Cork/Kerry All-Ireland Football Final

Orizio · 23-08-2009 6:25pm #1

How do people think this will go then?

I fancy Kerry be a couple; Tyrone were on their way out anyway, whilst beating the likes of Donegal and Limerick hardly matters in the greater scheme on things. And although Cork played very well today, the discipline and wides should worry many fans.

When you take into account that Kerry have a significant mental edge over Cork in Croker, I think Kerry by a couple seems fair enough.

Pride Fighter · 23-08-2009 6:27pm

Cork by less then 5 points

Meath.

Orizio · 23-08-2009 6:35pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Carlow.

lukin · 23-08-2009 6:38pm

Draw

Orizio wrote: »

How do people think this will go then?

I fancy Kerry be a couple; Tyrone were on their way out anyway, whilst beating the likes of Donegal and Limerick hardly matters in the greater scheme on things. And although Cork played very well today, the discipline and wides should worry many fans.

When you take into account that Kerry have a significant mental edge over Cork in Croker, I think Kerry by a couple seems fair enough.

No offence but how did you become a moderator? If an ordinary poster had put up this poll it would be pulled due to the small fact that the final pairings have yet to be decided (as far as I know Meath and Kerry have yet to play).
If I was from Meath I would be rather annoyed.

BrandonFlowers · 23-08-2009 6:42pm

Draw

i'm a cork fan and annoyed that this is up, kerry have no more right to be talked as as all ireland finalists as dublin or tyrone do, their not there yet and there's nothing to say that they will be!!!

Hammer Archer · 23-08-2009 6:44pm

I personally hope the Kerry players are thinking the same thing. We surprised Tyrone 2 years ago and we surprised Mayo 2 weeks ago.
And 2 years ago everyone was talking about a Dublin - Meath Final before our semi final and look what happened.

Orizio · 23-08-2009 7:06pm

Cork by more then 5 points

lukin wrote: »

No offence but how did you become a moderator? If an ordinary poster had put up this poll it would be pulled due to the small fact that the final pairings have yet to be decided (as far as I know Meath and Kerry have yet to play).
If I was from Meath I would be rather annoyed.

Hush I'm trying to trick the Kerry lads.

A distinct lack of cute hoorism from my fellow Cork posters.

cruiserweight · 23-08-2009 7:11pm

I will tell you what, I am going to lock this thread and if Kerry win next Sunday I will re-open it.

Nice try Orizio

Orizio · 30-08-2009 4:58pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Thread to discuss the Cork/Kerry All-Ireland procession for the rebels final.

Cork at a canter, by at least 15+ points.

soccymonster · 30-08-2009 5:02pm

Draw

Cork by 7/8 points..

Orizio · 30-08-2009 5:05pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Is it fair to say Cork/Tyrone was the real All-Ireland Final?

MikeCork2009 · 30-08-2009 5:06pm

Cork by less then 5 points

Cork by 8/9 points. Unless they get someone sent off then prob only 6/7

Orizio · 30-08-2009 5:07pm

Cork by more then 5 points

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Cork by 8/9 points. Unless they get someone sent off then prob only 6/7

Excellent, so we can get, what, 4-5 players sent off and still win?

Daysha · 30-08-2009 5:12pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Kerry by 3.

cruiserweight · 30-08-2009 5:12pm

Wait I am going to re-open your old thread as there were some contributions there. I will just merge the two

MementoMori · 30-08-2009 5:13pm

Kerry by less then 5 points

Kerry by five

Orizio · 30-08-2009 5:14pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Daysha wrote: »

Kerry by 3.

Stop with the cute hoorism Daysha, Waterford aren't involved and your not from Kerry.

No need to pretend that Cork won't win.

Orizio · 30-08-2009 5:14pm

Cork by more then 5 points

MementoMori wrote: »

Kerry by five

Its catching on. :rolleyes:

soccymonster · 30-08-2009 5:22pm

Draw

Looks like there will be a good hurling final and a football final. But i still expect the favourites to pull away and win it in the end

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Clare Bear · 30-08-2009 5:38pm

Draw

If the Cork team of last week meet the Kerry team of today I'll say Cork (if they just cop on with their behaviour on the pitch!)

But damn Kerry, they know how to bring out the goods when it matters. Fingers crossed it's Cork. Even just for the game alone, Kerry winning again would be boring. I hoped Meath would win today so it would make a change having a Cork v Meath final but hopefully the rebels will take it. I'll say Cork by a few points just going on last week's and today's performances.

overmantle · 30-08-2009 6:07pm

Brolley & co. reckon it will be Kerry. They were only in 2nd gear today and are peaking at just the right time. Cork has been the best team of the championship but Kerry are the ones to be beaten.

Daysha · 30-08-2009 6:23pm

Cork by more then 5 points

Orizio wrote: »

Stop with the cute hoorism Daysha, Waterford aren't involved and your not from Kerry.

Not from Cork either

It would be extremely irrational to write off Kerry in an AI final in such a fashion. Today, they did what they had to do, just like all throughout the qualifiers. When they needed to turn up their performance against Dublin, they did just that. I'll be expecting something similar in 3 weeks time.

lukin · 30-08-2009 6:59pm

Draw

"Cork by less then 5 points" leads the way in this poll but I've a feeling the closer we get to the final the more people will vote for a Kerry win. They have the tradition, Cork don't but as against that they still look a tired team (apart from the Dublin game).
Cork on the other hand are young, lean and hungry.

kerry4sam · 30-08-2009 7:13pm

Kerry by less then 5 points

2009 is Kerry's year

You read it here first.

One should never underestimate the inner fire and drive in the Kerry team, at any time of the year, not least against auld rivals. Yes, it's honest to say that we played well below par against meath today but yet we made it to our 6th successive AI-Final. A feat not done before by a Kerry team.

Kerry4SAM 2009 is on the cards, have no doubt about it.

ShamoBuc · 30-08-2009 7:24pm

Draw

I do believe that Kerry will put in a huge performance in the final, obviously better than today, but if Cork play the knid of football that ousted Tyrone, I don't think they will lose. They are the best team in the country but the best team do not always win. Meath won their fair share of ball but Cork should be more than capable of winning more, as they have done already against Kerry this year. With greater possession they will win the final, God is good, most of Ireland are shouting for a Tipp Cork double, bring it on!! Up the Rebels!!

bill_ashmount · 31-08-2009 12:26pm

Delighted it's kerry in the final. Cork need to beat them to prove to everyone that they aren't afraid. If they can't then so be it. Otherwise we will end up like Kerry with their complete fear of Tyrone.

panda100 · 31-08-2009 12:58pm

Draw

Im going to say Kerry to win, but thats just because I want Cork to go in as underdogs and not with all this hype there getting at the moment.

Corks performance against Tyrone was excellent but they have had a few dodgy games this summer which leads me to believe that they may crumble under the pressure of a final and being favourites. They certainly didnt impress me that much at the Munster final against an underrated Limerick side that dominated for most of the match.

Im really looking forward to this match,hopefully it will be as an exciting match as we're all expecting

Warper · 31-08-2009 2:58pm

Kerry by less then 5 points

Agreed that as the final draws ever closer, people will start re-assessing the match. Undoubtably Cork have been the most impressive team in this years Championship but Kerry are well, Kerry. It is the first time that I can remember that Kerry are not favourites for the Final - Cork are 4-5 and Kerry evens. The fact that Cork practically always loses to Kerry in Croke Park has to have some significance. Kerry will be a lot better in 3 weeks time. Can Cork actually improve or have they peaked too soon?

Kerry by a couple.

Poulgorm · 31-08-2009 3:32pm

Cork by less then 5 points

Kerry have lost to Tyrone in Croke Park the same number of times that Cork have lost to Kerry.

We did them a huge favour by beating Tyrone. And we will do ourselves (on behalf of the country!) a huge favour by beating the hoors in the final. We are the only unbeaten team in the championship.

If only Tipp could come through on Sunday as well...

I think that Tipp have a tougher job than Cork.

Lemlin · 31-08-2009 3:55pm

Draw

I don't think Kerry are as good as Dublin made them look. That said, they may have lifted themselves for Dublin and will again for Cork.

I don't think it'll be as clear cut as people think. I'm expecting a scrappy game between two teams whose players know each other only too well.

I hate to say it but I was praying we wouldn't get a Cork/Kerry final. I'm thinking we'll see a poor spectacle like 2007.

Here's hoping that somebody new can launch a challenge in 2010 and bring some romance back into the championship. Galway did it in '98, the Ulster teams have over the past decade so here's hoping some of the chasing pack can catch up with Tyrone, Cork and Kerry.

DDC1990 · 31-08-2009 4:54pm

Kerry by less then 5 points

Poulgorm wrote: »

Kerry have lost to Tyrone in Croke Park the same number of times that Cork have lost to Kerry.

We did them a huge favour by beating Tyrone. And we will do ourselves (on behalf of the country!) a huge favour by beating the hoors in the final. We are the only unbeaten team in the championship.

If only Tipp could come through on Sunday as well...

I think that Tipp have a tougher job than Cork.

Kerry lost 3 times to Tyrone in Croke Park 03, 05, 08

Kerry beat cork 4 times in Croke Park

02, 06, 07, 08.

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