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Could u get us a number Dog, we'll try anything. This has consumed my life

Liverpool on the verge of Number 20 is hurting Dag Dog more than I expected.

Yes, in the spirit of the late Francis, be kind to those who are hurting.

Up until very recently I'd actually agree with every word Clerkin says. I f**king LOVE IT when we win the Ulster Championship. I love the tension and the tight arm wrestle games, even if we often come out on the wrong side of them. I love that so many of the teams are at a similar level so that when we lose to, say, Tyrone, most years we can still be confident that we'll put it up to them and very possibly even beat them next year.

However, watching yesterday's match against Monaghan, for possibly the first time, I was thinking it wouldn't be the end of the world if they did manage to reel us in and win. Group stages and AI knock-outs do seem like basically a separate competition now, in the same way as your favourite English team going out of Europe doesn't mean that they can't still have a great season in the Premier League.

And let's face it, would any Armagh supporter swap places with us last year, despite their losing the toss in the Ulster Final? The AI title was always bigger, but at least winning Ulster used to leave you a lot closer to the former than it does now, where everyone basically starts again from the same spot.

RIP Pope Francis, seemed to me to be consistently on the right side & not (ironically) an establishment man.

Yes, always on the side of the poor. Didn't grasp the nettle on key reform issues, but was always on the side of the underdog.

As major world leaders today go, he was a saint.

On the two point free Murphy scored when Langan and a Monaghan player (can't remember who) violated the three-up rule...

Haven't seen any of the highlights yet, and missed most of the half-time analysis of the live broadcast, but I do remember seeing a brief replay from behind the Monaghan goal  which showed Langan quickly turning back while the Monaghan player was a little further down the field ahead of him. Coldrick consulted with the linesman at the time before awarding the free. Did he give it to Donegal because Langan turned around more quickly and didn't go as far? It was mentioned as well at some point that there is a four metre grace allowed. Was Langan within that while the Monaghan player wasn't?

Thoughts on the line ball. Should it have been play on or was ref correct.

Didn't watch it but was it a Donegal line ball?

The pundits said it should've been a Donegal line ball but that's besides the point as it was awarded to Monaghan.

Yep, the only question to be answered is whether the line ball, once awarded to Monaghan, should have been taken.

Brannigan's in the same boat as the rest of us.

Thoughts on the line ball. Should it have been play on or was ref correct.

No idea. Looking forward to the GAA PGMOL making an announcement. 🤓

Is there another team field sport where 20 percent of the team are restricted from one half of the field, asking for a friend.

Go and watch a different sport

Lol could say the same for ones that have been complaining about the game over the past decade or so. Referee pulling keepers anymore on taking their time on kickouts? Patton seemed like he was out for a walk in the park there

That rule was quashed recently

No, it wasn't.

The 20s guidance was extended to 30s but at the referee's discretion.

It's down to refs discretion so anyone taking 30 seconds will end up being pulled.. did anyone time it?

Is it 30 seconds from the ball going dead or from the keeper setting the ball?

If the latter, definitely not 30 seconds.

The pundits said it was a Donegal ball that went out at the hooter?

That would make more sense.

Don't know anything about McNamee, but seems a bit quiet and reserved for the punditry game. But maybe it's his first time out.

Leaving aside the issue at the end, hard luck to Monaghan. Could easily have got a result there today, despite us having a few opportunities to add on a few extra points late on. Gallen looked a bit off-form there today, although he was tightly marked at all times. Another fine performance from Finbarr Roarty who looks made for this level so far. Overall we've a lot of improving left to do before we meet the bigger teams, whether in Ulster or the groups.

So what happened there?

Christ the GAA+ coverage is horrible.

McNamee has a bit of work to do as a pundit.

Donegal cruising.

Is this McNamee's first time out?

Impressed with Monaghan so far.

Really?

First 15 minutes when I made the comment, yes. We've been well on top since, although they've knocked over enough to keep them in touch with the breeze to come.

Impressed with Monaghan so far. Really pressuring Donegal up the field. Think we'll need a good lead going into the second half.