NFL Division 1 2024

[Tyrone Dreamer]

Sunday's double header looks decent - you'd imagine they'd be disappointed not to get 40,000 plus. Derry Dublin the two best teams in the country on current form and both will want to win it so no danger of teams holding back too much. Ulster derby in the division 2 final which should attract decent numbers too. Though so far a lot of the ground not open - Easter Sunday could play a factor.

[Armagh18]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

Down will take a decent crowd down the road I'd say. We'll take a fair few and obviously the Dubs always come out in numbers.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Too many injuries for Galway, only saving grace is there's likely 6 championship games to be played before they play knockout football but I don't hold any hope.

Form the team that started the 2022 All Ireland Final (all of them are on the panel) 4 haven't started a league game, 3 have started one league game and Tierney has started 3 league games. Throw in the likes of Hernon & Cooke who both look like good division 1 players but decided not to commit then Galway are missing far too much quality, staying in the division is a good achievement.

There's a lot of lads on their first year on the panel who've got game time, there's a few others outside of that who aren't upto to this level but their size and physicality has been needed at times. Mulkerrins & Molloy have both found it very difficult coming back from serious injury, have my doubts about Mulkerrins anyways.

McGrath has been superb, Maher has been good but both were below their best and looked tired against Kerry. They've both played a lot of football during the league and it began to show.

Keeper had a nightmare 2nd half, Joyce has been very loyal to him but surely that can't continue. He just lost the plot.

The Galway team that played in the 2022 semi-final and final have basically never played with each other since due to injuries. That was the one year they kept everyone fit and available (apart from Cooke who was away). Last year Silke was away. Molloy out for the year. And Comer and Sean Kelly got injured. This year a clatter of them have been out injured. Patrick Kelly started the 22 semi-final and final and has barely kicked a ball since since due to injury.

It's all very well lads being fresh for championship but there comes a tipping point where even if you get these players back on the field they are running out of time to get up to match fitness and match sharpness required for championship football.

Best Galway can hope for is that they can muddle through the Connacht championship (on the easier side of the draw). Reach a provincial final and whether they win or lose it will have them in the AI group stages. Hopefully they might get a few bodies back by then.

[Wildweasel74]

Well there wasn't 4k at home for Derry last week, Celtic Park had fair crowds for Dublin,Tyrone,Monaghan.So not sure what we bring.

[armaghniac]

Well there wasn't 4k at home for Derry last week, Celtic Park had fair crwods for Dublin,Tyrone,Monaghan.So not sure what we bring.

Derry are big shots now, sure you wouldn't be bothered looking at Roscommon but Dublin are respectable opposition.

[Wildweasel74]

I prefer it when we try get in all games if possible.

[phpearse]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0330/1039632-derry-see-off-dogged-leitrim-to-take-division-4-crown/

Just 5 years ago. In fairness some turn around in fortunes for Derry but they never were a division 4 side anyway.

[Blowitupref]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

They are never far wrong with their expected crowds.

[shawshank]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0330/1039632-derry-see-off-dogged-leitrim-to-take-division-4-crown/

Just 5 years ago. In fairness some turn around in fortunes for Derry but they never were a division 4 side anyway.

Just four players from that starting team still playing. The new players introduced improved the quality significantly.

[JoG2]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

They are never far wrong with their expected crowds.

Emmm.. Chances are the upper decks will remain closed

[marty34]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0330/1039632-derry-see-off-dogged-leitrim-to-take-division-4-crown/

Just 5 years ago. In fairness some turn around in fortunes for Derry but they never were a division 4 side anyway.

Just four players from that starting team still playing. The new players introduced improved the quality significantly.

Fair play to Leitrim.

A small county population wise and club wise as well as being hit hard by emmigration and lads working away from home etc.

Great to see them play in Croke Park. 

[Blowitupref]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

They are never far wrong with their expected crowds.

Emmm.. Chances are the upper decks will remain closed

And won't be opened. Will many of the Donegal/Armagh supporters stay on for the 2nd game? Won't be many Dubs in for the first game.

[statto]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

They are never far wrong with their expected crowds.

Emmm.. Chances are the upper decks will remain closed

And won't be opened. Will many of the Donegal/Armagh supporters stay on for the 2nd game? Won't be many Dubs in for the first game.

I was talking to a few lads last night and they said going home after the Division two final really don't see the point of doing that, but each of their own. 

[Wildweasel74]

It's is a long wait to the 2nd game, last year i lasted to half time of the Division 1 final after been there for Div 2 Final to beat traffic. Be in no rush this time, try let the Armagh traffic clear.

[JoG2]

How many do we expect to be in Croke Part on Sunday?

According to Crokepark.ie they are expecting 40k and 10k for Saturday.

Optimistic on both counts from Crokepark.ie in my opinion.

They are never far wrong with their expected crowds.

Emmm.. Chances are the upper decks will remain closed

And won't be opened. Will many of the Donegal/Armagh supporters stay on for the 2nd game? Won't be many Dubs in for the first game.

Thanks.. Tix sorted