Referring to teams as "big and physical"

[Jinxy]

For some reason "big and physical" is a great tag for Roscommon teams down the years.

Vast majority of Ros players of recent years are small and light.

Goes back to the 80s and maybe early 90s but you're correct it still gets used even though the Ross side of the last few years (especially the defenders) are small and light. Even the taller ones like Shine, Kilbride and Mannion would be more skillful than physical. Lazy stereotype.

The biggest & most physical Roscommon player i seen the last few years was Daniel Qualter he gave up football to play Rugby & is now lining out for Ireland's under aged team he's over 20 stone now & would knock most GAA players into next week.

Oh Yeah he played minor v mayo when they drew in pearse stadium did he Ross? Still underage the year after but gone to rugby I think.

He did indeed last game for Roscommon was v Kerry & he was part of the team that won the Ted Webb Cup.

wasnt he also into rowing?
I believe his ambition at all times was to be a professional rugbyite.

It's sad to see Roscommon lads resort to social climbing like this.

[Rossfan]

Agreed .. but he is a South Rossie from the "Ros 4" area and his oul lad is a Herrin' .. so in effect he's not a proper ONE OF US.