Corcaigh v Ard Mhacha

[Applesisapples]

100% Crossfire 50/50 hoofed in deliveries for most of the second half.

[BerfArmagh]

I was'nt saying he had a poor game or anyting of that nature, he was fanatastic in the first half, I thought he just seemed to tire a bit in the second half, he and mc donnell did a lot of chasing down of defenders.

For what its worth, I would go with the following team for the down. I am discounting clarke as there is no mission of him being match fit at this stage.

Hearty
Mallon  Donaghy Dyas
Kernan  McKeever Duffy
Toner Vernon 
T Kernan Swift Mackin
JClarke McDonnell  MORourke

[Orangemac]

I was'nt saying he had a poor game or anyting of that nature, he was fanatastic in the first half, I thought he just seemed to tire a bit in the second half, he and mc donnell did a lot of chasing down of defenders.

For what its worth, I would go with the following team for the down. I am discounting clarke as there is no mission of him being match fit at this stage.

Hearty
Mallon  Donaghy Dyas
Kernan  McKeever Duffy
Toner Vernon 
T Kernan Swift Mackin
JClarke McDonnell  MORourke

Has Stephen Kernan been ruled out completely in POR eyes. More a natural HF than Tony and seeing as the tactic seems to be having at least 3 midfielders playing (with Mackin seemingly nailed on for a starting place v Down) we are going to need someone to keep Down on the back foot as McKernan will be bombing forward constantly.

Also I know bar the Dublin game Swift hasn't really shone but has he been tried at FF with Clarke & McDonnell either side. A 3 man FF line. I know it's crazy but it just might work.

[lawnseed]

tony kernan not a county footballer simply not at the races imo. dyas is a better hf than him, and so is steven kernan.. but lets face it lads barring the chance that por is going to do something different in the next few weeks what we are facing is a pure lottery we might win or we could get stuffed.. fine tuning is not on the agenda, por is still experimenting you could see hearty in at full forward or even toner

[winsamsoon]

Dyas can't score so imo isn't an option at hf

[Chris agus Snoop]

Poor enough game that only kicked to life after the sending off!

Armagh no. 13 had the beating of Carey and could of won the game himself if he got more ball. After sending off I was worried but Armagh remained defensive against 14 men. On the sending off I thought it a bit harsh Cadogan was trying to shrug off the challenge but he did strike Stevie M so technically the ref was correct.

[PatDaly]

How about throwing Kieran Toner in at full forward? He would of thrived on those high balls that Armagh were hoofing into the forwards in the second half versus Cork. Jamie and Stevie would have done the rest.

Also whats the story with Stephen Kernan? Surely he should be tried out at centre half forward? with Dyas left half forward and Swift on the right side. I think this combination would be Armagh's strongest half forward line available.

[Applesisapples]

How about throwing Kieran Toner in at full forward? He would of thrived on those high balls that Armagh were hoofing into the forwards in the second half versus Cork. Jamie and Stevie would have done the rest.

Also whats the story with Stephen Kernan? Surely he should be tried out at centre half forward? with Dyas left half forward and Swift on the right side. I think this combination would be Armagh's strongest half forward line available.

How about throwing POR to the wolves?

Kidding, the SK situation is ridiculous if Donal Murtagh is allowing his alleged issues with him to keep him of the panel. In relation to Tony, Armagh have thrown him in when the game is starting to go away from us and expecting miracles. He needs a run in the side.

[whitegoodman]

As an outsider I can not understand how Stephen Kernan is not getting a chance at CHF especially considering the problems yas are having there at the minute.  Id be very disappointed in POR if he was to ignore him due to a fall out with Murtagh but that seems to be the case.

As a down man id be delighted if Stephen Kernan doesnt get a chance as i think he would give mckernan all sorts of trouble.  Id be very happy with BJP running after him all day long, he would suit mckernan down to the ground imo .

[Armaghgael]

How about throwing Kieran Toner in at full forward? He would of thrived on those high balls that Armagh were hoofing into the forwards in the second half versus Cork. Jamie and Stevie would have done the rest.

Also whats the story with Stephen Kernan? Surely he should be tried out at centre half forward? with Dyas left half forward and Swift on the right side. I think this combination would be Armagh's strongest half forward line available.

Toner actually did play full forward for a few games last year for his club and scored 1-1 in one of them

[Orior]

I remember the two Brians once played a McEntee in full-forward. The problem was that when he did manage to get the ball, he hadnt a clue what to do or how to move.

[brokencrossbar1]

I have said it before and will say it again you can't just throw a big man in FF and lump balls on his head. FF needs to know how and when to move and given the space limitations it isn't something you can develop over a few weeks. 

[pintsofguinness]

I have said it before and will say it again you can't just throw a big man in FF and lump balls on his head. FF needs to know how and when to move and given the space limitations it isn't something you can develop over a few weeks.

Nah, any donkey can play there if they've good players around them.

[lawnseed]

i'd take the brians now no bother

[PAULD123]

Serious question lads, with Ronan Clarke probably not going to make it do you think that you would like to see Oisin McConville invloved? Even if just for a 20-30 minute burst? The man still looks class to me and is used to linking with Jamie Clarke.