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#81

Laois / Re: Laois Senior Footballers 2...

Last post by The PRO - June 03, 2024, 04:51:01 PM

New York are no mugs. Saw them beating Leitrim last year. But we should have enough. I'd like to avoid Down in the quarter final if we get there. Would prefer Sligo or Kildare. I think Kildare might be a bit better than us but at least it would generate a bit of interest.

#82

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by God14 - June 03, 2024, 04:49:46 PM

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/derry-boss-mickey-harte-lauds-coach-gavin-devlin-as-the-best-hes-ever-seen-O5ZLLIVQURGP5KVD3MVEPVKKHY/

Lolol

#83

GAA Discussion / Re: Negativity around current ...

Last post by twohands!!! - June 03, 2024, 04:49:26 PM

Taliteann Cup clash of Waterford V Longford had an attendance figure of 75. That's not a typo.

Know a father of one of the players on the Waterford panel. He was at it yesterday.
Last time I was talking to him he did say the Tailteann cup has improved things in terms of players being willing to commit to football and the regular games. However in Waterford their footballers are fighing a battle in terms of the Waterford County Board. A lot of them wish they could do a Kilkenny and not compete in football at all.

Count me in as another who thinks a three-tier championship would make much more sense but I fear that the GAA politics of getting it passed would be close to almost impossible any time soon.

#84

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by marty34 - June 03, 2024, 04:47:49 PM

The Brendan Rogers fist pass that went badly off target leading to the second goal, it's difficult to legislate for such poor implementation of the basics ...  never mind Rogers lack of an attempt to get a tackle in on the way up the field ...

https://youtu.be/N_N7bbRteTA?t=156

Rodgers had more than a couple of sloppy plays yesterday, but in fairness to him, he sprinted the whole way back. Not sure who you want him to tackle when the ball is 20 yards up the field ahead of him.

I think it's wrong to pin point mistakes like this - they things happen to every player.  Look at the Louth ball out yesterday, plus the Westmeath cross-field pass.  All three resulted in goals.
These things happen. All players, managers and referees etc. make mistakes.  They don't need to.

The pass didn't loss Derry the game. It was lost when the referee threw up the ball.   

#85

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by gallsman - June 03, 2024, 04:40:14 PM

The Brendan Rogers fist pass that went badly off target leading to the second goal, it's difficult to legislate for such poor implementation of the basics ...  never mind Rogers lack of an attempt to get a tackle in on the way up the field ...

https://youtu.be/N_N7bbRteTA?t=156

Rodgers had more than a couple of sloppy plays yesterday, but in fairness to him, he sprinted the whole way back. Not sure who you want him to tackle when the ball is 20 yards up the field ahead of him.

#86

Laois / Re: Laois ACFL Division 2 2024

Last post by The PRO - June 03, 2024, 04:39:29 PM

No surprise here to see Emo, O'Dempseys, The Heath and Arles Killeen in the top 4.

#87

Laois / Re: Laois ACFL Division 3 2024

Last post by The PRO - June 03, 2024, 04:37:24 PM

Think this is a top 4/bottom 4 format.
Joseph's second team and A Kilcruise look to be safe with Kilcavan, Clonaslee and BA still in the running.
Timahoe, Crettyard and Ballylinan in the bottom half.

#88

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 3 ...

Last post by twohands!!! - June 03, 2024, 04:33:47 PM

Looking at the highlights, Donegal gave up 3-1 through terrible ball handling. Mogan (twice), McHugh and Eoghan Ban all guilty of shockingly cheap turnovers for that level. Second goal was poor defending elsewhere also. Pewter shot from the 14 yard line. Shouldn't be hitting the net that easy from there. Maybe Patton unsighted by the defender in front.

Yeah it was very atypical Donegal defensive performance - Cork had a number of other goal chances as well besides the goals. I wouldn't count Donegal out just yet, especially if they win the group.

A lot of pundits seem to be proclaiming it a great performance by Cork but I would say more it was a great result for them but I don't think it was all that great a performance overall listening to the game it felt very much like a game where they basically fell over the finishing line. The fact is Donegal very nearly got back to get a draw or even a win in a game where they conceded three goals and scored none would have me wary as a Cork supporter. It will be a long time before Cork get three such soft goals in a match again.
Would be very Cork like to go out and get beaten fairly comfortably by Tyrone in the final round.

#89

Laois / Re: Laois ACFL Division 4 2024

Last post by The PRO - June 03, 2024, 04:33:32 PM

Not sure of the format for this? Are Graigue and Portlaoise second teams through to a final? Or are there semi-finals?

#90

Laois / Re: Laois ACFL Division 1 2024

Last post by The PRO - June 03, 2024, 04:32:07 PM

Joseph's, Courtwood and BA through to top 4. Portlaoise or Graigue should take the other spot although Stradbally have an outside chance.
Port and Ballyfin definitely in the bottom 4.
Joseph's look very strong winning most of their games minus 4 or 5 county players.