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Post by royalkerryfan on Oct 27, 2024 16:39:21 GMT
Gutted for my West Kerry neighbours because they had it at HT.
They will have nightmares when they think of that second half and the concession of the goals.
Well done Crokes i thought Mark OShea was very good.
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Post by greengold35 on Oct 27, 2024 17:00:39 GMT
Was hoping for a Dingle win and feel for them.They remind me of Mayo in that their luck runs out.However thats not to take away from the Crokes who know how to win. I did nt see game but listened to it on radio.Dingle were in a great position at half time with Dylan Geaney in top form.Fair play to Crokes in second half who scored the killer goals. Commiserations to Dingle and congrats to Crokes one has to admire. I hear Billy O Shea afterwards saying he love to see Pat O Shea involved with Kerry again in the near future. Crokes goals were against the run of play & after the 2nd one, Dingle’s challenge petered out; think the loss of full back Conor O’Sullivan was a big blow to Dingle - he was having the better of his duel with Shaw & was rock solid. Unfortunately, neither side brought any new prospects to the county side; conversely, the likes of Barry Dan & Burns did nothing to further their causes & Tony Brosnan was outplayed by Tom O’Sullivan & outshone by some of his elder colleagues. Perhaps Evan Looney is worth a look at. |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Oct 27, 2024 17:09:52 GMT
Was hoping for a Dingle win and feel for them.They remind me of Mayo in that their luck runs out.However thats not to take away from the Crokes who know how to win. I did nt see game but listened to it on radio.Dingle were in a great position at half time with Dylan Geaney in top form.Fair play to Crokes in second half who scored the killer goals. Commiserations to Dingle and congrats to Crokes one has to admire. I hear Billy O Shea afterwards saying he love to see Pat O Shea involved with Kerry again in the near future. Crokes goals were against the run of play & after the 2nd one, Dingle’s challenge petered out; think the loss of full back Conor O’Sullivan was a big blow to Dingle - he was having the better of his duel with Shaw & was rock solid. Unfortunately, neither side brought any new prospects to the county side; conversely, the likes of Barry Dan & Burns did nothing to further their causes & Tony Brosnan was outplayed by Tom O’Sullivan & outshone by some of his elder colleagues. Perhaps Evan Looney is worth a look at. Absolutely agree, Think Evan Looney is worth a look. I think infairness it was an awful day for football. |
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Post by The16thMan on Oct 27, 2024 17:17:47 GMT
Crokes goals were against the run of play & after the 2nd one, Dingle’s challenge petered out; think the loss of full back Conor O’Sullivan was a big blow to Dingle - he was having the better of his duel with Shaw & was rock solid. Unfortunately, neither side brought any new prospects to the county side; conversely, the likes of Barry Dan & Burns did nothing to further their causes & Tony Brosnan was outplayed by Tom O’Sullivan & outshone by some of his elder colleagues. Perhaps Evan Looney is worth a look at. Absolutely agree, Think Evan Looney is worth a look. I think infairness it was an awful day for football. This one will be the hardest for Dingle to take out of all the club/county final defeats they've had to Crokes. For 2/3 of this game they were winning all the key battles, held Tony Brosnan scoreless and Dylan Geaney finished with 5 points all from play. But when Conor O'Sullivan went off injured it really exposed their full back line. 2 errors in the 2nd half from shots that dropped short cost Dingle and Evan Looneys fine solo effort for a 3rd Crokes goal sealed the win. Dingle should have been further ahead before the goals went in, and should have handled the first 2 Crokes goals a lot better but credit to Crokes. They finished the final 20 minutes with style and confidence and played as you would have expected but as I said, this was a game thay Dingle really let slip from their grasp. |
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Post by veteran on Oct 27, 2024 17:37:40 GMT
I got a bit of a soaking in Tarbert yesterday afternoon. I got a severer soaking in ASP today. Therefore I was feeling very sorry for myself on the Terrace before the match, the stand being full when I got there. However, I then noticed a certain personality conducting interviews on behalf of Clubber TV and I said aren’t you the lucky old boy that you won’t have the listen to that garbage for the afternoon. Cheered me up straight away.
Like most neutrals was hoping for a Dingle victory because they haven’t won it for so long and also I was anticipating the Kerry captaincy in 2025 for the incomparable Paul Geaney, My preference wasn’t because of any antipathy to Dr. Crokes I can assure you.
It looked so promising for so long for Dingle. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half , they operated on a smart , pacey level that had Dr. Crokes bewildered for long periods. Paul Geaney was the fulcrum and Dylan Geaney the executioner, kicking three remarkable points into the elements..Some of their attacks were at lightning speed and with more composure might have resulted in goals. More composure , yes we saw that in the second half but it cams from the black and amber clad team.
Significantly, Gavin White , as the half ages , kicked two magnificent points when Crokes forwards were being held . Those scores lifted Crokes leaving two points in it at half time , with the wind and the rain to favour Dingle in the second half.
When Dylan Geaney kicked Dingle into a three point lead at the start of the second half I felt victory was going to be theirs. But as Bryan McMahon once wrote “ you speak too soon my poor garsoon” . Dingle failed to deal with a high ball, goal for Crokes. Still one felt that Single could handle that calamity . On the other hand, Crokes sniffed blood and when those boys sniff blood you would need to protect your jugular. Dingle left their jugular exposed and paid a hefty price which totally deflated them . Another high ball into their goalmouth was once again not claimed and once again the wet rigging bulged.. Crokes score two fortuitous goals to swing it.? That is one way of looking at it. A more realistic appraisal is that they created their own luck with positive , sophisticated football. Now, players who heretofore were slipping and sliding started to walk on water. They upped their application several notches and their scintillating football left Dingle a broken, dispirited team at the end. There was nothing fortuitous about their third goal, a brilliant effort by Evan Looney. Incidentally, not sure who finished the other two goals for Crokes. Too far from my perch
Dr. Crokes were worthy winners .
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Post by The16thMan on Oct 27, 2024 17:42:54 GMT
I got a bit of a soaking in Tarbert yesterday afternoon. I got a severer soaking in ASP today. Therefore I was feeling very sorry for myself on the Terrace before the match, the stand being full when I got there. However, I then noticed a certain personality conducting interviews on behalf of Clubber TV and I said aren’t you the lucky old boy that you won’t have the listen to that garbage for the afternoon. Cheered me up straight away. Like most neutrals was hoping for a Dingle victory because they haven’t won it for so long and also I was anticipating the Kerry captaincy in 2025 for the incomparable Paul Geaney, My preference wasn’t because of any antipathy to Dr. Crokes I can assure you. It looked so promising for so long for Dingle. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half , they operated on a smart , pacey level that had Dr. Crokes bewildered for long periods. Paul Geaney was the fulcrum and Dylan Geaney the executioner, kicking three remarkable points into the elements..Some of their attacks were at lightning speed and with more composure might have resulted in goals. More composure , yes we saw that in the second half but it cams from the black and amber clad team. Significantly, Gavin White , as the half ages , kicked two magnificent points when Crokes forwards were being held . Those scores lifted Crokes leaving two points in it at half time , with the wind and the rain to favour Dingle in the second half. When Dylan Geaney kicked Dingle into a three point lead at the start of the second half I felt victory was going to be theirs. But as Bryan McMahon once wrote “ you speak too soon my poor garsoon” . Dingle failed to deal with a high ball, goal for Crokes. Still one felt that Single could handle that calamity . On the other hand, Crokes sniffed blood and when those boys sniff blood you would need to protect your jugular. Dingle left their jugular exposed and paid a hefty price which totally deflated them . Another high ball into their goalmouth was once again not claimed and once again the wet rigging bulged.. Crokes score two fortuitous goals to swing it.? That is one way of looking at it. A more realistic appraisal is that they created their own luck with positive , sophisticated football. Now, players who heretofore were slipping and sliding started to walk on water. They upped their application several notches and their scintillating football left Dingle a broken, dispirited team at the end. There was nothing fortuitous about their third goal, a brilliant effort by Evan Looney. Incidentally, not sure who finished the other two goals for Crokes. Too far from my perch Dr. Crokes were worthy winners . Shaw & Kieran O'Leary got the first 2 goals even though at the time I thought for Kierans goal it came off the post and hit the defender who was sliding in before crossing the line for an own goal. I seem to be the only one who saw it that way though. |
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Post by greengold35 on Oct 27, 2024 17:45:10 GMT
I got a bit of a soaking in Tarbert yesterday afternoon. I got a severer soaking in ASP today. Therefore I was feeling very sorry for myself on the Terrace before the match, the stand being full when I got there. However, I then noticed a certain personality conducting interviews on behalf of Clubber TV and I said aren’t you the lucky old boy that you won’t have the listen to that garbage for the afternoon. Cheered me up straight away. Like most neutrals was hoping for a Dingle victory because they haven’t won it for so long and also I was anticipating the Kerry captaincy in 2025 for the incomparable Paul Geaney, My preference wasn’t because of any antipathy to Dr. Crokes I can assure you. It looked so promising for so long for Dingle. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half , they operated on a smart , pacey level that had Dr. Crokes bewildered for long periods. Paul Geaney was the fulcrum and Dylan Geaney the executioner, kicking three remarkable points into the elements..Some of their attacks were at lightning speed and with more composure might have resulted in goals. More composure , yes we saw that in the second half but it cams from the black and amber clad team. Significantly, Gavin White , as the half ages , kicked two magnificent points when Crokes forwards were being held . Those scores lifted Crokes leaving two points in it at half time , with the wind and the rain to favour Dingle in the second half. When Dylan Geaney kicked Dingle into a three point lead at the start of the second half I felt victory was going to be theirs. But as Bryan McMahon once wrote “ you speak too soon my poor garsoon” . Dingle failed to deal with a high ball, goal for Crokes. Still one felt that Single could handle that calamity . On the other hand, Crokes sniffed blood and when those boys sniff blood you would need to protect your jugular. Dingle left their jugular exposed and paid a hefty price which totally deflated them . Another high ball into their goalmouth was once again not claimed and once again the wet rigging bulged.. Crokes score two fortuitous goals to swing it.? That is one way of looking at it. A more realistic appraisal is that they created their own luck with positive , sophisticated football. Now, players who heretofore were slipping and sliding started to walk on water. They upped their application several notches and their scintillating football left Dingle a broken, dispirited team at the end. There was nothing fortuitous about their third goal, a brilliant effort by Evan Looney. Incidentally, not sure who finished the other two goals for Crokes. Too far from my perch Dr. Crokes were worthy winners . Crokes goals came from Shaw & Kieran O’Leary; Dingle should have dealt with both - they were in possession but lost it for the first & were fortunate that the ball fell kindly for O’Leary for the 2nd. As I said earlier, the loss of Conor O’Sullivan was huge for the Westerners. |
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Post by crokes86 on Oct 27, 2024 18:03:26 GMT
Delighted for the players they put some serious work in this year. County League champions Club Champions and county champions. A great job by Pat O’Shea . I thought Mark O’Shea did well . Evan Looney Brian Looney Gavin White Mike Burns in the second half David Shaw in the second half.
As far as Kerry not a lot this year. Mike Tansley from stacks is probably the best of the younger keepers.
Backs: Evan Looney Darragh O’Connor from Kenmare Eoin Clifford from Laune Rangers had a good year.
Midfield: Mark O’Shea for me
Forwards: Dylan Geaney had a great year. Luke Crowley . Cian McMahon and Eoghan Hasset are possibly worth a look
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 27, 2024 18:04:19 GMT
After seeing a good few local games for the first year in quiet a few I was spoilt this past while but I am afraid today wasn't a spectacle and while the conditions were a bit of a challenge, it was still a bit disappointing from a neutral perspective.
Dingle burned up a lot of fuel to get ahead by 4 or 5 at one stage when Crokes had a mere 2 on the scoreboard - jazus that was depressing in itself.
Still only one score count matters and was it that the physically stronger Crokes invited Dingle to come at them? There was a bit of fortune to the goals, maybe a bit of misfortune there wasn't a few at either end prior.
Goals like they came from a revolver probably killed off the Dingle spirit and while they fought to the end, I suppose it is fair to say the better team won.
I wouldn't be familiar enough with the age profiles as regards Dingle's prospects next year and I'd also agree with others re the absence of any new county star showing.
Even if Crokes improved dramatically from the St Brendan's game, were the semis both better - certainly more exciting, well at least from a neutrals perspective anyway I thought? Ah an entertaining day it was and plenty of well informed conversation re all things GAA.
I am doing a bit of research these days and so I chat to people randomly here and there - no, I try not to plague anyone! Anyway from this creativity project and GAA chat, I find there is an enormous gulf between what we read and what people are really thinking.
I know at times we often go off the head on here and maybe some of that has to do with the massive misinformation out there, and this AI crack hasn't even started! I dread the day that AI will give us a match report, now that is bad enough if we know who wrote it but we probably won't.
Hey, let's worry about that one tomorrow!
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 27, 2024 18:09:14 GMT
I got a bit of a soaking in Tarbert yesterday afternoon. I got a severer soaking in ASP today. Therefore I was feeling very sorry for myself on the Terrace before the match, the stand being full when I got there. However, I then noticed a certain personality conducting interviews on behalf of Clubber TV and I said aren’t you the lucky old boy that you won’t have the listen to that garbage for the afternoon. Cheered me up straight away. Like most neutrals was hoping for a Dingle victory because they haven’t won it for so long and also I was anticipating the Kerry captaincy in 2025 for the incomparable Paul Geaney, My preference wasn’t because of any antipathy to Dr. Crokes I can assure you. It looked so promising for so long for Dingle. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half , they operated on a smart , pacey level that had Dr. Crokes bewildered for long periods. Paul Geaney was the fulcrum and Dylan Geaney the executioner, kicking three remarkable points into the elements..Some of their attacks were at lightning speed and with more composure might have resulted in goals. More composure , yes we saw that in the second half but it cams from the black and amber clad team. Significantly, Gavin White , as the half ages , kicked two magnificent points when Crokes forwards were being held . Those scores lifted Crokes leaving two points in it at half time , with the wind and the rain to favour Dingle in the second half. When Dylan Geaney kicked Dingle into a three point lead at the start of the second half I felt victory was going to be theirs. But as Bryan McMahon once wrote “ you speak too soon my poor garsoon” . Dingle failed to deal with a high ball, goal for Crokes. Still one felt that Single could handle that calamity . On the other hand, Crokes sniffed blood and when those boys sniff blood you would need to protect your jugular. Dingle left their jugular exposed and paid a hefty price which totally deflated them . Another high ball into their goalmouth was once again not claimed and once again the wet rigging bulged.. Crokes score two fortuitous goals to swing it.? That is one way of looking at it. A more realistic appraisal is that they created their own luck with positive , sophisticated football. Now, players who heretofore were slipping and sliding started to walk on water. They upped their application several notches and their scintillating football left Dingle a broken, dispirited team at the end. There was nothing fortuitous about their third goal, a brilliant effort by Evan Looney. Incidentally, not sure who finished the other two goals for Crokes. Too far from my perch Dr. Crokes were worthy winners . Shaw & Kieran O'Leary got the first 2 goals even though at the time I thought for Kierans goal it came off the post and hit the defender who was sliding in before crossing the line for an own goal. I seem to be the only one who saw it that way though. I thought I was the only one who say the own goal too! |
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Oct 27, 2024 18:14:26 GMT
Crokes goals were against the run of play & after the 2nd one, Dingle’s challenge petered out; think the loss of full back Conor O’Sullivan was a big blow to Dingle - he was having the better of his duel with Shaw & was rock solid. Unfortunately, neither side brought any new prospects to the county side; conversely, the likes of Barry Dan & Burns did nothing to further their causes & Tony Brosnan was outplayed by Tom O’Sullivan & outshone by some of his elder colleagues. Perhaps Evan Looney is worth a look at. Absolutely agree, Think Evan Looney is worth a look. I think infairness it was an awful day for football. Nice footballer but not at that level for me. I was a bit disappointed with Charlie Keating looking from an inter county perspective as well. |
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 27, 2024 18:16:38 GMT
I got a bit of a soaking in Tarbert yesterday afternoon. I got a severer soaking in ASP today. Therefore I was feeling very sorry for myself on the Terrace before the match, the stand being full when I got there. However, I then noticed a certain personality conducting interviews on behalf of Clubber TV and I said aren’t you the lucky old boy that you won’t have the listen to that garbage for the afternoon. Cheered me up straight away. Like most neutrals was hoping for a Dingle victory because they haven’t won it for so long and also I was anticipating the Kerry captaincy in 2025 for the incomparable Paul Geaney, My preference wasn’t because of any antipathy to Dr. Crokes I can assure you. It looked so promising for so long for Dingle. Playing against a strong breeze in the opening half , they operated on a smart , pacey level that had Dr. Crokes bewildered for long periods. Paul Geaney was the fulcrum and Dylan Geaney the executioner, kicking three remarkable points into the elements..Some of their attacks were at lightning speed and with more composure might have resulted in goals. More composure , yes we saw that in the second half but it cams from the black and amber clad team. Significantly, Gavin White , as the half ages , kicked two magnificent points when Crokes forwards were being held . Those scores lifted Crokes leaving two points in it at half time , with the wind and the rain to favour Dingle in the second half. When Dylan Geaney kicked Dingle into a three point lead at the start of the second half I felt victory was going to be theirs. But as Bryan McMahon once wrote “ you speak too soon my poor garsoon” . Dingle failed to deal with a high ball, goal for Crokes. Still one felt that Single could handle that calamity . On the other hand, Crokes sniffed blood and when those boys sniff blood you would need to protect your jugular. Dingle left their jugular exposed and paid a hefty price which totally deflated them . Another high ball into their goalmouth was once again not claimed and once again the wet rigging bulged.. Crokes score two fortuitous goals to swing it.? That is one way of looking at it. A more realistic appraisal is that they created their own luck with positive , sophisticated football. Now, players who heretofore were slipping and sliding started to walk on water. They upped their application several notches and their scintillating football left Dingle a broken, dispirited team at the end. There was nothing fortuitous about their third goal, a brilliant effort by Evan Looney. Incidentally, not sure who finished the other two goals for Crokes. Too far from my perch Dr. Crokes were worthy winners . Gosh Vet for no material fee I'd have kept a seat for you and where I was perched, well anywhere I wanted as I was an early bird. The crowd was handy enough and I suppose Clubber is a factor. You account is a bit Con Houilihan like, I had to read it before I made up my mind what I thought of the game itself. Funnily enough I was chatting to a once student of Cons and who I was told had a low boredom threshold, i.e. he disliked routine. So yes, an auld match can often throw up a snippet that you wouldn't hear anywhere else and any info on our Con makes my day! |
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Oct 27, 2024 18:20:26 GMT
Delighted for the players they put some serious work in this year. County League champions Club Champions and county champions. A great job by Pat O’Shea . I thought Mark O’Shea did well . Evan Looney Brian Looney Gavin White Mike Burns in the second half David Shaw in the second half. As far as Kerry not a lot this year. Mike Tansley from stacks is probably the best of the younger keepers. Backs: Evan Looney Darragh O’Connor from Kenmare Eoin Clifford from Laune Rangers had a good year. Midfield: Mark O’Shea for me Forwards: Dylan Geaney had a great year. Luke Crowley . Cian McMahon and Eoghan Hasset are possibly worth a look Genuine contenders for decent league time from players who didn’t see any last year Cian Lynch Sean O’Connell Darragh Lyne Ruairi Murphy Luke Crowley Donal Down O’Sullivan Slim enough pickings unfortunately You are then looking at others from last year to push on Armin Heinrich Sean O’Brien Keith Evans Dylan Geaney |
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Post by The16thMan on Oct 27, 2024 18:20:40 GMT
Shaw & Kieran O'Leary got the first 2 goals even though at the time I thought for Kierans goal it came off the post and hit the defender who was sliding in before crossing the line for an own goal. I seem to be the only one who saw it that way though. I thought I was the only one who say the own goal too! Would like to see it again if that's the case, looked like an Own Goal from my view anyways |
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Post by shannonsider on Oct 27, 2024 18:39:04 GMT
Dingle will be kicking themselves looking back at this one I'm afraid. Evan Looney's goal, while a good finish could have been prevented but the first 2 goals were criminal,
Quite often I find in big games you can look back to a 30 seconds that turned a game. Think of Gavin White's turnover and the goal Dublin got in the final last year or the Declan O'Sullivan goal chance in 2008 that McConnell just about saved with Bryan Sheehan missing the subsequent 45 to name but 2 painfully clear memories for me.
Today after around 42 minutes Dingle got a good turnover on David Shaw in front of their own goal and were in a position to work it down field and possibly go 4 up or at least put the pressure on down the other end and keep the clock ticking. Instead Barry Dan and Matthew Flaherty were far too casual in the middle of the field, turned over possession and mere seconds later the ball was in the back of the Dingle net. Now it was an awful turnover in the box by Dingle defender too you'd have to say as he literally threw the ball away and David Shaw finished well but Dingle really should have come out with the ball there twice.
Barry Dan kicked a good point which I thought might steady Dingle but then another debacle. A mis-hit Cian McMahon shot spiralled into the box with Kieran O'Leary 1 on 1 with his marker. There were 2 other Dingle players at least in the vicinity who should have closed in and the defender could have just put his fist to the ball but instead he naively tried to field it, it broke and Kieran O'Leary with all his experience and guile, turned on a dime and shot. The keeper made a good attempt to save it but it trickled just inside the near post. A hammer blow for Dingle.
As I sad for Looney's goal, good finish though it was, he got in far too easily past 2/3 defenders. That was the game then.
You would have to question why Dingle had Paul Geaney running around in the half back line for so much of the game. At 34 years of age this would appear to be not what the doctor ordered surely to God? Looking at the Crokes fullback line a few direct balls to the edge of the square might have caused some panic at the very least if not yielded a goal. But there was none of that until it was too late. As a result Paul was never at his best because he wasn't near enough to the goal where he does his best work. It was similar to the Munster final last year when Dingle did the same thing with him. Very hard to understand the logic I have to say.
Credit to Crokes after all of that, they took their chances ruthlessly. Gavin White drove them on and kicked 2 great scores when they were in trouble in the first half. Evan Looney had a good game. Kieran O'Leary had a massive impact and was the focal point of the attack from the second he arrived on the pitch. Micheál Burns kicked 3 from play but 2 of those were in injury time. He was quiet enough. Dylan Geaney was the best forward on view and kicked 5 great point from play. Hoping to see him get a good run with Kerry in the league.
Crokes v Castlehaven now in 2 weeks in Fitzgerald Stadium or Lewis Road. That will be an intriguing battle.
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Post by sullyschoice on Oct 27, 2024 19:19:26 GMT
I was down in Kerry this weekend and had every intention of going to the game. But at around noon I looked out the window and made the executive decision that I would rather drive to Dublin early and dry than late and soaked.
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Post by shannonsider on Oct 27, 2024 19:39:08 GMT
I thought I was the only one who say the own goal too! Would like to see it again if that's the case, looked like an Own Goal from my view anyways It wasn’t an og. It was partially saved by the keeper and bobbled in. |
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Oct 27, 2024 21:46:24 GMT
To the victors, the spoils.
Winning anything, absolutely anything, is hard.
Well done to Crokes
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Post by mg72 on Oct 27, 2024 23:09:24 GMT
This is a night where Dingle will be scratching their heads wondering how they lost todays final.
12 minutes into the 2nd half, they looked like the most likely winners, as Crokes looked pretty rudderless up until then.
Playing against the wind, Dingle could have been further ahead at halftime. Just before the break, Tom O'Sullivan dropped a handy chance short, and Barry Dan hit the post with another point attempt.
Dingle defended deep, and attacked on the break at pace. It worked well for them, and their defending was very disciplined, giving away very few frees.
Crokes had dropped 3 shots, from within range, short in the 1st half, but it took 2 booming efforts from outside the 45 by Gavin to keep them in touch. Only 2 points down at the break, while playing poorly....they'd take that.
Tom was keeping Tony quiet, as was Tom Leo with Burns. Midfield was even enough, with Mark O’Shea and Barry Dan being most influential. You could see that Charlie Keating wasn't match fit after suffering an injury in the semi-final, indeed, he went off early in the 2nd half.
Even though Gavin got 2 great points, he was well beaten in open play by Paul. Dylan was giving Fionn Fitz the run around, but Fionn ended up being very influential in the 2nd half when Evan Looney went on Dylan. Flannery was also on top in his duel with Cian McMahon. Shaw was being held, but when the Dingle full back, Conor O'Sullivan, went off injured, he became a huge player in the 2nd half, being involved in most of Crokes domination in the final 20 minutes.
Dingle started the 2nd half well, and extended their lead, but they should have had a few more points, Dylan putting 2 wide when he was under extreme pressure by the impressive Evan Looney.
You could sense Dingle getting nervous as the thought of winning the title became more realistic.
They started to play about with the ball a bit more as they came out with the ball and they weren't moving it as fast as in the 1st half.
Fionn Fitzgerald, Gavin White, Gavin O’Shea, David Shaw, Potts, who had come on for Keating and the eternally young Brian Looney grabbed the match by the scruff of the neck and dragged Crokes back into the match.
They say that goals win games, and in this case it was proved as fact.
The first 2 goals should really have been dealt with by Dingle.
For the 1st goal, they had the ball twice, and managed to be overturned by the hungry Crokes players. The 2nd came from a miscued point attempt by Cian McMahon, which was seized upon by substitute Kieran O'Leary and the inevitable happened as Crokes got their 2nd goal.
Bang, bang, this looked like game over. It certainly was when Evan Looney got Crokes 3rd goal. He got the ball out near the terrace sideline, and made a bee line for the Dingle posts, skipping past a couple of Dingle backs as they tried to claw him back. He got a good advantage from the referee, and he blasted an unstoppable shot to the net to finish the match as a contest.
There was still 10 minutes left, plus injury time, but Dingle never looked like coming back from this. They tried hard, but their efforts became more individually based, instead of playing as a team like they had done for most of the contest. The point of the match was scored by Burns in injury time, after a lung bursting run from the back by Gavin White, who slipped it to another veteran, Daithí Casey, then out to Kieran O'Leary who hit an inch perfect pass to Burns who finished the move off.
Overall, it was an entertaining enough match from a neutral point of view.
It was a cruel loss for Dingle, but what a way for Crokes to keep their unbeaten 2024 record going.
Crokes v Castlehaven in a couple of weeks time should be some match.
I'm picking my lips already.
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 28, 2024 0:20:18 GMT
I thought I was the only one who say the own goal too! Would like to see it again if that's the case, looked like an Own Goal from my view anyways I think the conclusion here is we both thought the same? Hey, let's give that poor lad a break, we've all been there .. I was being a bit light hearted, I always learn from you comments! Mg72 class above? |
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 28, 2024 0:27:30 GMT
Would like to see it again if that's the case, looked like an Own Goal from my view anyways It wasn’t an og. It was partially saved by the keeper and bobbled in. I thought it bounced off the post and then bounced off the poor Playboy of the Western world as he arrived on the scene? It's how you look at it and that depends on where you are standing/sitting. MOTH definitely ref Ballydonoghoor Brendan Griffin - someone questioned how helpful umpires were, particularly at town end? Nobody had complaints and I'd say he let it flow, and of course he had to keep it in check. |
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Post by john4 on Oct 28, 2024 1:19:05 GMT
Well done Crokes.
Pat O'Shea is an enigma. Unbelievable transformation in Crokes this year. Hats off in fairness
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Post by keenfollower on Oct 28, 2024 1:47:24 GMT
Delighted for the players they put some serious work in this year. County League champions Club Champions and county champions. A great job by Pat O’Shea . I thought Mark O’Shea did well . Evan Looney Brian Looney Gavin White Mike Burns in the second half David Shaw in the second half. As far as Kerry not a lot this year. Mike Tansley from stacks is probably the best of the younger keepers. Backs: Evan Looney Darragh O’Connor from Kenmare Eoin Clifford from Laune Rangers had a good year. Midfield: Mark O’Shea for me Forwards: Dylan Geaney had a great year. Luke Crowley . Cian McMahon and Eoghan Hasset are possibly worth a look I can not understand how Mark O'Shea has not had an opportunity previously. Any time I have seen him play he looks streets ahead of a lot of midfielders who have been given more than enough chances |
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Post by mike70 on Oct 28, 2024 10:24:14 GMT
Dingle did so much right yesterday, they had Crokes well on the ropes, but Crokes are Crokes and between 43rd and 48th minute the momentum swung to Crokes.
Dingle forced the game after the Crokes goals, lost their composure, the game was still there for them to be competitive, but some poor decisions kept Crokes in control.
Just want to say hard luck dingle, but hats off to Crokes from their leadership on the line via Pat, to their Peter Pan players on the field and the young lads coming up the ranks, congrats and all the best in the Munster series.
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Post by onlykerry on Oct 28, 2024 10:24:18 GMT
After about 11 minutes Dingle told a sub to strip off and get ready - I suspect Conor O Sullivan was carrying an injury and the sideline left him in place as long as they felt they could risk it.
Crokes played a patient cat and mouse game and the goal opportunities eventually came and they took them - Dingle played a more direct style and took points in the first half when goal shots appeared on.
Dingle appeared to be the better side for much of the game but still only managed 2 points in the first 25 minutes of the second half and by that time Crokes had stolen the lead with three well taken goals.
Disappointed for Dingle but Crokes showed their craft and cuteness to win this one. Some of the Crokes lads are well into their 30's which is a fair achievement.
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Post by greengold35 on Oct 28, 2024 10:54:06 GMT
After about 11 minutes Dingle told a sub to strip off and get ready - I suspect Conor O Sullivan was carrying an injury and the sideline left him in place as long as they felt they could risk it. Crokes played a patient cat and mouse game and the goal opportunities eventually came and they took them - Dingle played a more direct style and took points in the first half when goal shots appeared on. Dingle appeared to be the better side for much of the game but still only managed 2 points in the first 25 minutes of the second half and by that time Crokes had stolen the lead with three well taken goals. Disappointed for Dingle but Crokes showed their craft and cuteness to win this one. Some of the Crokes lads are well into their 30's which is a fair achievement. Not sure if Conor O’Sullivan was carrying an injury into the game but he shipped a very heavy blow to the hip area when contesting a ball with Shaw in front of the stand midway through the first half - he was in big trouble after that. I think his loss had a major bearing on the outcome as he was badly missed around the square. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 28, 2024 11:08:54 GMT
After about 11 minutes Dingle told a sub to strip off and get ready - I suspect Conor O Sullivan was carrying an injury and the sideline left him in place as long as they felt they could risk it. Crokes played a patient cat and mouse game and the goal opportunities eventually came and they took them - Dingle played a more direct style and took points in the first half when goal shots appeared on. Dingle appeared to be the better side for much of the game but still only managed 2 points in the first 25 minutes of the second half and by that time Crokes had stolen the lead with three well taken goals. Disappointed for Dingle but Crokes showed their craft and cuteness to win this one. Some of the Crokes lads are well into their 30's which is a fair achievement. Not sure if Conor O’Sullivan was carrying an injury into the game but he shipped a very heavy blow to the hip area when contesting a ball with Shaw in front of the stand midway through the first half - he was in big trouble after that. I think his loss had a major bearing on the outcome as he was badly missed around the square. It was the defining moment in my opinion that changed the game. |
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Post by Ballydonoghoor on Oct 28, 2024 11:36:33 GMT
With resect, what did this final do to suggest we are a leading GAA football county right now?
The Veterans of the forum might be able tally such correlation going back but my guess is that a good county makes a big statement, or not!
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Post by jerryewe on Oct 28, 2024 13:00:28 GMT
With Glen and Kilmacud Crokes both out, will Dr Crokes fancy themselves to give the All-Ireland a rattle? I’m sure there are many other teams out there thinking the same thing.
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Post by The16thMan on Oct 28, 2024 13:24:22 GMT
With resect, what did this final do to suggest we are a leading GAA football county right now? The Veterans of the forum might be able tally such correlation going back but my guess is that a good county makes a big statement, or not! I don't think you can call Kerry or dismiss Kerry as a leading football county based on what happens in Club/County finals. Kerry won 5 All Irelands in the 2000's but some of those County finals in that decade were some of the poorest and lowest scoring finals in revent memory but it didn't affect Kerrys status at the time as a leading football county. |
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