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Post by paudief on Feb 16, 2024 20:29:29 GMT
Very strong team. The three new lads (Dylan Geaney, Cillian Burke & Joe O'Connor) did well last time out. It will be interesting to see if they can continue.
Sean O'Shea at 14 has been very exciting so far, will be interesting to see what happens when you add David Clifford into the mix. I was wondering if it's the first time they've played together in the full-forward line, can't have been many anyway.
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Post by peanuts on Feb 16, 2024 21:16:01 GMT
Very strong team. Should win.
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 16, 2024 21:43:44 GMT
Name (First & Surname) Club 1 (GK) Shane Ryan Seán Ó Riain Rath Mhór 2 Graham O’Sullivan Graeme Ó Súilleabháin Piarsaigh na Dromoda 3 Jason Foley Jason Ó Foghlú Baile Uí Donnachú 4 Dylan Casey Dylan Ó Cathasaigh Aibhistín de Staic 5 Tom O’Sullivan Tomás Ó Súilleabháin Daingean Uí Chúis 6 Tadhg Morley Tadhg Ó Muraile Teampall Nua 7 Gavin White Gabhin de Faoite Dr Crócaigh 8 Diarmuid O’Connor Diarmuid Ó Conchúir Na Gaeil 9 Joe O’Connor Seosamh Ó Conchúir Aibhistín de Staic 10 Paudie Clifford Pádraig Ó Clúmháin An Fhosadh 11 Dylan Geaney Dylan Ó Géibheannaigh Daingean Uí Chúis 12 Cillian Burke Cillian De Burca Baile an Mhuillin/Caisleán na Mainge 13 David Clifford Daithi Ó Clúmháin An Fhosadh 14 Seán O’Shea Seán Ó Sé An Neidín 15 Dara Moynihan Dara Ó Muineacháin Spa Cill Airne Shane Murphy Seán Ó Murchú Dr Crócaigh Paul Murphy Pól Ó Murchú Rath Mhór Conor Geaney Conchúir Ó Géibheannaigh Daingean Uí Chúis Ronan Buckley Ronan Ó Buachalla Lios A’Troí Barry Dan O’Sullivan Barra Ó Súilleabháin Daingean Uí Chúis Seán O’Brien Sean Ó Briain Lios An Phúca Adrian Spillane Adrian Ó Spealáin Teampall Nua Armin Heinrich Armin Heinrich Aibhistín de Staic Tony Brosnan Antóin Ó Brosnacháin Dr Crócaigh Damien Bourke Damien De Búrca Na Gaeil Keith Evans Keith Ó hÉimhín Cill Paudie O Leary Pádraig Ó Laoire Very close to championship team. Lets call a spade a spade- Four gaurenteed starting forwards come championship are seanie and cliff inside, Cillian burke and paudie outside. Two forward positions up for grabs, depending if they go for two workers or one worker and another scoring forward to assist boys inside. About 5/6 players showing for this position so far. Won't probably get answer until end of league or even start of Munster championship. Joe and Diarmuid gaurenteed midfield unless barry dan can get in ahead of Joe. Joe is ahead so far but lets see can hard ground or running midfielders change the narrative. I'm not a massive fan of okunbar but I think Barry Dan and maybe even Joe not mobile enough to mark a paddy Durkan or fentan midfield if came down to it and I don't even think okunbar is the answer but a mobile defensive midfielder will be needed at business end. Could Sean o Brien get back in at this count? Graham, tom and foley gaurenteed inside. White Morley and one other spot up for grabs. Tom might finish up in half backline if no other defender for outside line.so between Breen outside, Casey inside. Potentially Murphy but I'd prefer to see him coming on. Outside chance o brien on wing, wildcard Heinrich centre back/wingback.
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Post by sullyschoice on Feb 16, 2024 22:02:05 GMT
Are Cillian Spillane and Stephen O Brien injured
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Post by veteran on Feb 16, 2024 22:10:09 GMT
Name (First & Surname) Club 1 (GK) Shane Ryan Seán Ó Riain Rath Mhór 2 Graham O’Sullivan Graeme Ó Súilleabháin Piarsaigh na Dromoda 3 Jason Foley Jason Ó Foghlú Baile Uí Donnachú 4 Dylan Casey Dylan Ó Cathasaigh Aibhistín de Staic 5 Tom O’Sullivan Tomás Ó Súilleabháin Daingean Uí Chúis 6 Tadhg Morley Tadhg Ó Muraile Teampall Nua 7 Gavin White Gabhin de Faoite Dr Crócaigh 8 Diarmuid O’Connor Diarmuid Ó Conchúir Na Gaeil 9 Joe O’Connor Seosamh Ó Conchúir Aibhistín de Staic 10 Paudie Clifford Pádraig Ó Clúmháin An Fhosadh 11 Dylan Geaney Dylan Ó Géibheannaigh Daingean Uí Chúis 12 Cillian Burke Cillian De Burca Baile an Mhuillin/Caisleán na Mainge 13 David Clifford Daithi Ó Clúmháin An Fhosadh 14 Seán O’Shea Seán Ó Sé An Neidín 15 Dara Moynihan Dara Ó Muineacháin Spa Cill Airne Shane Murphy Seán Ó Murchú Dr Crócaigh Paul Murphy Pól Ó Murchú Rath Mhór Conor Geaney Conchúir Ó Géibheannaigh Daingean Uí Chúis Ronan Buckley Ronan Ó Buachalla Lios A’Troí Barry Dan O’Sullivan Barra Ó Súilleabháin Daingean Uí Chúis Seán O’Brien Sean Ó Briain Lios An Phúca Adrian Spillane Adrian Ó Spealáin Teampall Nua Armin Heinrich Armin Heinrich Aibhistín de Staic Tony Brosnan Antóin Ó Brosnacháin Dr Crócaigh Damien Bourke Damien De Búrca Na Gaeil Keith Evans Keith Ó hÉimhín Cill Paudie O Leary Pádraig Ó Laoire Very close to championship team. Lets call a spade a spade- Four gaurenteed starting forwards come championship are seanie and cliff inside, Cillian burke and paudie outside. Two forward positions up for grabs, depending if they go for two workers or one worker and another scoring forward to assist boys inside. About 5/6 players showing for this position so far. Won't probably get answer until end of league or even start of Munster championship. Joe and Diarmuid gaurenteed midfield unless barry dan can get in ahead of Joe. Joe is ahead so far but lets see can hard ground or running midfielders change the narrative. I'm not a massive fan of okunbar but I think Barry Dan and maybe even Joe not mobile enough to mark a paddy Durkan or fentan midfield if came down to it and I don't even think okunbar is the answer but a mobile defensive midfielder will be needed at business end. Could Sean o Brien get back in at this count? Graham, tom and foley gaurenteed inside. White Morley and one other spot up for grabs. Tom might finish up in half backline if no other defender for outside line.so between Breen outside, Casey inside. Potentially Murphy but I'd prefer to see him coming on. Outside chance o brien on wing, wildcard Heinrich centre back/wingback. Casting Brian O’Beaghlaigh to the wolves? A physically fit and match fit Brian always gets the number five jersey on my team.
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 16, 2024 22:15:34 GMT
Very close to championship team. Lets call a spade a spade- Four gaurenteed starting forwards come championship are seanie and cliff inside, Cillian burke and paudie outside. Two forward positions up for grabs, depending if they go for two workers or one worker and another scoring forward to assist boys inside. About 5/6 players showing for this position so far. Won't probably get answer until end of league or even start of Munster championship. Joe and Diarmuid gaurenteed midfield unless barry dan can get in ahead of Joe. Joe is ahead so far but lets see can hard ground or running midfielders change the narrative. I'm not a massive fan of okunbar but I think Barry Dan and maybe even Joe not mobile enough to mark a paddy Durkan or fentan midfield if came down to it and I don't even think okunbar is the answer but a mobile defensive midfielder will be needed at business end. Could Sean o Brien get back in at this count? Graham, tom and foley gaurenteed inside. White Morley and one other spot up for grabs. Tom might finish up in half backline if no other defender for outside line.so between Breen outside, Casey inside. Potentially Murphy but I'd prefer to see him coming on. Outside chance o brien on wing, wildcard Heinrich centre back/wingback. Casting Brian O’Beaghlaigh to the wolves? A physically fit and match fit Brian always gets the number five jersey on my team. No he's ahead of Casey and Breen if fit but needs to have a good league. Needs to get a few games into him.
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Post by veteran on Feb 16, 2024 22:18:19 GMT
On paper that looks a formidable Mayo full forward line. I was hoping Stefan would be ready to do a tango with Aiden O’Shea. Not sure what the match ups will be now . There maybe a temptation to switch Tom OSullvan back on Ryan O’Donoghue even though he usually struggles against the Mayo man.
I would be hopeful our midfield and forward line will do well. Less confident about our back line.
I wonder who will be refereeing?
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 16, 2024 22:34:56 GMT
Very close to championship team. Lets call a spade a spade- Four gaurenteed starting forwards come championship are seanie and cliff inside, Cillian burke and paudie outside. Two forward positions up for grabs, depending if they go for two workers or one worker and another scoring forward to assist boys inside. About 5/6 players showing for this position so far. Won't probably get answer until end of league or even start of Munster championship. Joe and Diarmuid gaurenteed midfield unless barry dan can get in ahead of Joe. Joe is ahead so far but lets see can hard ground or running midfielders change the narrative. I'm not a massive fan of okunbar but I think Barry Dan and maybe even Joe not mobile enough to mark a paddy Durkan or fentan midfield if came down to it and I don't even think okunbar is the answer but a mobile defensive midfielder will be needed at business end. Could Sean o Brien get back in at this count? Graham, tom and foley gaurenteed inside. White Morley and one other spot up for grabs. Tom might finish up in half backline if no other defender for outside line.so between Breen outside, Casey inside. Potentially Murphy but I'd prefer to see him coming on. Outside chance o brien on wing, wildcard Heinrich centre back/wingback. Tbf not many can Fenton.Fenton is one of the greatest midfielders ever imo and many agree.Jack Barry was his nemisis but even in last years final Fenton shone.Barrydan has been very unlucky and did nt get proper championship time.In an ideal world I would have Joe and Barrydan midfield and have Diarmuid in the half forward line but im not a selector.I would agree re championship that 2 forward spots up for grabs.The two Cliffords Seanie and probably Cillian Burke nailed on. We probably don't have the answer to Fenton so which is the a big problem again until we get that defensive midfielder or spoiler we won't be able to compete in midfield at highest level.i actually think that burke will end up midfield in a few years. I don't think Barry Dan and joe combination have the legs for midfield come hard ground. Diarmuid has the legs alright, you need someone to compliment him and relief him off some defensive duties as he's best asset is going forward that's why Jack Barry was always the option even if not everyones cup of tea at the end.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 16, 2024 23:07:05 GMT
Very close to championship team. Lets call a spade a spade- Four gaurenteed starting forwards come championship are seanie and cliff inside, Cillian burke and paudie outside. Two forward positions up for grabs, depending if they go for two workers or one worker and another scoring forward to assist boys inside. About 5/6 players showing for this position so far. Won't probably get answer until end of league or even start of Munster championship. Joe and Diarmuid gaurenteed midfield unless barry dan can get in ahead of Joe. Joe is ahead so far but lets see can hard ground or running midfielders change the narrative. I'm not a massive fan of okunbar but I think Barry Dan and maybe even Joe not mobile enough to mark a paddy Durkan or fentan midfield if came down to it and I don't even think okunbar is the answer but a mobile defensive midfielder will be needed at business end. Could Sean o Brien get back in at this count? Graham, tom and foley gaurenteed inside. White Morley and one other spot up for grabs. Tom might finish up in half backline if no other defender for outside line.so between Breen outside, Casey inside. Potentially Murphy but I'd prefer to see him coming on. Outside chance o brien on wing, wildcard Heinrich centre back/wingback. Casting Brian O’Beaghlaigh to the wolves? A physically fit and match fit Brian always gets the number five jersey on my team. You got in ahead of me, I'd also have the An Gaeltacht man ahead of Casey and then that's your c"ship XV bar maybe one forward slot up for grabs. Mayo clipped us twice last year, no player or coach worth their salt will want to be overrun three games in a row against the same opposition... This has the makings of a cracker.... hope the weather holds and the ref takes a leaf out of the Tyrone man's book and ref like the Monaghan game..
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Post by kingdomglorydaysmust on Feb 16, 2024 23:09:58 GMT
I see on Twitter burns has left the kerry panel, def. A loss as a panelist, unfortunetley not a starter for me. My thoughts aswell Mike, Wish Micháel well. Absolutely ✅️ 💯 Wishing Mícheál well. The commitment cannot ever be underestimated. He always gave it his all. I just hope we win tomorrow night. To me, losing twice on both our county grounds is unacceptable in 12 months and Castlebar. Wishing all the Mayo folks, whom I know very well, an enjoyable weekend in our Kingdom. Treat them well. We are ambassadors.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 16, 2024 23:32:38 GMT
Brian O Beaghlaoich is a championship starter.
When our arse was in the fire against Dublin in 2022 he went looking for the kickouts consistently in that 2nd half.
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Feb 17, 2024 0:39:41 GMT
All available our best back six is the six that won the All Ireland in 2022.
As said above you could predict 13 of the 15 championship starters with a strong degree of confidence. 2 forward positions up for grabs choose from Dara Moynihan, Stephen O’Brien, Paul Geaney, Dylan Geaney, Killian Spillane, Tony Brosnan and Adrian Spillane.
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Feb 17, 2024 0:42:19 GMT
Tbf not many can Fenton.Fenton is one of the greatest midfielders ever imo and many agree.Jack Barry was his nemisis but even in last years final Fenton shone.Barrydan has been very unlucky and did nt get proper championship time.In an ideal world I would have Joe and Barrydan midfield and have Diarmuid in the half forward line but im not a selector.I would agree re championship that 2 forward spots up for grabs.The two Cliffords Seanie and probably Cillian Burke nailed on. We probably don't have the answer to Fenton so which is the a big problem again until we get that defensive midfielder or spoiler we won't be able to compete in midfield at highest level.i actually think that burke will end up midfield in a few years. I don't think Barry Dan and joe combination have the legs for midfield come hard ground. Diarmuid has the legs alright, you need someone to compliment him and relief him off some defensive duties as he's best asset is going forward that's why Jack Barry was always the option even if not everyones cup of tea at the end. 2 things I wouldn’t be afraid of Fenton at all he’ll kick nice points if left open in space but that’s it In a Kerry jersey certainly last year anyway Diarmuid has done better work in defence than attack
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Post by Aodhan on Feb 17, 2024 2:16:55 GMT
Mayo Senior Football Team as Follows: Colm Reape Knockmore Jack Coyne Ballyhaunis David McBrien Ballaghaderreen Donnacha McHugh Castlebar Mitchels Stephen Coen Hollymount Carramore Michael Plunkett Ballintubber Eoghan McLaughlin Westport Jack Carney Kilmeena Diarmuid O’Connor Ballintubber Bob Tuohy Castlebar Mitchels Fergal Boland Aghamore Jordan Flynn Crossmolina Deel Rovers Aidan O’Shea Breaffy Tommy Conroy (C) The Neale Ryan O’Donoghue Béal an Mhuirthead Are Mayo only bringing the bare 15?
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Post by Aodhan on Feb 17, 2024 2:23:35 GMT
Where is buck2 gone by the way, last login July 14, 2023? Always a great contributor. Hope he is OK. Mickmack and Kerryman also
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Post by paudief on Feb 17, 2024 9:57:51 GMT
All available our best back six is the six that won the All Ireland in 2022. As said above you could predict 13 of the 15 championship starters with a strong degree of confidence. 2 forward positions up for grabs choose from Dara Moynihan, Stephen O’Brien, Paul Geaney, Dylan Geaney, Killian Spillane, Tony Brosnan and Adrian Spillane. Cillian Burke as well. The half-forward line today doesn't have a whole lot of experience, but that's fine for the league. I was admiring Dylan Geaney's passing ability against Monaghan. Fired a couple of lovely kick-passes into Sean O'Shea for points.
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 17, 2024 10:15:14 GMT
We probably don't have the answer to Fenton so which is the a big problem again until we get that defensive midfielder or spoiler we won't be able to compete in midfield at highest level.i actually think that burke will end up midfield in a few years. I don't think Barry Dan and joe combination have the legs for midfield come hard ground. Diarmuid has the legs alright, you need someone to compliment him and relief him off some defensive duties as he's best asset is going forward that's why Jack Barry was always the option even if not everyones cup of tea at the end. 2 things I wouldn’t be afraid of Fenton at all he’ll kick nice points if left open in space but that’s it In a Kerry jersey certainly last year anyway Diarmuid has done better work in defence than attack Fair points but we didn't win anything last year with Diarmuid doing that. And for all the good of him doing it(Lally be happy), it affects his ability to go forward as it takes time and energy to do both and he could have meant his attacking performance affected although I've no stats to back that comment up.
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Feb 17, 2024 13:42:18 GMT
All available our best back six is the six that won the All Ireland in 2022. As said above you could predict 13 of the 15 championship starters with a strong degree of confidence. 2 forward positions up for grabs choose from Dara Moynihan, Stephen O’Brien, Paul Geaney, Dylan Geaney, Killian Spillane, Tony Brosnan and Adrian Spillane. Cillian Burke as well. The half-forward line today doesn't have a whole lot of experience, but that's fine for the league. I was admiring Dylan Geaney's passing ability against Monaghan. Fired a couple of lovely kick-passes into Sean O'Shea for points. Burke is in the 13 for me. Maybe a little presumptuous but I think we need his profile in the half forward line.
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Feb 17, 2024 13:46:59 GMT
2 things I wouldn’t be afraid of Fenton at all he’ll kick nice points if left open in space but that’s it In a Kerry jersey certainly last year anyway Diarmuid has done better work in defence than attack Fair points but we didn't win anything last year with Diarmuid doing that. And for all the good of him doing it(Lally be happy), it affects his ability to go forward as it takes time and energy to do both and he could have meant his attacking performance affected although I've no stats to back that comment up. Barry was always the main defensive midfielder and yet I haven’t seen Diarmuid have a big influence as an attacking midfielder so I’d question whether he’s capable of that. I do think him and Joe can be a very solid pairing though.
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Post by paudief on Feb 17, 2024 14:46:21 GMT
Cillian Burke as well. The half-forward line today doesn't have a whole lot of experience, but that's fine for the league. I was admiring Dylan Geaney's passing ability against Monaghan. Fired a couple of lovely kick-passes into Sean O'Shea for points. Burke is in the 13 for me. Maybe a little presumptuous but I think we need his profile in the half forward line. Ok, I only really saw him for the first time against Monaghan. My initial impressions were that he was very composed for a young player, and had good size. Will need to see a bit more of him.
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 17, 2024 15:36:08 GMT
Burke is in the 13 for me. Maybe a little presumptuous but I think we need his profile in the half forward line. Ok, I only really saw him for the first time against Monaghan. My initial impressions were that he was very composed for a young player, and had good size. Will need to see a bit more of him. Anybody who has seen burke at club or u20 level knows he is a gaurenteed starter. Big difference between him and every other forward outside of big three. And if I was a betting man I'd put a few bob on him for young player of the year.
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Post by peanuts on Feb 17, 2024 18:46:54 GMT
Callinan and Brickenden in for Coen and Plunkett. 2nd game in ASP in 4 days for them both.
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Post by kerryblueboy on Feb 17, 2024 21:38:59 GMT
9 points from play from the brothers big performances from Burke and Casey as well great to win a lot of work to do though
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Post by mitchelsontour on Feb 17, 2024 21:49:26 GMT
Maybe it was just me but watching on TV every time Gavin White got the ball it felt like he was running into blind alleys or turned the ball over.
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Post by seaniebo on Feb 17, 2024 21:58:00 GMT
Always nice to win a tight one.
I felt Dylan Geaney was coming into it nicely and was very unlucky to have been withdrawn. You have to hand it to Mayo. They don't know when they're beaten. We might quibble about conceding that 3 point lead but a Mayo team with their tails up are always going to have a right go. It could have been so much different had Brickenden nailed that mark.
Great composure to eek out the win. It more or less gives us a free crack at the Dubs now.
Some positives to take. None more so than Cillian Burke who was very impressive. Improvements to be made in the shooting aspect of course but his will to get on ball and take on his man was great to see.
I thought overall we defended stoutly. I don't think we gave up any cheap goal scoring opportunity but I'm open to correction there. Credit to Mayo they made it a right battle in the 2nd half. Ryan O Donoghue was standout and he's an absolute handful. Luckily his shooting boots left him down at times. It seemed to be difficult kicking into that end from the television viewpoint; Kerry experiencing something similar in the first half.
Joe O'Connor struggled a bit but no better examination than Mayo so hopefully that will bring him on a bit. The Dublin test next week will be most interesting. I still feel he's a bit ahead of Barry Dan.
Overall a good game for this time of year. Conditions looked a bit tricky so hats off to both teams for making it a good spectacle.
I'll be keen to hear the views of those in attendance. It seemed Seánie Shea was anywhere but the full forward line in the first half and didn't have much say in matters. Suffice to say he was much more prominent in the 2nd half.
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Post by taggert on Feb 17, 2024 22:06:25 GMT
Maybe it was just me but watching on TV every time Gavin White got the ball it felt like he was running into blind alleys or turned the ball over. You are not wrong. His second game on the trot being the worst offender again in this regard.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 17, 2024 22:07:11 GMT
In truth we should have been atleast 5 up at HT.
Scoreline flattered Mayo in the FH.
How lucky are we too have the Clifford's don't anyone ever take these boys for granted.
Cillian Burke was very good again as was Dylan Casey.
A shout out too man who rarely gets a mention is Shane Ryan in my opinion the best in Ireland.
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Post by john4 on Feb 17, 2024 22:12:03 GMT
Positions mean absolutely nothing anymore.
You're part of either a fluid defense or attack. DC probably the only exception
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Post by fitz on Feb 17, 2024 22:46:01 GMT
The pitch was in really poor condition, very heavy. Great to grind it out.
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Post by orangerhyme on Feb 17, 2024 22:50:40 GMT
How was Joe O'Connor?
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