Ros away to Dublin 20th July 2019

[From the Bunker]

I can't believe no one seen this hammering coming! Galway and Mayo have gone back considerably this year. They are two counties running on empty. So thinking Roscommon were going anywhere by beating either of those was fantasy. The Rossies conceded 4-24 in last years dead rubber super 8 game. Dublin played a lot of their fringe players in that game.

Mayo just 1 win away from reaching the last 4 now and Galway might have been in the same place if they had won that round 4 tie v Mayo. Roscommon beating both away doesn't happen often and shouldn't belittled. Why some thought Roscommon would be somewhat competitive was because they showed improvement in a year v Tyrone and for 55 minutes Cork was competitive v Dublin.

Last years game was a dead rubber game whereby both played fringe players in that game.

Not belittling Roscommons year. Massive results against Galway and Mayo. But how can you sell a game to players where you are telling them to do their best and keep the score down? It's depressing.

[manfromdelmonte]

I can't believe no one seen this hammering coming! Galway and Mayo have gone back considerably this year. They are two counties running on empty. So thinking Roscommon were going anywhere by beating either of those was fantasy. The Rossies conceded 4-24 in last years dead rubber super 8 game. Dublin played a lot of their fringe players in that game.

Mayo just 1 win away from reaching the last 4 now and Galway might have been in the same place if they had won that round 4 tie v Mayo. Roscommon beating both away doesn't happen often and shouldn't belittled. Why some thought Roscommon would be somewhat competitive was because they showed improvement in a year v Tyrone and for 55 minutes Cork was competitive v Dublin.

Last years game was a dead rubber game whereby both played fringe players in that game.

Not belittling Roscommons year. Massive results against Galway and Mayo. But how can you sell a game to players where you are telling them to do their best and keep the score down? It's depressing.

Roscommon have played 4 division 1 teams in a row

[trileacman]

Trileac will you stop putting words in my mouth.
Go do your rant on its own merits.

Explain to us how this tiered championship that your advocating would work then? Don't go advocating changing the whole championship structure without first showing us how the hell it'll be of benefit to anyone.

[Rossfan]

Will you fkn read what I wrote.

If you've rants about tiered Championships there's a thread for that.

[From the Bunker]

I can't believe no one seen this hammering coming! Galway and Mayo have gone back considerably this year. They are two counties running on empty. So thinking Roscommon were going anywhere by beating either of those was fantasy. The Rossies conceded 4-24 in last years dead rubber super 8 game. Dublin played a lot of their fringe players in that game.

Mayo just 1 win away from reaching the last 4 now and Galway might have been in the same place if they had won that round 4 tie v Mayo. Roscommon beating both away doesn't happen often and shouldn't belittled. Why some thought Roscommon would be somewhat competitive was because they showed improvement in a year v Tyrone and for 55 minutes Cork was competitive v Dublin.

Last years game was a dead rubber game whereby both played fringe players in that game.

Not belittling Roscommons year. Massive results against Galway and Mayo. But how can you sell a game to players where you are telling them to do their best and keep the score down? It's depressing.

Roscommon have played 4 division 1 teams in a row

True!

[giveballaghback]

I can't believe no one seen this hammering coming! Galway and Mayo have gone back considerably this year. They are two counties running on empty. So thinking Roscommon were going anywhere by beating either of those was fantasy. The Rossies conceded 4-24 in last years dead rubber super 8 game. Dublin played a lot of their fringe players in that game.

Mayo just 1 win away from reaching the last 4 now and Galway might have been in the same place if they had won that round 4 tie v Mayo. Roscommon beating both away doesn't happen often and shouldn't belittled. Why some thought Roscommon would be somewhat competitive was because they showed improvement in a year v Tyrone and for 55 minutes Cork was competitive v Dublin.

Last years game was a dead rubber game whereby both played fringe players in that game.

Not belittling Roscommons year. Massive results against Galway and Mayo. But how can you sell a game to players where you are telling them to do their best and keep the score down? It's depressing.

Roscommon have played 4 division 1 teams in a row

True!

Then if teams dont accept that situation which is the way it is for the last few years then reduce the championship to 4 teams, Dublin and 3 more or maybe just hand over sam and tell them keep it, buy a new cup call it samanta and tell dublin they are not allowed to play.

[From the Bunker]

I can't believe no one seen this hammering coming! Galway and Mayo have gone back considerably this year. They are two counties running on empty. So thinking Roscommon were going anywhere by beating either of those was fantasy. The Rossies conceded 4-24 in last years dead rubber super 8 game. Dublin played a lot of their fringe players in that game.

Mayo just 1 win away from reaching the last 4 now and Galway might have been in the same place if they had won that round 4 tie v Mayo. Roscommon beating both away doesn't happen often and shouldn't belittled. Why some thought Roscommon would be somewhat competitive was because they showed improvement in a year v Tyrone and for 55 minutes Cork was competitive v Dublin.

Last years game was a dead rubber game whereby both played fringe players in that game.

Not belittling Roscommons year. Massive results against Galway and Mayo. But how can you sell a game to players where you are telling them to do their best and keep the score down? It's depressing.

Roscommon have played 4 division 1 teams in a row

True!

Then if teams dont accept that situation which is the way it is for the last few years then reduce the championship to 4 teams, Dublin and 3 more or maybe just hand over sam and tell them keep it, buy a new cup call it samanta and tell dublin they are not allowed to play.

Everyone is accepting the situation who pay their (hard earned) money to go to see intercounty football. You don't go there is less revenue. The lesser the revenue leaves the big wigs in Headquarters with less to give to the Golden Child project.

To be fair, counties like Cork, Kildare, Meath and Galway fan bases have moved on. Most spend their time and money at more beneficial activities.

Only foolish fan based counties like Mayo don't realise being a loyal fan is really feeding into the revenue stream that makes Dublin Stronger.

Ironically, even the Dubs are moving on! To them it has evolved into just a waiting game for the Semi-final and Final where they hope they get a game that might make them enjoy winning the 5 (insert number) in a row a bit more.

[RedHand88]

How does Jim Gavin keep a straight face when he says they were tested yesterday?

[From the Bunker]

How does Jim Gavin keep a straight face when he says they were tested yesterday?

He always wears a baseball cap anymore and he looks away and to the ground when he's completely bluffing!

[J70]

How does Jim Gavin keep a straight face when he says they were tested yesterday?

He didn't say that, did he?

[moysider]

How does Jim Gavin keep a straight face when he says they were tested yesterday?

He didn't say that, did he?

Of course he did. He was right to say it. He could not have said anything else.

[TheGreatest]

Dublin too good, next please.

I think Dublin are getting better, the forward movement and passing is on another plain of existence.

A joy to watch it.

Hoping for a test in Omagh, im sure it will be delivered.

[manfromdelmonte]

Dublin hit in long ball to their full forward line as even a blind man could see that the Ros fb line struggled under that delivery against Leitrim

You wouldn't need the 5 stats fellas that Dublin employ to work that out

[Rossfan]

Unlike the past we don't seem to produce defenders any more
We can cope reasonably well with hand passing type teams but quick ball into one on one situations and we're fecked.
I heard McInerney will be coming back next year which wont do any harm.

[GalwayBayBoy]

How does Jim Gavin keep a straight face when he says they were tested yesterday?

A lot of practice.