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#1
General discussion / Re: Petrolhead culture
March 25, 2024, 01:23:22 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on March 25, 2024, 01:08:30 PM
Quote from: tyrone08 on March 25, 2024, 12:55:03 PMSimplest thing to do is upon passing your test you have to sit through a 2 hour speed course showing the real life consequences. Actual local stories with photos would soon make a few young ones pay att.

Would it though? Everyone knows of these accidents, but they carry on regardless anyway.

I agree, and ties in with the point I had made earlier, some people don't learn until they go through it unfortunately, and some people will never learn and wise up. 

Not to go down the route of the law, or to open that can of worms too much, but some of the sentences for driving offences are pish poor and wouldn't discourage offenders in the slightest.   


#2
General discussion / Re: Petrolhead culture
March 25, 2024, 10:19:52 AM
In my view sometimes it takes a close call or a friend/family/community member to unfortunately lose their lives on the roads for it to hit home to young ones what impact driving can have, not even dangerous driving at that. 

For young ones, possible overconfidence can lead to accidents.  Like driving down a familiar road at speed etc.  I know a few that have written off cars on roads less than a mile from home, just because they think they know every inch of it, gives them the right to drive it how they please. 
#3
Antrim / Re: Antrim Football Thread
March 23, 2024, 08:46:07 PM
Quote from: Sportacus on March 23, 2024, 07:56:04 PM
Quote from: erinsboy on March 23, 2024, 06:05:30 PMArmagh 7-16
Antrim 0-02
Another bad result for our underage set-up.
Armagh wouldn't be known for being an underage powerhouse, which makes this result standout for me.
Another horrendous beating, and as you say Armagh are no big shakes. Apathy from top to bottom. I genuinely don't know where you'd even start to fix this as we've fallen miles behind and it's been decades in the making. A multitude of issues.

Armagh had success at u16 level last year I believe and have hope to follow that through to minors, with aidan o rourke taking the reigns this year. I would say they are decent enough tbf.

#4
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
March 19, 2024, 11:02:28 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on March 19, 2024, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on March 18, 2024, 09:06:38 PMI think anyone following armagh know that the depth of players commiting to the team at present hasn't been seen for the past 20odd years. There are quality players currently sitting on the bench we would have been building teams around 10 years ago, certainly a conundrum mcgeeney never had when he started.

In terms of success, ulster would certainly be a realistic possibility with the draw, and failing to win that would been seen as a failure to capitalise on all the elements aligning (a good team, good draw, and previous final experience).




This is a nonsense and part of the populist narrative in the county over the last couple of years.
We have a large panel of players of a very similar and good standard. A lot of players are interchangeable.

McGeeney demands an extremely high level or work and when they're all hitting that together it makes the team formidible. He's getting a tune out of lads at that level through conditioning and effort that I wouldn't have though possible watching them play club football.

However, Armagh don't have the number of high quality players that most of the division one teams have. Forker, Grugan and Murnin are the exceptions to that - they'd make any team in my view. This is why Rian is such a disappointment as he has exceptional ability but doesn't back it up with the work on and off the pitch the others do.

Beyond that group, everyone is replaceable by similar but that group is smaller than most top counties.

If Armagh are to win Ulster or All Ireland titles it will be a collective effort and a result of team ethic and approach tactically.

What part is nonsense?
#5
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
March 18, 2024, 09:06:38 PM
I think anyone following armagh know that the depth of players commiting to the team at present hasn't been seen for the past 20odd years. There are quality players currently sitting on the bench we would have been building teams around 10 years ago, certainly a conundrum mcgeeney never had when he started.

In terms of success, ulster would certainly be a realistic possibility with the draw, and failing to win that would been seen as a failure to capitalise on all the elements aligning (a good team, good draw, and previous final experience).


#6
General discussion / Re: Podcasts
March 06, 2024, 03:29:21 PM
The Overlap is quite good to be fair and the guests are generally top of the pile also.  Although lighthearted, Gary and Jamie aren't afraid to ask the hard questions also to be fair.   

Ole on this week talking about his tenure at United and what he perceives to have went wrong etc. 
#7
Armagh haven't won an Ulster from 2008, so that is probably an indicator of why they haven't made that stage of the championship, they just weren't at that level. 

Donegal would be the most surprising of that list, given they were constantly competing at near the top past their last entry of 2014. 

Meath/Kildare a bit of a strange one also, I would have thought they would have made that stage, but then I suppose Dublin dominating Lenister means they are pitted against a Provincial winner in the QF's if they make the Leinster final. 

Interesting reading that is!
#8
General discussion / Re: Man Utd Thread:
February 29, 2024, 03:13:48 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 29, 2024, 02:26:16 PMJesus christ when you compare some of these clowns to the likes of Denis irwin and the money the clowns have earned in comparison.  Mental

Speaking of clowns, it looks like Pogba is done as a professional.  A happy ending to a mercenary player that spoiled the club the past 10 years. 
#9
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 28, 2024, 09:50:23 AMFlags hanging round the place are a sign of insecurity tbh. Triumphalism and inseccurity.

As someone here said it's grown up politics. The way she will look at it is there are two teams on this island so she can support both.

I think it's hard when you are of a certain age to see NI as a team for all. I don't mind seeing them do well but when things like Neil Lennon, Anton Rogan etc happen and also when they play their games where they do then it can be hard to see past that and you could never fully, fully, support them.



I have always carried this view.  When I see a flag in a housing estate etc always makes me think how insecure you would have to be to have to have that flying for no other reason than identifying to "the other side" who lives here. 

In terms of supporting the NI team, I would want to see them do well, but their core fan base is just rotten and backwards. 
I wouldn't be going into the south belfast ni supports club for a pint pre-game, and I don't think an invitation would be extended to the first minister or the gaa president anytime soon either. 
 




#10
Think its a good tactic if the right guy is on the ball. 

Rory Began, Niall Morgan and Ethan Rafferty all implement it well and tend to make the correct decisions when on the ball. 

Offside and outfield soccer players not being able to handle the ball would make it a f#ckup

#11
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 22, 2024, 05:16:47 PM
Meath v Kildare - Can only see a Meath win after Kildares last two games.  If Kildare cannot get fired up for this one, their season may as well be over. 

Louth v Cavan - Hard to call as both teams are well capable of beating one another, but I think Cavan may edge it.

Fermanagh v Cork - Fermanagh have been impressive in the league so far (bar the second half last week of course) and can see them winning with no fuss. 

Armagh v Donegal - Not sure.  This will be Donegal's first big test under their new high press style.  If it falters against Armagh then there is little hope of it working down the road against the 'bigger' teams. 

Vise versa for Armagh, their first big test against a well organised and physically fit team.  Interesting to see if they can adopt to facing a tactically better team and coming out the better.  I would expect a low scoring game also.
#12
General discussion / Re: TV Show recommendations
February 21, 2024, 10:05:36 PM
S1 had a great story and the two main characters were brilliant also and carried it forward.  It's hard to replicate something fresh like that. The title has been milked dry at this point. 

Just watched Kin there, simple but brilliant.  As I said to the other half, who ever thought we would be rooting for dublin drug gangs to succeed!
#13
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 18, 2024, 04:31:46 PM
Kildare really bad. I thought after the fermanagh game they may have came into this game looking to kick-start their season but they seem doomed for the drop the way they are going.

Contay has been brilliant also.
#14
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 17, 2024, 03:29:14 PM
A game riddled with mistakes, very poor conditions
#15
GAA Discussion / Re: Money is Destroying the Game
February 14, 2024, 02:51:51 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 14, 2024, 02:39:53 PM
Quote from: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on February 14, 2024, 02:00:30 PMWas recently chatting to a friend who is deeply involved in the local GAA club scene here in County Tyrone. He has been telling me that he is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of money his club is asking from him.

It's no secret that GAA clubs rely heavily on financial support from their members. Membership fees and occasional contributions for club run competitions are not only understandable but expected. However, recently the club in question has upped the ante, hounding members for money in ways that feel disproportionate and, in my own opinion, disrespectful.

While it's crucial for clubs to cover necessary expenses, it's been reported that this club is requesting members to foot the bill for their own presentation nights. Presentation nights, traditionally, have been a moment for clubs to come together and celebrate the achievements of their members. Asking attendees to pay for their own participation seems to go against the very spirit that these events should embody. Moreover, the practice of soliciting weekly direct debit payments from members has raised eyebrows. While consistent funding is essential for club operations, transparency and accountability regarding financial matters are equally important.

At what point do we draw the line? Perhaps it's time for a collective conversation about what constitutes reasonable financial expectations from our members and how we can hold our clubs accountable to those standards.

He should try Rugby or Soccer or Swimming. See the fees involved in that. GAA is great value for money and a fantastic community organisation. It costs a lot to put teams on the field and for that matter teams that can compete.
But if you can't afford it, then it doesn't really matter the price but the days of £20 membership and away ye go are long gone.


I agree, relatively cheap compared to other activities, but slowly narrowing the gap.  In the past month alone, I have contributed toward 3 different fundraising initiatives for my team and we are only into February Christs sake. 

My biggest annoyance is the senior coaching team getting a hefty sum (outsiders) when we are not doing enough to bring our own coaches through.