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Post by Kingdomson on Jun 24, 2024 18:46:41 GMT
Of course, we have our work cut out for us on Sunday playing Derry and all our focus is on it but thinking more broadly it’s amazing how often other results can impact other games happening the same weekend. Not saying it will happen but WHAT IF Galway turned Dublin over on Saturday? How would it psychologically impact the Derry vs Kerry fixture? Unlikely to happen but you never know but a suprise result can often have a domino effect, just saying.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Jun 24, 2024 19:38:43 GMT
Of course, we have our work cut out for us on Sunday playing Derry and all our focus is on it but thinking more broadly it’s amazing how often other results can impact other games happening the same weekend. Not saying it will happen but WHAT IF Galway turned Dublin over on Saturday? How would it psychologically impact the Derry vs Kerry fixture? Unlikely to happen but you never know but a suprise result can often have a domino effect, just saying. That's what happened in 2022. Mayo beat Dublin on the Sat. Tyrone ambushed us on the Sunday. |
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Jun 24, 2024 20:58:27 GMT
I can't see Galway beating Dublin. Even if the have Walsh, Comer and Kelly on the field. A couple will only be patched up and won't have their normal influence on the game.
I think Louth will give Donegal a game of it. They are used to Park and as we have seen earlier this year they are more than happy to sit back and not over expose themselves to turnovers. That said I expect Donegal to win.
If there is to be a surprise I think it could be in the Roscommon v Armagh match. Armagh always leave a team in the game. The Rossies match up well physically and their forwards can trouble anyone on their day.
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 24, 2024 21:17:51 GMT
Any thoughts on Armagh v Roscommon. Donegal v Louth. I'd imagine Armagh will be happy to have avoided others in the draw. A historic step for Louth to reach this stage. A long road from being robbed of a provincial title in 2010 so I'm delighted for them. Donegal will not be so sentimental however. I expect Donegal to beat Louth with relative ease as they have lads that can score from longrange.Armagh and Rossies could be interesting.Armagh imo have buckets of talent but have a habit of resting on their laurels and Rossies have some fine scorers.A slight vote for Armagh. Better talent than Kerry? Surely more than a slight vote |
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 24, 2024 21:20:57 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition)
Armagh by 6
Donegal by double digits
Kerry by 5
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Post by exiled on Jun 24, 2024 21:46:44 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 You should get on betting sites with that predicton. |
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Post by Ard Mhacha on Jun 24, 2024 22:19:35 GMT
From the Eamonn Fitzmaurice article, the last line was spot on:
“We need time to enjoy our games, pre and post match.“
He’s correct. Championship matches aren’t being given a chance to breathe. Things need looked at, because attendances are clearly taking a nosedive.
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Post by Ard Mhacha on Jun 24, 2024 22:31:31 GMT
Bookies have us favourites for Roscommon match. I’m weary of this one. We were very good against a Derry team in disarray, and poor v Galway, and lucky to get a draw. We’re probably somewhere in between. This will be tight, maybe a point or two in it. Hopefully in our favour. But it’s a great chance to get to a first semi final since 2005, and who knows after that?
I think if Derry come with intensity and set up well, they could pull off a surprise against yourselves. There’s also the Mickey Harte factor. But this is Derry, not Tyrone. And extra time and penalties might have taken too much out of them. Kerry by 3.
Can’t see Galway getting within 8 points of Dublin.
Donegal should have too much for Louth. 5+ points win.
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Post by sullyschoice on Jun 24, 2024 23:52:24 GMT
That's what happened in 2022. Mayo beat Dublin on the Sat. Tyrone ambushed us on the Sunday. No disrespect meant Royal but to me 2021 was no ambush.We lost by a point after extra time after conceding 3 goals due to errors.An ambush is a surprise attack and many of us on HS forum at the time spoke of beware of Tyrone .I remember actually posting a reply to Kingdomboy at the time that "it cant be an ambush as we are forewarned".Many ex Kerry players at the time were saying too that Kerry should be careful of an ambush from Tyrone.The very fact it was been spoken about means it could nt be an ambush.Imo the last time Kerry were ambushed was 2010 by Down.We wont be ambushed Sunday either.The Kerry mamagement and players will be ready for Derry.Whether we are good enough or not remains to be seen but it wont be an ambush. By that logic you could never again have an ambush. Somebody somewhere must have spoken about it at some stage. So that means you are forewarned. In my view an ambush is generally a team that plays better than expected….which isnt really an ambush |
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 25, 2024 10:03:15 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 You should get on betting sites with that predicton. I had a look following your advice. Kerry, Armagh, Dublin all by 4-6 with Donegal by 10-12 is 637/1 🤣 |
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Post by kerryexile5 on Jun 25, 2024 20:59:25 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 Louth v Donegal will be low scoring so definitely won’t be a double digit win for Donegal. It’s a young Louth squad with lightning pace on the counter hungry for goals but they are limited but you just never know how that game will go. |
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 26, 2024 10:23:41 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 Louth v Donegal will be low scoring so definitely won’t be a double digit win for Donegal. It’s a young Louth squad with lightning pace on the counter hungry for goals but they are limited but you just never know how that game will go. Donegal averaged 22 points in the group stage and over 18 in Ulster. I accept that it mightn’t be double digits of course but they’ll put up a score |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jun 26, 2024 10:35:48 GMT
Louth v Donegal will be low scoring so definitely won’t be a double digit win for Donegal. It’s a young Louth squad with lightning pace on the counter hungry for goals but they are limited but you just never know how that game will go. Donegal averaged 22 points in the group stage and over 18 in Ulster. I accept that it mightn’t be double digits of course but they’ll put up a score Is GAA the only sport with an attack and a defence where people talk about an attack's ability to hit a certain score... independently of the defence they are playing? |
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Post by paudief on Jun 26, 2024 12:45:54 GMT
From the Eamonn Fitzmaurice article, the last line was spot on: “We need time to enjoy our games, pre and post match.“ He’s correct. Championship matches aren’t being given a chance to breathe. Things need looked at, because attendances are clearly taking a nosedive.
I was thinking about this recently, how I used to enjoy August with the build-up to the big matches, reading the papers in the week beforehand, the game itself, the analysis after, on the Sunday Game and in the papers. It made each game seem like more of an event. That's kind of gone now with the compressed season. We have 7 matches left, and four of them will be played this weekend between Saturday and Sunday. It's not really enough time to build up to each of them, and savour them.
Just quite bad for promotion of the games as well. I know the GAA have other concerns, to support the club game, but you can do a bit more.
e.g. play two quarter-finals one weekend, two the next. Have the semi-finals each on their own weekend, like it used to be. This would only add a week to the length of the season.
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Post by Hicser on Jun 26, 2024 13:45:33 GMT
From the Eamonn Fitzmaurice article, the last line was spot on: “We need time to enjoy our games, pre and post match.“ He’s correct. Championship matches aren’t being given a chance to breathe. Things need looked at, because attendances are clearly taking a nosedive.
I was thinking about this recently, how I used to enjoy August with the build-up to the big matches, reading the papers in the week beforehand, the game itself, the analysis after, on the Sunday Game and in the papers. It made each game seem like more of an event. That's kind of gone now with the compressed season. We have 7 matches left, and four of them will be played this weekend between Saturday and Sunday. It's not really enough time to build up to each of them, and savour them.
Just quite bad for promotion of the games as well. I know the GAA have other concerns, to support the club game, but you can do a bit more.
e.g. play two quarter-finals one weekend, two the next. Have the semi-finals each on their own weekend, like it used to be. This would only add a week to the length of the season.
Sometimes if it's not broken, don't fix it or at least focus on the unintended consequences. I agree with above, the build ups were the best part of he big games, generating excitement, giving people a chance to go to the games. I'm not sure how many more people would attend the games if we had the week breaks highlighted above. if the GAA is currently fixated on generating revenue they should consider this. |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jun 26, 2024 15:16:54 GMT
From the Eamonn Fitzmaurice article, the last line was spot on: “We need time to enjoy our games, pre and post match.“ He’s correct. Championship matches aren’t being given a chance to breathe. Things need looked at, because attendances are clearly taking a nosedive. I was thinking about this recently, how I used to enjoy August with the build-up to the big matches, reading the papers in the week beforehand, the game itself, the analysis after, on the Sunday Game and in the papers. It made each game seem like more of an event. That's kind of gone now with the compressed season. We have 7 matches left, and four of them will be played this weekend between Saturday and Sunday. It's not really enough time to build up to each of them, and savour them.
Just quite bad for promotion of the games as well. I know the GAA have other concerns, to support the club game, but you can do a bit more. e.g. play two quarter-finals one weekend, two the next. Have the semi-finals each on their own weekend, like it used to be. This would only add a week to the length of the season.
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Post by glengael on Jun 26, 2024 15:35:34 GMT
Regarding attendances, this point has been made elsewhere in the media but it's possibly worth repeating here. Look at the competition that's out there for people's money - just look at this weekend alone. More concerts and events that you might have had in a month in the past. Also it's the first real weekend of primary school holidays so many families may be heading away (if they can).
GAA quarter finals were on August bank holiday from their inception in 2001 until 2019. Having them end June/beginning July has moved them to a very different time of the summer for many people.
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Post by Hicser on Jun 29, 2024 15:31:55 GMT
This is total rubbish. I hope Roscommon only score the 2 points, they are a disgrace the way they are playing
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Post by veteran on Jun 29, 2024 15:45:02 GMT
This is total rubbish. I hope Roscommon only score the 2 points, they are a disgrace the way they are playing In what way are they playing any differently to most other teams, as unpalatable as it is . Extremely harsh second yellow for the Roscommon player. |
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 29, 2024 16:37:32 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 Paying homage to Annascaul…👀 |
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Post by Hicser on Jun 29, 2024 16:40:41 GMT
Oh my god it was truly awful after 15 minutes,
So so negative,
It improved after the 1st goal,
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jun 29, 2024 16:47:05 GMT
Dublin by 4 (I'd be tempted to back Galway if they have everyone in reasonable condition) Armagh by 6 Donegal by double digits Kerry by 5 Paying homage to Annascaul…👀 I don't get it... |
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Post by pipsqueak01 on Jun 29, 2024 16:47:52 GMT
Paying homage to Annascaul…👀 I don't get it... I might be wrong but I associate the eyes emoji with you! |
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Jun 29, 2024 16:53:16 GMT
I might be wrong but I associate the eyes emoji with you! Ah yes, very good, 👀 indeed. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Jun 29, 2024 17:05:36 GMT
Oh my god it was truly awful after 15 minutes, So so negative, It improved after the 1st goal, Oh my god that was a hard watch... o know the card more or less killed the game, really hard to judge Armagh on thar display, still fir them they are going into a semi and very very fresh. |
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Post by sullyschoice on Jun 29, 2024 18:50:44 GMT
Holy Jaysus
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Post by mg72 on Jun 29, 2024 18:54:50 GMT
Wow!
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Post by stevieq on Jun 29, 2024 18:59:06 GMT
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!
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Post by horsebox77 on Jun 29, 2024 18:59:58 GMT
Wowee .. Dublin started their bench players... McCarthy, McCaffrey etc... do had no.impact off the bench as a result Galway also completely nullified Fenton... I'm hoarse...
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Post by veteran on Jun 29, 2024 19:06:06 GMT
That was a match. Fair play to Galway, especially considering three or four of their top players were well short of match fitness. If they get all those firing they will take a lot of stopping.
Delighted for Pádraig Joyce.
Also fair play to Sean Hurson, refereed as he saw it. Is he the first referee over the ten past years or so who gave nothing handy to Dublin.
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