Dublin v Kerry AI final 20th September 2015

[J70]

Only saw it now, one you mentioned it.

Does not look good from this angle: http://www.the42.ie/philly-mcmahon-donaghy-2342586-Sep2015/

[J70]

Will it affect his footballer of the year claims?

[barelegs]

Forget about Cluxton's free kicks, his time wasting on kickouts is crazy. He had the run of Croke Park today.

Dublin had Kerry in their pocket all day, Kerry's five wdies in a row in the first half were a killer.

What's the story re Johnny Cooper? He was the standout player and has been taken off at the three quarter point the last few days.

Has to be a injury issue!

I'd agree he can't have been brought off for any other reason today.

I was watching on Sky and Paul Earley mentioned that he'd gone down with a calf injury a minute or two before he was taken off so I presume that was it.

[From the Bunker]

Talk of this being a poor AI final. Of the years I can remember AI finals being poor the following come to mind.

1978
1979
1983
1984
1997
2001
2004
2006
2007
2009
2014
2015

Funnily enough most involve Kerry except 2001!

[seafoid]

David Hickey interview. Very interesting.


http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/paul-kimmage-staying-true-to-his-sporting-values-on-and-off-the-pitch-31541498.html

[Syferus]

Will it affect his footballer of the year claims?

How would he even be in the picture J70? Was at best the fourth highest performing Dublin player (Jack Mc, Kilkenny, Brogan) and it's a near lock that Brogan has the PotY in the bag imo.

[Captain Obvious]

Talk of this being a poor AI final. Of the years I can remember AI finals being poor the following come to mind.

1978
1979
1983
1984
1997
2001
2004
2006
2007
2009
2014
2015

Funnily enough most involve Kerry except 2001!

At least most of those finals had a good performance from the winners. Dublin scored the same today as Donegal last year 0-12.

[From the Bunker]

Talk of this being a poor AI final. Of the years I can remember AI finals being poor the following come to mind.

1978
1979
1983
1984
1997
2001
2004
2006
2007
2009
2014
2015

Funnily enough most involve Kerry except 2001!

At least most of those finals had a good performance from the winners. Dublin scored the same today as Donegal last year 0-12.

Agreed, But one team playing well does not make a good final?

[thejuice]

Kerry looked a bit clueless and getting effective ball into their forwards was problematic all day due to the weather but also the Dublin backs were so dominant.

Cooper was largely absent, and bringing in Donaghy seemed like an act of desperation which would embarrass the Kerry teams on the past.

Dublin are a different beast to all others at the minute. They might slip up from time to time but they'll have another two of the next four titles.

Unless someone pumps a load of money and coaches into some other county in Leinster, they'll probably win the next five at least.

[orangeman]

Well done Dublin. The better team without a doubt. Yes the ref was a tad harsh on Kerry on a number of occasions but Dublin were very worthy winners.
Dublin have a serious side and the back room team and resources available are incredible. But you can do nothing without the players and Dublin have them in abundance.

[thewobbler]

Kerry looked a bit clueless and getting effective ball into their forwards was problematic all day due to the weather but also the Dublin backs were so dominant.

Cooper was largely absent, and bringing in Donaghy seemed like an act of desperation which would embarrass the Kerry teams on the past.

Dublin are a different beast to all others at the minute. They might slip up from time to time but they'll have another two of the next four titles.

Unless someone pumps a load of money and coaches into some other county in Leinster, they'll probably win the next five at least.

Or maybe the Leinster counties might take a leaf out of Fermanagh's book and not shit bricks when facing them?

This is a very athletic and skilful Dublin side. But they are limited in defence and midfield, and like every team, if you expose their weaknesses, doubts will creep in. But you could just do a Kildare  / Meath / Offaly and lie at the side of the pitch crying.

[JoG2]

Will it affect his footballer of the year claims?

How would he even be in the picture J70? Was at best the fourth highest performing Dublin player (Jack Mc, Kilkenny, Brogan) and it's a near lock that Brogan has the PotY in the bag imo.

I'd agree,  Brogan has had another superb year.  Top class player who rarely fails to deliver. 

Wonder will that be the last time we see Brogan snr in a Dublin jersey? 

[Zulu]

Kerry looked a bit clueless and getting effective ball into their forwards was problematic all day due to the weather but also the Dublin backs were so dominant.

Cooper was largely absent, and bringing in Donaghy seemed like an act of desperation which would embarrass the Kerry teams on the past.

Dublin are a different beast to all others at the minute. They might slip up from time to time but they'll have another two of the next four titles.

Unless someone pumps a load of money and coaches into some other county in Leinster, they'll probably win the next five at least.

Or maybe the Leinster counties might take a leaf out of Fermanagh's book and not shit bricks when facing them?

This is a very athletic and skilful Dublin side. But they are limited in defence and midfield, and like every team, if you expose their weaknesses, doubts will creep in. But you could just do a Kildare  / Meath / Offaly and lie at the side of the pitch crying.

Ah stop wobbler, Fermanagh were haunted to finish the game within an asses roar of Dublin, one goal a free out the other a freak incident and this against a Dublin in second gear. Fermanagh battled bravely but they could easily have been hammered.

[rodney trotter]

Kilkenny and McCaffrey will only get better at 22. Brian Fenton had a solid championship as well at 22.

Paul Mannion will probaly be back with the Dublin panel next year too.

[johnpower]

Congrats to the dubs better team on the day .