Dublin vs Kerry - Sunday September 1st

[lenny]

It was a brilliant game, with an amazing atmosphere. The first 20-25 minutes was just a joy to there.

Game did not lack any intensity - not sure how it came accross on tv but both teams looked to have left it all on the pitch. Admission fee was worth it alone to watch Gooch in the first half.

One question I have is how Paddy Andrews is persisted with by Jim Gavin. Thought he was Dublin's weak link before the game and during it he did nothing to suggest be should be starting.

Best game I've ever seen. Class football from both sides. Although 7 in it at the end it still felt like a one score game. I agree about Andrews. He lacks conviction and is the weakest of the forwards.

[Shamrock Shore]

How can anyone complain about that game? It had almost everything that makes Gaelic footballs great game.

None of yer aul Northern shite anywhere in evidence.

Here's to a fantastic final

[Orior]

Did Kerry loose this game by bringing on Donaghy and playing the long ball? They were doing very well up until then.

[Minder]

I thought it was a great game.

[reddgnhand]

How can anyone complain about that game? It had almost everything that makes Gaelic footballs great game.

None of yer aul Northern shite anywhere in evidence.

Here's to a fantastic final

Aul northern shite. Could you explain please?

[orangeman]

Hugely entertaining game of football by 2 brilliant teams. Yes there were plenty of mistakes and errors as well and defences were bring ripped apart but it was some spectacle for the viewers.


The movement of the Kerry forwards and the display by Gooch was incredible.


Dublin took advantage of some poor enough defensive play by Kerry to keep in touch and you just got the feeling that the longer the game went on, Dublin would make Kerry pay and the Kerry older legs would get Dublin over the line. To see Kerry get beaten by 7 in the end was rough justice on them and on Gooch, Tomas, Marc O'Se etc etc.


But in the end Dublin got the result and good luck to them in the final.


Mayo will believe they can beat them.

Dublin look like a team afraid of no one.

Can't wait to the 22nd.

[Syferus]

How can anyone complain about that game? It had almost everything that makes Gaelic footballs great game.

None of yer aul Northern shite anywhere in evidence.

Here's to a fantastic final

Aul northern shite. Could you explain please?

Ha. Ha. Ha.

[BennyCake]

How can anyone complain about that game? It had almost everything that makes Gaelic footballs great game.

None of yer aul Northern shite anywhere in evidence.

Here's to a fantastic final

Aul northern shite. Could you explain please?

Yes, do explain.

[Wildweasel74]

The Dubs 2nd Goal was a miskick by the look of it, he seemed to be going for a point, looking at the highlights there

[orangeman]

Did Cluxton do an "Aidan O'Se" ala last weekend ?

[Dont Matter]

Everyone seeing the cynical fouling by the dirty 7 millions? Then Cluxton takes a dive. Disgrace to the GAA.

[Flutehook]

How can anyone complain about that game? It had almost everything that makes Gaelic footballs great game.

None of yer aul Northern shite anywhere in evidence.

Here's to a fantastic final

Aul northern shite. Could you explain please?

I'm hoarse from roaring on Dublin today and still buzzing from what was a brilliant occasion - and one that will live a long time with me.

But, from both sides, I saw rugby tackles, third man tackles, sly follow-throughs, diving, digging, a possible gouging, plenty of verbals, lots of off-the-ball stuff and time wasting too - no clothesliners or spitting noted but a fair degree of hypocrisy about all the same.

[thewobbler]

That was a wonderfully entertaining game of football.

But Dublin scored 3.18. Think about this, they kicked 3.18 in an AI semi final. It wasn't like Mayo va Tyrone in 2004 when everything they did turned to gold. They kicked 9 wides, put 4 in the keeper's hands, and mucked up the final pass on a few occasions more.

So they had 35+ scoring attempts in 70 minutes of football.

You folks can wax lyrical all you like calling this a classic. But any football match that produces 35 scoring opportunities at one end can mean one thing only: substandard opposition. Players incapable of man-marking, teams incapable of stemming a tide.

This was not a classic.

Tyrone Kerry 2005 and 2008, those were classics.

[INDIANA]

That was a wonderfully entertaining game of football.

But Dublin scored 3.18. Think about this, they kicked 3.18 in an AI semi final. It wasn't like Mayo va Tyrone in 2004 when everything they did turned to gold. They kicked 9 wides, put 4 in the keeper's hands, and mucked up the final pass on a few occasions more.

So they had 35+ scoring attempts in 70 minutes of football.

You folks can wax lyrical all you like calling this a classic. But any football match that produces 35 scoring opportunities at one end can mean one thing only: substandard opposition. Players incapable of man-marking, teams incapable of stemming a tide.

This was not a classic.

Tyrone Kerry 2005 and 2008, those were classics.

This is the new Gaelic Football wobbler and you lads ain't able to play it.

Go away and watch your videos from 05 and 08. We won't miss you

[moysider]

Did Kerry loose this game by bringing on Donaghy and playing the long ball? They were doing very well up until then.

Maybe not lose it but he contributed very little. The spark is gone, he cant get off the ground anymore.

Declan O Sullivan had a chance to kick what may have been a winner in the 69 minute. It was that close.

Mannion s goal was very important in that it kept Dublin in it.