All-Ireland Series Sam Maguire 2026

[pjm]

Phenomenal performance from Louth.

Aside from Sam Mulroy's wide from a 2-point free did they kick any other wide in 2nd half ?

Durnin had a wild hoof that went well wide, but that was it - i think they only had 2 wides the whole game

[tyrone08]

Dont think I have ever see a game where ref, umpire and linesman mistakes all were to the advantage of one team. Strange

I can see why the umpire got it wrong, it looked initially it hit defenders toe, got it wrong, thought the ref was going to have a sneaky look at the big screen on that one, the mark mistake could be as David described was a free given then impeded, think I missed that one, what was the linesman one?

No he just made a mistake on the mark one, plain and simple. Its at the start of the clip on this tweet.

https://x.com/i/status/2070945718211125517

I don't think I can tell from that clip. There's another angle I saw last night that made it look like his arm started going out for a free kick just before the mark was taken but it was very hard to tell

Then there was definitely a mistake by the referee as there was absolutely no foul before the mark.

I don't think it was a foul but something happens with Mark O'Shea and two of the Tyrone players. So I can't discount that the ref gave a free from something there.

You can never discount the evidence of the invisible infraction   However the ref clearly blew his whistle to acknowledge the clean mark, was watching the play develop, observed the dunt into the back of the Kerry player, blew the whistle again immediately and only then did he  indicate  to bring the ball forward and all to the great approval of the match commentator.

Hardly an invisible infraction.  Marc O Shea is is jostled by two Tyrone players then pulled by one and ends up on the ground, in my opinion not enough for free kick but hard to know what angle the ref has.  You cant see the referee in the picture on the angle on the tv and in the other angle that I referred to earlier you cant really see O'Shea as the referees looks like its starting to go towards the Davinn end goals but its not clear if its for the mark or the free.  Is there another angle to show this clear blow to acknowledge the mark?

Yeah the kerry player stopped to take the free from the mark then was pushed slightly i think in the back.

If you are going to make the mistake and move it forward why didnt he do the same when conn got a high challenge. Even the commentator said surely that will be brought forward.

He gave kerry a 2 pointer and denied tyrone a 2 pointer. Massive difference never mind the phantom 45.

Gaa have spent years messing about with the rules but never addressed the 2 actual big issues- standard of refs and disciplinary process

[pjm]

Looks like Shane Walsh has decided to bring a poser's performance - he hasn't had a shot yet but is trying to impress with some dancing feet

[AustinPowers]

Ok - it's an old hobby horse of mine, but is there a worse commentary team than Canning and Fitzmaurice.

I tried muting the tv and listening to the radio but the pictures are too far behind to enjoy.

Canning is awful

Pause your TV and play  it when the radio catches up.thats what i have done

[tonto1888]

Christ, Niall Scully taking on a shot. The Dubs fancy themselves alright.

And then we seen why he doesn't take many

[screenexile]

Some difference in the pace of the 2 games very slow and methodical here!

[Silkyskillssunshinee]

If the Dubs still had Brian Fenton, they'd win the All-Ireland. Think they might be just a player short.

[DaleCooper]

Con looking dangerous. O Cofaigh Byrne is important for Dubs today too, boring enough tit for tat so far..

Walsh showboating and passing

[Shamrock Shore]

Ok - it's an old hobby horse of mine, but is there a worse commentary team than Canning and Fitzmaurice.

I tried muting the tv and listening to the radio but the pictures are too far behind to enjoy.

Canning is awful

Pause your TV and play  it when the radio catches up.thats what i have done

It's the radio I have to pause. No can do. I can listen on my phone as this will be streaming and ergo behind

[Hoof Hearted]

Obviously our men didn't have a great year, but it's been some championship to watch

I can't remember a better one.

Unbelievable. Some great stories and games so far. 2 excellent quarter finals, 1 not great but competitive at least.

I think we can all agree it's a better format and here to stay
Only 1 provincial winner in quarters which was the strangest thing

[thebigfullforward]

Kerry to walk it again this year if these are the teams they are up against. And just as I'm writing this Conroy nails a 2 pointer

[David McKeown]

Dont think I have ever see a game where ref, umpire and linesman mistakes all were to the advantage of one team. Strange

I can see why the umpire got it wrong, it looked initially it hit defenders toe, got it wrong, thought the ref was going to have a sneaky look at the big screen on that one, the mark mistake could be as David described was a free given then impeded, think I missed that one, what was the linesman one?

No he just made a mistake on the mark one, plain and simple. Its at the start of the clip on this tweet.

https://x.com/i/status/2070945718211125517

I don't think I can tell from that clip. There's another angle I saw last night that made it look like his arm started going out for a free kick just before the mark was taken but it was very hard to tell

Then there was definitely a mistake by the referee as there was absolutely no foul before the mark.

I don't think it was a foul but something happens with Mark O'Shea and two of the Tyrone players. So I can't discount that the ref gave a free from something there.

You can never discount the evidence of the invisible infraction   However the ref clearly blew his whistle to acknowledge the clean mark, was watching the play develop, observed the dunt into the back of the Kerry player, blew the whistle again immediately and only then did he  indicate  to bring the ball forward and all to the great approval of the match commentator.

Hardly an invisible infraction.  Marc O Shea is is jostled by two Tyrone players then pulled by one and ends up on the ground, in my opinion not enough for free kick but hard to know what angle the ref has.  You cant see the referee in the picture on the angle on the tv and in the other angle that I referred to earlier you cant really see O'Shea as the referees looks like its starting to go towards the Davinn end goals but its not clear if its for the mark or the free.  Is there another angle to show this clear blow to acknowledge the mark?

Yeah the kerry player stopped to take the free from the mark then was pushed slightly i think in the back.

If you are going to make the mistake and move it forward why didnt he do the same when conn got a high challenge. Even the commentator said surely that will be brought forward.

He gave kerry a 2 pointer and denied tyrone a 2 pointer. Massive difference never mind the phantom 45.

Gaa have spent years messing about with the rules but never addressed the 2 actual big issues- standard of refs and disciplinary process

I am not sure the ref should continue to make the same mistake if the Kerry one was for a mark which it very well might be but im not 100%sure then that was the error and the one on O'Callaghan was the correct decision.

That said I completely agree on the standard of refereeing which has had a massive impact on this championship 

[Blowitupref]

Half-time Dublin 0-14 Galway 0-13.  Dublin 6 Wides to 0 for Galway l.

[SouthOfThe Bann]

Looks like Galway have absolutely no kickout strategy

[David McKeown]

Obviously our men didn't have a great year, but it's been some championship to watch

I can't remember a better one.

Unbelievable. Some great stories and games so far. 2 excellent quarter finals, 1 not great but competitive at least.

I think we can all agree it's a better format and here to stay
Only 1 provincial winner in quarters which was the strangest thing

I think its a decent idea but needs tweaked.  There should be 2 weeks between Rounds 2 and 3 and the provincials should have no impact and the rule about no repeat fixtures should go.