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I imagine that both could be taking time away. I'd be surprised if McNulty has walked but maybe he has? Just recently married so he could be taking some time to himself, which nobody could hold against him.

1 N Morgan,
 2 L Rafferty, 3 HP McGeary, 4 C McLaughlin,
 5 B McDonnell, 6 R Brennan, 7 P Harte, 
8 C. Grugan, 9 B. Kennedy,
10 N Sludden, 11 C McCann, 12 R Gray
13 D. Mulgrew, 14 C. McShane,  15 R O'Neill,

Interesting team for tonight. There's am opportunity for some and a sprinkle of experience also. Although he kicked the odd score, I thought young Gray was a weak enough link. One time in particular he gave away a silly free and Mickey near lost it. Good to see a bit of continuity in the midfield and I'll be keen to see how  both McDonnell and McLaughlin go, as both impressed in their last games.

Ah the new handpass rule is a pile of tripe. It's going to encourage negativity if anything. Gallen had two efforts and I thought he didn't look comfortable with either, really seemed to force it. However it was a horrible day for off the ground. I would question his presence around the area, feel like the goal shouldn't have happened. I think O'Neill is in bother, he is well down the pecking order but the absence of Bradley might just save him.

I thought Coney did some very good things and seemed to work hard. But it was when he tried some of the more extravagant things that you would get very frustrated. O'Neill didn't have a great day, but as I said it was not the day for the inside forwards. I thought Mulgrew was actually poor when he came on but got on the end of some ball more because of the vision of Canavan/Harte. Kennedy and Grugan are definitely an upgrade on McClure/McNulty.

A solid performance in what was a very drab affair as a whole. Considering they aren't long off the plane you'd have to be happy enough. Who did people think were the standout performers? I thought Kennedy was comfortably MOTM and was surprised to hear Grugan got it - although he was solid throughout. Coney showed glimpses of class and although I don't recall him scoring, Canavan was exciting when on the ball. However it was admittedly not a day for free flowing attacking football so the forwards had a tough day at the office. Murnagahan looked sharp and it was sad to see him go off injured.

Scored 2.09 yet Hackett was still given MOTM. He reminds me a lot of Aidan McCarron from Fintona a few years back. Scored plenty in the league for the club yet just was nowhere near that level of a county player. So much so that he sought a transfer to play within another county. Given the past of DK it wouldn't surprise me if he tried something similar . All joking aside I would not argue he is their main scoring threat but IMO Finbar McQuaid is the standard bearer in that Augher team and Cassidy (when fit) would have been similar.

He was MOTM in those first 3 championship games in the Tyrone Hearld.  And anyone who was at the SF would be in no doubt he was MOTM although Conor was excellent on the day as well.  Agree with you about Cas unfortunately just a career blighted with injuries.  I think Finbar should have def got a McKenna cup trial at one point..excellent man to man marker which Tyrone weren't blessed with at one point.  McKernan now is great option for that role.

McQuaid a quality operator and definitely worthy of a shot over the past 6 or 7 seasons. I've been wrong before but I just don't think Kavanagh is anywhere near that standard, an interesting way to look at it would be, if McQuaid (who was not seen as County standard) were to be marking him then I would fancy him to get very little change off him.

Scored 2.09 yet Hackett was still given MOTM. He reminds me a lot of Aidan McCarron from Fintona a few years back. Scored plenty in the league for the club yet just was nowhere near that level of a county player. So much so that he sought a transfer to play within another county. Given the past of DK it wouldn't surprise me if he tried something similar . All joking aside I would not argue he is their main scoring threat but IMO Finbar McQuaid is the standard bearer in that Augher team and Cassidy (when fit) would have been similar.

Can anyone name a Div 2 or 3 player who should be on the panel and isn't?

Darragh kavanagh for augher has been top scorer in div 2 for last two years but didn't even get asked to trials this year.

Unfortunately doesn't do it on the big days. Was a passenger for long periods of the County Final. For example, I imagine if he had of gotten his desired transfer to Errigal Ciaran I would imagine he'd be a bit part player.

Is every championship game not a 'big day' and he was MOTM in the first round, the quarter final and the semi-final

Unfortunately I wasn't at the first round game but I am led to believe Aidan Cassidy bossed proceedings that day. As for the QF he was held scoreless from play and in the Semi it was Connor Hackett who was MOTM. I've no problem with the lad as I think he is a very talented free taker in Div 2, however my grievance was with STG mentioning him as potential county standard. I believe there to be many many footballers in the lower divisions who would deservedly stake a claim before him. Even from within the Augher club I would suggest there are players with a better claim. Just my opinion.

Can anyone name a Div 2 or 3 player who should be on the panel and isn't?

Darragh kavanagh for augher has been top scorer in div 2 for last two years but didn't even get asked to trials this year.

Unfortunately doesn't do it on the big days. Was a passenger for long periods of the County Final. For example, I imagine if he had of gotten his desired transfer to Errigal Ciaran I would imagine he'd be a bit part player.

Some people can't stand him, but I really admire Graeme McDowell. A very successful professional and really has got the best out of his talent, given that he was not necessarily the most naturally gifted. On top of that his charitable work is admirable, especially considering he wanted to help children either side of the border and on the island as a whole.

Lads, I can't belive what I am reading. Yes Dolph has some pretty out there opinions. But, the last I checked, he hasn't broken any laws etc. Eamon and Syf you are both prone to expressing an extremist view yet shudder away in disbelief when somebody dare do the same, albeit at another angle. The wonderful thing about this board is that it offers the ordinary Joe Bloggs an outlet to express his or her opinions. Yet here we are (All the lads) trying to stifle the pure nature of this forum.

To Eamon and Syf I say this, f#*k up and wise up. Yes we may not always agree with each other and yes we may have very differing views - but that doesn't necessarily separate us. All we have to do is flick back a few threads to see how precious life is. So if something that is being uttered on this forum disgusts you that much, then may I suggest it is you who takes a step back. Reassess your reasons for being here and then come back in a few days fully recharged...Happy New Year All 

imagine using a discussion board for discussion .... the horror.  I think my original point that started this discussion about canavan being brought in still stands due to the fact he hasnt stood out because he hasn't played much senior football and if we are all honest if his name was joe bloggs and had grown up playing for brocagh there isnt a hope in hell he'd have been called in.
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I think it's a non starter saying where Darragh Canavan is from has helped him on making the Tyrone panel. The most supportive argument being that Mickey's own nephw didn't make it on the panel straight out of an All Ireland winning minor team. Mickey has previous here when he thinks he sees something in a player, what age was DD Mulgrew when he came in? Everybody who watched Canavan this year would say he was one of the most explosive/exciting players around the county and I'd imagine his performances in trials would had to have been of similar standard to have been selected.

The year isn't even started and the knives are being sharpened already!!

[I was in Navan with a Meath jersey on]

Mickey said in the Irish News he only wants support from those who went to Navan back in June. I was in Navan with a Meath jersey on, would that matter? Wonder is Roisin Jordan going?

So you're a Meathie?

No...He's an Augherie. And ever since his namesake and clubman (some lad called Eugene something) got ousted from the Tyrone seniors he has done nothing but spout hate and negativity towards Tyrone GAA.

By all means wear away at whatever geansaí you want, but please don't take a ticket from a deserving candidate. Save your putrid for the high stool and let us real Tyrone gaels (be that North, SOUTH, East or West) get on with supporting our County.

A fantastic show. It really grasped the emotion around that team. The conveyor belt was in full flow there. It's unbelievable the number of young lads that made the step up to senior level from those squads. It really makes you appreciate the connection Mickey and Fr Gerard had with them. It's very easy at times to forget just how lucky we are in modern times. It's a credit to those lads of 17 and 18 years of age to go on achieve the things they did and completely change the culture of Tyrone GAA for generations to come.

I see our own STG is taking an absolute pasting on another form of Social Media. And it's good to see. True gaels, all over the county, are sick of the putrid that he posts over and over again. To even have Tyrone Gael in his name is laughable. That man is no Tyrone Gael. Roll on next Sunday where all good Tyrone men, women and children can unite together in a great day for our communities and County as a whole.