Power Rankings

[flowerpot]

Unlike a thug whom can do what he likes without recourse.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

2 rounds in and the picture is becoming slightly clearer. Top 9 all capable of beating each other but hard to see all ireland winner not coming from top 3.

1. Armagh
2. Kerry
3. Donegal
4. Galway
5. Tyrone
6. Dublin
7. Mayo
8. Monaghan
9. Derry
10. Down
11. Meath
12. Louth
13. Roscommon
14. Cavan
15. Cork
16. Kildare
17. Clare
18. Westmeath
19. Fermanagh
20. Offaly
21. Sligo
22. Wicklow
23. Limerick
24. Laois
25. Wexford
26. Carlow
27. Antrim
28. Longford
29. Leitrim
30. Tipperary
31. London
32. Waterford
33. New York

[Main Street]

6 ulster counties in the top 10, along with the usual suspects.

[gallsman]

Down at 10 is spicy. Monaghan could beat them by 10-15 next time out.

[seafoid]

Armagh at 1? They have beaten Dublin (6) and Derry (9).but lost another Ulster final to Donegal. I don't think they should be #1.

[Dunneroyal]

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Armagh at 1? They have beaten Dublin (6) and Derry (9).but lost another Ulster final to Donegal. I don't think they should be #1.

It's almost as if they are all Ireland champions with the best player in the country just returned to the fold.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

Meath had their chance to impress v a underperforming Rossies but failed.

Beat Kerry or reach a quarters and they'll shoot up the ranks.

[Armagh18]

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

Down have had 2 very good wins in the group and are going to get a home prelim at worst and had a credible performance against Donegal in Ulster.

Mad to think Derry have only beat Westmeath (outside of penalties) in any league/championship match since the league final last year.

[gallsman]

Where has this rush to annoint Rian as the best player in the country come from ffs? And I don't mean "from Armagh".

[Mario]

Where has this rush to annoint Rian as the best player in the country come from ffs? And I don't mean "from Armagh".

Agree, he didnt do much v Derry in his first game back as was to be expected. Last year he won an all star but was no where near poty. What has he done to be now challenging Clifford. Based on a couple of 2 pointers v thr Dubs. Very good player but feels premature.

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

I'd be fairly confident that Derry with their squad from the weekend would beat anyone below them and I'd fancy us to beat Monaghan, Tyrone and Mayo too. Issue is we only get to play the top 4 teams every week.

[onefineday]

Where has this rush to annoint Rian as the best player in the country come from ffs? And I don't mean "from Armagh".

Agree, he didnt do much v Derry in his first game back as was to be expected. Last year he won an all star but was no where near poty. What has he done to be now challenging Clifford. Based on a couple of 2 pointers v thr Dubs. Very good player but feels premature.

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

I'd be fairly confident that Derry with their squad from the weekend would beat anyone below them and I'd fancy us to beat Monaghan, Tyrone and Mayo too. Issue is we only get to play the top 4 teams every week.

Rian was my player of the year last year - he single handedly dragged Armagh past Kerry imo in the outstanding performance of the year. True generational talent when he's in the mood.

[onefineday]

Meath behind Derry and Down . Would you go away out of that

What was your quote the other day, something about Armagh and Donegal being good, but not at the top table and a long way behind Kerry, Galway and Dublin? I only noted it as it was a pretty unique viewpoint!!
Meath have come on massively since a few of those limp championship performances over the past few years and it was fantastic to see them beat the dubs, but I'd not want to call a game between them and down and on all evidence to date, I'd be happy with the draw of Derry progressed and drew them.
If they can give Kerry a game, or even a much better game than last year, then maybe we'll reevaluate, but until then....

[gallsman]

Rian was my player of the year last year - he single handedly dragged Armagh past Kerry imo in the outstanding performance of the year. True generational talent when he's in the mood.

He may well be, he's certainly in the top tier of players. However there appears to have been a rush since he came back to declare it as a matter of fact that I simply don't understand.

[tonto1888]

Rian was my player of the year last year - he single handedly dragged Armagh past Kerry imo in the outstanding performance of the year. True generational talent when he's in the mood.

He may well be, he's certainly in the top tier of players. However there appears to have been a rush since he came back to declare it as a matter of fact that I simply don't understand.

hes up there for sure. Just how up there is a matter for debate. Is he as good as clifford? In scoring terms no but he doesnt just add scores. I would say he is certainly better all round than clifford?? A fit Con is up there also