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Tommy Conlon in the FG rag needs a call out his vitriol towards Glen would be something like the Kremlin would be spouting.Out of their depth he needs to get a reality check.

In my view Tommy Conlon got it right.

I've come to this debate late so apologies if this point has already been raised: Surely there is an onus on the referee to ensure that a replaced player has actually left the field BEFORE he restarts the game?

Brian Mullins RIP. A giant of the 1970s and 80s has passed on. Everyone who was privileged to see him in his glory days will never forget his power and passion on the field. Rest in peace Brian

Without a doubt if Con had played Dublin would have won.

[I'd honestly prefer to lose, than to win by 10-12 points]

It seems that there isn't a lot of money being wagered by Kildare supporters on their team. Paddy Power is offering the following odds: Dublin 1/7 Kildare 11/2.

Well Wexford and Meath couldn't have made Dublin look better! No pressure on shooters, no pressure on defence.

Best for Dublin would be to come through a really tough game. With the objective being Sam, I'd honestly prefer to lose, than to win by 10-12 points, as we'd learn nothing from the latter, and we definitely have things to learn.

No, I'd settle for a big win - after a really tough game 

It seems that there isn't a lot of money being wagered by Kildare supporters on their team. Paddy Power is offering the following odds: Dublin 1/7 Kildare 11/2.

[Looking like a very poor turnout in Croke Park today for Leinster semi finals. Although can't get a stream of it to confirm but few tweets indicating it]

Looking like a very poor turnout in Croke Park today for Leinster semi finals. Although can't get a stream of it to confirm but few tweets indicating it. Very poor decision from Leinster council to put it there and not even double up the U20 game.

GAA reaping what they sow now with ticketing shambles also, football crowds are struggling mostly due to poor GAA administration decisions from Croke Park.

Forget about twitter for your "information". There was over 38,000 in Croker yesterday.

[figures on the big screen, but must be close to 40,000 there]

I didn't see the attendance figures on the big screen, but must be close to 40,000 there.  Not too bad for two fixtures with two very warm favourites.

Dubs were excellent in the first half. Ridiculous score of 1-17 out of 19 scoring chances.
Obviously caveated with Meath not being good.

Second half was actually an even affair, but can't read much into that.

Kildare looked good from an attacking viewpoint, but mediocre defensively. Of course Dubs are no great shakes defensively either. Leinster final should be interesting.

The big screen gave an attendance figure of something over 38,000.

Very good performance from the Dubs today and their hit rate from shots was phenomenal. It has to be said of course that Meath were very poor today.

Paul Barden (2000s)
Dessie Barry (1980s)
Brendan Barden (1960s)
Jimmy Hannify (1960s)
John 'Speedy' McCormack (1980s)

Would you not find a place for Bobby Burns. I always thought of him as a very stylish forward?

In the 1960s half of the Kilbride team in Meath seemed to be Quinns, and a number of them were stalwarts of the Meath team. They were hard men.

The Brogans of Dublin

Well done Monaghan yesterday. Credit the Dubs, they fought to the end and almost pulled off a memorable win. And as we always say at times like this - sure it's only the league. 

[Nothing could happen to O'Shea!]

https://punditarena.com/gaa/gaelic-football/andrewdempsey/philly-mcmahon-explains-egos-mayo-side/

Philly trying to discredit O'Shea. The reality is O'Shea came on to aggravate Philly. It was a win win for O'Shea he was off of the pitch and upsetting Philly there was a chance of disrupting his game or getting him booked. Nothing could happen to O'Shea!

It would have been in mayo favour if action had been taken.   

Isn't it strange that winning an All Ireland Semifinal but losing a final is regarded as success by some Mayo supporters.

COYBIB

A interesting article by mayo secretary. Could that stoke the flames tomorrow?

https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/dublin-came-back-onto-pitch-usual-arrogance-mayo-gaa-officer-slams-dublin-makes-case-var-introduced-242386

This is very old news and will have no bearing on this evening's game.

COYBIB

Serious meltdown over on reservoir dubs. 

The whole world is against them.

For a Kildare person you've an unhealthy obsession with Dublin GAA