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Post by The16thMan on Mar 27, 2022 17:17:58 GMT
The time and date has been confirmed for the final. Galway and Roscommon to play before hand in Div.2 final with a 1.45pm throw in.
Would like to see Kerry go all out for this one. Could be the last time we play a Div.1 team for about 10 weeks and it will be good for alot of these players to win their 1st senior trophy in Croke Park with Kerry.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Mar 27, 2022 18:53:33 GMT
Surely a coin toss for home Jerseys would be sensible.
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Mar 27, 2022 18:57:28 GMT
Play it in Limerick.
*sorry I couldn’t help myself
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Post by gaelicden on Mar 27, 2022 19:10:12 GMT
Play it in Limerick. *sorry I couldn’t help myself Play it in Killarney, Mayo are used to being the away team in National Finals🤣 |
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Post by The16thMan on Mar 27, 2022 19:23:04 GMT
Myself and my Girlfriend had season tickets alongside each other in Croke Park in 2020. Now the GAA have split us for this season even though we were renewals of the 2020 season. Hopefully the person next to me will swap for the row in front 🤣🤣
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Mar 27, 2022 20:28:02 GMT
Myself and my Girlfriend had season tickets alongside each other in Croke Park in 2020. Now the GAA have split us for this season even though we were renewals of the 2020 season. Hopefully the person next to me will swap for the row in front 🤣🤣 I suppose we just log in to our accounts for the tickets? |
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Post by thehermit on Mar 27, 2022 20:40:22 GMT
This should be a very close affair and a great test for this team.
Its been a while (given the streaming available over the last two years) since I was neither at a game or able to watch it on tv so its frustrating to have to try and get a handle on events in Killarney based solely on the radio commentary. But there is bit of concern being raised over on the other thread about the performance.
Is it a case that we are always hyper-critical when we lose and maybe a bit too gushing in our praise when we win? Who knows. What I do know is next Sunday should give us a very decent lay of the land heading into the championship.
We will see in the wide expanses of Croker against a strong Mayo unit just how much of an issue or midfield is.
We will see if we can win a big game with a title on the line without one of our superstars in Seanie.
We will see if that defence we are praising can really past muster when the heat will come on.
We will see if we are still a team that when David has a so-so day the other forwards struggle to step up to the plate.
Like I said, a great test and we should be going all out to win and claim national silverware for the first time since 2017 actually playing a final for it!
I'm sure Mayo will bring a decent crowd, given the numbers that live in Dublin and the fact they've few enough League titles. A good few of their Connacht brethern from the curtain raiser will no doubt stick around to cheer them on too.
It will probably be a bit of a cauldron so we will see how these Kerry player stand up to that too.
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Post by The16thMan on Mar 27, 2022 20:48:27 GMT
Myself and my Girlfriend had season tickets alongside each other in Croke Park in 2020. Now the GAA have split us for this season even though we were renewals of the 2020 season. Hopefully the person next to me will swap for the row in front 🤣🤣 I suppose we just log in to our accounts for the tickets? Ya exactly |
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Post by Mickmack on Mar 27, 2022 21:11:06 GMT
About 3 weeks ago after one of the matches Jack referenced that Kerry needed to do a phase of intensive training....is this being done at this time does anyone know?
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Post by carthalawn on Mar 27, 2022 21:48:20 GMT
Myself and my Girlfriend had season tickets alongside each other in Croke Park in 2020. Now the GAA have split us for this season even though we were renewals of the 2020 season. Hopefully the person next to me will swap for the row in front 🤣🤣 I suppose we just log in to our accounts for the tickets? Section 304 for this Season Ticket holder… |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Mar 27, 2022 21:50:29 GMT
I suppose we just log in to our accounts for the tickets? Section 304 for this Season Ticket holder… Me too, not bad halfway line. |
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Mar 27, 2022 21:55:42 GMT
A good few selection decisions for this one. First is the goalkeeper position. That decision has to be made now and stuck with for the year. Next is does Gavin White come into start for this one? It would be very hard on either Graham O’Sullivan or Brian O’Beaglaoich to be dropped but White is certainly in our best 15. Then there’s midfield, does Joe O’Connor hold his position or does Jack Barry come back in? Joe O’Connor would be my selection. I think a 2 man inside forward line works better for us so there’s a difficult choice of who to leave out between Paul Geaney and Tony Brosnan. I think the 4 half forwards on Sunday have to be Paudie Clifford, Stephen O’Brien, Dara Moynihan and Adrian Spillane. There might be a few more players available again after injury but they’re likely to be eased back by starting on the bench like White today.
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Post by john4 on Mar 27, 2022 22:05:51 GMT
Shane Ryan
Dan O'Donoghue
Jason Foley
Tom O'Sullivan
Briain O'Beaghlaoich
Tadhg Morley
Gavin White
Diarmuid O'Connor
Jack Barry
Dara Moynihan
Sean O'Shea
Paudi Clifford
Tony Brosnan
David Clifford
Stephen O'Brien
All fit and well, I'd see this as the team to start on Sunday
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Post by The16thMan on Mar 27, 2022 22:16:27 GMT
A good few selection decisions for this one. First is the goalkeeper position. That decision has to be made now and stuck with for the year. Next is does Gavin White come into start for this one? It would be very hard on either Graham O’Sullivan or Brian O’Beaglaoich to be dropped but White is certainly in our best 15. Then there’s midfield, does Joe O’Connor hold his position or does Jack Barry come back in? Joe O’Connor would be my selection. I think a 2 man inside forward line works better for us so there’s a difficult choice of who to leave out between Paul Geaney and Tony Brosnan. I think the 4 half forwards on Sunday have to be Paudie Clifford, Stephen O’Brien, Dara Moynihan and Adrian Spillane. There might be a few more players available again after injury but they’re likely to be eased back by starting on the bench like White today. My team to play Mayo would be: 1) Shane Ryan 2) Dylan Casey/Dan Donoghue 3) Jason Foley 4) Tom O'Sullivan 5) Brian Begley 6) Tadgh Morley 7) Gavin White 8) Diarmuid O'Connor 9) Joe O'Connor 10) Paudie Clifford 11) Seánie O Shea 12) Dara Moynihan 13) Tony Brosnan 14) David Clifford 15) Paul Geaney A few fellas who'd be unlucky to miss out such as Stephen O'Brien. SOB would be the man to replace Seánie if he still isn't fit. Hopefully we can finish this game as close to a Championship team as possible. We need to test a team close to Championship before we actually start the Championship. Also, there's the small matter that we actually haven't beaten Mayo in Croke Park since the 2011 AI Semi-Final so that small matter needs to be rectified also. A league title isn't to be sniffed at, as I've said previously, this Kerry team must get into the habit of winning big games in Croker and that needs to start with next Sunday. |
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Post by peanuts on Mar 27, 2022 22:26:21 GMT
Shane Ryan Dan O'Donoghue Jason Foley Tom O'Sullivan Briain O'Beaghlaoich Tadhg Morley Gavin White Diarmuid O'Connor Jack Barry Dara Moynihan Sean O'Shea Paudi Clifford Tony Brosnan David Clifford Stephen O'Brien All fit and well, I'd see this as the team to start on Sunday That’s very close if not our best team at the moment. You could make an argument for Adrian Spillane or Joe O’Connor as a 3rd midfielder instead of Moynihan or O’Brien especially as Mayo are big around the middle. Obviously depends on if O’Donoghue, O’Shea and Moynihan are available. Any chance of Moran being available for a cameo I wonder? |
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Post by piggott on Mar 27, 2022 23:32:31 GMT
Dan O Donoghue, Dara and Seanie prob not fit for Sunday. Ryan back in goals, Beaghlaoich at no 2, White 7, Diarmuid and Jack MF, SOB Paudie and Adrian half forwards, Brosnan DC and Geaney inside. We will be lucky to have Moran for big Championship games in July.
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Post by horsebox77 on Mar 28, 2022 11:00:01 GMT
Next weekend, we are going to get more of the same, we’re in for a hard physical battle, we scrapped a win in Tralee but truth be told, Mayo should prob have got a draw at the least. Areas were we struggled yesterday will be in for more scrutiny against the Mayo lads, but in fairness, I would rather find faults in April then in June. Yesterday copper fastened for me the keeper position, I had the feeling who ever started yesterday was at the finback saloon stages with the other taking the final berth and jersey hereafter. There was no mention of Dara Moynihan yesterday or an update on his fitness, he was one player that won an amount of breaking ball in ASP so for me it is imperative that he lines out Sunday. I think Gavin White will start, his is one of our guaranteed defenders. In saying that, Tadgh is now nailed on and truth be told O’Beagleoich has really blossomed and is for me nailed on in the other wing. Graham has shown serious form of late and his distribution and support levels have been very impressive, In the absence of Dan Donoghue and the struggles in the corner of Dylan, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Graham take a step back next Sunday but I suspect that Dylan may hold his place. In the centre, I think being realistic, age, injuries means David Moran is seriously running out of time, Joe showed flashes yesterday, he was heavily involved in the goal but for those not there, he made three or four similar runs but the pass wasn’t forthcoming, there is still a tendency for club mentality with certain panel members and that favourable link should not exist when there is a man in a better position. I would be a Jack Barry fan and I’m sure he will want to eradicate the ghosts of his last Croker appearance, but I think we need to be extra physical Sunday and not shy away from serious head-ons.
For me, Ryan, Casey, Foley, Tom Sull, White, Morley, O’Beagleoich, Diarmuid & Joe O’Connor, Moynihan, Clifford, Adrain Spillane, Brosnan, Clifford and Stephen O’Brien.
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Mar 28, 2022 12:07:43 GMT
For me, Ryan, Casey, Foley, Tom Sull, White, Morley, O’Beagleoich, Diarmuid & Joe O’Connor, Moynihan, Clifford, Adrain Spillane, Brosnan, Clifford and Stephen O’Brien. That would be my 15 as well. Graham O’Sullivan is very unlucky but White has to come back in. I’d definitely go with Joe O’Connor in the middle again, I think we need to see if he can do the job for us there because for me Barry doesn’t offer enough. That’s my opinion based on his performances both this year and in previous years. I’d be delighted if he upped his performance levels and became a strong presence in that sector but realistically he’s been there years now. Geaney and Brosnan is another difficult decision. I’m a big fan of Geaney but Brosnan’s form deserves a starting position. |
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Post by buck02 on Mar 28, 2022 13:06:21 GMT
Good quality tickets in the Hogan available now
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Post by veteran on Mar 28, 2022 14:38:21 GMT
Next Sunday is a crucial day in this team”s development. It is a national final in Croke Park against one of our main rivals. There will be no point in pining over missing this player or that player. Very likely we will always be without a player or two , just like other teams. Management should have a good idea of their championship team and modus operandi at this stage . Sunday is a great opportunity to road test our set up. In other words , Sunday’s final is a game for big boys. Up and at them.
I am pleased that Cork retained their division two status. On the other hand, I am disappointed that Dublin are relegated as it removes a huge occasion in our football calendar. We need as many of those occasions as possible in these dreary times. I wish Roscommon the best of luck but a visit from them on a rain soaked night in Tralee does not hold the same cachet as a visit from the Dubs. The hope is that this lacuna in our sporting world will be shortlived.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Mar 28, 2022 14:51:01 GMT
Despite our good results and general performances I think this league has actually thrown up more questions than answers. Some players have enhanced their calls for inclusion on the first 15 while others seem to have lessened their cases after the performances put in. Chief among these I would place Shane Murphy. I have always stated my belief on here that Murphy is a better keeper than Ryan. IN terms of kickouts, shot stopping etc. However you can only go on what you see and at the moment Murphy seems unable to transfer his club form to the intercounty stage. As another poster has said he looks jittery when on the ball in a Kerry jersey. Allied to that is his inexplicable penchant for punching the ball when it comes into his orbit. Against Dublin etc I gave him the benefit of the doubt with it being a terrible night, greasy ball and what not. Both have had problems with kickouts with neither been helped by a malfunctioning midfield. But, at this time Ryan seems the safer bet. Like others I have been impressed by the miserly nature of our defence this season. The relocation of Morley to the troublesome centre back spot seems to have given a new found confidence to all our defenders. Especially Jason Foley is showing signs of becoming the full back we all hoped for from his minor days. Brian O’Beaghlaoich has really caught the eye, not only for his defensive turns but, his ability to carry the ball and protect possession when in traffic. Graham O’Sullivan has proven to be very solid and presents a good option now for both the corner and the wing. Dan O’Donoghue was having a great season until injury struck. With his return date unknown I think the only defensive position up for grabs really is the corner back one with Graham slotting in there with White coming back into the wing. I think it might be a year too early in Casey's development to be a starter but he gives us valuable options off the bench along with Crowley and Murphy. Like others I am perplexed by our midfield issues. On paper a midfield combo of DOC and Jack Barry should be ideal but, for whatever reason it just hasn’t clicked. We saw yesterday that Joe O’Connor can be a real option in the middle once he regains his fitness. The joker in the pack is David Moran and whether he returns to peak fitness in time for championship. However his days of being a 70 minute man are probably behind him at this stage. Our inability to win primary possession is a worry especially when we are pressed high. I think Micheál Burns has fallen down the pecking order after the last day. Fitness permitting the half forward line looks like 3 from the four of Sean O’Shea, Adrian Spillane, Dara Moynihan and Stephen O’Brien. With the latter two most likely fighting it out for the number 12 jersey. With both Clifford’s taking up two thirds of the slots in the half forward line. (I expect Paudie to continue his roving brief) it really is a shootout between Paul Geaney and Tony Brosnan for the role of role riding shotgun in partner with assassin in chief David Clifford. I think training ground form will most likely play a part in the selection here. With a lot of the team nailed down already I think most players on Sunday are playing to cement their place as a championship starter with other jockeying for positions on the subs bench. The team I think we will see for Sunday is bearing in mind injuries etc is: | Shane Ryan | | | | | | Graham O'Sullivan | Jason Foley | Tom O'Sullivan | | | | | Brian O'Beaghlaoich | Tadhg Morley | Gavin White | | | | | Diarmud O'Connor - Joe O'Connor | | | | | | Adrian Spillane | Jack Savage | Stephen O'Brien | | | | | P Clifford | T Brosnan | D Clifford |
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Post by Ballyfireside on Mar 28, 2022 15:08:29 GMT
Next Sunday is a crucial day in this team”s development. It is a national final in Croke Park against one of our main rivals. There will be no point in pining over missing this player or that player. Very likely we will always be without a player or two , just like other teams. Management should have a good idea of their championship team and modus operandi at this stage . Sunday is a great opportunity to road test our set up. In other words , Sunday’s final is a game for big boys. Up and at them. I am pleased that Cork retained their division two status. On the other hand, I am disappointed that Dublin are relegated as it removes a huge occasion in our football calendar. We need as many of those occasions as possible in these dreary times. I wish Roscommon the best of luck but a visit from them on a rain soaked night in Tralee does not hold the same cachet as a visit from the Dubs. The hope is that this lacuna in our sporting world will be shortlived. You're assuming next years Dubs would be like '20 and previous - my gut says that Dubs will be in D2 as long as Dessie is in charge. Still promotions/relegations aren't relative, just there as incentives really i.e. no benchmark between Rossies and Dubs. As for Rebels, their immediate target is to topple Treaty in small ball so unless a vintage crop of big ballers emerge, that's where the focus will remain. That the standards are now so high across all codes, even the biggest dual county will struggle to be competitive in both ball sizes. BTW what did you think of Foley on McShane, and after Cathal's withdrawal? You were on location? In a broader sense we must bear in mind it is a 20 man game, finish with best 15, etc folks - are fellas trying too hard not to make mistakes, goalies look a bit like it and that ain't good. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2022 15:19:23 GMT
Next Sunday is a crucial day in this team”s development. It is a national final in Croke Park against one of our main rivals. There will be no point in pining over missing this player or that player. Very likely we will always be without a player or two , just like other teams. Management should have a good idea of their championship team and modus operandi at this stage . Sunday is a great opportunity to road test our set up. In other words , Sunday’s final is a game for big boys. Up and at them. I am pleased that Cork retained their division two status. On the other hand, I am disappointed that Dublin are relegated as it removes a huge occasion in our football calendar. We need as many of those occasions as possible in these dreary times. I wish Roscommon the best of luck but a visit from them on a rain soaked night in Tralee does not hold the same cachet as a visit from the Dubs. The hope is that this lacuna in our sporting world will be shortlived. veteran we would have been away to the dubs in next year's league and they'll be back up to come down to Tralee in 2024. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2022 15:23:10 GMT
Lads after watching the game yesterday Shane Ryan is our undisputed number 1 goalie.
We can't have a goalie that punches the ball instead of catching it, this is not soccer where a player might need a touch or 2 to control the ball before having a shot, this is gaelic football where players can use their hand and bang its a goal.
This is definitely a keally tactic.
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Post by veteran on Mar 28, 2022 16:08:22 GMT
Next Sunday is a crucial day in this team”s development. It is a national final in Croke Park against one of our main rivals. There will be no point in pining over missing this player or that player. Very likely we will always be without a player or two , just like other teams. Management should have a good idea of their championship team and modus operandi at this stage . Sunday is a great opportunity to road test our set up. In other words , Sunday’s final is a game for big boys. Up and at them. I am pleased that Cork retained their division two status. On the other hand, I am disappointed that Dublin are relegated as it removes a huge occasion in our football calendar. We need as many of those occasions as possible in these dreary times. I wish Roscommon the best of luck but a visit from them on a rain soaked night in Tralee does not hold the same cachet as a visit from the Dubs. The hope is that this lacuna in our sporting world will be shortlived. veteran we would have been away to the dubs in next year's league and they'll be back up to come down to Tralee in 2024. Kingdomboy, it doesn’t always work out like that. For example , Tyrone have visited us two years in a row. I am not sure why. |
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Mar 28, 2022 16:19:49 GMT
veteran we would have been away to the dubs in next year's league and they'll be back up to come down to Tralee in 2024. Kingdomboy, it doesn’t always work out like that. For example , Tyrone have visited us two years in a row. I am not sure why. Last year was a semi final. We were at home because we came top of our side of the league. We played Tyrone up in Tyrone in 2020. |
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Mar 28, 2022 16:22:41 GMT
With the league final being on at 4pm it means lots of Kerry people won't be home in time to complete census form at midnight.
Does that mean the census will see a huge population drop in Kerry?
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Post by veteran on Mar 28, 2022 16:37:50 GMT
Kingdomboy, it doesn’t always work out like that. For example , Tyrone have visited us two years in a row. I am not sure why. Last year was a semi final. We were at home because we came top of our side of the league. We played Tyrone up in Tyrone in 2020. Thanks for that clarification, Whosinmidfield. |
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Post by mike70 on Mar 28, 2022 16:40:02 GMT
With the league final being on at 4pm it means lots of Kerry people won't be home in time to complete census form at midnight. Does that mean the census will see a huge population drop in Kerry? no, because most kerry supporters won’t bother traveling because of the game time. |
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Post by mike70 on Mar 28, 2022 16:43:28 GMT
Lads, we have an amount of talented forwards, but we can’t play 3 inside , it just takes up the space, we will continue to see Paudie at 15, but playing out field, it will mean you can’t get Paul and Tony on the field with David , one will have to be impact sub.
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