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Post by greengold35 on Sept 10, 2022 11:14:54 GMT
Austin Stacks 0-14 Na Gaeil 1-8 HT 0-7 1-3 A fine crowd turned out to see a game of moderate quality. There is no doubt the return of Sam will ensure big crowds for all the games. Austin Stacks had to work hard to ensure what was deserved victory at the end, helped by Na Gaeil profligacy, in the opening half particularly. Na Gaeil, aided by a very vocal support, started in whirlwind fashion and had the opening score from a Diarmuid O'Connor free for a foul on self. In all, I think he scored six from frees. I did not realise that was a noteworthy facet of his game. Not too long afterwards a long delivery reached Jack Sheehan, a lively full forward in the opening period. and after some trickery he belted home. Stacks replied with two points scored by ? . In my defence, depending on where I am seated, there is always a blind spot under lights for me. Last night it was on the terrace side at the Mitchells end. Paul O'Sullivan, a conspicuous performer, scored one but then Joseph O'Connor went off with a knee injury. At half time he crossed the field with the right knee heavily ice bandaged. Not sure if it is a recurrence of the injury he sustained against St. Finbarrs in the club championship. Around this time also it was noticeable that Jack O'Shea was limping. He reappeared in the second half,with a knee bandaged, but not for long. It looked as if Na Gaeil had got through for another goal but Ben Quilter made a crucial close range save. The closing part of the opening half featured a great point from the ever threatening Shane O'Callaghan and two fine efforts from Conor Horan. Diarmuid clocked two further frees, one for a foul on Jack Barry who had minimal impact on the game. Damien Bourke, a solid character at CHB for Na Gaeil, opened the second half scoring. This was followed by a point from Mick O'Donnell after a galloping run when he blazed over and, with more composure, might have blazed under. Then the O'Sullivan brothers from Valentia played their part for their adopted parish. Brendan, he replaced Joseph O'Connor, put a beautiful ball through to David Mannix who turned instantly and slung over. Not too long afterwards Paul delivered a similar ball to the same man who turned instantly and slung over. David got three from play and was a big handful. Diarmuid tacked on a couple of more frees. More drama was to follow when the Stacks keeper was black carded for a deliberate pull down. Wayne Guthrie came on and Sean Quilter was sacrificed at the other end. Shane O'Callaghan got a great point after he had previously been fouled for which David Mannix exacted revenge. This steadied the nerves of the Rockies after the black card setback. Mike O'Donnell kicked another point after being supplied by that dinosaur, KD. He came on instead of Sean Quilter after expiry of the black card. Towards the end he made a key interception in front of his own goal when Na Gaeil were fighting for their lives. Still a wily old fox and could yet be a key man if injuries threaten to upscuttle Stacks. Ovarall, Stacks were good and slick at times but too often looked vulnerable when Na Gaeil ran at them. Disappointingly, they resorted to fouling too often in the second half when under pressure at the back and I felt perhaps another black card or two could have been issued to improve their manners. They will worry about the seriousness of the injuries to Joseph and Jack O'Shea but will be reassured by the second half coming of Dylan Casey who seemed to be running freely. As already stated, the sighting of the old warhorse gambolling about will be a source of consolation as well. Na Gaeil threatened more than they achieved which is reflected on a total of nine scores, as against fourteen. They would have been expecting more from the likes Jack and Andrew Barry. Diarmuid was effective but I felt the best midfielder on view was Mike O'Donnell who was ably assisted by Michael O'Gara who switched out there to replace Joseph O'Connor. Thought that Diarmuid & Jack Barry were Na Gaeil’s best players along with Damien Burke & Dan Goggin - Diarmuid held the middle, got forward whilst Jack did the dirty defensive work - Michael O’Donnell wasn’t as prominent to my eye as you suggest - both Mannix & O’Callaghan were well ahead of him from a Stacks perspective.
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Post by onlykerry on Sept 10, 2022 11:16:47 GMT
Some forward line named by EK for today and two lads on the extended Kerry senior panel on the bench.
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Post by eastwarrior on Sept 10, 2022 11:21:44 GMT
Some forward line named by EK for today and two lads on the extended Kerry senior panel on the bench. where did you seem the team announcement Onlykerry?
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Post by yellowbelly on Sept 10, 2022 11:30:44 GMT
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Post by eastwarrior on Sept 10, 2022 11:43:47 GMT
Would I be right in saying with the exception of 3 players on the east Kerry 30 man squad all have played with Kerry in some capacity be it Minor u21 or Senior? That’s a really talented squad of players.
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 11:56:26 GMT
Examiner preview today was saying the Cliffords may not be lining out today, as Paudie was 'understood to be away'and David was nursing an injury.
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Post by southward on Sept 10, 2022 12:05:00 GMT
Examiner preview today was saying the Cliffords may not be lining out today, as Paudie was 'understood to be away'and David was nursing an injury. Programme made out with the gate receipts in mind perhaps? A bit mean if so; could end up with a lot of disappointed youngsters (and oldsters). For the other game, Savage, Coffey and Tommy are listed, albeit on the bench.
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Post by southward on Sept 10, 2022 12:11:22 GMT
Would I be right in saying with the exception of 3 players on the east Kerry 30 man squad all have played with Kerry in some capacity be it Minor u21 or Senior? That’s a really talented squad of players. Jesus, that line-up could win an All-Ireland. Ridiculous for a club game.
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Post by horsebox77 on Sept 10, 2022 12:11:26 GMT
Some forward line named by EK for today and two lads on the extended Kerry senior panel on the bench. Ya, madness Paul Shea and Donal Sull would walk onto any other team, it cost them last year. Mark Kelliher is listed as #30 to me he is the second best Keeper in Kerry
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Post by greengold35 on Sept 10, 2022 12:53:21 GMT
Examiner preview today was saying the Cliffords may not be lining out today, as Paudie was 'understood to be away'and David was nursing an injury. Paudie was in attendance last night @ Stacks vs Na Gaeil!
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Sept 10, 2022 13:03:49 GMT
Stacks won by converting more of their chances - Na Gael had some (too many in the end) bad wides and had little scoring threat from play relying on frees for most of their scores. Think the wides were 9 (NaG) to 3/4 Na Gael probably played better but lacked scoring ability. Two big injuries for Stacks that could be telling with games coming thick and fast. Mixed views on Stacks springing Donaghy from the bench for his first game of the season - what message does this send to the plethora of minor and u20/21 players that Stacks have had over the years. We trust a 39 year old who has played no football all year ahead of you is basically what management is saying. I appreciate he is a big character but the fact he has not played all year puts his case in a different class to those aging warriors others may cite who keep playing into their 40's - anyway its Stacks managements call. Or springing a Valentia player from the bench
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Post by onlykerry on Sept 10, 2022 13:31:07 GMT
11 of the EK 30 man panel are from teams contesting the Intermediate SF's with a further 13 who were in the intermediate championship - only 4 players from Junior premiership and 2 Junior players.
Flies in the face of the argument that divisional sides are there to give junior clubs and players a crack at the county title.
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Post by kerryexile on Sept 10, 2022 14:04:16 GMT
Is the St Brendan's vs Feale Rangers game being streamed?
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 14:22:22 GMT
Is the St Brendan's vs Feale Rangers game being streamed? No, the only other game being streamed is South Kerry v Templenoe tomorrow.
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Post by kerryexile on Sept 10, 2022 16:25:43 GMT
Is the St Brendan's vs Feale Rangers game being streamed? No, the only other game being streamed is South Kerry v Templenoe tomorrow. Thanks Diego Very disappointing that Radio Kerry doesn't have live coverage of all Co Champ games. They had Mike Halloran giving updates. With modern technology could they not have Mike giving a full commentary on their website like TnaG do when there is a clash of games?
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 16:51:14 GMT
No, the only other game being streamed is South Kerry v Templenoe tomorrow. Thanks Diego Very disappointing that Radio Kerry doesn't have live coverage of all Co Champ games. They had Mike Halloran giving updates. With modern technology could they not have Mike giving a full commentary on their website like TnaG do when there is a clash of games? Ya pity there isn't more on Radio Kerry. The best place for live coverage of county championship on the radio is actually on Raidió na Gaeltachta. Doing a good bit of the West Kerry v Mid Kerry game this evening.
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Post by homerj on Sept 10, 2022 17:55:37 GMT
Rahillys v Ek is hardly on TV is it?
If not it should be.a huge game with a serious amount of big names involved.
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Post by bono14 on Sept 10, 2022 18:19:12 GMT
Four of the clubs playing Division one next year , throw in the best footballer in the country and Paudie. It really takes the interest out of the competition when its a fore gone conclusion who will win. Competition as it stands is not fit for purpose plus there are many good players within the east kerry who wont get a sniff of county championship football
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Post by Mickmack on Sept 10, 2022 18:20:06 GMT
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Post by southward on Sept 10, 2022 18:32:13 GMT
Talk about cheapening of language. An epic it most certainly wasn't.
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 18:45:57 GMT
RnaG doing some of the East Kerry game as well. DC on the bench. Dara Roche didn't start. Patrick Darcy came in and Shane Ryan moved from goal to full forward and he set up early goal for Ruairi Murphy. Brian Kelly in goal.
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 18:46:56 GMT
Cormac Coffey back from Dubai for the game and started.
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Post by blacksheep21 on Sept 10, 2022 19:26:39 GMT
Once East Kerry get back to full strength they will be hard to stop.
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Post by sullyschoice on Sept 10, 2022 19:36:37 GMT
Cian Gammell and Ruairi Murphy very impressive for EK. James O scored a class goal
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Post by taggert on Sept 10, 2022 19:49:10 GMT
KOR were lambs to the slaughter.
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Post by brigid on Sept 10, 2022 19:52:05 GMT
Result East Kerry 2--20 O'Rahillys 1--11
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Post by homerj on Sept 10, 2022 19:54:09 GMT
Did Clifford come on?
What about JOD, what did he score?
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Post by diego on Sept 10, 2022 20:17:51 GMT
Did Clifford come on? What about JOD, what did he score? Didn't come on, but was kicking with right and left out on the field during half time according to the radio anyway. James O'D and Ruairi Murphy did the bulk of the scoring. Shane Ryan was a good target for the forward marks as well by the sounds of it.
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Post by A.N. Other on Sept 10, 2022 20:25:07 GMT
10 clubs versus one club was only every going to end one way. East Kerry are lovely to watch but that doesn’t make it right or fair on club teams in Kerry.
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Post by blacksheep21 on Sept 10, 2022 20:36:55 GMT
At least three of the east Kerry clubs would give strand road a decent game in their own right so what hope do rahillys have when you combine them.
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