Worth discussing who'll get All-stars after today's matches.
I think Roarty, Langan and Murphy are likely at this stage. Meath should get one for Sean Rafferty, Menton and Costello who I think has been brilliant. Rafferty and Langan early runners for POTY. Tyrone's most likely are Teague and McGeary and an outside shout for McCurry depending on how he does in the SF. Sean O'Shea, White and David Clifford seem to have strong shouts too.
No obvious candidates for GK. Ronan Burns probably deserves it at the minute but a strong SF or final showing by any of the remaining 4 could swing it for them.
1. Burns
2. Roarty
3. Rafferty
4.
5. Teague
6. White
7. McGeary
8. Langan
9. Menton
10.
11. O'Shea
12. Costello
13. Clifford
14. Murphy
15.
Matthew Thompson Galway had a excellent season. He might get young player of the year.
Quote from: trileacman on June 29, 2025, 09:18:59 PMWorth discussing who'll get All-stars after today's matches.
I think Roarty, Langan and Murphy are likely at this stage. Meath should get one for Sean Rafferty, Menton and Costello who I think has been brilliant. Rafferty and Langan early runners for POTY. Tyrone's most likely are Teague and McGeary and an outside shout for McCurry depending on how he does in the SF. Sean O'Shea, White and David Clifford seem to have strong shouts too.
No obvious candidates for GK. Ronan Burns probably deserves it at the minute but a strong SF or final showing by any of the remaining 4 could swing it for them.
1. Burns
2. Roarty
3. Rafferty
4.
5. Teague
6. White
7. McGeary
8. Langan
9. Menton
10.
11. O'Shea
12. Costello
13. Clifford
14. Murphy
15.
Monaghan should win one All Star and Rory Beggan their most likely winner who finished their top scorer with 0-59.
Quote from: Gael85 on June 29, 2025, 09:23:22 PMMatthew Thompson Galway had a excellent season. He might get young player of the year.
Forgot about him. Galway and Armagh might be hard pressed to get any this year. Conaty was in pole position for one, and played really well today, but his teams collapse will likely put an end to his chances.
Is Roarty young enough for YPOTY?
Thompson didn't deliver enough today.
I think if Down had gotten over the line against Galway, Ordhran Murdock would have been in with a good shot of an all star in either midfield or half forward line. Can't see Burns getting one over the likes of Patton or Morgan and even Beggan who have gone further in the competiton.
Quote from: trileacman on June 29, 2025, 09:25:21 PMQuote from: Gael85 on June 29, 2025, 09:23:22 PMMatthew Thompson Galway had a excellent season. He might get young player of the year.
Forgot about him. Galway and Armagh might be hard pressed to get any this year. Conaty was in pole position for one, and played really well today, but his teams collapse will likely put an end to his chances.
Is Roarty young enough for YPOTY?
Yes only 19.
Talking of Thompsons, Ciaran Thompson is worthy of a mention too. Having a good year.
As always, the actual awards will depend on who makes the final and who wins and who stars.
But nominations should be starting to crystallize at this point.
From Donegal, I'd say cases for nominations at the moment could be made for Murphy, McCole, Patton, Shane O'Donnell, Langan and Roarty. Good semi and, if we make it, final appearances could push the likes of Gallen, Conor O'Donnell, Mogan, Thompson etc onto it.
Roarty could make the YPOTY list.
If we were to win out, and he continues to plays well, Murphy would probably be POTY. 🤯 ;D
Quote from: trileacman on June 29, 2025, 09:25:21 PMQuote from: Gael85 on June 29, 2025, 09:23:22 PMMatthew Thompson Galway had a excellent season. He might get young player of the year.
Forgot about him. Galway and Armagh might be hard pressed to get any this year. Conaty was in pole position for one, and played really well today, but his teams collapse will likely put an end to his chances.
Is Roarty young enough for YPOTY?
You've forgotten Jim getting banned last year for playing him in the McKenna Cup two days short of his 18th birthday? ;D
Quote from: J70 on June 29, 2025, 09:32:37 PMAs always, the actual awards will depend on who makes the final and who wins and who stars.
But nominations should be starting to crystallize at this point.
From Donegal, I'd say cases for nominations at the moment could be made for Murphy, McCole, Patton, Shane O'Donnell, Langan and Roarty. Good semi and, if we make it, final appearances could push the likes of Gallen, Conor O'Donnell, Mogan, Thompson etc onto it.
Roarty could make the YPOTY list.
If we were to win out, and he continues to plays well, Murphy would probably be POTY. 🤯 ;D
I think Gallen has been miles off it this year.
Quote from: trileacman on June 29, 2025, 09:41:49 PMQuote from: J70 on June 29, 2025, 09:32:37 PMAs always, the actual awards will depend on who makes the final and who wins and who stars.
But nominations should be starting to crystallize at this point.
From Donegal, I'd say cases for nominations at the moment could be made for Murphy, McCole, Patton, Shane O'Donnell, Langan and Roarty. Good semi and, if we make it, final appearances could push the likes of Gallen, Conor O'Donnell, Mogan, Thompson etc onto it.
Roarty could make the YPOTY list.
If we were to win out, and he continues to plays well, Murphy would probably be POTY. 🤯 ;D
I think Gallen has been miles off it this year.
He was better yesterday but hasn't been hitting the heights expected of him.
I'd our only hopes for nominations are Conaty and Grugan, Conaty class today. Rafferty was looking a cert before today, not his day unfortunately.
Roarty looking like YPOTY. Menton for Meath and Morris were superb today.
Clifford and Murphy obviously certs, Lanagan should get one too.
Louth will get one.
Maybe Ryan Birns or Mulroy?
We won't get one.
Matthew Thompson the only Galway player who has really been consistently up to standard this year.
Think we'd have needed to make a semi final for him to realistically be in the running for one.
Conaty showed enough this year for another one, depending on how other forwards play last 2 games.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 29, 2025, 10:34:47 PMConaty showed enough this yrar for another one, depending on how other forwards play last 2 games.
Agreed, followed up one good year with another.
Mattie Donnelly not far off.
Quote from: trileacman on June 29, 2025, 09:41:49 PMQuote from: J70 on June 29, 2025, 09:32:37 PMAs always, the actual awards will depend on who makes the final and who wins and who stars.
But nominations should be starting to crystallize at this point.
From Donegal, I'd say cases for nominations at the moment could be made for Murphy, McCole, Patton, Shane O'Donnell, Langan and Roarty. Good semi and, if we make it, final appearances could push the likes of Gallen, Conor O'Donnell, Mogan, Thompson etc onto it.
Roarty could make the YPOTY list.
If we were to win out, and he continues to plays well, Murphy would probably be POTY. 🤯 ;D
I think Gallen has been miles off it this year.
He's been patchy, but All Stars have been won in semis and finals many times before.
Quote from: ONeill on June 29, 2025, 10:57:50 PMMattie Donnelly not far off.
Mattie Donnellys been exceptional this year. He's the oldest player in that squad but not many come close to him in terms of work rate or consistency.
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on June 30, 2025, 12:58:56 AMQuote from: ONeill on June 29, 2025, 10:57:50 PMMattie Donnelly not far off.
Mattie Donnellys been exceptional this year. He's the oldest player in that squad but not many come close to him in terms of work rate or consistency.
What a player, always delivers, the hoor.
Conaty has to be nailed on. A fearless and driven performance every game. Every county needs a Conaty
If all was equal we should get 3.
Rafferty
Keoghan or caulfield
Morris
What is the age cut off for ypoty? Cause caulfield could be in with a serious shout.
Roarty way out in front for YPOTY you'd imagine.
Quote from: gallsman on June 30, 2025, 08:20:56 AMRoarty way out in front for YPOTY you'd imagine.
Thompson in with a shout?
My stab:
1. Beggan
2. Roarty
3. Rafferty
4. Mogan
5. Keoghan
6. McKernan
7. Moore
8. Langan
9. Murdock
10. Mulroy
11. Thompson
12. Conaty
13. McCurry
14. Murphy
15. Clifford
I'm going for all stars so far rather than predicting who will get them because a big semi/final performance could seal it for someone. I doubt McKernan with his injury or Mulroy/Thompson will get one but other than maybe Morris, hard to know who else would get it at this stage. Sean O'Shea probably will get himself into the team with his performances from here on out but hasn't done enough so far for me.
Thompson could absolutely get one. His 2 pointers have been huge for Donegal all year.
If Kerry win the AI Joe O'Connor will get one after yesterday.
It's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Young Thompson from Galway will make the YPOTY shortlist.
Whether he wins or not depends on how the likes of Roarty, Moore, McElholm and some of the younger Meath and Kerry players get on from here. How old are the Geaney brothers?
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.
Not Under 23?
Quote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
Quote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
No, Down didn't go deep enough in the competition to get an all star, he could possibly get a nomination.
Without a doubt he is our best prospect since since Benny Coulter, totally different type of player, but both have that x factor where there is a buzz in the crowd when they get possession. He's had a fantastic year.
Quote from: ardtole on July 01, 2025, 07:56:12 AMNo, Down didn't go deep enough in the competition to get an all star, he could possibly get a nomination.
Without a doubt he is our best prospect since since Benny Coulter, totally different type of player, but both have that x factor where there is a buzz in the crowd when they get possession. He's had a fantastic year.
Yeah fantastic player but there will probably be others ahead of him that went further. Will get a nomination surely, Havern and Magill possibly as well?
Quote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 07:54:09 AMQuote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
did Niall Morgan not get an all star last year? Tyrone def werent semi finalists. Were they even quarter finalists?
I feel at this stage Meath are guaranteed 1 (rafferty) and probably 2 in keoghan.
Caulfield may miss out but could get ypoty
Kinsella will get a nom but without final won't get the nod same goes for Morris.
Sam Mulroy might get 1, as Louth won Leinster. That needs recognition I think.
Quote from: tonto1888 on July 01, 2025, 08:50:17 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 07:54:09 AMQuote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
did Niall Morgan not get an all star last year? Tyrone def werent semi finalists. Were they even quarter finalists?
You are right they were put out at PQF stage. He's the one anomaly then.
Quote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: tonto1888 on July 01, 2025, 08:50:17 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 07:54:09 AMQuote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
did Niall Morgan not get an all star last year? Tyrone def werent semi finalists. Were they even quarter finalists?
You are right they were put out at PQF stage. He's the one anomaly then.
The past two years there's been a player who went out in the PQF awarded an all star (Morgan in 2024 and Enda Smith in 2023). Its no guarantee that he'll get one but if they give one to a player who lost at that stage, he's the best placed to get one imo.
Quote from: J70 on June 30, 2025, 05:11:18 PMYoung Thompson from Galway will make the YPOTY shortlist.
Whether he wins or not depends on how the likes of Roarty, Moore, McElholm and some of the younger Meath and Kerry players get on from here. How old are the Geaney brothers?
Maybe Roarty will get a big RTÉ writeup like Thompson did, now that Galway are out.
Quote from: AnDúnAbú94 on July 01, 2025, 10:38:22 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: tonto1888 on July 01, 2025, 08:50:17 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 07:54:09 AMQuote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
did Niall Morgan not get an all star last year? Tyrone def werent semi finalists. Were they even quarter finalists?
You are right they were put out at PQF stage. He's the one anomaly then.
The past two years there's been a player who went out in the PQF awarded an all star (Morgan in 2024 and Enda Smith in 2023). Its no guarantee that he'll get one but if they give one to a player who lost at that stage, he's the best placed to get one imo.
Michael Langan & Joe O'Connor are already ahead of him and that's even before a ball has been kicked in the semi finals.
3/6 midfield nominations will come from the All Ireland final. 2 from the semi finalists probably. Leaves one up for grabs. He has a chance of getting a nomination but it's tight.
Langan
O'Connor
Menton
Kennedy
have 4 of the 6 places already eaten up I'd say.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on July 01, 2025, 01:54:30 PMQuote from: AnDúnAbú94 on July 01, 2025, 10:38:22 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: tonto1888 on July 01, 2025, 08:50:17 AMQuote from: Mario on July 01, 2025, 07:54:09 AMQuote from: snoopdog on July 01, 2025, 07:50:51 AMQuote from: seafoid on June 30, 2025, 04:34:17 PMIt's too early to talk about All-Stars. Winners and runners up usually get 11. Louth will get one. That leaves 3. 3 from Armagh Monaghan or Galway is deluded
Would Odhran Murdock be in with a shout?
No chance. You need to get to a QF to be in with any chance. The only non semi finalists in recent years were Enda Smith and Craig Lennon.
did Niall Morgan not get an all star last year? Tyrone def werent semi finalists. Were they even quarter finalists?
You are right they were put out at PQF stage. He's the one anomaly then.
The past two years there's been a player who went out in the PQF awarded an all star (Morgan in 2024 and Enda Smith in 2023). Its no guarantee that he'll get one but if they give one to a player who lost at that stage, he's the best placed to get one imo.
Michael Langan & Joe O'Connor are already ahead of him and that's even before a ball has been kicked in the semi finals.
3/6 midfield nominations will come from the All Ireland final. 2 from the semi finalist probably. Leaves one up for grabs. He has a chance of getting but it's tight.
He could get nominated in the half forward line.
He could but that'd be harder again IMO. Those 6 spots fill up very quickly.
Billy Hogan
Seamus Lavin
Sean Rafferty
Ronan Ryan
Donal Keogan
Sean Coffey
Ciaran Caulfield
Bryan Menton
Adam O'Neill
Conor Duke
Ruairi Kinsella
Mathew Costello
Jordan Morris
Keith Curtis
Eoghan Frayne
Possibly Clifford to get a spot if he has a good semi and final.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on July 01, 2025, 05:54:03 PMBilly Hogan
Seamus Lavin
Sean Rafferty
Ronan Ryan
Donal Keogan
Sean Coffey
Ciaran Caulfield
Bryan Menton
Adam O'Neill
Conor Duke
Ruairi Kinsella
Mathew Costello
Jordan Morris
Keith Curtis
Eoghan Frayne
Possibly Clifford to get a spot if he has a good semi and final.
That's more like it. Although billy may miss out. But I'd agree with that selection wholeheartedly
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 30, 2025, 11:29:21 PMNot Under 23?
No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.
Quote from: rodney trotter on July 01, 2025, 08:48:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on June 30, 2025, 11:29:21 PMNot Under 23?
No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.
if Meath get into final it's caulfield without a doubt.
And morris after winning June player of month could be a serious shout for poty definite all star id say. Which looked highly unlikely after he was attended to for 10 minutes in inniskeen on the field.
I'd say a few lads played themselves out of All-Stars at the weekend. The way the two games went it looks like 10-12 could come from the finalists.
Will Tyrone get one? Hard to see
Quote from: Dunneroyal on July 09, 2025, 08:03:02 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on July 01, 2025, 08:48:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on June 30, 2025, 11:29:21 PMNot Under 23?
No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.
if Meath get into final it's caulfield without a doubt.
And morris after winning June player of month could be a serious shout for poty definite all star id say. Which looked highly unlikely after he was attended to for 10 minutes in inniskeen on the field.
POTY will likely be between Michael Murphy, Clifford and Joe O Connor.
Morris was very good in the championship but didn't perform yesterday.
Quote from: NotedObserver on July 14, 2025, 10:15:58 PMWill Tyrone get one? Hard to see
Has there been a better keeper than Morgan?
Quote from: Truthsayer on July 14, 2025, 10:32:01 PMQuote from: NotedObserver on July 14, 2025, 10:15:58 PMWill Tyrone get one? Hard to see
Has there been a better keeper than Morgan?
The 2 remaining are pretty good and deserve one
Langan been better for Donegal than Murphy
Don't think Tyrone will get one. Morgan would be the strongest hope, but if either of the two left has a decent final (which you would expect one of the two to have) then should be favourite. Can't see any other options which is disappointing.
Tyrone will get a few nominations alright.
Quote from: NotedObserver on July 14, 2025, 10:58:16 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on July 14, 2025, 10:32:01 PMQuote from: NotedObserver on July 14, 2025, 10:15:58 PMWill Tyrone get one? Hard to see
Has there been a better keeper than Morgan?
The 2 remaining are pretty good and deserve one
For real? Donegal keeper Patton had a nitemare in quarter-final against Monaghan. I'll be surprised if Morgan doesn't get it.
I'd say Shane Ryan will get the nod. Especially if he has a good final
Quote from: rodney trotter on July 14, 2025, 10:22:30 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on July 09, 2025, 08:03:02 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on July 01, 2025, 08:48:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on June 30, 2025, 11:29:21 PMNot Under 23?
No u21. Roarty could get if Donegal reach the final. He would be eligible for 2 more years.
if Meath get into final it's caulfield without a doubt.
And morris after winning June player of month could be a serious shout for poty definite all star id say. Which looked highly unlikely after he was attended to for 10 minutes in inniskeen on the field.
POTY will likely be between Michael Murphy, Clifford and Joe O Connor.
Morris was very good in the championship but didn't perform yesterday.
Hard to see David Clifford not winning player of the year for the 3rd time in 4 years, top scorer overall and from play by some distance.
Morris only returned from a injury lay off for the Leinster final, 6 games his stand out game was against Galway with 1-6 and he scored 1-7 in total in the other 5 games. If a Meath forward wins All Star it should be Frayne or Ruairi Kinsella who have been more consistent.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on July 14, 2025, 11:07:14 PMLangan been better for Donegal than Murphy
He's been better in the term of scoring more from play but Murphy overall game makes him stand out, his team work and work rate is incredible for his age and after a few years away.
A name I haven't saw mentioned is Ciaran Moore for Donegal. Am I rating this lad too much because I think he is top drawer and would be a shoe in for an All Star.
It's the boring, predictable option but Clifford surely for POTY again. He just really is that good, even when he has an average day by his standards.
Quote from: Squareball71 on July 15, 2025, 12:42:12 AMA name I haven't saw mentioned is Ciaran Moore for Donegal. Am I rating this lad too much because I think he is top drawer and would be a shoe in for an All Star.
It's the boring, predictable option but Clifford surely for POTY again. He just really is that good, even when he has an average day by his standards.
Moore and Roarty are fantastic footballers. Roarty nailed on for YPOTY, and I really think Moore should be an all star. Crucial goals, knocked out Mayo and has played wing back and wing forward.
Joe O'Connor surly in the mix for midfield.
My guess should Donegal win the final.
Donegal 7 (Roarty,McCole,Moore,Langan,Thompson,Murphy,Conor O'Donnell)
Kerry 5 (David Clifford,Sean O Shea, Joe O'Connor.Jason Foley,Ó Beaglaíoch
Tyrone 1 (Kieran McGeary)
Meath 1 (Sean Rafferty)
And 1 for a beaten Quarter finalists (Beggan)
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 15, 2025, 02:07:16 AMMy guess should Donegal win the final.
Donegal 7 (Roarty,McCole,Moore,Langan,Thompson,Murphy,Conor O'Donnell)
Kerry 5 (David Clifford,Sean O Shea, Joe O'Connor.Jason Foley,Ó Beaglaíoch
Tyrone 1 (Kieran McGeary)
Meath 1 (Sean Rafferty)
And 1 for a beaten Quarter finalists (Beggan)
They'll throw Sam Mulroy one as well, first Leinster champions outside Dublin since before the year of the flood.
Quote from: Muck Savage on July 15, 2025, 05:22:50 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on July 15, 2025, 02:07:16 AMMy guess should Donegal win the final.
Donegal 7 (Roarty,McCole,Moore,Langan,Thompson,Murphy,Conor O'Donnell)
Kerry 5 (David Clifford,Sean O Shea, Joe O'Connor.Jason Foley,Ó Beaglaíoch
Tyrone 1 (Kieran McGeary)
Meath 1 (Sean Rafferty)
And 1 for a beaten Quarter finalists (Beggan)
They'll throw Sam Mulroy one as well, first Leinster champions outside Dublin since before the year of the flood.
Yeah, Louth will get 1 for winning Leinster and Mulroy's your man there.
Not sure Sean O'Shea is in line for one unless he shoots the lights out in the final.
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 15, 2025, 12:16:18 AMI'd say Shane Ryan will get the nod. Especially if he has a good final
Thought he was excellent against us for the most part.
A big final for either could swing it.
Quote from: Armagh18 on July 15, 2025, 09:18:54 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on July 15, 2025, 12:16:18 AMI'd say Shane Ryan will get the nod. Especially if he has a good final
Thought he was excellent against us for the most part.
A big final for either could swing it.
Exactly. He played well against Armagh. What else noteworthy has he done with one hand left to go?
Quote from: gallsman on July 15, 2025, 10:18:39 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on July 15, 2025, 09:18:54 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on July 15, 2025, 12:16:18 AMI'd say Shane Ryan will get the nod. Especially if he has a good final
Thought he was excellent against us for the most part.
A big final for either could swing it.
Exactly. He played well against Armagh. What else noteworthy has he done with one hand left to go?
Are you still talking about Seanie O'Shea?
Ah I missed that, apologies. Yes I was talking about O'Shea but equally would be surprised with Ryan. Has generally managed to regroup but he's been annihilated on kickouts in the first half of each of the last two games.
Quote from: gallsman on July 15, 2025, 11:00:54 AMAh I missed that, apologies. Yes I was talking about O'Shea but equally would be surprised with Ryan. Has generally managed to regroup but he's been annihilated on kickouts in the first half of each of the last two games.
Every keeper is getting hammered at kick-outs. That's the way it's going to be.
Plus not all the keeper's fault.
#winyourownball
Kerry All-Stars if they win:
Shane Ryan, Jason Foley, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Gavin White, Joe O'Connor, David Clifford and one from Sean O'Shea/Paudie Clifford if they have a great final. Graham O'Sullivan also a contender if he has a repeat All-Ireland Final performance like he had in 2022.
Kerry All-Stars if they lose:
Joe O'Connor, David Clifford and two from Foley/Ó Beaglaoich/White
Quote from: marty34 on July 15, 2025, 11:07:16 AMQuote from: gallsman on July 15, 2025, 11:00:54 AMAh I missed that, apologies. Yes I was talking about O'Shea but equally would be surprised with Ryan. Has generally managed to regroup but he's been annihilated on kickouts in the first half of each of the last two games.
Every keeper is getting hammered at kick-outs. That's the way it's going to be.
Plus not all the keeper's fault.
#winyourownball
Yep, there is only so much a keeper can do.
Teams collectively have to learn to change tack when the opposition get on top.
Kickouts don't have to go high to go long, be interesting to see if anyone will develop a play to create a space that allows a high % daisy cutter to be effective, even where the first 2 or 3 passes are played soccer style, would a bit of ad hoc soccer be effective if done right, probably?
All stars are as fickle as hell.
Up until yesterday Cork would have absolutely dominated the team with Tipp maybe pulling in the one of two purely for token gestures'.
Win the final and all of a sudden you're the greatest thing since sliced bread and the other half dozen games over the year are all forgotten about.
Quote from: johnnycool on July 21, 2025, 04:19:15 PMAll stars are as fickle as hell.
Up until yesterday Cork would have absolutely dominated the team with Tipp maybe pulling in the one of two purely for token gestures'.
Win the final and all of a sudden you're the greatest thing since sliced bread and the other half dozen games over the year are all forgotten about.
Thats the way it goes, the important games carry the weight. Can anyone think of another time where such strong favourites took such a hiding, in any sport?
1994 CL Final: AC Milan 4 Barcelona 0
Barcelona would been favourites but not massive. AC Milan buried them that night!
Owen Mulligan has Shane Walsh nailed on for an all-star :o
Quote from: 5times5times on July 23, 2025, 09:33:28 AMOwen Mulligan has Shane Walsh nailed on for an all-star :o
Mugsy been on the booze lol
Clifford and Murphy near certs in FF line I'd have thought then one other depending on how the final goes. Possibility one from Meath - don't think Tyrone had any in FF line who would merit it.
Sam Mulroy
Jordan Morris
Conor O'Donnell
Main contenders for the other spot IMO. Gallen or the Geaneys would need to tear up some trees in the final to be in with a shout.
You'd imagine Mulroy will get one?
Mulroy maybe more a HF. Gallen a real possibility in current form.
Sunday Game Team of the Year
1. Shane Ryan - Kerry
2. Sean Rafferty - Meath
3. Jason Foley - Kerry
4. Brendan McCole - Donegal
5. Brian O'Beaglaoich - Kerry
6. Gavin White - Kerry
7. Kieran McGeary - Tyrone
8. Joe O'Connor - Kerry
9. Michael Langan - Donegal
10. Sean O'Shea - Kerry
11. Paidi Clifford - Kerry
12. Oisin Conaty - Armagh
13. David Clifford - Kerry
14. Michael Murphy - Donegal
15. Conor O'Donnell - Donegal
Quote from: Estimator on July 27, 2025, 11:12:01 PMSunday Game Team of the Year
1. Shane Ryan - Kerry
2. Sean Rafferty - Meath
3. Jason Foley - Kerry
4. Brendan McCole - Donegal
5. Brian O'Beaglaoich - Kerry
6. Gavin White - Kerry
7. Kieran McGeary - Tyrone
8. Joe O'Connor - Kerry
9. Michael Langan - Donegal
10. Sean O'Shea - Kerry
11. Paidi Clifford - Kerry
12. Oisin Conaty - Armagh
13. David Clifford - Kerry
14. Michael Murphy - Donegal
15. Conor O'Donnell - Donegal
First thought is O'Beaglaoich possibly a bit lucky that he has a clubmate involved in the selecting.
I have Morgan in nets!
Thought one of Mogan or Roarty would be there. Ó Beaglaoich has been very good all year and was exceptional yesterday.
Did Sean O'Shea do much outside the Armagh game?
Quote from: gallsman on July 28, 2025, 06:50:54 AMThought one of Mogan or Roarty would be there. Ó Beaglaoich has been very good all year and was exceptional yesterday.
Did Sean O'Shea do much outside the Armagh game?
Roarty a cert for Young Player of the year, sometimes they don't give that player an all star as well. Not sure who you'd drop from the full back line for either of those 2. Louth also bound to get an all star somewhere, possibly Mulroy at Conaty's expense.
Conaty be on, he's been Very good all year.
The Rte Sunday Sport named a similar team - two changes from the one above. Mulroy for Conaty and Shane O'Donnell for Conor O'Donnell.
Conaty and C O'Donnell more deserved than the 2 mentioned. Louth were poor in the qualfiers!
It would be a disgrace if Conaty didn't get one.
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 29, 2025, 07:16:13 AMIt would be a disgrace if Conaty didn't get one.
Better performances than most but might lose out to those who went further.
Quote from: bringbackdregish on July 29, 2025, 10:43:32 AMUnpopular opinion (maybe a bit of bias) but i think Frank Burns should be in with a shout of an All-Star.
Brilliant player and not many better in the country in his position.
Whats the Bias? does his cub go to the same daycare as you?
Absolutely not even near it. Man didnt play for half the year and even when he did he's a good distance off being a nailed on tyrone starter nevermind an all star, christ of almighty the sooner school starts again and you forget the password to this site the better.
Quote from: bringbackdregish on July 29, 2025, 10:43:32 AMUnpopular opinion (maybe a bit of bias) but i think Frank Burns should be in with a shout of an All-Star.
Brilliant player and not many better in the country in his position.
I agree.
I think Finn McElroy should get one too. Put in a similar shift for Down this year.
Quote from: thewobbler on July 29, 2025, 11:08:11 AMQuote from: bringbackdregish on July 29, 2025, 10:43:32 AMUnpopular opinion (maybe a bit of bias) but i think Frank Burns should be in with a shout of an All-Star.
Brilliant player and not many better in the country in his position.
I agree.
I think Finn McElroy should get one too. Put in a similar shift for Down this year.
Murdock and Magill will be nominated you'd imagine.
Quote from: gallsman on July 28, 2025, 06:50:54 AMThought one of Mogan or Roarty would be there. Ó Beaglaoich has been very good all year and was exceptional yesterday.
Did Sean O'Shea do much outside the Armagh game?
Perhaps he deserves one for his exceptional performance against one Armagh but if he won one and the likes of Conaty misses out then its laughable.
Conaty was outstanding anytime he was on the pitch all summer.
Kerry and Donegal will take the lion's share. Mulroy will probably get one. Rafferty probably too. Morris will be in the discussion but won't get one.
Cluxton in goals as the Token Dub? ;D
QuoteKerry and Donegal will take the lion's share. Mulroy will probably get one. Rafferty probably too. Morris will be in the discussion but won't get one.
Cluxton in goals as the Token Dub? ;D
Not a chance. Shane Ryan is a cert
Ryan
BOB Roarty Rafferty
White ....not sure, McQuillan/Mogan/McGeary?
Langan JOC
PC SOS Conaty
DC Murphy Morris
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 08, 2025, 04:53:08 PMQuoteKerry and Donegal will take the lion's share. Mulroy will probably get one. Rafferty probably too. Morris will be in the discussion but won't get one.
Cluxton in goals as the Token Dub? ;D
Not a chance. Shane Ryan is a cert
Ryan
BOB Roarty Rafferty
White ....not sure, McQuillan/Mogan/McGeary?
Langan JOC
PC SOS Conaty
DC Murphy Morris
McQuillan not get one, was class all year but quiet against Kerry, BOB out to wing back, McCole likely get one or Mogan. Any chance Joe O'Connor goes to wing forward and one of the Kerry lads get midfield? Mulroy or Lennon will get one.
Why will Louth get one? Hammered in the all-ireland series, Kerry get Foley in the full bck line.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 08, 2025, 07:04:49 PMWhy will Louth get one? Hammered in the all-ireland series, Kerry get Foley in the full bck line.
They'll get one for winning Leinster I'd say.
Noms from a Meath perspective
Rafferty cert
Keoghan 50/59
Caulfield cert
Coffee maybe
Kinsella maybe
Morris cert.
That leaves actual awards.
Rafferty absolutely gets one , he is as guaranteed as the man he kept in his pocket for 70 mins is (d Clifford)
Caulfield misses out unfortunately this year.
Morris is 50/50. If he had played in Dublin game I think he would be nailed on. I'd love him to get one. But I think the fact they have to give Louth one he may lose out to mulroy but hopefully not
Player of the Year:
David Cliffford (Kerry)
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Can't believe Paudie Clifford not there though obviously it's a shoe-in for David.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0925/1535201-donegal-top-kerry-in-football-all-star-nomination-tally/
Case of the Emperors new clothes with MM. Should make it a Facebook vote ;D
The nominators must think Donegal won Sam!
Quote from: Truthsayer on September 25, 2025, 09:18:54 AMPlayer of the Year:
David Cliffford (Kerry)
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Can't believe Paudie Clifford not there though obviously it's a shoe-in for David.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0925/1535201-donegal-top-kerry-in-football-all-star-nomination-tally/
Probably missing a good bit of the year didn't help Paudie, he was better than Murphy but they were never going to leave Murphy off it. Joe O'Connor would get my vote but Clifford will win it.
Well done to the Armagh lads on their nominations, probably only Conaty in with a chance of getting one.
Five for Armagh and two for Tyrone suggests the president had a final say in those nominations 😉
My guess for the selected 15
Rory Beggan (Monaghan)
Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Jason Foley (Kerry)
Brendan McCole (Donegal)
Kieran McGeary (Tyrone)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry)
Gavin White (Kerry)
Joe O Connor (Kerry)
Michael Langan (Donegal)
Seán O'Shea (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Connor O Donnell (Donegal)
David Clifford (Kerry)
Paudie Clifford (Kerry)
Well done to the 5 Meath players given noms. Rafferty is a cert. Caulfield and Morris are 50/50. And if one of them do get the nod the other certainly won't. Great to see kinsella and Costello nominated too.
Resurgence has been great for all involved. This could really be another step on the way to reclaim our rightful place.
Congratulations to all
Again
Rafferty and Mulroy will get one. Don't think anyone else outside of Kerry and Donegal will get one, maybe Beggan.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on September 25, 2025, 01:27:42 PMFive for Armagh and two for Tyrone suggests the president had a final say in those nominations 😉
My guess for the selected 15
Rory Beggan (Monaghan)
Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Jason Foley (Kerry)
Brendan McCole (Donegal)
Kieran McGeary (Tyrone)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry)
Gavin White (Kerry)
Joe O Connor (Kerry)
Michael Langan (Donegal)
Seán O'Shea (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Connor O Donnell (Donegal)
David Clifford (Kerry)
Paudie Clifford (Kerry)
Do you get an All Star for long range free kicks up to the quarter final? He did keep Monaghan is some games with 2 pointers to be fair. Maybe the couple of soft ones brought forward against Down he got are annoying me more than they should.
Shane Ryan should get that spot, he made a quite a few important saves over the year and gave Kerry good distribution from kick outs in most games. Rafferty's game against Kerry, which wasn't all on him, probably stops him getting it. I think Morgan was more than worth a nomination and Ronan Burns was excellent for us this year.
Nice to see Odhran Murdock get a nomination.
Shane Ryan for goalkeeper and it's not even close. Beggan had a good year, Rafferty as well before the Kerry game but Ryan was outstanding.
Quote from: clonian on September 25, 2025, 01:50:31 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on September 25, 2025, 01:27:42 PMFive for Armagh and two for Tyrone suggests the president had a final say in those nominations 😉
My guess for the selected 15
Rory Beggan (Monaghan)
Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Jason Foley (Kerry)
Brendan McCole (Donegal)
Kieran McGeary (Tyrone)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry)
Gavin White (Kerry)
Joe O Connor (Kerry)
Michael Langan (Donegal)
Seán O'Shea (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Connor O Donnell (Donegal)
David Clifford (Kerry)
Paudie Clifford (Kerry)
Do you get an All Star for long range free kicks up to the quarter final? He did keep Monaghan is some games with 2 pointers to be fair. Maybe the couple of soft ones brought forward against Down he got are annoying me more than they should.
Shane Ryan should get that spot, he made a quite a few important saves over the year and gave Kerry good distribution from kick outs in most games. Rafferty's game against Kerry, which wasn't all on him, probably stops him getting it. I think Morgan was more than worth a nomination and Ronan Burns was excellent for us this year.
Nice to see Odhran Murdock get a nomination.
Made a quite a few important saves over the year and made good distribution from kick outs in most games was Blaine Hughes last year while Morgan was selected instead. Rafferty shouldn't be a nomination after that Kerry game was poor against Dublin also but they were wasteful unlike Kerry.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on September 25, 2025, 02:03:54 PMQuote from: clonian on September 25, 2025, 01:50:31 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on September 25, 2025, 01:27:42 PMFive for Armagh and two for Tyrone suggests the president had a final say in those nominations 😉
My guess for the selected 15
Rory Beggan (Monaghan)
Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Jason Foley (Kerry)
Brendan McCole (Donegal)
Kieran McGeary (Tyrone)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry)
Gavin White (Kerry)
Joe O Connor (Kerry)
Michael Langan (Donegal)
Seán O'Shea (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Connor O Donnell (Donegal)
David Clifford (Kerry)
Paudie Clifford (Kerry)
Do you get an All Star for long range free kicks up to the quarter final? He did keep Monaghan is some games with 2 pointers to be fair. Maybe the couple of soft ones brought forward against Down he got are annoying me more than they should.
Shane Ryan should get that spot, he made a quite a few important saves over the year and gave Kerry good distribution from kick outs in most games. Rafferty's game against Kerry, which wasn't all on him, probably stops him getting it. I think Morgan was more than worth a nomination and Ronan Burns was excellent for us this year.
Nice to see Odhran Murdock get a nomination.
Made a quite a few important saves over the year and made good distribution from kick outs in most games was Blaine Hughes last year while Morgan was selected instead. Rafferty shouldn't be a nomination after that Kerry game was poor against Dublin also but they were wasteful unlike Kerry.
It comes down to how far they got too. I'm not saying Beggan shouldn't be nominated by the way. I think Shane Ryan made enough of a difference to the winning team to get the nod.
Rory Beggan scored 0-59 in 13 Monaghan matches this year. 0-54 from placed balls and a tally that included 26 two-pointers.
On another note it's apparently the first time 1996 that the All-Ireland winner didn't get the most nominations.
Shane Ryan certs to get the GK
Can't believe so many are leaving Conaty out. He was sensational this season. Far better even than last year.
Did Paudie Clifford play enough to get one?
SOS will likely get one for the Armagh performance. Don't think he had great semi or final though. Although that's the all stars for you - one big performance usually guarantees you one
How far Louth get?
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on September 25, 2025, 06:10:54 PMHow far Louth get?
Last 12, first Leinster title in 68 years might get them to win one All Star.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2025/09/25/donegal-pip-champions-kerry-with-10-all-star-nominations/
2025 football All-Star nominations
Goalkeepers
Shane Ryan (Kerry)
Rory Beggan (Monaghan)
Ethan Rafferty (Armagh)
Defenders
Brian Ó Beaglaoich (Kerry)
Jason Foley (Kerry)
Gavin White (Kerry)
Mike Breen (Kerry)
Brendan McCole (Donegal)
Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
Peadar Mogan (Donegal)
Ciarán Moore (Donegal)
Ryan McHugh (Donegal)
Niall Devlin (Tyrone)
Kieran McGeary (Tyrone)
Ciarán Caulfield (Meath)
Seán Rafferty (Meath)
Craig Lennon (Louth)
Jarly Óg Burns (Armagh)
Ross McQuillan (Armagh)
Dessie Ward (Monaghan)
Jack Coyne (Mayo)
Midfielders
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Langan (Donegal)
Odhrán Murdock (Down)
Conor Glass (Derry)
John Maher (Galway)
Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne (Dublin)
Forwards
David Clifford (Kerry)
Paudie Clifford (Kerry)
Seán O'Shea (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Conor O'Donnell (Donegal)
Shane O'Donnell (Donegal)
Ciarán Thompson (Donegal)
Mathew Costello (Meath)
Jordan Morris (Meath)
Ruairí Kinsella (Meath)
Rob Finnerty (Galway)
Matthew Thompson (Galway)
Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Ryan Burns (Louth)
Oisín Conaty (Armagh)
Rory Grugan (Armagh)
Micheál Bannigan (Monaghan)
Ciarán Kilkenny (Dublin)
Footballer of the Year
David Clifford (Kerry)
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Young Footballer of the Year
Oisín Conaty (Armagh)
Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
Matthew Thompson (Galway)
good to see a few armagh men though Id be surprised if any make the final cut
Quote from: tonto1888 on September 26, 2025, 08:34:59 AMgood to see a few armagh men though Id be surprised if any make the final cut
Possibly Conaty, was excellent every game but mightnt get one.
Quote from: Armagh18 on September 26, 2025, 08:44:20 AMQuote from: tonto1888 on September 26, 2025, 08:34:59 AMgood to see a few armagh men though Id be surprised if any make the final cut
Possibly Conaty, was excellent every game but mightnt get one.
yeah, he has a good chance actually
Did Conaty miss many games? I watched a fair bit of Mulroy this year, he'd be winning one as a reward for Louth and not reaching the level of the likes of Conaty.
He was exceptional in every game I saw him but there's always so called big name players in every sport that always seem to get awards despite not deserving them.
Sean O'Shea likely to win a 4th All Star for performance which was outstanding but thats not enough to win an All Star.
Was Mulroy at All Star level this year?
Yes
Quote from: Maroon Manc on September 26, 2025, 09:33:12 AMDid Conaty miss many games? I watched a fair bit of Mulroy this year, he'd be winning one as a reward for Louth and not reaching the level of the likes of Conaty.
He was exceptional in every game I saw him but there's always so called big name players in every sport that always seem to get awards despite not deserving them.
Sean O'Shea likely to win a 4th All Star for performance which was outstanding but thats not enough to win an All Star.
His performance against Armagh was as good as you're likely to see, but he was left unmarked all day for some strange reason. Don't think he had a big final or semi final did he?
Conaty deserves one before Mulroy to be honest!
Just because of the breakthrough year that Louth and Meath have had I can see them giving Mulroy and Rafferty an award. You could argue there are others more deserving but they'll be the popular choice I'd say.
Quote from: thejuice on September 27, 2025, 07:26:02 AMJust because of the breakthrough year that Louth and Meath have had I can see them giving Mulroy and Rafferty an award. You could argue there are others more deserving but they'll be the popular choice I'd say.
I agree The Juice. These 2 will get 1 each I'd think. Just the year that was in it with Louth winning Leinster and Meath going on a bit of a run. Therefore they need a bit of a reward.
That's fair enough in my opinion. Changes it up a bit also.
Quote from: Armagh18 on September 25, 2025, 11:22:51 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on September 25, 2025, 09:18:54 AMPlayer of the Year:
David Cliffford (Kerry)
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Can't believe Paudie Clifford not there though obviously it's a shoe-in for David.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0925/1535201-donegal-top-kerry-in-football-all-star-nomination-tally/
Probably missing a good bit of the year didn't help Paudie, he was better than Murphy but they were never going to leave Murphy off it. Joe O'Connor would get my vote but Clifford will win it.
Paudie Clifford had a brilliant final but he was average against Tyrone and only played the 2nd half against Armagh (good impact). Injured for most of Championship and got a red card against Cork which almost and probably should have cost them the game - definitely not enough for a Player of the Year nomination. I wouldn't have him as a shoe in for an All Star either
Quote from: inroundthesquare on September 27, 2025, 11:01:54 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on September 25, 2025, 11:22:51 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on September 25, 2025, 09:18:54 AMPlayer of the Year:
David Cliffford (Kerry)
Joe O'Connor (Kerry)
Michael Murphy (Donegal)
Can't believe Paudie Clifford not there though obviously it's a shoe-in for David.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0925/1535201-donegal-top-kerry-in-football-all-star-nomination-tally/
Probably missing a good bit of the year didn't help Paudie, he was better than Murphy but they were never going to leave Murphy off it. Joe O'Connor would get my vote but Clifford will win it.
Paudie Clifford had a brilliant final but he was average against Tyrone and only played the 2nd half against Armagh (good impact). Injured for most of Championship and got a red card against Cork which almost and probably should have cost them the game - definitely not enough for a Player of the Year nomination. I wouldn't have him as a shoe in for an All Star either
Can understand why Paudie didn't make it but Murphy being nominated based on his performances this year has to be up there with amongst the worst decisions in a long while.
Normally you'd say any of POTY nominations are all automatic All Stars.
The majority of the people I've talked to about the All Stars have been saying that Murphy is likely to get an All Star because he was nominated for the POTY nomination as opposed to actually being worth one.
Goalkeeper All star
Shane Ryan (Kerry)
Defenders
Brendan McCole (Donegal) Jason Foley (Kerry) Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry) Gavin White (Kerry) Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
Midfielders
Joe O'Connor (Kerry) Michael Langan (Donegal)
Fowards
Paudie Clifford (Kerry) Sean O'Shea (Kerry) Oisín Conaty (Armagh)
David Clifford (Kerry) Michael Murphy (Donegal) Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Young player of year Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
Footballer of the year David Clifford
Quote from: Blowitupref on November 07, 2025, 08:13:04 PMGoalkeeper All star
Shane Ryan (Kerry)
Defenders
Brendan McCole (Donegal) Jason Foley (Kerry) Sean Rafferty (Meath)
Brian Ó Beaglaíoch (Kerry) Gavin White (Kerry) Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
Midfielders
Joe O'Connor (Kerry) Michael Langan (Donegal)
Fowards
Paudie Clifford (Kerry) Sean O'Shea (Kerry) Oisín Conaty (Armagh)
David Clifford (Kerry) Michael Murphy (Donegal) Sam Mulroy (Louth)
Young player of year Finbarr Roarty (Donegal)
🤣🤣🤣
Probably fairly near to everybody's teams. Thought Rafferty offered more than Ryan,15min melt down counted against him. Mulroy in, infront of Morris Meath could went either way.
Quote from: Armagh18 on September 26, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: Maroon Manc on September 26, 2025, 09:33:12 AMDid Conaty miss many games? I watched a fair bit of Mulroy this year, he'd be winning one as a reward for Louth and not reaching the level of the likes of Conaty.
He was exceptional in every game I saw him but there's always so called big name players in every sport that always seem to get awards despite not deserving them.
Sean O'Shea likely to win a 4th All Star for performance which was outstanding but thats not enough to win an All Star.
His performance against Armagh was as good as you're likely to see, but he was left unmarked all day for some strange reason. Don't think he had a big final or semi final did he?
So it proves yet again - one memorable performance will get you an all star.
The Meath boys won't be happy with these selections
Delighted for conaty
Well done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 07, 2025, 08:42:31 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on September 26, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: Maroon Manc on September 26, 2025, 09:33:12 AMDid Conaty miss many games? I watched a fair bit of Mulroy this year, he'd be winning one as a reward for Louth and not reaching the level of the likes of Conaty.
He was exceptional in every game I saw him but there's always so called big name players in every sport that always seem to get awards despite not deserving them.
Sean O'Shea likely to win a 4th All Star for performance which was outstanding but thats not enough to win an All Star.
His performance against Armagh was as good as you're likely to see, but he was left unmarked all day for some strange reason. Don't think he had a big final or semi final did he?
So it proves yet again - one memorable performance will get you an all star.
Watching him that day and how good he was I'd have no complaints about him getting one. Unreal.
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:48:03 AMQuote from: AustinPowers on November 07, 2025, 08:42:31 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on September 26, 2025, 10:24:29 AMQuote from: Maroon Manc on September 26, 2025, 09:33:12 AMDid Conaty miss many games? I watched a fair bit of Mulroy this year, he'd be winning one as a reward for Louth and not reaching the level of the likes of Conaty.
He was exceptional in every game I saw him but there's always so called big name players in every sport that always seem to get awards despite not deserving them.
Sean O'Shea likely to win a 4th All Star for performance which was outstanding but thats not enough to win an All Star.
His performance against Armagh was as good as you're likely to see, but he was left unmarked all day for some strange reason. Don't think he had a big final or semi final did he?
So it proves yet again - one memorable performance will get you an all star.
Watching him that day and how good he was I'd have no complaints about him getting one. Unreal.
One part of his game this year that was outstanding was his defensive work in his own 45 and 21 winning some amount of turnovers
Forgot about C O'Donnell, he should got corner forward
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Anybody think Michael Murphy in there maybe more so on his profile and him coming back after a few years break?
Or just me being harsh on him?
Quote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 09:52:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Morris maybe hard done by? Meath topped their group and beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in the one year, obviously didn't turn up against Donegal but they'd a good year.
No, thought Murphy done enough for a All Star.Wasnt good in the final but few Donegal men were. I thought Morris or O'Donnell should got in ,infront of Mulroy. Still think Rafferty best keeper but the Kerry melt down counted against him.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on November 08, 2025, 12:02:53 PMNo, thought Murphy done enough for a All Star.Wasnt good in the final but few Donegal men were. I thought Morris or O'Donnell should got in ,infront of Mulroy. Still think Rafferty best keeper but the Kerry melt down counted against him.
Rafferty was just as poor against Dublin however the Dubs was so poor with their shooting shot selection compared to Kerry against Armagh.
Conor O'Donnell should have won one and maybe Conaty who was very consistent throughout got selected before him as I feel Murphy and Mulroy was be always nailed down for All Star with the selection committee
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 11:05:07 AMQuote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 09:52:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Morris maybe hard done by? Meath topped their group and beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in the one year, obviously didn't turn up against Donegal but they'd a good year.
Tyrone under represented as SF usually get 1. Meath where represented
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on November 08, 2025, 12:02:53 PMNo, thought Murphy done enough for a All Star.Wasnt good in the final but few Donegal men were. I thought Morris or O'Donnell should got in ,infront of Mulroy. Still think Rafferty best keeper but the Kerry melt down counted against him.
Alot of awards are tokenistic. Louths first title in 68 years had to be recognised (so Mulroy got one, ahead of others who were more worthy). As was Murphy's comeback as a PoTY nominee.
Then a few others get awards on the basis of one very good performance ( Sean O'Shea) . And others don't get one on the basis of one poor performance.
Quote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 01:57:19 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 11:05:07 AMQuote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 09:52:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Morris maybe hard done by? Meath topped their group and beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in the one year, obviously didn't turn up against Donegal but they'd a good year.
Tyrone under represented as SF usually get 1. Meath where represented
2nd year in a row a semi finalists didn't get one. Kerry with none last year and only lost after extra time to the eventual champions.
Instead worrying were they got to, who was good enough to displace those selected?
Morgan was. Probably about it.
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 08, 2025, 04:16:06 PMMorgan was. Probably about it.
Make up for the one he robbed in 2024. Thought Shane Ryan had a brilliant year
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 09:19:36 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 08, 2025, 04:16:06 PMMorgan was. Probably about it.
Make up for the one he robbed in 2024. Thought Shane Ryan had a brilliant year
Agains it's just Armagh hating tyrone! Those little 2 all Ireland minnows. One of them lucky
Quote from: WT4E on November 09, 2025, 12:11:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 09:19:36 PMQuote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on November 08, 2025, 04:16:06 PMMorgan was. Probably about it.
Make up for the one he robbed in 2024. Thought Shane Ryan had a brilliant year
Agains it's just Armagh hating tyrone! Those little 2 all Ireland minnows. One of them lucky
:D
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 11:05:07 AMQuote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 09:52:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Morris maybe hard done by? Meath topped their group and beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in the one year, obviously didn't turn up against Donegal but they'd a good year.
Wasn't expecting more than one and it was always going to be Sean Rafferty. You could make a case for Morris given the injury he came back from but it's hard to look past Kerry and donegal. If Meath hadn't got trounced in the semifinal we might have got one more.
Quote from: thejuice on November 09, 2025, 10:20:28 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 11:05:07 AMQuote from: WT4E on November 08, 2025, 09:52:50 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on November 08, 2025, 07:47:17 AMWell done Oisin Conaty. Delighted for him.
Rest of the team probably as expected, Meath maybe underrepresented but not sure who you'd take out.
This is obviously bate?
Morris maybe hard done by? Meath topped their group and beat Dublin, Kerry and Galway in the one year, obviously didn't turn up against Donegal but they'd a good year.
Wasn't expecting more than one and it was always going to be Sean Rafferty. You could make a case for Morris given the injury he came back from but it's hard to look past Kerry and donegal. If Meath hadn't got trounced in the semifinal we might have got one more.
Yeah fair enough, maybe an argument ahead of Mulroy but was mever going to happen.
The O'Donnells were better than Murphy for me but again was never going to be them over him.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on November 08, 2025, 12:02:53 PMNo, thought Murphy done enough for a All Star.Wasnt good in the final but few Donegal men were. I thought Morris or O'Donnell should got in ,infront of Mulroy. Still think Rafferty best keeper but the Kerry melt down counted against him.
Murphy was good in the first half of the All Ireland final. He didn't have enough support. Gallen didn't perform.
Quote from: rodney trotter on November 09, 2025, 11:05:44 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on November 08, 2025, 12:02:53 PMNo, thought Murphy done enough for a All Star.Wasnt good in the final but few Donegal men were. I thought Morris or O'Donnell should got in ,infront of Mulroy. Still think Rafferty best keeper but the Kerry melt down counted against him.
Murphy was good in the first half of the All Ireland final. He didn't have enough support. Gallen didn't perform.
Gallen did OK. Scored 0-3 from play and set up another couple of points, hooked off on 45 minutes and his replacement had little or no impact.