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Rodgers v McBrearty was a fantastic battle on Saturday. In the first 15 minutes Rodgers went one to one and beat him to every ball. Three Kilcar players in a row tried to take Rodgers out as he tore up the sideline, McBrearty with a punch to the ribs, Hegarty with a fist to his face and Eoin McHugh with some sort of a karate kick attempt to the head. Second 15 McBrearty won, although Rodgers was taken out by McGinley as he tried to stop McBrearty scoring from play. Nothing should take away from an outstanding performance by our County and Ulster Champions, against the odds at halftime with O'Dohery gone.  Kilcar did not leave it behind, Slaughtneil went for in the second half and won it with top class football.

And then there was 1. A better year for Derry Gaa but a disappointing day nonetheless. Newbridge in particular would've been fancied for the ulster intermediate prize. And Trasna have had a good year. Junior football in Derry has improved greatly since the league's have been altered. Slaughtneil keep on going. It is some journey for that massive parish.

In fact, it isn't even a parish!

In the words of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.  His mother's from Ballerin, his father's from Greece, neither a footballing stronghold.

MÓM would have more respect. Ballerin were Ulster Club Senior Football Champions and reached the All Ireland Final.

Same as Slaughtneil who were superb tonight against a class Kilcar team. Game of the year.

Hard luck na magha,slow start them the game ,1-04 to no score after 15 minutes although got it to within two points at the break.4 or 5 score able chances missed also.grant moving up the field in second half improved their fire power, scoring a goal and the pass which got the free for the 3rd goal.gave it everything they had.ref didn't do them any favours,, couldn't buy a free.

Was a great advert for junior hurling. Seriously good game.  Some heart from na magha to come back. Ref was brutal.  Setanta scorEd 12 frees. At least 7 of them very soft

Fair dues also to the Derry hurlers who picked up All Star awards in their own category.

Big win for Slaughtneil without Paul Bradley and then Chrissy to a black card for last 15-20. Probably just about deserved it though Omagh missed good goal chance at start of second half. Newbridge did turn it on in second half with wind advantage, 2-6 on the trot. For me Conor Doherty stood out at midfield.

Always think Paul Bradley is very effective for them ...... was he injured ??

He's a huge player for Slaughtneil. Free taking aside, he has a huge amount of possessions every game and uses the ball well.

Thought all the first half wides might come back to haunt the Robbies yesterday, but they just know how to win these kind of games. Christ Omagh were incredibly defensive.. At times all 15 players in or around their 45.

He was a v good player but he's done now. Now that he's out of the team can't see him getting his place back. They're more than capable of winning without him.

Not sure about that!  I would still start him before Paudie.

Big win for Slaughtneil without Paul Bradley and then Chrissy to a black card for last 15-20. Probably just about deserved it though Omagh missed good goal chance at start of second half. Newbridge did turn it on in second half with wind advantage, 2-6 on the trot. For me Conor Doherty stood out at midfield.

Always think Paul Bradley is very effective for them ...... was he injured ??

He's a huge player for Slaughtneil. Free taking aside, he has a huge amount of possessions every game and uses the ball well.

Thought all the first half wides might come back to haunt the Robbies yesterday, but they just know how to win these kind of games. Christ Omagh were incredibly defensive.. At times all 15 players in or around their 45.

Agree totally. Could understand Omagh's defensiveness in first half against strong wind but throughout the second half as well? That was maybe their downfall as they even had Rodgers under pressure when they did attack.  In Bradley's absence thought McGuigan's free taking against wind was excellent - on his right side but very mature.

Big win for Slaughtneil without Paul Bradley and then Chrissy to a black card for last 15-20. Probably just about deserved it though Omagh missed good goal chance at start of second half. Newbridge did turn it on in second half with wind advantage, 2-6 on the trot. For me Conor Doherty stood out at midfield.

Always think Paul Bradley is very effective for them ...... was he injured ??

As far as I am aware he is still injured. He also missed the Kilcoo game.

And please remind the board of how many precious Tyrone clubs have played in All Ireland finals?

not wishing to take anything away from an impressive slaughtneil victory but that's twice I've met their supporters. we have lots of crazies in tyrone but nothing to compare to the slaughtneil loonies. is this normal In derry

With totally unbalanced comments like above, maybe you should stay hidden. The Hideout in Maghera would be perfect.  Comment analysis suggests that you do "want to take ... away" from Slaughtneil's victory as no supporters were playing and that you are jealous. How many Tyrone clubs have even been in the All Ireland final, please remind us?

Big win for Slaughtneil without Paul Bradley and then Chrissy to a black card for last 15-20. Probably just about deserved it though Omagh missed good goal chance at start of second half. Newbridge did turn it on in second half with wind advantage, 2-6 on the trot. For me Conor Doherty stood out at midfield.

A blue nose has applied for the Swatragh senior footballers. I hope he doesn't get it.

What position has he applied for? Fullback?

Paddy Campbell as manager, Ronan Rocks and Fabian Muldoon as coaches for the U17s.

Is that the same Paddy Campbell (Donegal native) that managed was it Steeltown ? a few years back and also Castldawson .... played a very defensive game with those teams ... !!!!

But most famous for slapping the big easy in the clinkers!

Somethings you can forgive ... but not getting our Enda sent off.

What happened the minor hurling final, I heard Lynch's won this but I see on Derry website that they conceded, maybe it's a typo?

Nash was absolutely disgraceful I heard.

At least the standard of refereeing was the same then as the minor football final.

Donegal will be a very tough but to crack in the first round I think. At least we've a better chance than if it were Tyrone again!

Terrible draw for Derry.

Don't agree. Think it is a excellent draw and don't rule out cavan beating donegal and we always beat cavan. Great chance of getting to ulster final as tyrone and monaghan in other half. as i said in the past if we can play with the same heart as we finished last year against mayo then its onwards and upwards for us. hope we can get everyone playing at start of league as this has been a stumbling block in the past

We always beat Cavan?!  That is news to me!

No. Would Gregory talk about "Derry City Council"? Infact, would anyone from Strabane call it that?!!