All-Ireland Club Football Final - Crossmaglen v Garrycastle

[Milltown Row2]

Cross have played against various styles, tactics, and players. They have a game plan which eventually wears down the opponents. They don't panic and they really don't change their own style of play, and why should they? If Garrycastle play defensively they will be broke down in the end as they won't score as much, the Cross sweeper (AK) will act as another forward and score at will.

Garrycastle will have the same hunger as Cross but that will only get you so far in this match, Dolan won't feature on the playing side of things as he'll be marked very closely. His free taking will be crucial for Garrycastle to stay in the match. If Cross can keep the free count down they should win by 5 pulling up. How Garrycastle cope with appearing in Croke Park on Paddy's day in front of 25/30 thousand people will also be a deciding factor. Running out under the Hogan Stand is daunting enough.

I hope It's a tight match for the neutrals out there but would prefer Cross to win. Some team

Jaysus Milltown, you hardly think this is the first match where Dessie will be a marked man from the outset? Dessie always features.

I know, He's been earmarked for special attention for years and manages to still make space and score, that doesn't take away from the fact that Cross won't have one of their best defenders on him. I still think, my opinion having seen Cross (to our loss) a few times they manage to snuff out the main players for long periods of the game.

Has Garrycastle got a big full forward who can catch ball?

[shark]

I know, He's been earmarked for special attention for years and manages to still make space and score, that doesn't take away from the fact that Cross won't have one of their best defenders on him. I still think, my opinion having seen Cross (to our loss) a few times they manage to snuff out the main players for long periods of the game.

Has Garrycastle got a big full forward who can catch ball?

Gary Dolan would catch ball with the best of them, but Garrycastle don't play that way. If Dessie isn't seeing any ball he will drop to centre forward. In their drawn county final Garrycastle got cleaned at midfield, Dessie dropped to centre forward and kicked 6 points on limited ball.

[brokencrossbar1]

As it gets closer the nerves are really starting to twitch.  If we can keep the 2 Dolans quiet we will win becasue I reckon we have the forwards to beat the Garrycastle defence.  The problem I see is that Garrycastle are stronger around the MF area.  Titch is still carry an injury and Johnny is off the boil.  If SK isn't there I don't see us winnign much ball against a very strong able Garrycastle midfield.

[Applesisapples]

Am I right in saying that McKenna didn't start the semi?

He was dropped for missing training.

[armaghranger12]

Am I right in saying that McKenna didn't start the semi?

He was dropped for missing training.

Mc Kenna never missed training, he was injured and didnt train untill the wednesday before the game. 

[ross4life]

As it gets closer the nerves are really starting to twitch. 

After witnessing so much glory the last two decades i'd say the nerves/twitching are a lot less.

Would prefer Cross to win. Some team

I'm sure you wouldn't begrudge Garrycastle their day in the sun who knows this might be the only chance of All Ireland glory for them?

[Applesisapples]

Am I right in saying that McKenna didn't start the semi?

He was dropped for missing training.

Mc Kenna never missed training, he was injured and didnt train untill the wednesday before the game.

Not what Tony Mac told the Irish News, I think he should know.
Direct quote:
‎"If anybody misses a few weeks' training, they cannot be considered as an option to start on this team. Our primary objective here is to create an environment whereby a young fella coming up from the minors knows that if he doesn't train, he doesn't play, and in order for us to do that we have to be as equally as hard on Aaron or Jamie Clarke as we are on anyone else.

[armaghranger12]

yea but the reason he missed was because he was injured. he done his thigh muscle 2weeks before the game.

[brokencrossbar1]

As it gets closer the nerves are really starting to twitch. 

After witnessing so much glory the last two decades i'd say the nerves/twitching are a lot less.

Would prefer Cross to win. Some team

I'm sure you wouldn't begrudge Garrycastle their day in the sun who knows this might be the only chance of All Ireland glory for them?

Nerves always twitching, ye can never have enough success and that is why I get so twitchy!!

Am I right in saying that McKenna didn't start the semi?

He was dropped for missing training.

Mc Kenna never missed training, he was injured and didnt train untill the wednesday before the game.

Not what Tony Mac told the Irish News, I think he should know.
Direct quote:
‎"If anybody misses a few weeks' training, they cannot be considered as an option to start on this team. Our primary objective here is to create an environment whereby a young fella coming up from the minors knows that if he doesn't train, he doesn't play, and in order for us to do that we have to be as equally as hard on Aaron or Jamie Clarke as we are on anyone else.

He missed training as he was injured, that is why he didn't start.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Cross have played against various styles, tactics, and players. They have a game plan which eventually wears down the opponents. They don't panic and they really don't change their own style of play, and why should they? If Garrycastle play defensively they will be broke down in the end as they won't score as much, the Cross sweeper (AK) will act as another forward and score at will.

Garrycastle will have the same hunger as Cross but that will only get you so far in this match, Dolan won't feature on the playing side of things as he'll be marked very closely. His free taking will be crucial for Garrycastle to stay in the match. If Cross can keep the free count down they should win by 5 pulling up. How Garrycastle cope with appearing in Croke Park on Paddy's day in front of 25/30 thousand people will also be a deciding factor. Running out under the Hogan Stand is daunting enough.

I hope It's a tight match for the neutrals out there but would prefer Cross to win. Some team

Jaysus Milltown, you hardly think this is the first match where Dessie will be a marked man from the outset? Dessie always features.

I know, He's been earmarked for special attention for years and manages to still make space and score, that doesn't take away from the fact that Cross won't have one of their best defenders on him. I still think, my opinion having seen Cross (to our loss) a few times they manage to snuff out the main players for long periods of the game.

Has Garrycastle got a big full forward who can catch ball?

Garrycastle are very flexible, what I mean by that is they can rotate the players and their game plan if needed. I wouldn't be surprised if they launch a few high ones into Gary or Paddy Mulvihill to test out the Crossmaglen defence, Cunningham always likes to throw something new into the mix.

As it gets closer the nerves are really starting to twitch.  If we can keep the 2 Dolans quiet we will win becasue I reckon we have the forwards to beat the Garrycastle defence.  The problem I see is that Garrycastle are stronger around the MF area.  Titch is still carry an injury and Johnny is off the boil.  If SK isn't there I don't see us winnign much ball against a very strong able Garrycastle midfield.

What if the third one goes on the rampage? Is this an indicator of Crossmaglen taking Garrycastle for granted? Here's hoping.   

[armaghranger12]

Dont worry about what people say on this about the game. I can assure you that the Cross players and managers will not be taking Garrycastle for granted. So i dont think Cross will be caught on the hop Sorry.

[ross4life]

Nerves always twitching, ye can never have enough success and that is why I get so twitchy!!

Your starting to sound like a Kerry man 

[brokencrossbar1]

Between St Brigid's and Garrycastle there's that many Dolans you cpuld be forgiven for missing 1 or 2   Anyway, I actually reckon Mulvihill could be the key man for them as he creates a lot of space and is very clever with his running and support play.

[Applesisapples]

yea but the reason he missed was because he was injured. he done his thigh muscle 2weeks before the game.

So I said he was dropped for missing training which is correct, I didn't state he hadn't a reason.

[DrinkingHarp]

My Uncle from Cross lives in a small town in the Rural south of the US.

I need to get a link for either radio or tv for the match to help him watch it online.

Any help?