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Post by mossie on May 2, 2024 21:15:51 GMT
Definitely feel like Crowley will be one to graduate to the seniors. Being that powerful and confident in your power would be huge to bring off the bench. While he does take a lot out of the ball, he wins countless frees from that exact persistence. Healy the next one if I had to pick a player out. Keating seems to have a great engine and speed too. I was unsure of Kennedy in the first 2 games but he has improved as he has gone on. Lynch is very assured too Lots of talent there - unfortunately it seems that the AFL scouts have their eyes on Keating & were in attendance last night. well if the scouts were present last night and had their eye on Keating last night must have made up their mind He was outstanding - would remind you of young Tomas Se!
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Post by mossie on May 2, 2024 21:19:56 GMT
A gorgeous Wednesday evening in ASP in contrast to the biting cold of the previous evening for the minor match. I was a little apprehensive as a few of my contacts across the border rated this Cork team very highly, principally because of a few gems in their forward line- Hugh O'Connor, Darragh Sheedy and Ed Myers. We had the wind in the first half and made reasonable use of it. But Cork were a huge threat with their midfielders on top early on. Indeed they created a couple of goal chances but classic last ditch tackling by our defence kept our goal virginal. Noteworthy, as the game advanced we conquered the midfield area where both Rob Stack and Eddie Healy had massive games. It was uncertain whether our five point lead at the break would be sufficient against the strong wind, particularly if Cork snatched a goal which they occasionally threatened, as already stated. It was high class football in any case. Nobody could have foretold the Kerry blitzkrieg in the first five or ten minutes of the second half . A goal and three points, a crippling blow to the Cork solar plexus. There could be no salvation after that dawn raid. To Cork's credit, and a testament to their ability and fortitude, they refused to fold the tent, giving as much if not more than they got to the finish. But the disparity in the score line was too great, unless they registered a goal which a near impregnable Kerry defence refused to concede. Overall, it was a hugely enjoyable game with an abundance of quality football and individual displays on view. From a Kerry standpoint, while not flawless but few teams are, it was a terrific display. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of any Kerry player who struggled. One cannot ask for more from any team. There were too many great individual displays to comment on them all but I will reference a few incidents/players. The first fellow I want to mention is Gearoid Evans. A tall, gangly young boy without a pick of flesh. He doesn't look a footballer at all. He is. Charlie Keating from Dr. Crokes at wing back. An indefatigable, human dynamo. He took an unmerciful wallop in the first half but kept coming back ravenously for more. Should have a future. Then there is Luke Crowley. He was one of the most influential players on the pitch, a perpetual torment to Cork. In view of those comments it may be ungracious to issue a critical note. I feel it would be more profitable for the team if, on occasions at least, Luke didn't dwell on the ball too long. Give and go as Bill Shankly used to say. Referees tend to be unsympathetic in situations like that, as indeed the referee was last night , blithely waving play on when Luke was blatantly fouled in at least two instances. A further downside of that style of play is it gives opponents opportunities for landing a few blows below the belt. Still with Luke, I need to get this off my chest. I am not at all happy with his current work load. Eventually, to use a phrase common in the athletics field, he is going to hit a wall. Consequently, he will be little use to either team or to himself. What is to be done? The invidious suggestion will have to be made. Luke, choose one sport for the moment, at the top level anyway. In that way, one team will get the optimal performance from him and of course benefit will accrue to Luke himself as well, freshness and reduced likelihood of injury for example. An unpleasant choice no doubt but life is full of difficult choices. Disconcertingly, both Dara O'Callaghan and Eddie Healy limped off the field towards the end. Finally, I will indulge myself for a minute or two. Tomas Kennedy made a stupendous catch in front of me in the second half, gracefully soaring into the ether to bring it down. It is not often in games nowadays that a deed sets my mind rolling back to my childhood days when Mick O'Connell performed such feats regularly. In fairness to the Strand Road man, he was aware of the significance of the moment because he immediately turned around and said " that one was for you Veteran". You can be sure it will be one code or the other in 2025 for Luke. everyone knows it is not sustainable in the long run to playing inter county in both codes I do believe what Luke is doing this year can be done but dual at senior inter county level is not Word is Luke was going with the hurling only if he had to pick one in 2024 - the under 20 footballers just couldnt not come up with a compromise
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Post by Premier on May 2, 2024 21:21:18 GMT
Lots of talent there - unfortunately it seems that the AFL scouts have their eyes on Keating & were in attendance last night. well if the scouts were present last night and had their eye on Keating last night must have made up their mind He was outstanding - would remind you of young Tomas Se! Was he touted from a very young age? I’m not exactly very up to date with all the underage but had barely heard of him before this championship
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Post by mossie on May 2, 2024 21:24:18 GMT
Who would ye pick as future seniors? Rob Stack, Luke Crowley mayne Luke Crowley and Cian Lynch are final year u20s, I can see them both being involved with the Seniors next year. Tomás Kennedy, Gearóid Evans and Daniel Kirby are just out of minor and are doing very well so there’s good potential there. Eddie Healy the standout of the year in between. was very impressed with Kirby in the early stages last night, kicked 2 fine points Like the cut of Dara Callaghan too. Liked the cut of Kerry generally last night overall too Well done players, Tomas Se and mgt
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Post by mossie on May 2, 2024 21:27:45 GMT
well if the scouts were present last night and had their eye on Keating last night must have made up their mind He was outstanding - would remind you of young Tomas Se! Was he touted from a very young age? I’m not exactly very up to date with all the underage but had barely heard of him before this championship Keating was decent always but hadnt seen that level of performance in him previous to last night He played Hogan Cup for the Sem and was on a kerry minor football squad so he hasnt come out of the long grass either A fine hurler too - has played minor and under20 hurling for kerry and senior hurling championship for Crokes Plenty good enough for the Kerry senior hurlers in 2025 if he is not playing football for kerry or further afield in another code
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Post by veteran on May 4, 2024 8:52:50 GMT
Ed Myers from Ballyvourney was full forward on the Cork team the last night . He is very highly rated in Cork although he was well controlled on Wednesday evening .
His uncle is revered as one of the finest Kerry has produced, Name?
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Post by Annascaultilidie on May 4, 2024 9:47:41 GMT
Ed Myers from Ballyvourney was full forward on the Cork team the last night . He is very highly rated in Cork although he was well controlled on Wednesday evening . His uncle is revered as one of the finest Kerry has produced, Name? Going to take a guess in the dark: Maurice Fitz?
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Post by southward on May 4, 2024 9:48:51 GMT
Ed Myers from Ballyvourney was full forward on the Cork team the last night . He is very highly rated in Cork although he was well controlled on Wednesday evening . His uncle is revered as one of the finest Kerry has produced, Name? Seamus Moynihan?
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Post by Jo90 on May 4, 2024 10:32:43 GMT
Ed Myers from Ballyvourney was full forward on the Cork team the last night . He is very highly rated in Cork although he was well controlled on Wednesday evening . His uncle is revered as one of the finest Kerry has produced, Name? The Gooch. Both his parents are from Kerry.
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Post by veteran on May 4, 2024 12:51:49 GMT
Ed Myers from Ballyvourney was full forward on the Cork team the last night . He is very highly rated in Cork although he was well controlled on Wednesday evening . His uncle is revered as one of the finest Kerry has produced, Name? The Gooch. Both his parents are from Kerry. Correct. Maybe sometime in the future they will move a couple of miles westwards and we could claim him.
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on May 4, 2024 19:23:19 GMT
Availing of a rare opportunity to attend ASP twice in a few days, two things struck me -
1. Keepers of both Kerry U20s and Hurlers made amazing saves, yet 'analysts' go on as if they were scored and almost adjust the tally accordingly. Like horse racing, if you don't jump a fence then it is a flaw, and don't blame the fence!
Tansley fielded one that was truly remarkable - show me a better one? Most would have punched to safety, into the arms of an waiting opponent! Dee had two brilliant saves but all we hear is that they were as good as two goals against us.
Now I'm no expert here but the Indo report I read was guilty here and the tally didn't flatter us at all. E.g. No mention of Laois going for goals that weren't one and when a point would have stretched things, and which they didn't get in 2 instances I saw.
2. Does Luke Crowley suffer from 'clubitis' - an ailment picked up when there is nobody better to pass to, so he tries to do all the work himself, and it generally works, well at club level anyway and where Luke will outrun any defender and indeed any number of them. But then he meets a different class of defender at inter-county level and we know the rest.
I have seen this before and Luke is the same in both codes - what a player he'd be if this was addressed. I think he stands wrongly accused of being greedy, it is just a habit of all those formative years. He did pass the ball on Sat and though it wasn't ideal, at least he knows it is the way to go. He will also live longer as not alone does he currently draining the tank but he will meet those lazy hoors of defenders who delight in bringing greats like Luke down a notch.
Anyway two great games, oozing of energy by all four teams to the very end.
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Post by tpo on May 10, 2024 18:43:37 GMT
Heading to Thurles tomorrow, will I be on my own? Very little talk here about it. Speaking to a few Meath supporters and they think that Meath will be too physical for Kerry
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Post by royalkerryfan on May 10, 2024 20:43:37 GMT
Heading to Thurles tomorrow, will I be on my own? Very little talk here about it. Speaking to a few Meath supporters and they think that Meath will be too physical for Kerry Only I've an exam tomorrow I'd be there, Not sure Meath are too physical but they are a good side. Armstrong in particular is excellent.
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Post by mainevalley on May 10, 2024 21:19:33 GMT
Availing of a rare opportunity to attend ASP twice in a few days, two things struck me - 1. Keepers of both Kerry U20s and Hurlers made amazing saves, yet 'analysts' go on as if they were scored and almost adjust the tally accordingly. Like horse racing, if you don't jump a fence then it is a flaw, and don't blame the fence! Tansley fielded one that was truly remarkable - show me a better one? Most would have punched to safety, into the arms of an waiting opponent! Dee had two brilliant saves but all we hear is that they were as good as two goals against us. Now I'm no expert here but the Indo report I read was guilty here and the tally didn't flatter us at all. E.g. No mention of Laois going for goals that weren't one and when a point would have stretched things, and which they didn't get in 2 instances I saw. 2. Does Luke Crowley suffer from 'clubitis' - an ailment picked up when there is nobody better to pass to, so he tries to do all the work himself, and it generally works, well at club level anyway and where Luke will outrun any defender and indeed any number of them. But then he meets a different class of defender at inter-county level and we know the rest. I have seen this before and Luke is the same in both codes - what a player he'd be if this was addressed. I think he stands wrongly accused of being greedy, it is just a habit of all those formative years. He did pass the ball on Sat and though it wasn't ideal, at least he knows it is the way to go. He will also live longer as not alone does he currently draining the tank but he will meet those lazy hoors of defenders who delight in bringing greats like Luke down a notch. Anyway two great games, oozing of energy by all four teams to the very end. I know what you are trying to say but the issue is Crowley had never played too much club football with glenflesk to be called clubitis in fact hes played more for minor and u20 with Kerry than club football. I hasten to say hes only played a handful of club games with glenflesk maybe three or four max. So maybe habit was picked up with the Sem or with the minors. I also think he's only started doing it this year. I'd say he's bulked up and might feel it's part of the course. Sometimes when you are in the grove you feel you can take on more than you can chew. Maybe a bit of Damien comer about him?!
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Post by mainevalley on May 10, 2024 21:25:27 GMT
Heading to Thurles tomorrow, will I be on my own? Very little talk here about it. Speaking to a few Meath supporters and they think that Meath will be too physical for Kerry Only I've an exam tomorrow I'd be there, Not sure Meath are too physical but they are a good side. Armstrong in particular is excellent. Teaching isn't all it's cracked up to, head down to thurles for yourself 😜
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Post by kerrylad38 on May 11, 2024 9:58:59 GMT
Today is a huge day for Kerry football. Would be some boost for the county to be in a u20 all Ireland an age group we’ve struggled in over the past few years. Need huge performances from the main boys such as Crowley, healy, dara Callaghan, Dillon, keating etc to get over the line
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 10:15:32 GMT
We've not won a semi final in the last 16 years, it has to change sooner or later.
Best of luck to the lads today.
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Post by Premier on May 11, 2024 14:35:29 GMT
8-7 up at half time having played with whatever wind is there. It doesn’t seem to be much of a wind from the TV. Very entertaining game really, very good scores kicked on both sides. Good block downs, tight defending and good fielding. Can’t ask for much more. For all the negativity about football, it’s good to acknowledge the good games
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Post by greengold35 on May 11, 2024 14:42:45 GMT
8-7 up at half time having played with whatever wind is there. It doesn’t seem to be much of a wind from the TV. Very entertaining game really, very good scores kicked on both sides. Good block downs, tight defending and good fielding. Can’t ask for much more. For all the negativity about football, it’s good to acknowledge the good games Wind is strong enough - hasn’t been a factor in the first half though. Kerry have recovered well from 0-4 to 0-01 down & 0-06 to 0-04; defence very solid, Healy outstanding at midfield & forwards are dangerous - 2 goal chances created but neither put away. Anyone’s game really !
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Post by mack21 on May 11, 2024 14:43:51 GMT
Have to give credit where due. This is a fine display with good football played by both sides. These kerry lads are all getting better and playing well as a unit. Can't ask any more than that from the management. Let's hope they drive on and win now.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on May 11, 2024 15:22:26 GMT
Kerry reach the final despite a few appearances of their trademark at this level - the looping hospital-bandpass.
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Post by thehermit on May 11, 2024 15:24:43 GMT
Well done to the boys, held on for a great win (though they bloody lived dangerously there in the final moments!).
An Riocht Abu!!!
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Post by mg72 on May 11, 2024 15:24:54 GMT
Great game to watch. Both teams rode their luck at times, especially in the 2nd half.
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 15:29:35 GMT
Huge win! Tomas simply had to get to an AI final this year and he has delivered it.
Defence superb, some mighty men in there.
Delighted.
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Post by Premier on May 11, 2024 15:37:35 GMT
Presumably the final will be next Sunday with the seniors out on Saturday?
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Post by southward on May 11, 2024 15:42:07 GMT
Not often you win a big game without scoring in the last 18 mins of play.
Defence won this game for us - magnificent performance at the back against a strong Meath side. Eddie Healy outstanding in the middle too.
Some great prospects in this team.
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Post by gaaforlifr23 on May 11, 2024 15:44:52 GMT
Kerry reach the final despite a few appearances of their trademark at this level - the looping hospital-bandpass. Give some credit come on
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Post by edgeofthesquare on May 11, 2024 15:46:14 GMT
Cian Lynch my motm. Massive performance wearing 7 but filling in at 3 taking Meath’s 14 Murphy who is quality. Definite future Senior for me. Healy excellent as well.
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 15:47:54 GMT
Presumably the final will be next Sunday with the seniors out on Saturday? Dunno what fixtures Roscommon and Tyrone seniors have but surely no way can that final be played Saturday
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Post by anriochtabu23 on May 11, 2024 15:48:50 GMT
We got a better impact from the bench than Meath and a bit of luck when needed. 2 good goal chances wasted which would have killed the game. Semi finals are for winning. Tyrone seem to be very good and have a lot of Hogan cup winners.
Luke Crowley needs to learn how to give and go but he showed well and didn't hide.
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