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GAA Discussion / Re: Tyrone v Kerry Semifinal 2...

Last post by tiempo - Today at 10:12:29 AM

Yep anyone is pole-axeable, I'm sure there'll be a few dunts on Kerry lads too - personally I'd hold McElholm in reserve but he needs a good 20mins to go at it, on a separate point I'd worry that Meyler hasn't the zip of old and expecting a similar impact so soon into his return could be costly

McKernan is a huge loss but as you say it presents an opportunity for others

I fully believe McCurry and Canavan will turn it on

Tyrone are going in as underdogs and would expect the mentality to be something in the order of an ambush, I don't think they need everything to go their way on the day but hanging in there might be needed at times, similar to 2021 I expect

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GAA Discussion / Re: UTV & BBC & RTE & TV3

Last post by BigGreenField - Today at 09:59:08 AM

Niblock is one of life's naturally enthusiastic people, he does get carried away, possibly having come through the bbc environment were for a long time the game got very little coverage he may feel (or been trained to view) he has to sell it all the time to a sceptical audience (either sitting at home or at Ormeau Avenue).

It's also sadly a trait of us all that we want bemused outsiders to understand the game, community, culture and history all in one go (we've all done it). Need to ease back on the tourist board stuff and let the game show itself.

I'd give him a lot of credit for being part of the improved coverage we now have.

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GAA Discussion / Re: UTV & BBC & RTE & TV3

Last post by Gael-in-exile - Today at 09:49:37 AM

I think the BBC commentators for hurling try to give an over the top level of plaudit to every phase of the game.
Some of the analysts do this too.
It's like an attempt to give sound bites and a bit of a marketing level of speak to the game.

It's not for me. I much prefer those who talk a bit more naturally - and think actually when the game is good enough the natural commentary and analysis is miles above the slightly marketing targeted orchestrated versions.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Tyrone v Kerry Semifinal 2...

Last post by DaleCooper - Today at 09:44:42 AM

The worry with that is Kerry pole axing Mcelholm early.

Canavan is not firing, McCurry was poor by his own standards last day.

Do you bench one of them and hope they'll have the character to come in later and blaze over a few?

McKernan is a huge blow, have to fancy Kerry by 5 or so.

If its as hot as forecast Paudie may lag towards end. A game that suits the young lads, ruairi canavan has had a frustrating year...the space created by new rules in Croker should really suit him.

[Tyrone have it all to do and MOR is going to have to gamble to some degree.]

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GAA Discussion / Re: Tyrone v Kerry Semifinal 2...

Last post by tiempo - Today at 09:17:01 AM

Big miss considering his excellent form but oportunity for others to step up on big stage.

Interesting to see what will Tyrone do with McElholm. Id start him, has bags of energy and Kerry will likely setup expecting impact sub.

Tyrone have it all to do and MOR is going to have to gamble to some degree.

Agree fully, they're going to have to fight fire with fire at some point, and starting McElholm would be a way of doing that - tricky decision because his impact late on could be huge too

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GAA Discussion / Re: Casement Park in line for ...

Last post by snoopdog - Today at 09:10:53 AM

To cut even at Croke park, they used to talk about having to get it half full.

Back in the noughties it was something like 31,000 people to break even.

What is the cost though. Surely they only open bars and areas needed as per the crowd. So I assume they cover it whatever the crowd.
For small games thry only open lower hogan.

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General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 08:47:03 AM

Israelis have long laid plans waiting for right excuse to allow them to justify what they are doing and what they are going to do.

October 7th was that excuse.

Oct 7 was but bombing Iran achieved nothing. Even in Gaza Israel has no plan for the day after. Bombing the shit out of a place is easy
 Managing people afterwards is the hard bit.

The way they're going and assisted by the axis of evil in the West there won't be any people to manage anyway.

#8

GAA Discussion / Re: All stars 25

Last post by Dunneroyal - Today at 08:03:02 AM

Not Under 23?

No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.

if Meath get into final it's caulfield without a doubt.
And morris after winning June player of month could be a serious shout for poty definite all star id say. Which looked highly unlikely after he was attended to for 10 minutes in inniskeen on the field.

[But at least he speaks his mind]

#9

GAA Discussion / Re: Ewan McKenna

Last post by Dunneroyal - Today at 07:56:52 AM

We have no cutting edge Journalists left anymore. They are all afraid of going against any Narrative and being cancelled. 
McKenna is all over the place - But at least he speaks his mind.

This f**king nonsense. Any stupid **** can "speak their mind". Doesn't mean they've anything to say.

Agree. Look regardless of anyone's political views or opinions, he went after Evanne ni chuilinn when she went into senate. Saying realy horrible stuff and when I pointed out her work in adoption (she's adopted) and did a doc on it. Her ivf journey (she wrote about it ) her writing a children book on gaa, and her work in keeping girls involved in sports he actually said she hadn't done any of that. So speaking your mind is grand but speaking bullshit and total untruth is an entirely different thing. As I say he could have had problems with her appointment in so many areas but he chose those that weren't based on facts or even reality.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Donegal v Meath semifinal ...

Last post by Dunneroyal - Today at 07:50:50 AM

Billy Finns knowledge of Meath football is fantastic. Love to see and read his posts