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If he was playing for Kerry he wouldn't be moving until 18 with Brexit. Tough for Tyrone , but they knew he was joining in July so shouldn't be a shock.

Could they build a reduced capacity ground of 20k with the money that is availabe? They are 90 million short and are messing around to get a vanity ground that will rarely be filled. The crowds are down in the championship.

It's hard to make the change from elite county player to real life. Carey is an extreme example but there are plenty of gambling addicts, drug addicts and alcoholic.

He would have been getting lots of perks after his playing career. The sob story doesn't add up. His sister was in it too.

Are there decent hurling podcasts as the GAA social is definitely miss titled

Best one is Anthony Daly in Examiner, behind a paywall though.

The hurling pod on Off the Ball/Newstalk is free and do a 2nd members one also I think. Paul Murphy and James Skehill the pundits.

OurGame by Michael Verney and Shane Stapleton is decent for Hurling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S4D9-OqA0&pp=ygUQb3VyIGdhbWUgaHVybGluZw%3D%3D

What are your go-to GAA Podcasts?

Keen to see if there any out there that aren't known. Have listened to a few throughout the season:

The GAA Social - always like the Sunday night recap & the Tuesday interviews are guest-dependant. Plenty of comments above on Niblock's interviewing style I would agree with - as a host your meant to let a conversation flow, but I find he hijacks too many conversations and tries to dig into every small detail for some deeper meaning. Seems a nice fella and is very knowledgeable, but people listen for Oisin as a legend of the game + the guest's stories. I much prefer his studio presenting to his podcast-hosting.

The Football Pod - always a good listen, 3 lads have a very good flow to the conversation.

Indo Sport / Indo GAA- I read a lot of people giving off about Philly McMahon as a pundit, but I think they just can't shake his 'villain' persona as a player. His contributions are top class on the Monday podcast, and well assisted with Conan Doherty, Conor McKeon and Joe Molloy.

The Tomas O'Se weekly interviews on Thursdays with Joe Molloy are probably my favourite of all, always on the money and good conversation.

I've also listened to the Dick Clerkin / Pat Spillane episodes on Indo GAA, and have found them very enjoyable.

McMahon is poor enough as a pundit. Tries to be awkward most of the time. Made an issue out of Clifford calling for the kerry support to get behind the team against Donegal. Went on about if Donegal have a problem with logistics. why would they travel to Dublin for a Semi final or Final

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taIzbljtjlE&t=2231s&pp=ygUZcGhpbGx5IG1jbWFob24gb24gZG9uZWdhbA%3D%3D

Very sad news.

Not Under 23?

No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.

Young player of the year is 21 or under at the start of the championship. Moore wouldn't be in contention
Geaneys are well over it. 23/24.

Tony McEntee linked with the Mayo job.  https://t.co/Axn6gwbiTt

I know the Tyrone ones will be at the bolloxology for a fortnight now but really what have they got to fear? Kerry's full hand on display today, MOR is the man to put a plan in place and Tyrone have the forwards to beat anyone. Free shot. I'd say Tyrone & Donegal would both beat Kerry tbh.

All the inside forwards for Tyrone are small and nippy. Meath have Costello, Kerry have Clifford, Donegal with a few options.
They need some size to mix it up.

Galway are getting like Mayo. The nearly men. Good win for Meath.

I know following Gavin was a tough gig, but whoever comes next will be down serious players compared to when Dessie started.
Fenton, McCarthy, McCaffrey, Mick Fitz, Mannion. Plus you could see Cluxton and Kilkenny may not be back.

Gavin had a serious panel. He done well but

I know following Gavin was a tough gig, but whoever comes next will be down serious players compared to when Dessie started.
Fenton, McCarthy, McCaffrey, Mick Fitz, Mannion. Plus you could see Cluxton and Kilkenny may not be back.

Cluxton staying on as long as he did was strange enough. Comerford was a capable replacement.

Was Sean Jones involved at all with Monaghan this year? He has good size and can score. Monaghan bench made little impact. David Garland been around that panel for years without doing much.

For whatever reason it's different for the semis.
Hard to follow the logic as with only 4 teams it is harder to avoid repeats.

But "thems the rules"

Yeah it makes no sense Armagh couldn't have met Tyrone in the semi final because of a match in Ulster but could have met them in the groups, preliminary quarter final, quarter final or final. Madness

Decent chance obviously that if we get to a semi we'll have already played all 3 teams.

you'll be alright. Haven't played Meath yet. So you all good

Meaths last game in Croker was a defeat to an average enough Louth team. Some good wins in between but all outside Croke Park. Louth running direct caused a lot of problems. Galway have strong runners in McDaid,Tierney,Walsh, Conroy.

Cillian O Connor opting out at the start of the year instead of retiring was a sign there wasn't full confidence in the management. Hopefully McStay makes good a recovery from the health issue.