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Post by Annascaultilidie on May 11, 2024 15:49:55 GMT
Kerry reach the final despite a few appearances of their trademark at this level - the looping hospital-bandpass. Give some credit come on The defensive shape and effort at the end was fantastic. I am so delighted for these young players on the achievement of getting this far and I hope they win the final.
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Post by royalkerryfan on May 11, 2024 15:53:56 GMT
That was a great game,
Kerry much like our seniors butchered 5 4 if not 5 goal chances.
Kirby did a serious on Armstrong.
Really like Stack in the middle a warrior.
From a Meath perspective my own clubman McWeeney had a fisted score come off the post and crossbar.. such bad luck.
Those club feelings were parked though.
Hon Kerry
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Post by veteran on May 11, 2024 15:55:10 GMT
A great contest . Could have gone either way. There were times in the second half when I thought we were going to kick it away. Apparently, Meath won the corresponding minor All-Ireland three years ago. So clearly they are no mugs.
The beauty about these lads is that they play as a team. Credit to Tomas and his management team for that.
It must have been very close between Eddie Healy and Cian Lynch for man of the match. Both were Herculean. That Lynch fellow is a sticky devil.
Would be great to finish the job now.
Will be interested in the comments of the lads who travelled to Thurles.
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 16:09:24 GMT
Will any of these lads be brought into seniors immediately after the final I wonder?
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Post by Kerry23 on May 11, 2024 16:29:36 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 homerj on May 11, 2024 16:39:55 GMT
Looking like Tyrone, they are hammering Roscommon
A dublin final?
Suppose portlaoise or tullamore also an option.
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 16:55:38 GMT
2 Roscommon goals in space of 2 mins, and all over Tyrone now!
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Post by Premier on May 11, 2024 17:03:41 GMT
Dunno what fixtures Roscommon and Tyrone seniors have but surely no way can that final be played Saturday Will the Kerry hurlers playing Sunday throw a spanner in the works with regard to this?
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Post by homerj on May 11, 2024 17:27:49 GMT
Tg4 saying Saturday
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Post by southward on May 11, 2024 18:33:46 GMT
Unless he was injured, it was a very strange call by Meath to take off Charlie O'Connor (9) early in the second half. As a Kerry supporter, I was happy to see him go. Seemed like he had been killing us in midfield and had in fact just scored a fine point.
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Post by greengold35 on May 11, 2024 18:37:05 GMT
A great contest . Could have gone either way. There were times in the second half when I thought we were going to kick it away. Apparently, Meath won the corresponding minor All-Ireland three years ago. So clearly they are no mugs. The beauty about these lads is that they play as a team. Credit to Tomas and his management team for that. It must have been very close between Eddie Healy and Cian Lynch for man of the match. Both were Herculean. That Lynch fellow is a sticky devil. Would be great to finish the job now. Will be interested in the comments of the lads who travelled to Thurles. Just back from Thurles - the intensity of the first half was never going to be replicated in the 2nd - the heat was immense & giving their all, those were two tired teams by the final whistle. Kerry won because of their defence - we breached Meath often but some poor * selection caused the last nerve wracking minutes. Cian Lynch was absolutely outstanding- Murphy was Meath’s teal danger man but he was nullified time & again - Meath won the minor 3 years ago and were a settled side with the same manager from then. The likes of Adam Segal, Darragh O’Connor & Maidhci Lynch were heroic in those final mins; Eddie Healy was a dynamo in the middle but our forwards , at times mes, panicked when the heat was on. Paddy Lane could have made life easier had he taken the point in offer but that’s being pedantic. This was a magnificent contest, decided with a bit of luck. Cian Lynch, for me , was MOTM.
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Post by veteran on May 11, 2024 18:45:24 GMT
A great contest . Could have gone either way. There were times in the second half when I thought we were going to kick it away. Apparently, Meath won the corresponding minor All-Ireland three years ago. So clearly they are no mugs. The beauty about these lads is that they play as a team. Credit to Tomas and his management team for that. It must have been very close between Eddie Healy and Cian Lynch for man of the match. Both were Herculean. That Lynch fellow is a sticky devil. Would be great to finish the job now. Will be interested in the comments of the lads who travelled to Thurles. Just back from Thurles - the intensity of the first half was never going to be replicated in the 2nd - the heat was immense & giving their all, those were two tired teams by the final whistle. Kerry won because of their defence - we breached Meath often but some poor * selection caused the last nerve wracking minutes. Cian Lynch was absolutely outstanding- Murphy was Meath’s teal danger man but he was nullified time & again - Meath won the minor 3 years ago and were a settled side with the same manager from then. The likes of Adam Segal, Darragh O’Connor & Maidhci Lynch were heroic in those final mins; Eddie Healy was a dynamo in the middle but our forwards , at times mes, panicked when the heat was on. Paddy Lane could have made life easier had he taken the point in offer but that’s being pedantic. This was a magnificent contest, decided with a bit of luck. Cian Lynch, for me , was MOTM. That seems to be a very accurate summary of what we saw on TV. Thanks for that.
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Post by greengold35 on May 11, 2024 19:20:11 GMT
Credit too to management- they made substitutions early recognising the effort that was put in & that that was needed to see us over the line.
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Post by kerryexile on May 11, 2024 20:11:07 GMT
When I watched this this game I initially thought that early on that Kerry were trying to get into the game, which they did, and in the second half, making hard work of putting daylight between themselves and Meath. I must admit I did not know as much as Royal and greengold35 about Meath. So now I know the tactical game Tomás was playing.
Credit must be given to all for the positive and supportive attitude of the players at the end, when the game was up for grabs. This is definitely an asset going into the final.
Eddie Healy was outstanding, especially early on when they were playing themselves into the game. A Paudie type of player who can deviate from dressing room tactics when common sense calls for a bit of steel.
Luke Crowley is an exceptional prospect. He contributes an awful lot and is a live wire but he just needs to learn to calibrate that stroke of the ball to make sure it goes over.
A great result and a big positive for Tomás.
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Post by Premier on May 11, 2024 20:14:53 GMT
It would be a disaster to clash it with the best group game Kerry seniors have
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Post by mainevalley on May 11, 2024 20:37:36 GMT
It would be a disaster to clash it with the best group game Kerry seniors have It definitely will clash, them dates are picked from a big distance out
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Post by clarinman on May 11, 2024 21:41:18 GMT
It would be a disaster to clash it with the best group game Kerry seniors have It definitely will clash, them dates are picked from a big distance out Not true. On the GAA website the u20 final is fixed for may 18/19. Common sense will have it on the Sunday.
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on May 12, 2024 0:26:20 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?! I wouldn't have though support would be an issue with the Sem and even less so with the county Minors. It will be interesting to see how he develops and he looks very comfortable in his skin - part of me hates making suggestions as laddos are under enough pressure without hurler of the ditch advice, though my intentions are entirely honourable and my purpose is find out what others might be thinking from what we see, the objective of a forum.
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Post by Deise Exile on May 12, 2024 6:51:16 GMT
That was a great game, Kerry much like our seniors butchered 5 4 if not 5 goal chances. Kirby did a serious on Armstrong. Really like Stack in the middle a warrior. From a Meath perspective my own clubman McWeeney had a fisted score come off the post and crossbar.. such bad luck. Those club feelings were parked though. Hon Kerry I haven't enjoyed a football game as much in ages. Crowley is such entertainment and has some engine. He will be some asset for Kerry as the years progress. His workrate is through the roof. You have to love a fella that wants to take on his man. They had such heart as a team. A few wobbly moments by Tansley at the end but we survived. All added to the drama and a very enjoyable fist pump at the final whistle
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Post by damarys on May 12, 2024 9:26:58 GMT
Very enjoyable game.Old school.I do think we are lacking in smarts,not clever nearer to goals.Tryone are very slick,got 3.18 in a 60min game while we didn't score in the last 18mins!Delighted we are in a final but I hope the final won,t turn very ugly for Kerry.All the good work would be undone.
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Post by The16thMan on May 12, 2024 10:36:50 GMT
I would have Tyrone favourites for this game. They were U20 champions in 2022 with 2 or 3 players from that squad still playing and also Omagh CBS are 2 in a row Hogan Cup champions. They seem to play a punishing brand of open Football and can put teams to the sword. Whilst I have been very impressed with Kerry this year especially around our middle sector of the pitch along with the likes of Luke Crowley and Cormac Dillon, I feel Tyrone still to be slight favourites. It would be great for Kerry to win a 1st All Ireland U20/21 since 2008, I was there in Thurles in 2008 and we never really kicked on at senior level after that despite bringing through some great players such as David Moran,Shane Enright, Killian Young, Johnny Buckley, Kieran O'Leary & Tommy Walsh (even though Tommy was gone at the end of the following year). Hopefully it's different this time round.
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Post by anriochtabu23 on May 12, 2024 11:29:50 GMT
From just watching their semi final I'd have Tyrone 6/7 points favourites. We seem to be solid in defence but at this level mistakes are easily made.
Id expect some typical Tyrone tactics for Luke Crowley as he's our main goal threat. Whatever happens it'll be a good experience for our lads.
It's incredible we haven't been in an U20 final since 2008 and we have had so many good minor teams since then. I saw a stat last year that last year's championship was the first time in an age when the squad didn't have a u2
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Post by edgeofthesquare on May 12, 2024 11:56:40 GMT
I would have Tyrone favourites for this game. They were U20 champions in 2022 with 2 or 3 players from that squad still playing and also Omagh CBS are 2 in a row Hogan Cup champions. They seem to play a punishing brand of open Football and can put teams to the sword. Whilst I have been very impressed with Kerry this year especially around our middle sector of the pitch along with the likes of Luke Crowley and Cormac Dillon, I feel Tyrone still to be slight favourites. It would be great for Kerry to win a 1st All Ireland U20/21 since 2008, I was there in Thurles in 2008 and we never really kicked on at senior level after that despite bringing through some great players such as David Moran,Shane Enright, Killian Young, Johnny Buckley, Kieran O'Leary & Tommy Walsh (even though Tommy was gone at the end of the following year). Hopefully it's different this time round. Agree Tyrone are favourites. A telling stat is that from this year’s Hogan final where Omagh beat Mounthawk comfortably, 2 Omagh players start for Tyrone and none come on whereas 4 start for Kerry and another comes on. The man of the match from that final who kicked 5 points from play isn’t even on the Tyrone extended panel amazingly. It will take a big performance to over turn them but hopefully it comes. It’s been a great year so far. It’s amazing that this was the least rated u20/21 team in the county in probably nearly 10 years and yet it’s the first team to make the final in 16 years. All that while missing their highest profile player too to the AFL.
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Post by Jo90 on May 13, 2024 0:12:04 GMT
Can't say Tyrone are favourites:
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Post by homerj on May 13, 2024 14:27:26 GMT
the final is fixed for Sunday, 13.00 in Portlaoise. meanwhile, about 30km over the road, the Kerry hurlers play in Tullamore at the same time. surely, it would be much fairer on supporters and more common sense, to have the football on, after the hurling in the same ground in Tullamore?
youd really wonder about the logic or lack of common sense in the people that run the gaa, a chance to have a bigger crowd at the final with hurling fans staying on and also a chance to give the hurlers a bigger audience.
leaving aside above comments, the final surely should be croke park....leinster rugby get to play there, Garth Brooks and all these lads yet the best underage players in the country are forced to play in Portlaoise.
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Post by veteran on May 13, 2024 14:46:17 GMT
I wonder what Luke is going to do next Sunday?
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Post by homerj on May 13, 2024 14:50:05 GMT
I wonder what Luke is going to do next Sunday? youd imagine he will play the all ireland final, at his own age? if he did pick the hurling, that could rule out possibility of him playing senior football for kerry as that would show where his true love lies!
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Post by edgeofthesquare on May 13, 2024 15:08:33 GMT
Can't say Tyrone are favourites: Tyrone 10/11 now to win the game and Kerry 6/5. Tyrone are very confident.
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Post by Jo90 on May 13, 2024 15:54:45 GMT
All-Ireland u20 final
Sunday May 19th: O'Moore Park 1pm
Kerry v Tyrone
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Post by mossie on May 13, 2024 19:37:07 GMT
the final is fixed for Sunday, 13.00 in Portlaoise. meanwhile, about 30km over the road, the Kerry hurlers play in Tullamore at the same time. surely, it would be much fairer on supporters and more common sense, to have the football on, after the hurling in the same ground in Tullamore? youd really wonder about the logic or lack of common sense in the people that run the gaa, a chance to have a bigger crowd at the final with hurling fans staying on and also a chance to give the hurlers a bigger audience. leaving aside above comments, the final surely should be croke park....leinster rugby get to play there, Garth Brooks and all these lads yet the best underage players in the country are forced to play in Portlaoise. a double header in tullamore would have been the job alright you have club like Ballyduff, St Brendans\Ardfert. dr crpkes who have representation on both the senior hurling panel and under 20 football panel, would have made a great trip for supporters from clubs like that
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