All-Ireland Senior Football final - Kerry v Dublin 18/09/2011

[Jinxy]

Kerry have gone nowhere only backwards over the past year or two, those who cant see it are blind.  Their forwards continue to paper over the cracks that exist in MF and defence, granted the quality there has been good enough for all comers this championship year, but have Kerry ever gotten to a final in such a ridiculously easy passage before(bar Cork)?(And that's saying something!).  If Dublin dont fill the pants I think they'll win by a at least 4.  Stop Kerry in MF/HB area and it's game over, and Dublin will.

1997 was a pretty easy run for Kerry.

Regardless of Connollys appeal Dublin need to start O'Gara and give Kerry something different to think about. If the game is close Connolly if available and McMenamin will give Dublin good attacking options. Midfield will be crucial as Kerry will make better use of the ball than Dubin and could win the game with 40/45% of possession.

He changed the game when he came on.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Was calling for O' Gara all day, once it was clear our plan A was dropping balls into the full forward line, but didn't think he made much of a difference when he came on.  In part that was because we were already controlling things for about 10 mins before that, but more so that he played very deep.  When he got the ball he was never in the danger zone, and never seemed to show between the sticks for the high ball in.

[Hound]

I actually can't imagine a more perfect game to prepare a team for a final than that one yesterday.
Dour game, low-scoring, lots of players below their normal level and they eventually scrape through after a real physical battle.
I'd say Gilroy slept like a baby last night.

Agree apart from the fact we've lost Connolly and Flynn, and nobody to replace them.

O'Gara has been poor IMO, every time he's come on. I think Connolly would have played well against Kerry, or at least for us to have a chance I think he'd need to have a big game to help out to Brogans. With him gone the slight confidence I had is ebbing away.

We've no forward to replace Flynn (I hope we don't make the mistake of playing him when he's not fit) - I'd put McConnell in there personally. Kevin McManamon is very hit and miss - I'd leave him on the bench, he's much more of a 2nd half player when the game is stretched.

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

I actually can't imagine a more perfect game to prepare a team for a final than that one yesterday.
Dour game, low-scoring, lots of players below their normal level and they eventually scrape through after a real physical battle.
I'd say Gilroy slept like a baby last night.

Agree apart from the fact we've lost Connolly and Flynn, and nobody to replace them.

O'Gara has been poor IMO, every time he's come on. I think Connolly would have played well against Kerry, or at least for us to have a chance I think he'd need to have a big game to help out to Brogans. With him gone the slight confidence I had is ebbing away.

We've no forward to replace Flynn (I hope we don't make the mistake of playing him when he's not fit) - I'd put McConnell in there personally. Kevin McManamon is very hit and miss - I'd leave him on the bench, he's much more of a 2nd half player when the game is stretched.

No word on flynn yet........................massive loss if hes gone alright....................he was walking the pitch after the game though, shaking hands with donegal lads and what not, I hope hes alright , bigger loss than Connolly imo

[Canalman]

Flynn and O'Carroll a worry alright. Both probable  Allstars imo along with Cluxton/ Alan Brogan.

Won't know really how well they are doing as there will probably an element of "Jayzusing" (our  irreverant equivalent to "yerraing") involved.

Have to say though that we are going into this game in the ideal circumstances (bar Connolly's circumstance). I for one think that this AIF would have been Diarmuid's greatest hour. Just a hunch that probably will never be tested.

As I predicted the Kerry mafia are already resisting his appeal via their satellites in the media/ cyberworld .

[Jinxy]

I was joking about O'Gara by the way.

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

Flynn and O'Carroll a worry alright. Both probable  Allstars imo along with Cluxton/ Alan Brogan.

Won't know really how well they are doing as there will probably an element of "Jayzusing" (our  irreverant equivalent to "yerraing") involved.

luv it dude .................."Jayzusing"

Any crack from the kingdom.......................I hear there is a blazing training session scheduled for this evening, heard galvin fishhooked tommy griffin for trying on his new kacks

[Denn Forever]

It says on Hoganstand that Joe McQuillan may be taking charge of the final.  Thought it might have been Pat McAnaney seeing as it would be his last year.

Would Joe be a good choice?

[heffo]

Would Joe be a good choice?

No.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

I was joking about O'Gara by the way.

D'oh!

[Jinxy]

Would Joe be a good choice?

No.

Sure all the refs love Dublin.

[heffo]

Would Joe be a good choice?

No.

Sure all the refs love Dublin.

Give over Jinxy - did ya see the frees he gave Tyrone in the quarter? Or the lineball he gave Cork last year in the semi for their equaliser.

[Jinxy]

It's in the bag Heffo.
Everyone knows a Dublin win would be great for the GAA.

[heffo]

It's in the bag Heffo.
Everyone knows a Dublin win would be great for the GAA.

I already told ya to give over!!

[the Deel Rover]

It's in the bag Heffo.
Everyone knows a Dublin win would be great for the GAA.

Those would seem be the sentiments of  Colum O' Rourke as well . Wouldn't surprise me a bit if he is wearing a Dublin Jersey on Ai final day