Sigerson Cup 2018

[whitey]

How did Stephen Coen play?

[Cunny Funt]

Best Sigerson cup final for many a year credit to both sides. A draw may have fair result and i don't think many would complain if there was extra time. Well done to UCD 2 titles in 3 years and only lost the other final narrowly.

[Captain Obvious]

Kieran Molloy got a Garda escort to the game after Corofin match. He may feature yet for NUIG. Liam Silke won't. He picked up a finger injury.

He's on now. Player welfare my arse.

If the players have no interest in their own welfare they can't have any complaints.
They just played an All-Ireland club semi-final.
No one would hold it against them if they left it at that.
If they decide they want to be involved in another game that's up to them.

The fixture schedule is the main problem, players will play no matter what. How hard would it be to avoid matches clashing.

[Maroon Manc]

How did Stephen Coen play?

One of the better times I saw him although wasn't taking too much notice of him. Adam Gallagher did ok, can't see him playing any championship football for Mayo though.

Comer looked very tired in the 2nd half but NUIG didn't get enough ball to him in the 2nd half, was brilliant in the first half as was Conor McCarthy.

NUIG carrying a couple of passengers whilst UCD's free taker O'Carroll I think was woeful from placed balls. Jack Barry who was very influential for UCD should have had a black card in the first half but got a yellow.


From a Galway point of view Mulkerrin isn't ready for senior football yet which is understandable given he was a minor last year. Greene won't play Senior football for Galway and despite a good first half don't think Tierney is good enough. Cooke did well but like Comer looked tired late on but is always capable of one stupid long ball a  game. I really like D'Arcy but he did ok today up against older and more experienced Kerry panel, he'll be u20 this year for Galway.

Sean Kelly did well but has a fair bit of filling out to do but will be a Galway regular of the future as will Molloy. Good to see Michael Daly make his comeback coming on with a few minutes to go.

[Jinxy]

Kieran Molloy got a Garda escort to the game after Corofin match. He may feature yet for NUIG. Liam Silke won't. He picked up a finger injury.

He's on now. Player welfare my arse.

If the players have no interest in their own welfare they can't have any complaints.
They just played an All-Ireland club semi-final.
No one would hold it against them if they left it at that.
If they decide they want to be involved in another game that's up to them.

The fixture schedule is the main problem, players will play no matter what. How hard would it be to avoid matches clashing.

When you have some lads playing two different sports for multiple teams at various stages during the year, it can be pretty hard.
I just don't believe fixtures should be scheduled in such a way that accommodates these players.

[Kuwabatake Sanjuro]

Kieran Molloy got a Garda escort to the game after Corofin match. He may feature yet for NUIG. Liam Silke won't. He picked up a finger injury.

He's on now. Player welfare my arse.

If the players have no interest in their own welfare they can't have any complaints.
They just played an All-Ireland club semi-final.
No one would hold it against them if they left it at that.
If they decide they want to be involved in another game that's up to them.

The fixture schedule is the main problem, players will play no matter what. How hard would it be to avoid matches clashing.

When you have some lads playing two different sports for multiple teams at various stages during the year, it can be pretty hard.
I just don't believe fixtures should be scheduled in such a way that accommodates these players.

Agreed, the GAA can't be pandering to those who are too greedy/stupid in the amount of teams and competitions they choose to play in.

[Syferus]

A lad playing for his college and his club is greedy! Now I've heard it all.

[Kuwabatake Sanjuro]

A lad playing for his college and his club is greedy! Now I've heard it all.

Playing one game after the other is stupid and reckless.

[mrdeeds]

A lad playing for his college and his club is greedy! Now I've heard it all.

Playing one game after the other is stupid and reckless.

Forcing a player to choose a Sigerson final or an All Ireland Club semi is stupid.

[Captain Obvious]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

[Syferus]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

Slaughtneil played their hurling AISF last weekend. Not that simple.

[Captain Obvious]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

Slaughtneil played their hurling AISF last weekend. Not that simple.

Pushing back todays semi final by one week to avoid a clash with the Sigerson cup final and to have both semi finals on the same day would be that simple however sensible fixture scheduling is rarely done with the GAA.

[Syferus]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

Slaughtneil played their hurling AISF last weekend. Not that simple.

Pushing back todays semi final by one week to avoid a clash with the Sigerson cup final and to have both semi finals on the same day would be that simple however sensible fixture scheduling is rarely done with the GAA.

So punish an entire club to suit two lads? I'm sure all the dual players in Slaughneil wouldn't be at 100% this weekend after playing such a big game the weekend before while Nemo were sitting on their hands.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul.

[mrdeeds]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

Slaughtneil played their hurling AISF last weekend. Not that simple.

Pushing back todays semi final by one week to avoid a clash with the Sigerson cup final and to have both semi finals on the same day would be that simple however sensible fixture scheduling is rarely done with the GAA.

So punish an entire club to suit two lads? I'm sure all the dual players in Slaughneil wouldn't be at 100% this weekend after playing such a big game the weekend before while Nemo were sitting on their hands.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul.

The Slaughtneil game wouldn't be moved with this suggestion.

[Captain Obvious]

The other senior football club semi final is on next weekend i'm sure Corofin or Moorefield wouldn't be too bothered if their semi final was pushed back a week.

Slaughtneil played their hurling AISF last weekend. Not that simple.

Pushing back todays semi final by one week to avoid a clash with the Sigerson cup final and to have both semi finals on the same day would be that simple however sensible fixture scheduling is rarely done with the GAA.

So punish an entire club to suit two lads? I'm sure all the dual players in Slaughneil wouldn't be at 100% this weekend after playing such a big game the weekend before while Nemo were sitting on their hands.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul.

The Slaughtneil game wouldn't be moved with this suggestion.

Exactly.