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Post by The16thMan on Apr 7, 2024 15:12:28 GMT
So it's confirmed today we play Cork in Killarney. Judging by todays game I can't imagine Cork will come close to beating Kerry but they still provide the bigggest test Kerry can get from Munster and Kerry need all the tests they can get. Can't expect a crowd of more than 20,000 attending this game especially with Cork hurlers out the following day vs Waterford. Hopefully we'll have a few more bodies back than we had in our last few league games.
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Post by mossie on Apr 7, 2024 19:13:28 GMT
So it's confirmed today we play Cork in Killarney. Judging by todays game I can't imagine Cork will come close to beating Kerry but they still provide the bigggest test Kerry can get from Munster and Kerry need all the tests they can get. Can't expect a crowd of more than 20,000 attending this game especially with Cork hurlers out the following day vs Waterford. Hopefully we'll have a few more bodies back than we had in our last few league games. I would be surprised if the crowd reached 20K. cork hurlers the next day a big factor Kerry and cork couldnt fill pairc ui rinn 2 years ago so I d say 20k is optimistic |
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Post by homerj on Apr 7, 2024 21:35:23 GMT
we get 12,000+ at our home league games, why cant we be aiming for 18-20k for a game at home against Cork?
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Post by horsebox77 on Apr 7, 2024 21:55:56 GMT
we get 12,000+ at our home league games, why cant we be aiming for 18-20k for a game at home against Cork? Because the league is like vs like and invariably quality competition. Munster Championship is a division one side vs a mid to lower div two team at best. Worst is Munster Council will orob chsrge €30 for the 'privilege' to watch... Well that's a few reasons alone... |
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Post by The16thMan on Apr 7, 2024 22:17:26 GMT
we get 12,000+ at our home league games, why cant we be aiming for 18-20k for a game at home against Cork? I'd be thinking 20k might be optimistic also, I think thats what we pulled last year in the All Ireland game vs Mayo on a beautifully sunny day. Mayo is a much more attractive game to our supporters and Mayo would probably bring 8-10k down with them, I cant see Cork bringing anywhere near that either. I know I mentioned 20k earlier but I think it would be more around the 15k (or maybe less) if I'm being honest. |
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Post by mossie on Apr 8, 2024 0:31:49 GMT
we get 12,000+ at our home league games, why cant we be aiming for 18-20k for a game at home against Cork? very encouraging crowds at our league matches alright but it was against quality teams and there was a hunger for inter county action after the 6 month break whilst the big crowds was encouraging, unfortnately the feedback was from many supporters is that the atmosphere at these matches was as dull as dishwater. That coupled with higher admission prices for the championship makes me feel 20k for kerry v cork is an ambitious target. |
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Post by bishop on Apr 8, 2024 19:22:50 GMT
we get 12,000+ at our home league games, why cant we be aiming for 18-20k for a game at home against Cork? very encouraging crowds at our league matches alright but it was against quality teams and there was a hunger for inter county action after the 6 month break whilst the big crowds was encouraging, unfortnately the feedback was from many supporters is that the atmosphere at these matches was as dull as dishwater. That coupled with higher admission prices for the championship makes me feel 20k for kerry v cork is an ambitious target. Atmosphere was so muted most games due to poor quality and weather, defensive set-ups, & cross-field handpassing that most people spent the 70 minutes chatting with the people around them, with the occasional rise in atmosphere where the ball was turned over...only for silence to take over again once the bodies starting flooding back. Very hard game to watch now outside of the top 3/4 teams playing each other |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Apr 8, 2024 19:56:28 GMT
4 O'clock on a Saturday is a bad time for this game for people working ect.
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Post by homerj on Apr 8, 2024 22:27:38 GMT
4 O'clock on a Saturday is a bad time for this game for people working ect. With this weather and darkness, latest you can probably have the game is 5.30 in case of ET and penos! Mental early in the year to be having these games played, we often played Munster Finals in July! |
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Post by jackiel on Apr 9, 2024 9:28:39 GMT
I'm assuming TV coverage is also a factor in the timing of this match.
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Post by playitfair on Apr 9, 2024 9:38:23 GMT
4 O'clock on a Saturday is a bad time for this game for people working ect. With this weather and darkness, latest you can probably have the game is 5.30 in case of ET and penos! Mental early in the year to be having these games played, we often played Munster Finals in July! I think there may have been a Munster Final replay played in early August back in the early eighties. Maybe I'm wrong but it was about 4 weeks after the first game. As you say, different times. |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Apr 9, 2024 10:02:18 GMT
Can we not stop moaning in the GAA for five minutes.
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Post by homerj on Apr 9, 2024 10:11:29 GMT
Can we not stop moaning in the GAA for five minutes. i try to stay positive most of the time but ive a huge issue with this nonsense of playing championship this early in the year and a heap of games thrown in. whats happened to Leitrim this week for example, is an absolutely disgrace. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Apr 9, 2024 10:43:57 GMT
AH reminds me of a certain divisional board meeting good few years back, twenty minutes after discussing player burnout, they were trying to find a window for the U21 championship... one suggestion was quarters on a Friday evening, Semi on the Saturday and final on the BH Monday.... I'm not bashing, but of the appearance even at central level is to get played off as the earliest opportunity, park and plan for the next phase... I agree, personally, that its early, maybe like them over there, play the championship same time as league, that way teams play the same calendar but games are staggered.. maybe Ja Burns has ideas, to be fair, I like what he is about and what I have read and heard so far....
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Post by homerj on Apr 9, 2024 10:51:06 GMT
we can have all the talk about times, venues, split season etc and many of it is valid debate no matter what opinion is, but the bottom line and most important of them all, is player welfare.....intercounty players are being treated disgracefully.
look at our injury list for example its the worst ever and we are only 1 year into this now....its the same for most counties.
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Post by thehermit on Apr 9, 2024 12:34:04 GMT
Like others I wonder if I'll ever get used to Championships starting in April and Munster finals in early May. But whether it is the 20 April or the end of November there will always be something special about Cork/Kerry in Killarney.
I just pray the appalling weather can somehow abate over the next two weeks and you can enjoy finding a perch on the terrace as opposed to sheltering from the wind and rain in the stands!
I will say a 4pm Saturday throw-in is a nice time for people looking to have a few drinks with friends around the game, booked the train from Tralee and back last night so we don't have to worry about parking and designated drivers!
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Post by Corner Back on Apr 9, 2024 15:59:47 GMT
Like others I wonder if I'll ever get used to Championships starting in April and Munster finals in early May. But whether it is the 20 April or the end of November there will always be something special about Cork/Kerry in Killarney. We never again want to play them in November!!! |
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Post by sullyschoice on Apr 9, 2024 16:36:01 GMT
I generally prefer standing on the long terrace for games but I opted for a Stand ticket this time in case this weather keeps up. On the day I am sure I could sneak around anyway
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Post by The16thMan on Apr 9, 2024 17:21:57 GMT
€25 for Stand & €20 for Terrace. Not The worst price for a Kerry Cork game, expected it to be more.
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Post by The16thMan on Apr 9, 2024 21:58:51 GMT
I'm assuming TV coverage is also a factor in the timing of this match. I would think the big reason for the early throw in is lack of flood lights in Killarney. Would probably have been fixed for a later time if it was in Cork. Mayo Roscommon & the hurling will have the prime time slot on the Sunday I'd imagine. |
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Post by sullyschoice on Apr 9, 2024 22:04:19 GMT
Ladies are playing before
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Post by KY50 on Apr 9, 2024 22:41:59 GMT
Cork have targeted this game a while back and have adapted their training plan accordingly.We were looking lucky to beat them in the Pairc last year, they ended up beating Mayo and ran Derry close, no bad team.
They have improved significantly and they rate Corbett highly.
They will be in our faces, probably similar to what Galway did to us in 2018 when Kevin Walsh was manager now their coach.We will need to be at our best and anyone that knows their football should not underestimate them.
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Post by glengael on Apr 10, 2024 13:11:36 GMT
1987 MF replay was on the August weekend if memory serves me correctly- both Munster Finals went to replays, both played in Killarney. Heady days (at least for some).
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Post by horsebox77 on Apr 10, 2024 18:58:24 GMT
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Post by Sons of Pitches on Apr 11, 2024 14:15:07 GMT
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Post by The16thMan on Apr 11, 2024 17:25:40 GMT
Might bump the crowd up by a couple thousand supposed to be a fine day weather wise also as it stands. |
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Post by mafi97 on Apr 11, 2024 20:44:39 GMT
A question in relation to GAAGO.
I just happen to have a bunch of family events on the afternoon/evening of 20th - the date of the Kerry/Cork game. The game is at 4pm. I have a free 90 minutes slot from around 6.30pm. Does anybody know if the game would be available for viewing so soon after the finish.
Or does one have to wait some time for the game to be put up for retrospective viewing - like some other sport streaming sites?
Many thanks.
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Post by Aodhan on Apr 11, 2024 22:39:54 GMT
A question in relation to GAAGO. I just happen to have a bunch of family events on the afternoon/evening of 20th - the date of the Kerry/Cork game. The game is at 4pm. I have a free 90 minutes slot from around 6.30pm. Does anybody know if the game would be available for viewing so soon after the finish. Or does one have to wait some time for the game to be put up for retrospective viewing - like some other sport streaming sites? Many thanks. It's available immediately. Even when the games are in progress you can go back to the beginning. I have been late on a number of occasions, I avoid looking at the score and go back. |
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Post by colinsworth1 on Apr 12, 2024 9:50:48 GMT
Has anyone an update on Joe O Connors injury
Also Jason Foleys progress ?
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Apr 12, 2024 20:46:59 GMT
Has anyone an update on Joe O Connors injury Also Jason Foleys progress ? Are they our only injury concerns, have Diarmuid O’Connor and Dara Moynihan recovered? I know Cillian Burke is back, Dylan Geaney another who’d be in contention for the 26 who was injured. |
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