Prime - who's better than who

[gallsman]

Oneill by quite a bit.

The man was unmarkable, had strength and was probably the best 2 footed player I have ever seen.

Look up some of his ridiculous points on youtube. No one comes close to them.

I've put O'Neill ahead of him, but Connolly was objectively (yes!) a better two footed player.

[Armagh18]

I absolutely loved Stevie from Killeavy, and he deservedly won FOTY and was let down by some subpar performances from teammates over the years, but he never had the magical genius that O'Neill or Connolly had. O'Neill, Connolly, McDonnell in that order for me, with the margins razor thin. Joyce behind those three by a wider margin.

He'd 2 snipers for feet alright.

Only for injury his team mate Ronan Clarke would have been as good as any.

[tonto1888]

Connolly
ONeill
McDonnell
Joyce

Connolly just had that bit of unorthodox brilliance about him and you never really knew what to expect. A tie between O'Neill/McDonnell, both fantastic footballers. Joyce one of the best I've ever seen at stealing 10 yards on a free kick.

Oneill by quite a bit.

The man was unmarkable, had strength and was probably the best 2 footed player I have ever seen.

Look up some of his ridiculous points on youtube. No one comes close to them.

can do the same for Connolly

[clonian]

New day, a new bit of tribalism -

in your opinion, rank the below 1 to 4

Padraic Joyce
Diarmuid Connelly
Stephen Mc Donnell
Stephen O Neill

As a few men posted previously, these comparisons are based on these footballers on their best day.

Who did you enjoy watching the most ?

It's hard to enjoy watching rival/neighbouring counties playing well as good as they may be at that time.

Stephen O'Neill probably the best player for me followed closely by Stevie from Kileavy. Connolly was more enjoyable to watch for the reason above and also his battles with Keegan were brilliant.

[statto]

Connolly
ONeill
McDonnell
Joyce

Connolly just had that bit of unorthodox brilliance about him and you never really knew what to expect. A tie between O'Neill/McDonnell, both fantastic footballers. Joyce one of the best I've ever seen at stealing 10 yards on a free kick.

Oneill by quite a bit.

The man was unmarkable, had strength and was probably the best 2 footed player I have ever seen.

Look up some of his ridiculous points on youtube. No one comes close to them.

I would argue Connolly definetly was a better two footed player and McDonnell was as good off either side.  O'Neill was a fantastic footballer but don't ever remember thinking he's some right peg on him. 

[Hand of God]

I would go McCaffrey in the first one. Keegan the best all round but McCaffrey was the fastest player I've seen in GAA and he would terrify teams in the right. Think Gavin cautious approach probably limited his impact and he wasn't the same after ACL. Keegan 2nd, O'Se 3rd.

In the second one I would go with McDonnell top. He was a phenomenal ball winner, would be different with the game today as not as much direct ball but his ability in the air and how he could anticipate and body defenders was unmatched. A lethal finisher too. O'Neill second, just had so much class to his game, strong, 2 footed and had that type of maverick quality. Joyce 3rd a real leader and score getter for Galway over the years, was a classy player but didn't have some of the scores O'Neill had in his locker. Connolly 4th, the most naturally gifted and complete of the lot but his discipline and decision making could make him very unreliable.

[trueblue1234]

One of the primary functions of GAABoard is in full flow on this thread:

Regardless of how highly someone might rate any given footballer, Tyrone-based posters must unanimously and vociferously rate one of their own as a better player.

And you'll always be here to make such posts and keep the good people of the board informed.

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

The first trio of players were all orthodox half backs...easier to compare.

The next set of players less so! You've two inside forwards in O'Neill and McDonnell and two half forwards in Connolly and Joyce.

For me I'd say:

1. O'Neill
2. Connolly
3. McDonnell
4. Joyce


A great thread and interesting to see how it evolves.

If I may suggest a future trio...3 top class centre forwards.

Declan O'Sullivan
Brian McGuigan
Trevor Giles

In this one, McGuigan, again, by a distance.

Not sure that I'm well, that's two bush men in a row.

[gallsman]

One of the primary functions of GAABoard is in full flow on this thread:

Regardless of how highly someone might rate any given footballer, Tyrone-based posters must unanimously and vociferously rate one of their own as a better player.

And you'll always be here to make such posts and keep the good people of the board informed.

He's right in this instance. "By quite a bit" getting thrown around a lot by a few Tyonies. Rubbish.

[Armagh18]

One of the primary functions of GAABoard is in full flow on this thread:

Regardless of how highly someone might rate any given footballer, Tyrone-based posters must unanimously and vociferously rate one of their own as a better player.

And you'll always be here to make such posts and keep the good people of the board informed.

He's right in this instance. "By quite a bit" getting thrown around a lot by a few Tyonies. Rubbish.

Yeah fair enough if you pick him number one but not a chance is it by "quite a bit"

4 unreal players

[In hiding]

One of the primary functions of GAABoard is in full flow on this thread:

Regardless of how highly someone might rate any given footballer, Tyrone-based posters must unanimously and vociferously rate one of their own as a better player.

And you'll always be here to make such posts and keep the good people of the board informed.

He's right in this instance. "By quite a bit" getting thrown around a lot by a few Tyonies. Rubbish.

You do know that the Wonder Horse isn't a Tyrone man ??

[In hiding]

For me, Connolly is number 1.
Again, like Mc Cafffrey, there was a buzz every time he got on the ball.
O Neill, a genius also, kicking points in Croke Park from the right corner with his 'weaker' right foot.
Mc Donnell and Joyce also incredible footballers but Connolly for me

Imagine how much more he could have done if Keegan wasn't constantly trying to remove his jersey

[gallsman]

You do know that the Wonder Horse isn't a Tyrone man ??

You do know tyrone08 is ??

[In hiding]

You do know that the Wonder Horse isn't a Tyrone man ??

You do know tyrone08 is ??

You'll always get the odd one 

[trueblue1234]

One of the primary functions of GAABoard is in full flow on this thread:

Regardless of how highly someone might rate any given footballer, Tyrone-based posters must unanimously and vociferously rate one of their own as a better player.

And you'll always be here to make such posts and keep the good people of the board informed.

He's right in this instance. "By quite a bit" getting thrown around a lot by a few Tyonies. Rubbish.

There's a fair amount of Tyrone posters on the board. With exception of Armagh, I'd say no other county comes close. We all have our own county bias. As an opinion piece, I'd say people should be entitled to their own. Make your point and move on. Bit precious telling people what their opinion should be. But Wobbler has form there.