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Amalgamate the weaker counties, its the only way to go, if these counties want to see their countymen playing football in Croke Park in August. Even if you do split Dublin, they will still be there in August, only this time two Dublin teams. Do country people really want to see that.

I was at the game a couple of weeks ago. It was handbags, more of a wrestling match between the two. As regards Connolly injury, well he turned out for the hurlers in the championship the following week.

Some people are getting desperate at the thought of Dublin winning another Ireland. AIG should take up fantasy writing on a full time basis. But who cares, it Doesnt Matter.

Remember this time last year, Donegal were red hot favourites and looked what happened to them.

You are talking tripe, tripe as usual. Most clubs only have one GPO, which they have to contribute to the cost. You are deluded by your bitterness of all things Dublin

If you really want change, why not amalgamate the smaller counties. Dublin are doing fine as we are, thank you.

The only way you'd be happy would be if Dublin didn't play the sport. The money has been used to bring clubs facilities up to the same standard as the rest of the country. I know from travelling around the country that the facilities in most Dublin clubs are behind that of many clubs around the country. Your argument about paid coaches, many of whom are from the country, doesn't wash. The clubs have to provide the bulk of the wages for GPOs. Dublin have become successful because of the efforts of ordinary club members who have got themselves organised to an extent that they are producing good sportspeople. At the moment there are coaches up and down the country trying to do the same thing. And eventually somebody will knock Dublin off the throne. Money doesn't make a good player.

I see Louth are playing London in DCU grounds today.

Firstly, Leinster counties have had the chance to vote on whether to get Dublin on the road and voted to keep them there. If Dublin go on the road, there is going to be a financial hit to all the counties in the province.

Secondly, since the inception of ''Development Squads'', it has managed to earmark decent footballers, give them a target of playing for Dublin and hence, gives them a reason to choose GAA as their preferred sport. These squads usually only meet up once a week until they go minor, when it is stepped up. There is nothing to stop other counties doing the same thing.

GAA is still the poor relations in many parts of Dublin. The players come from different pockets of the city. There are more GAA clubs in Cork than Dublin.

Always thought it was a mistake to bring Murphy out the field. He was the best target man in the game and is young enough to re establish himself if used properly.

[Looking at the Dubs at the end it appeared to be just another medal for them safe in the knowledge there will be many more to follow.]

Congrats to the Dubs. Totally destroyed us in the first half. Full forward line was sublime but from a Ros perspective we allowed them far too much space. But from the get go Dubs were very accurate in kick passing and score taking. Barely put a pass astray in the entire first half. Awesome stuff and made it look so easy but part of that has to be Ros' fault as well. I'm relieved we put up a better show in the 2nd half. I was expecting the Dubs to continue their machine like display and annihilate us by a record margin. An AI would have been massive for the county. Looking at the Dubs at the end it appeared to be just another medal for them safe in the knowledge there will be many more to follow. Credit to them for getting their house in order the last few years. For Ros, at least we know we have a handful of players who are top-level. The task now is to keep making more and try and build up the senior side which in reality it is all about.

Have to disagree with you there. Yes McCaffrey, Mannion ect have AI in their back pocket. Most of these lads had to suffer the loss of an AI Minor Final a couple of years ago to Tipp. Its most of the lads first AI, so I'm sure it does mean a lot to them. No guarantee most of these will make the senior team.

Although they have had the players, Dublin have not been impressive in their previous games, however, they are showing their true potential today.

This time last year Donegal were red hot favourites and look what happened to them.

Nice to see the generous and sincere sentiments expressed on here with regard to young Carthy.

Lets hope for a great game on Saturday and may the best team win. Get well Shane.

When the stadium is totally refurbished in Cork, the GAA may decide to play some of the quarter finals down there. A Cork/Kerry v Dublin quarter/semi final would pack them in I'm sure.

I think it will be a very close game. I don't have much faith in the Dublin management team. They have the players, but have yet to produce a decent performance. This is basically the same team that was knocked out against Longford in the first round in Leinster last year. I wouldn't be surprised if Roscommon won it. They are a good attacking team.

The bitterness and hatred of Dublin, and all things Dublin, is rampant on this forum. Its embarrassing to think this is coming from fellow Irishmen. Its what you'd expect to see on a loyalist messageboard.