Dublin v Armagh (Group 4) / Sun 1st June, 4pm / Croke Park

[Lamps]

Joe McQuillen is worth 3 points to Dublin.

[David McKeown]

Some big calls for McGeeney to make in regards to team selection:
Who partners Crealey at midfield, did Duffy do enough on Saturday to keep his place, will Callum O'Neill come back in or will he go with the tried and tested Grimley/Crealey partnership?
Does Greg McCabe come in as a more orthodox holding 6 as the last 15 minutes were very concerning against Derry.
Are Aidan Forker/Oisin O'Neill fit?
How many minutes is there in Joe McElroy at the minute?

Most of the selection headaches are good to have. 

Personally I would start with:

Rafferty,
Burns, McCambridge, Forker
McQuillan, TK, JOB
Crealey, Grimley,
McMullan, Rian, Conaty
Grugan, Murnin, Turbitt

Really hope Armagh and Dublin both really go at it has the makings of a top quality game.  Ross McQuillan has been top class in half back this year rules really suit him looking forward see his running power in Croke Park, 4 points from play last week from half back probably went a bit under the radar. 

Turbit is carrying an injury it would seem and I feel Aidan's in the twilight of his career so I doubt either will start. Probably biased due to the club connection but would like to see McCormack come in although not sure who to start up front.

Turbitt played nearly 60 minutes on Saturday so I would hope would be good to start especially if the game comes too soon for Oisin O'Neill.  Forkers big game experience and leadership could be invaluable in Croke Park. 

Would like to see McCormack get minutes on Sunday to utilise his pace, has been unfortunate to lose his place and has been a great find through the league. 

He did but I think that was out of necessity rather than design. I understand his training is limited

[smelmoth]

Rafferty
P Burns
McCambridge
McGrane
McQuillan
Kelly
J Burns
Duffy
Crealy
McMullan
R O'Neill
Conaty
Grugan
Murnin
O O'Neill

[naka]

Rafferty
P Burns
McCambridge
McGrane
McQuillan
Kelly
J Burns
Duffy
Crealy
McMullan
R O'Neill
Conaty
Grugan
Murnin
O O'Neill

So basically last weeks starting team
Would expect 2 changes
No conn o Callaghan on the dub listed team
Armagh by 3/4

[Blowitupref]

Con O'Callaghan ruled out for Dublin.

[armaghniac]

Rafferty
P Burns
McCambridge
McGrane
McQuillan
Kelly
J Burns
Duffy
Crealy
McMullan
R O'Neill
Conaty
Grugan
Murnin
O O'Neill

Official release shows Turbitt and not Oisin O'Neill

[balladmaker]

Con O'Callaghan ruled out for Dublin.

He was Dublin's main playmaker at the league game.  A big loss to the Dubs, from what looked like an innocuous enough looking knock against Galway.

Oisin O'Neill absent from the Armagh panel, hopefully its just a one game miss for him.

[Armagh18]

Con O'Callaghan ruled out for Dublin.

He was Dublin's main playmaker at the league game.  A big loss to the Dubs, from what looked like an innocuous enough looking knock against Galway.

Oisin O'Neill absent from the Armagh panel, hopefully its just a one game miss for him.

Turbo not a bad replacement for Oisin in fairness.

[statto]

Kilkenny and Bugler could cause Armagh a lot of problems with JOB and McQuillan being more offensive minded players in the half back line.  Would expect that Scully, Gannon and one of the Small's will come into the Dublin starting team.  Dublin defence quite inexperienced at this level outside Byrne and Howard which Armagh should target. 

[bennydorano]

Anytime I see Connaire Mackin named in the panel I think he's earmarked for a job, so wouldn't be surprised to see him start. Could see McCormack coming in for McGrane as well.

[Captain Obvious]

Had the misfortune of coming across Colm Parkinson giving a small sample of his paid preview of this game. Who pays for that shite?

"I have to say i'm rooting for Dublin, i prefer the high press..i don't like Armagh's zonal Gaelic ball"

Big contrast in styles this Sunday - we'll see how a zonal defence with 11 players works in Croke park

[Solo_run]

Had the misfortune of coming across Colm Parkinson giving a small sample of his paid preview of this game. Who pays for that shite?

"I have to say i'm rooting for Dublin, i prefer the high press..i don't like Armagh's zonal Gaelic ball"

Big contrast in styles this Sunday - we'll see how a zonal defence with 11 players works in Croke park

Surprised people pay.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Any update on the crowd expected?

[Blowitupref]

Any update on the crowd expected?

According to Crokepark. ie the expected attendance 35/40,000 and that includes how many Wexford,Fermanagh supporters will turn up for the first game.   

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Am I correct in saying if Armagh top the group they avoid all the big teams in a Quarter.

So will likely play Cavan, Monaghan,Down, Louth, Meath, Cork or Roscommon.

Massive insensitive for them to run tomorrow and an actual advantage to being in a tough group.