quarter final.
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Post by fitz on May 23, 2022 21:54:00 GMT
Let’s get this game done and move on, the quarter final will likely be more menacing
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Post by Ballyfireside on May 24, 2022 0:47:53 GMT
Classic on radio earlier, Dick Clerkin reckons that after the last Tyrone vs Armagh encounter ending up in 11 a side, the next game will have a PG rating!
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Post by horsebox77 on May 24, 2022 7:51:41 GMT
Is it fair to say the only selection dilemma facing Jack and Co is whether to select Geaney or Brosnan?
I think on the squad available, taking into consideration the absence of O'Donoghue and Moynihan due to injury, Graham Sullivan and Stephen O'Brien will retain their places, both played well against Cork to be fair but the lack of cover breathing down their neck makes the selection easy.
Moran played well when introduced, but for me that is his primary roll this year along with Joe O'Conner to act as back up to the Na Gaeil duo.
For me the only real decision is whether to start Geaney or Brosnan. Obviously no one now is privy to what occurs in Currans or behind the walls in Fitzgeralds stadium, going on the last two games, Brosnan was better off the bench against Mayo and I thought tried too hard against Cork with little really coming off for him. I'd be leaning towards the Dingle man starting and then when starting to wilt, introduce the fresh legs of the Crokes man t exploit a tired defense. Adrain for me has done enough to warrant inclusion. His role have been key to our defensive set up to date.
Ryan, O'Sullivan, Foley, O'Sullivan, O'Beagleoich, Morley, White, O'Connor, Barry, O'Brien, Seanie, Spillane, Clifford, Geaney and Clifford.
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Post by oldschool on May 24, 2022 9:44:27 GMT
Could online ticket sales only be effecting attendance. I know some people that are put off by it
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Post by john4 on May 24, 2022 9:59:16 GMT
Could online ticket sales only be effecting attendance. I know some people that are put off by it Perhaps not all but selected SuperValu and Centra stores are selling them as I understand. Personally, I think the price is a bigger issue added to the inevitability of the outcome. Having said that. Nice crowd traveling down from Limerick I believe. Clubs have organised coaches for their underage players which is great to see. Only way to spread the gospel and grow the game in places like Limerick. I will say that it must be recognised that keeping the cost of juvenile tickets to just €5 for the Munster final is a great incentive by the Munster council to maintain high levels of numbers of children attending intercounty matches to see their heroes play first hand, and must be acknowledged.
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Post by southward on May 24, 2022 13:10:45 GMT
Could online ticket sales only be effecting attendance. I know some people that are put off by it The price of them certainly will. Talking to a few regular matchgoers in the past couple of days, the feeling seems to be maybe not this time.
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Post by southward on May 24, 2022 13:16:30 GMT
Could online ticket sales only be effecting attendance. I know some people that are put off by it Perhaps not all but selected SuperValu and Centra stores are selling them as I understand. Personally, I think the price is a bigger issue added to the inevitability of the outcome. Having said that. Nice crowd traveling down from Limerick I believe. Clubs have organised coaches for their underage players which is great to see. Only way to spread the gospel and grow the game in places like Limerick. I will say that it must be recognised that keeping the cost of juvenile tickets to just €5 for the Munster final is a great incentive by the Munster council to maintain high levels of numbers of children attending intercounty matches to see their heroes play first hand, and must be acknowledged.Fair point; however, it won't do the coffers a whole pile of good if the adults are staying away. I reckon they may have shot themselves in the foot with the pricing for this one but yeah, great to see the kids being facilitated at least.
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