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GAA Discussion / Re: FRC Feedback - poll on new...

Last post by SaffronSports - Today at 12:27:44 AM

Some changes as per Irish Examiner.

A player who makes a kick-out mark can play on immediately and not be challenged for four metres. If the player is illegally challenged in that space a free kick shall be awarded 50 metres more advantageous than the position of the original mark up to the opponents' 13m line. There is also the option of bringing it back for a two-point free attempt outside the 40m arc.An advantage has accrued if a point or a goal is scored. If no advantage has accrued to the team of the player awarded the mark, the referee will signal "no advantage gained" and the ball will be taken back to the point of the mark.A team must have at least four players in their half of the field, which may include the goalkeeper, and at least three outfield players in the opposition half. A breach of this rule does not occur when the breach has been unintentional, the player(s) are within 4m of the halfway line, are not interfering with play or with an opponent or not gaining an advantage.The removal of the word "directly" from the definition of a two-point score being played "over the bar between the posts... kicked by a player who has at least one foot on or outside the 40m arc and without the ball having been touched by another player".A breach of the three-up rule in carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball or attempting to do so is a free kick from where the player crossed the halfway line.A misconduct at games infraction by a team official to cost his/her team a 20m free as opposed to a 13m free and the free can be brought out to the 40m arc for a two-point attempt.

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Antrim / Re: Antrim Football Thread

Last post by Hectic - Today at 12:23:58 AM

Dunloy could be pipped in the intermediate championship, wouldn't say they are miles ahead of st endas or Moneyglass on their day.  Just makes a mockery of the whole thing.  Dunloy are in division 1 this year,  if they don't give a hoot about league football,  surely it would be better for them to be in division 2 then? Championship needs to go hand in hand with the league, I don't think the current format really works.

An even more simple solution is keep Dunloy in the intermediate until they decide to put more effort into the league. The special treatment given here is scandalous. Our reserves were told they couldnt enter Div 2 as the league structures were set in stone until 2026, then they discover Dunloy have been parachuted into Div 1. Only in Antrim

Also, above is correct ref Dunloy.  Ref Cargin reserves, where they looking to be parachuted into D2?  Should they not start in D3? 

Are some of you saying League should trump Championship in criteria for deciding Senior teams (now that leagues and championships are to be aligned)?

Because thats certainly not the way the vast majority of clubs approach the competitions.

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

Last post by Hectic - March 06, 2025, 11:54:32 PM

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

What is the written criteria?  Is there a minimum capacity required or other logistical considerations?

If signed up to a competition then I assume signed up to that written criteria.

Be interesting to see it.

And should remove any argument.

Or we could just make sh!t up and debate that.

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General discussion / Re: Dog friendly places

Last post by Milltown Row2 - March 06, 2025, 11:48:58 PM

Dunfanaghy all pubs dog friendly, we go three or four times a year and they are super friendly, stayed in Airbnb and it was dog friendly too... Kerry not so much, Newcastle had a few places ..

I've two dogs so I make sure we go somewhere that is dog friendly...England in nearly all pubs are dog friendly

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General discussion / Re: glastonbury

Last post by JoG2 - March 06, 2025, 11:22:18 PM

Some super bands in there, but you'd feel old looking at the majority of it

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

Last post by JoG2 - March 06, 2025, 11:20:40 PM

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

Were you wearing a suit whilst typing this reply? Utter corporate word salad

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

Last post by thewobbler - March 06, 2025, 11:17:16 PM

It's not a take.

It's a grounding in reality.

The competition committee have rules in place for venues that outrank the rules for home and away draws.

These rules are in place to ensure the competition can fulfil its remit as the premier GAA tournament in Ulster.

It's the draw of these tournaments that provides the financial flex to provide mileage, meals and medical care for players.

Antrim's players and management have gone to war carrying buckets and spades. It's a f**king nonsense.

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Antrim / Re: Antrim Football Thread

Last post by SaffronSports - March 06, 2025, 11:01:53 PM

Antrim absolutely have to hold firm. I expect they'll be offered money and/or threatened with expulsion from the Tailteann Cup but if they back down you may as well just accept Antrim will never play another Championship home match.

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

Last post by Sportacus - March 06, 2025, 11:01:01 PM

To be honest, at this point, based on Antrim's statements:

Ulster Council have no option but to eject Antrim from the Ulster Championship.

And Central Council have no option but to back Ulster up and double down, by ejecting them from the Tailteann.

Otherwise there's no point in having competition rules and competition organisers.

Or a draw with first team out with home advantage... Money is front, middle and centre here, as is the way of the world

It's not just about money.

But at same time, if the Antrim footballers are happy to receive 25% of their mileage, and 25% of their meals, and 25% of their insurance coverage for the season. Well then they'd have a stronger argument.

Greed is a two way street.

Not even sure what you're on about, but fairly sure it's the worst take I've seen in a long time.

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

Last post by gallsman - March 06, 2025, 10:51:58 PM

GPA backing Antrims stance, including fair play, Armagh players. Now it gets really interesting.

Is the GPA specifically backing the stance? All I read is that they issued a statement at the request and on behalf of the Antrim players. Those aren't the same things.