Armagh v Cork NFL Division 1 round 1 Sunday 05-02-12

[bennydorano]

Word is Nippy's left the panel.

[Harold Disgracey]

An interesting line up. Glad to see wee PC starting, his late father would be so proud of him. A small full forward line, Mackin excepted, against a physically imposing Cork back line could work to Armagh's advantage in terms of drawing frees, which McVerry and Carvill are adept at taking.

[Keane]

Pacy, mobile inside forwards certainly have the potential to be Cork's achilles heel if they get decent ball.

[Armamike]

Weak half back line for Armagh, very open with Moriarity (will give away free after free) and Duffy (loose marking) on the wings. Can't see them being able to deal very well with Cork running at them.

[brokencrossbar1]

Armagh will line out with Dyas pulling back in front of the CHB position allowing McKeever to be a "sweeper" (insert bluffer) in front of Donaghy.  Mackin will pull out to the CHF position and act as a third midfielder.  I believe that barring something unusual Armagh will be beaten by 5-7 points.

[brokencrossbar1]

Armagh will line out with Dyas pulling back in front of the CHB position allowing McKeever to be a "sweeper" (insert bluffer) in front of Donaghy. Mackin will pull out to the CHF position and act as a third midfielder.  I believe that barring something unusual Armagh will be beaten by 5-7 points.

Would be surprised if that happened. Anto Duffy will already be out there as a third midfielder, and if Mackin was withdrawn from the FF line it would leave very little experience or physical presence in there.

Just because it defies logic doesn't mean it won't happen.  I believe Sundays team will be laid out not to lose as opposed to going out to win and that is why I feel that this will happen.  I hope to be proved wrong of course.

[Agent Orange]

I believe Sundays team will be laid out not to lose as opposed to going out to win and that is why I feel that this will happen.  I hope to be proved wrong of course.

Good to see Vernon moved back to midfield.

[whitegoodman]

Some very negative vibs from the Armagh supporters on here.  Yes yas are missing a few but so are Cork.  Being at home is a big benefit and you would like to think Armagh will go out and give it a go.

Dont think they will win but definitely think Armagh will get within 5 points of Cork.  First game is also a great time to play them, maybe catch them on the hop.

Positive thinking and all that.

[armaghranger12]

Can someone please tell me the handicap betting on this game. Cork seem to have to much for Armagh at the minute. 
Armagh are blooding some new players and best of luck to them, but i think Cork's experience and well drilled forward line could have a bit of a field day unless Armagh park the bus, which i hope they dont.

[Keane]

-3 is still available but you have to pay extra juice (i.e. 5/6 instead of 10/11) which is a big swing from when I took it early yesterday at 11/10.

Value-wise the handicap looks pretty much gone, I'd recommend taking the 2/5 on Cork straight up with Victor Chandler or leaving it alone entirely at this stage.

[DuffleKing]

What would happen if they didn't park the bus a12?

[armaghranger12]

So the chance is gone to make a few bob on Cork, any other game that would make me a few pound?  If Armagh dont part the bus it could be a long night for the mallon and Co in the full back line

[armaghniac]

If Armagh dont part the bus it could be a long night for the mallon and Co in the full back line

I'm sure we'll deploy a strong defence, perhaps taking our cue from our stalwart performance against Derry in Clones last year.

Perhaps we should have scantily clad dancing girls behind the goal Cork are shooting into. These ladies might suffer a bit in the climatic conditions, but their sacrifice might keep the damage down.
   

[Keane]

So the chance is gone to make a few bob on Cork, any other game that would make me a few pound?  If Armagh dont part the bus it could be a long night for the mallon and Co in the full back line

I'm still going through today's games, I'll try get back to you later.

[armaghranger12]

Can someone tell me if the donegal and down teams have been named for the game tonight or is the donegal management gonna surprise us by naming 13defenders on the starting 15?