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Post by thehermit on Jan 28, 2024 15:23:03 GMT
Suppose we should have a thread for the Leagues in general.
Great win for the Farney men last night in Croker. Took their goals really well, every year their the expected relegation candidates and every year they seem to love defying the experts.
Just watching the Westerns here, Galway look woeful they might be for the drop based on today.
Damaging results in D2 for Kildare and Meath's hopes for any sort of promotion push.
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Post by southward on Jan 28, 2024 16:22:21 GMT
I suppose Mayo will be favourites for Sam again now.
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Post by thehermit on Jan 28, 2024 16:33:58 GMT
I suppose Mayo will be favourites for Sam again now. The world keeps spinning yet some things remain as constant as the rising sun - the grave, the P65 and Mayo winning All-Irelands in January  |
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Post by thehermit on Jan 28, 2024 18:10:33 GMT
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Post by mitchelsontour on Jan 28, 2024 22:59:57 GMT
Quick question in the Tyrone game Nial Morgan seemed to claim a mark on a high ball in around the square. Didn't know the goalie could claim one like that, when did it come in?
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Post by The16thMan on Jan 28, 2024 23:07:52 GMT
Quick question in the Tyrone game Nial Morgan seemed to claim a mark on a high ball in around the square. Didn't know the goalie could claim one like that, when did it come in? With the advanced mark the same rules applies for the defending team as it does the attacking... if the ball is kicked from outside the 45 and ball travels at least 13 metres, if the ball is caught cleanly, the attacker or defender is entitled to call a mark. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Jan 30, 2024 14:50:09 GMT
I totally agree, most that know me find it strange that I actually prefer the league more than the championship, admittedly, I know I would be in the minority, League ball gives me hope, you watch the previous year’s county championship, you’re watching club and divisional players display their wares in competitive ball, your watching players in positions that were problematic from the previous year and debating could they make the difference.
Week in week out you’ve a run of games in venues that you would rarely or never attend a championship game in. In between the run of games, you have a constant barrage of podcasts, articles and interviews, the forums are full of opinions, debates and the team are never 100% certain body wise, whereas championship, invariably, 14 of the 15 are nailed.
Supporter wise, you’ll meet the genuine Dub fan in January in Tralee, or like last Saturday, a few Derry souls making the long trip down, as opposed to the lad who sits in Croker on final day, with a ticket in the paw from some acquaintance, who roars on.. come on number 5……
Personally, love the league and the green shoots, and rather it to Munster or round robin stages, only from quarter final on in Championships betters it.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 3, 2024 20:36:13 GMT
Christ, how bad must Galway have been .. Dublin Mayo is shocking fair
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Post by southward on Feb 3, 2024 21:12:19 GMT
Fergal Kelly was surely Mayo's motm tonight.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 3, 2024 21:26:58 GMT
Fergal Kelly was surely Mayo's motm tonight. Some shocking decisions at the end. The last free, A 45, Having said that how did OShea ( who was awful ) not get a free with Fenton on his back. |
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Post by exiled on Feb 3, 2024 21:34:24 GMT
I thought it was an exciting game and as for Kelly being Mayo's mom he was bad for both teams. Gave Dublin everything first 20mins and then corrected it. Not a bad game. Disappoints me to see such negative comments on anyone but us.
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Post by Deise Exile on Feb 4, 2024 8:22:25 GMT
Christ, how bad must Galway have been .. Dublin Mayo is shocking fair Not sure what game you were watching but imo it was a great game. Brilliant scores by Dublin in the first half, Mayo somehow against the run of play came back into it and then managed to stay in touch. Very exciting finish with dreadful ref decisions costing Dublin the points. Somehow Mayo won but bigger picture is Dublin are in rude health with dozens of medals yet to come back in |
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Post by Deise Exile on Feb 4, 2024 8:23:13 GMT
I thought it was an exciting game and as for Kelly being Mayo's mom he was bad for both teams. Gave Dublin everything first 20mins and then corrected it. Not a bad game. Disappoints me to see such negative comments on anyone but us. Have to agree |
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Post by Deise Exile on Feb 4, 2024 8:53:21 GMT
Dublin had 9 different scorers with only 8 of last year's team lining out. Both midfielders scored. This is the bigger picture. Joe brollys piece in the Indo is rubbish. He manages to have a swipe at practically every one and especially Micky Harte. Fellas like Brolly love knocking the game.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 4, 2024 9:41:23 GMT
Christ, how bad must Galway have been .. Dublin Mayo is shocking fair Not sure what game you were watching but imo it was a great game. Brilliant scores by Dublin in the first half, Mayo somehow against the run of play came back into it and then managed to stay in touch. Very exciting finish with dreadful ref decisions costing Dublin the points. Somehow Mayo won but bigger picture is Dublin are in rude health with dozens of medals yet to come back in Yes, have to admit a very much improved second, third and fourth quarters, that comment was posted after the first quarter, in which Mayo spilled or conceded possession time and time again, with mistimed runs, getting ahead of the ball and very poor shot selectioon... but once Mayo got level, it was a very much changed second half. For the second week in a row, Dublin hit with late concession, but, I envisage what will irk most is the final whistle blown when in possession and on the attack... |
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Post by Deise Exile on Feb 4, 2024 10:11:53 GMT
Not sure what game you were watching but imo it was a great game. Brilliant scores by Dublin in the first half, Mayo somehow against the run of play came back into it and then managed to stay in touch. Very exciting finish with dreadful ref decisions costing Dublin the points. Somehow Mayo won but bigger picture is Dublin are in rude health with dozens of medals yet to come back in Yes, have to admit a very much improved second, third and fourth quarters, that comment was posted after the first quarter, in which Mayo spilled or conceded possession time and time again, with mistimed runs, getting ahead of the ball and very poor shot selectioon... but once Mayo got level, it was a very much changed second half. For the second week in a row, Dublin hit with late concession, but, I envisage what will irk most is the final whistle blown when in possession and on the attack... Ya this is strange as referee blew last week seanie kicked the last ball. What if it went over?? Needless playing all the time and blowing then imo. Anyway as always we've seen some great games in the league so far. It's a pity this format isn't the Championship. The provincial in Munster Connaught and Leinster are pointless |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 4, 2024 23:47:35 GMT
Some teams are having a terrible start to the year.
Cork - beaten by Louth, they'll have Cavan at home and even though Cavan lost they ate playing well.
Given you need to make the Munster Final to automatically qualify for Sam next year Cork are in real bother. Take no pleasure in that.
Kildare - Basket case.
Meath - O'Rourke has a very tough job on his hands to turn things around.
Dublin - not sure how they lost last night or having seen Monaghan today how they lost to them.
Between them, Rossies and Galway to go down.
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Post by thehermit on Feb 5, 2024 11:07:40 GMT
Yeah Cork have had an awful start and are facing into a relegation battle now. If they contrive to find themselves in D3 you'd have to wonder will they ever get back to what they were pre2014.
Galway look poor too and likely for the drop hopefully the Dubs go with them!
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Post by clarinman on Feb 5, 2024 11:39:14 GMT
Yeah Cork have had an awful start and are facing into a relegation battle now. If they contrive to find themselves in D3 you'd have to wonder will they ever get back to what they were pre2014. Galway look poor too and likely for the drop hopefully the Dubs go with them! I wouldn't write Galway off yet. Yesterday they were missing Sean Kelly, Silke, Glynn, McDaid, Walsh and Comer from the 2022 final team. That's 4 all stars from 22 and the young player of the year. Cooke is also unavailable this year. Galway will be much stronger later in the league. |
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Post by playitfair on Feb 5, 2024 13:30:05 GMT
Yeah Cork have had an awful start and are facing into a relegation battle now. If they contrive to find themselves in D3 you'd have to wonder will they ever get back to what they were pre2014. Galway look poor too and likely for the drop hopefully the Dubs go with them! I wouldn't write Galway off yet. Yesterday they were missing Sean Kelly, Silke, Glynn, McDaid, Walsh and Comer from the 2022 final team. That's 4 all stars from 22 and the young player of the year. Cooke is also unavailable this year. Galway will be much stronger later in the league. I think Galway will have a fair impact in the championship this year provided they get the rub of the green with injuries. They still need to pick up an additional forward. |
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Post by ciarraimick on Feb 5, 2024 19:27:42 GMT
In my humble opinion relegation will be between Monaghan Roscommon and Galway and maybe even Tyrone.Dubs altho bottom of the table will not be relegated.I think Derry will win the league.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 5, 2024 19:56:22 GMT
Am I right in saying, Mayo, Derry and Monaghan are playing championship the week after the league final.... I would envisage there may be a bit of tapering off and scheduling the peak fitness prior to c'ship..
I can't see Derry sustaining this level of fitness for the full duration....
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Post by clarinman on Feb 5, 2024 21:05:54 GMT
Am I right in saying, Mayo, Derry and Monaghan are playing championship the week after the league final.... I would envisage there may be a bit of tapering off and scheduling the peak fitness prior to c'ship.. I can't see Derry sustaining this level of fitness for the full duration.... Mayo, Galway and Monaghan are the 3 division 1 teams who play championship the week after the league final. Derry play 2 weeks after the league final. |
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Post by kot on Mar 4, 2024 17:36:58 GMT
After last week's performance against us, Dublin go up to Derry and put them to the sword!
Jeuss lads its only first weekend in March but a very ominous feeling for a team with players back in top form and more big hitters to come back in.
They have unearthed a few new players and other fellas who were usually supporting cast are stepping up to the next level
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Post by The16thMan on Mar 4, 2024 21:20:36 GMT
A lot of games that were fixed on St.Patricks Day seem to have been moved to the Saturday. Anybody hearing this will be the same for the Kerry Roscommon game? Haven't heard anything myself yet but would be mad to have the game at 1.45 on St.Patricks Day in the middle of all the parades.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Mar 4, 2024 22:33:48 GMT
A lot of games that were fixed on St.Patricks Day seem to have been moved to the Saturday. Anybody hearing this will be the same for the Kerry Roscommon game? Haven't heard anything myself yet but would be mad to have the game at 1.45 on St.Patricks Day in the middle of all the parades. I was wondering this myself, Why was any game fixed for St Patrick's day it's ridiculous. |
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Post by thehermit on Mar 7, 2024 9:41:11 GMT
You'd miss the Al club finals on St Patrick's all the same.
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Post by Aodhan on Mar 8, 2024 0:02:33 GMT
You'd miss the Al club finals on St Patrick's all the same. I miss the Railway Cup |
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Post by mainevalley on Mar 8, 2024 1:01:36 GMT
You'd miss the Al club finals on St Patrick's all the same. I miss the Railway Cup Ah stop🤣 |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Mar 31, 2024 8:59:03 GMT
Two tasty fixtures today.
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