There's more to Muldoon than catching high balls, but it is one of his strengths alright. No matter who marks him, he will always get a good share of the high balls and result in scores.
And as for Paddy Bradley....even when well marked he'll be worth 4-5 points for Derry. Maybe Monaghan would be happy enough with this? I dont really see Monaghan being able to shackle these too guys for a full match and reckon they will come out on top no matter who on the Monaghan side marks them.
In saying that, the Monaghan forwards could well come out on top of their markers too as there is a distinct lack of pace in the Derry full back line and Hanratty and co will exploit that I would imagine.
All in all, an evenly balanced game I think, but with Derry's experience, Bradley and Muldoon getting more supply of ball than Monaghan forwards as Derry should dominate the middle third should take make it 4-5 points to Derry.
Notice a lot of "should"'s in that comment!
And as for Paddy Bradley....even when well marked he'll be worth 4-5 points for Derry. Maybe Monaghan would be happy enough with this? I dont really see Monaghan being able to shackle these too guys for a full match and reckon they will come out on top no matter who on the Monaghan side marks them.
In saying that, the Monaghan forwards could well come out on top of their markers too as there is a distinct lack of pace in the Derry full back line and Hanratty and co will exploit that I would imagine.
All in all, an evenly balanced game I think, but with Derry's experience, Bradley and Muldoon getting more supply of ball than Monaghan forwards as Derry should dominate the middle third should take make it 4-5 points to Derry.
Notice a lot of "should"'s in that comment!