Dublin v Tyrone. 11/02/17. Croke Park, Dublin.

[Il Bomber Destro]

Job done for Tyrone yesterday with our first points on the board. Not the most impressive performance with too many (11) scorable wides, simple free kicks missed and gapping holes through the centre of our defence. Good job Dublin won't be in a position to exploit these

However, minds should be focused during the week and better these are exposed and worked on before the sky blue juggernaught steams through and rips us to shreds. For me Mark Bradley has to start and get plenty of ball in good and early. If I was in Mickey's shoes I'd go for:

Morgan (assuming Mickey is rotating)
Hampsey
McNamee
McCarron
McCann
Justy
Munroe
C Cavanagh
M Donnelly (assuming he's fit)
McClure
Sludden
Harte
Bradley
McShane
McCurry

If Donnelly not fit then Sean in at No 9. I would give McShane another go at FF although he needs to sty closer to goal and have either Bradley or McCurry very close to him, if it's going to be given a shot give it a proper go!

Also think Meyler could be squeezed in, although can't find a space for him. Serious selection headaches for Mickey.

Would go with something along the same lines, is it not a minimum 1 week absence if concussion is involved? This would mean Mattie misses out.

I'd like to see Burns get a go at 6 at some stage during the league but I'd go with Justy for the Dubs. Wouldn't mind seeing Conall McCann at 11 either.

Instead of Sludden? Are you mad?

Instead of Sludden? No.

Why burns at 6. Think he played u21 one game at 6 and was poor v Cavan. He's played all his football at midfield or forwards. His he an option at frees, took them for his club. Mccann was good at club level but can't see him getting a starting place. Matty at 6 was a stop gap until Brennan returned to the half back line.

Think he would do well there, was excellent at minor where he played a sweeper role and I think he reads the game well. He would also bring some physicality there.

Hoping McCann might kick on, he's a nice footballer and a big lad. If he can add a bit more aggression to his game he could do very well for the county.

I agree regarding Burns. A class act, reads the game very well and superb in possession, definitely worth a few games at number 6 to see if he fits into the role. Looking forward to the return of his clubmate Kieran McGeary too. Hopefully should be pushing for a wing back spot this year. With regards McCann, I just have flash backs to his cameo v Monaghan a few years ago where is came on and made a few mistakes, I'm probably being harsh as I'm sure he's improved since then.

I would have been very unimpressed with McCann in his brief outings in his first 2 years but Harte seems to rate him highly as he's been ahead of a few guys who would have been more worth a go you'd have imagined. He looked to be playing very well at club level and maybe now is the time when he will kick on.

He has all the qualities to be a great 11, big strong lad, plays with his head up and can pick a pass and take a score. He's just seemed to be a bit casual and passive in the past when presented with a chance. If he can get that bit more aggression in his play then he can be a good player for us. I think he is worth a few games there in any case, hasn't really got any sort of continuity yet for county.

I rate McGeary too, think he's much more suited to wing back than at half forward. We've about 7 or 8 lads who have been on the periphery in the past season or two so I'm hoping they can push on this year.

[Gaffer]

Sledge the shite outta them Tyrone. It might just work!

Who do the neutrals want to win this one?

Tyrone, cannot warm to Jim Gavin.

It's the squintin' and smirkin'.

I hope Dublin hammer the f**kers into the ground. )

Time to move on Stew... Leave 03 and 05 behind you!!

[WT4E]

Lads Here me out on this one!

Is there anyway I could buy a few tickets for premium level somewhere - I have a relative and his two kids over and they wanted to experience it. I know theres an exchange platfom but I think you have to be in the premium gang to use them.

[Gaffer]

Lads Here me out on this one!

Is there anyway I could buy a few tickets for premium level somewhere - I have a relative and his two kids over and they wanted to experience it. I know theres an exchange platfom but I think you have to be in the premium gang to use them.

If you know anyone who owns premium seats they are able to buy up to 4 more on the ticket exchange (assuming some are being made available)

[Fuzzman]

They are €25 each and as if yesterday there were none available but maybe later in the week.

[ONeill]

But how do we bate the Dubs?

Squeeze the life outta them for a 9-8 victory? Is that any good in the long term? Or try a toe-to-toe system and risk humilation but with also a chance of smashing the myth.

Will Dublin play their thirds in a show of strength? Saturday night massacre.

Sorta need Mattie.

[Fuzzman]

I'd be expecting a similar game to 2015 where it was 1.09 to 0.12 where we played it quite tight at the back yet we took our scores quite well when we attacked.
I heard James McCarthy on TV yesterday saying they are a bit worried about Tyrone breaking their record but it won't be the end of the world if they do.

If Tyrone play like they did against the Rossies you would imagine they will lose but often we raise our game against the Dubs in Croker and I just hope we see Bradley start and maybe Lee Brennan come on for the 2nd half.
I hope Sean starts as well as I fear Mattie will miss out.

[Taylor]

We have to keep it tight at the back on Saturday night. It is pointless going toe to toe with the Dubs as they demonstrate in most games.

The key will be how quickly we break and committing players to the break. High energy game which means we will need our bench in the home straight as players will run out of gas.
Worst case scenario is Dubs get a goal or two in first 15mins and game plans go out window.

[Dire Ear]

Need our scorers to score,  very simple really

[Il Bomber Destro]

Rory Brennan was back in action for UUJ today so will presumably be available.

[skeog]

Again player burnout raises its head.Meyler,Mc Shane and Mc Cann 3 games plus extra time in 6 days if selected for saturday night.

[Il Bomber Destro]

Again player burnout raises its head.Meyler,Mc Shane and Mc Cann 3 games plus extra time in 6 days if selected for saturday night.

It's madness, Sigerson should not involve county players.

[redhandofgod]

Mcgeary is out injured for a few months by reports.

[blewuporstuffed]

Again player burnout raises its head.Meyler,Mc Shane and Mc Cann 3 games plus extra time in 6 days if selected for saturday night.

It's madness, Sigerson should not involve county players.

Or those lads should not be expected to be involved for their county until the sigerson is over

[redhandefender]

Again player burnout raises its head.Meyler,Mc Shane and Mc Cann 3 games plus extra time in 6 days if selected for saturday night.

It's madness, Sigerson should not involve county players.

Or those lads should not be expected to be involved for their county until the sigerson is over

Not sure what county you are from but that would probably wipe out about a 3rd of the tyrone panel for first few games. staying in div 1 now crucial