All-Ireland Series Sam Maguire 2026

Started by Blowitupref, May 03, 2026, 06:11:05 PM

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gallsman

Picked up pace towards the end up and is well set for a second half.

Armagh18

Good enough half, bit too much keep ball but in fairness superman couldn't play gung ho football in that heat.

DaleCooper

Dubs didnt get enough in the bank youd feel but they look plenty dangerous.

David and Geaney have not done a lot due to how they setup against wind & maybe conserving energy.

Kerrys midfield engine doing their thing as usual, Murphy had a small let off as did Comerford

thewobbler

A wee bit over complicated on both sides, so whilst it is tense, it is far from exciting.

It wasn't a penalty for me. One of those where the attacker is borderline charging, so it shouldn't be a surprise if he is sent backwards when hitting a wall.

Not sure if the wind is doing same today but if it is, Dublin are goosed, for it was worth 10 points yesterday.

Armagh18

Agree with McMahon and McConville. Where the feck was O'Caoifgh Byrne meant to go.

Wildweasel74

But he not in front of him as they making out, he come in from the side,

Captain Obvious

Quote from: thewobbler on July 12, 2026, 04:44:38 PMA wee bit over complicated on both sides, so whilst it is tense, it is far from exciting.

It wasn't a penalty for me. One of those where the attacker is borderline charging, so it shouldn't be a surprise if he is sent backwards when hitting a wall.

Not sure if the wind is doing same today but if it is, Dublin are goosed, for it was worth 10 points yesterday.

Yes Dublin in trouble if a similar wind.  17 shots to 12 they should be leading at half time.

DaleCooper

Ballsy to let Paudie roam. V possible Dubs change tact for second half, need to challenge Kerry kickouts.

gallsman

Quote from: Armagh18 on July 12, 2026, 04:46:08 PMAgree with McMahon and McConville. Where the feck was O'Caoifgh Byrne meant to go.

That up to him to figure but somewhere other than straight into the chest.

EoinW

Hate to be a party pooper but I'd say it's over.  With the wind, Kerry should win going away, like Mayo did yesterday.  Good effort from Dublin but they needed a significant lead to have a chance.  now they have to hope Kerry have a stinker of a second half...not likely.

Armagh18

Quote from: EoinW on July 12, 2026, 04:53:54 PMHate to be a party pooper but I'd say it's over.  With the wind, Kerry should win going away, like Mayo did yesterday.  Good effort from Dublin but they needed a significant lead to have a chance.  now they have to hope Kerry have a stinker of a second half...not likely.
McConville reckons wind has changed? He mightn't be fully sharp today though.

Blowitupref

#3251
Dublin three points in front doing better against the wind on their shooting so far.

Lucky let for Kerry, could have been a Dublin goal.
Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

Wildweasel74

#3252
I understand 1 extra midfielder in the half forward but 2 takes away scoring power, D O'Connor should be midfield.

EoinW

Quote from: Armagh18 on July 12, 2026, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: EoinW on July 12, 2026, 04:53:54 PMHate to be a party pooper but I'd say it's over.  With the wind, Kerry should win going away, like Mayo did yesterday.  Good effort from Dublin but they needed a significant lead to have a chance.  now they have to hope Kerry have a stinker of a second half...not likely.
McConville reckons wind has changed? He mightn't be fully sharp today though.

Wind or no wind, Dublin need to dominate possession 2nd half.  Have it for at least 20 minutes.  Deny Kerry the ball and see if frustration sets in.  The packed defence won't work.  Got to be more aggressive and risk being ripped apart.

thebigfullforward

Clifford needs to be taking his man on. He can't be this passive in a game like this. No-one else is doing it. He needs to step up here