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All Stars 2009

  • 03-09-2009 8:55am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭


    its that time of year again where the all stars talk comes. Whos in the running so far? i would think that about 11 of the positions would be filled by now with 3/4 depending on the final positions. Kerry and Cork will make up bout 9/10 of the team.

    Shoe ins - Diarmuid Murphy (1), Tom Sullivan (2), Thomas O Shea (5), Graham Canty (6), John Miskella (7), Paul Galvin (10) and theres bout 4 more that a decent final will get them the award.


    IM not going to stab at the hurling as i aint seen enough of it, so ill leave that up to the hurling folks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,742 ✭✭✭blackbelt


    As much as I thought I would never say it but I think Cian Ward could be in the reckoning for an All-Star nomination due to his linkup play,ability to score some points and mainly his free-taking.Obviously there will be Tyrone nominations like Cavanagh,Dooher and Stephen O Neill.For Dublin the nominations would be between Bernard Brogan,Bryan Cullen and Barry Cahill although I have a feeling none of them will get an all star.

    Miskella and Kerrigan are a shoe in for Cork along with Galvin and maybe Tadhg Kennelly for Kerry.Declan O Sullivan and Tommy Walsh too along with Diarmuid Murphy for Kerry.Dermot Earley is a possible nomination at midfield for Kildare and Aidan O Shea as young player of the year for Mayo.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    Karl Lacey :cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    As with most years in Hurling I think the final will have a big influence but there are a few certainties already IMO namely Brendan Cummins, Ollie Canning, Tommy Walsh, Brick Walsh, Noel McGrath, Henry Shefflin, Lar Corbett and a good few just a good AI away. While I wouldnt say it is a certainty I think Alan McCrabbe will get one for Dublin in Mid-Field and also a place will be found for Mullane particularly after been overlooked last year. So basically I can see 10-11 awards been divied between Tipp and KK.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Gingy


    Wait til after the finals, before picking teams...too early yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    Back to the football, surely John Galvin Limerick deserves one?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,346 ✭✭✭✭homerjay2005


    Back to the football, surely John Galvin Limerick deserves one?

    would be great to see. unfortunately the all stars seem to be all about the all ireland now and secondary is getting to the final....i remember a few years ago, Kildare had 3 and never made the leinster final. think that was 97.

    Bernard Brogan will prob get the FF spot, unless Mcgrath get its. Though a decent final from O Niell from Cork could seal it.

    Midfield, Ya Earley could get one. From Cork and Kerry, Scanlon deserves one, what about Alan O Connor?

    I dont think Tyrone will get any this year, nominations yes, but actual all stars no. Cavanagh only had one decent game this year v anrtim, he was very poor in the 1/4 and then injured in the semi.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭Malmedicine


    blackbelt wrote: »
    As much as I thought I would never say it but I think Cian Ward could be in the reckoning for an All-Star nomination due to his linkup play,ability to score some points and mainly his free-taking.

    Surely Joe sheridan would be a better bet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭Dubhthamlacht


    Gonna give a stab at this

    1. Tom Corley
    2. Karl Lacey
    3. Tom O'Sullivan
    4. Chris O'Connor
    5. Tomas O'Se
    6. Graham Canty
    7. John Miskella
    8. Dermot Earley
    9. Niclolas Murphy
    10. Paul Galvin
    11. Pierce O'Neill
    12. Paul Kerrigan
    13. Donnacha O'Connor
    14. Michael Murphy
    15. Aidan O'Shea

    other nominess
    Diarmuid Murphy
    Sean Furlong
    Kevin Hughes (Tyrone's moist consistent player this season)
    Tony Hannon
    Stephen O'Neill
    Anthony Moyles
    Bernard Brogan
    Trevor Mortimer
    David Bray
    Cian Ward
    Colm O'Neill
    Sean Kavanagh
    Alan O'Connor
    Paddy O'Rourke
    Declan O'Sullivan


    If Anthony Lynch has a good all ireland final he'll get all star corner back slot.
    Mikey Conway was heading for all star nomination at least until his injury.

    Of course a good or bad all ireland final could change a lot for some players.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Shoe ins:

    Darragh O' Shea
    Miskella
    Canty
    Tomas O'Shea

    Rest are to be dicided imo.

    Galvin is there abouts- Kennelly hasn't played enough football- same with Walsh


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    Shoe ins:

    Darragh O' Shea
    Miskella
    Canty
    Tomas O'Shea

    Rest are to be dicided imo.

    Galvin is there abouts- Kennelly hasn't played enough football- same with Walsh

    No way in hell is Dara O'Shea a shoe in and tbh if he gets one it will be a joke, I've been a big fan of he;s down the years but on this years form :confused:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭sslazio11


    Shoe ins:

    Darragh O' Shea
    Miskella
    Canty
    Tomas O'Shea

    Rest are to be dicided imo.

    Galvin is there abouts- Kennelly hasn't played enough football- same with Walsh

    Darragh O'Se would want to have a mighty game in the final to get an All-Star, don't think he's a shoe-in by any means.

    With a decent performance in the final Galvin will get one. Canty will certainly get one, and I think Diarmuid Murphy has had a fine year, will be nominated at least.

    Stephen O'Neill is in contention, kicked some mighty scores throughout the year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    Gingy wrote: »
    Wait til after the finals, before picking teams...too early yet.

    +1 the most sensible comment in this thread,

    the rest are all ifs and buts

    winning an ai weighs heaviest in the decision making,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    soundsham wrote: »
    +1 the most sensible comment in this thread,

    the rest are all ifs and buts

    winning an ai weighs heaviest in the decision making,

    We all accept that but since when was a bit of speculation any harm??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Darragh O Shea will get an All Star this year.

    1. Last year before retirement
    2. Single handedly annilated Dublin in midfleld for 60 mins.
    3. Strong performances against Cork
    4. Solid against Meath.

    If Kerry win he's guaranteed- If Kerry lose I reckon he'll still get one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭Kingdom


    Mr Incognito,
    Not a chance in hell Dara O'Se will get one this year. He hasn't even been Kerry's best midfielder this year, and tbh it would take a collapse of epic proportions from Scanlon and the greatest display in the history of All Ireland finals by Darragh for him to get it.

    Midfield nominations at this stage for me would be:

    Alan O'Connor,
    Seamus Scanlon,
    John Galvin,
    Dermot Earley,

    On that list personally I'd be going for Scanlon and Earley as it stands.
    Obviously the pivotal match in selection is still to be played, but, this is how I see it (def's only) now:

    Murphy (Kerry)

    RCB
    FB
    LCB

    RWB
    Canty (Cork)
    Miskella(Cork)

    MF
    MF

    Galvin(Kerry)
    O'Neill (Cork)
    Kerrigan(Cork)

    RCF
    Murphy (Donegal)
    RCF


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey



    Kevin Hughes (Tyrone's moist consistent player this season)
    Sorry Dubht but that made me laugh. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    1 D. Murphy

    2 Ryan McMenamen
    3 Tom O'Sullivan
    4 Anthony Lynch

    5 Barry Cahill
    6 Graham Canty
    7 John Miskella

    8 Dermot Early
    9 Nicolas Murphy

    10 Paul Galvin
    11 Tony Hannon
    12 Sean Armstrong


    13 Aiden O'Se
    14 Stephen O'Neill
    15 Bernard Brogan


    Stephen O'Neill has been good again this year in a not great Tyrone team where only McMenamen performed up to scratch.
    Joe Sheridan will come close but will only get one if O'Rourke has something to do with selection
    Tony Hannon had a great year for Wicklow and in all the games he played drove at the opposition after linking up well with his defence also got vital scores. Leighton Glynn comes close also also from Wicklow.
    Not familiar with the Limerick player Gavin so that is reason I didnt pick him.
    Barry Cahill and Bernard Brogan like Tyrone lads were the best 2 from Dublin all year.
    Armstrong and O'Se played well for their counties. Pity O'Se got injured when he did
    Diarmuid Murphy has done well after being written off by some people Lynch, O'Sullivan, Canty and Miskella have been very consistant all year

    John Miskella player of the year
    Murphy from Donegal or O'Se Mayo young player of the year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 870 ✭✭✭overmantle


    John Miskella has to get one for the consistent run of displays throughout the campaign. It shouldn't just depend on the All-Ireland itself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,311 ✭✭✭✭K-9


    Think Lacey has a good chance but will depend on the Final.

    Was discounting Murphy, but looking at the alternatives, why not?

    Will take a lot to put Diarmud Murphy, Canty, Miskella, Early, Galvin and Colm O'Neill of the team at this stage.

    Mad Men's Don Draper : What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons.



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    LeoB wrote: »
    1 D. Murphy

    2 Ryan McMenamen
    3 Tom O'Sullivan
    4 Anthony Lynch

    5 Barry Cahill
    6 Graham Canty
    7 John Miskella

    8 Dermot Early
    9 Nicolas Murphy

    10 Paul Galvin
    11 Tony Hannon
    12 Sean Armstrong


    13 Aiden O'Se
    14 Stephen O'Neill
    15 Bernard Brogan


    Stephen O'Neill has been good again this year in a not great Tyrone team where only McMenamen performed up to scratch.
    Joe Sheridan will come close but will only get one if O'Rourke has something to do with selection
    Tony Hannon had a great year for Wicklow and in all the games he played drove at the opposition after linking up well with his defence also got vital scores. Leighton Glynn comes close also also from Wicklow.
    Not familiar with the Limerick player Gavin so that is reason I didnt pick him.
    Barry Cahill and Bernard Brogan like Tyrone lads were the best 2 from Dublin all year.
    Armstrong and O'Se played well for their counties. Pity O'Se got injured when he did
    Diarmuid Murphy has done well after being written off by some people Lynch, O'Sullivan, Canty and Miskella have been very consistant all year

    John Miskella player of the year
    Murphy from Donegal or O'Se Mayo young player of the year
    Yeah good list that. Cian Ward for me has a good chance of making. Galvin has had a very good year this year but final will tell us a lot more.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 287 ✭✭RocketRonnie


    LeoB wrote: »

    Barry Cahill and Bernard Brogan like Tyrone lads were the best 2 from Dublin all year.

    And no Meath players?? dont make me laugh..... :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭Bellies


    Who ever wins the All-Ireland will have have at least 6 or 7 on the team.

    I'd fancy Cork to win by 3.

    Therefore, I'd have Quirke in goal, tbh I think he was hard done by 2yrs ago, taking into consideration that he came off his line for 2 howlers!!

    Did quite well, and even got the no.1 shirt for the trip down under!

    Shields is solid at full back, has only been tested against Murphy so far and kicked 2 points from Full Back so far.

    Two corners I'd have Lynch and Karl Lacy

    Miskella, Canty and O'Se

    Alan O'Connor and Scanlon

    Kerrigan, Sean Cavanagh, Kenneally

    Maybe O'Neill from Cork, Murphy, and Aidan O'Se from Mayo or Donnacha O'Connor.

    But the again we all know the media have a huge impact in this selection, if the Gooch has a great game he'll get one! Joke I think if he does, hasn't had a great year so far at all... Thats my opinion anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    And no Meath players?? dont make me laugh..... :D
    Here we go again!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭Bellies


    Yeah, sorry they weren't up to the standard! Name one who deserves an all-star!??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    Let's keep this thread for who you think should get an All-Star rather than having a go at certain teams please.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    yes if Rocket Ronnie had looked closer he would have seen Cian Ward was mentioned right below the other post. Bernard Brogan and Barry Cahill had good seasons. They deserve to be included.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    yes if Rocket Ronnie had looked closer he would have seen Cian Ward was mentioned right below the other post. Bernard Brogan and Barry Cahill had good seasons. They deserve to be included.

    Thats in your opinion Bayview and off course your entitled to an opinion just the same as RocketRonnie is and personally I dont think Barry Cahill has a hope of making it half back line will barring something incredible in the AI be Tomas O Shea, Graham Canty and Miskella. No doubt Cahill deserves a nomination but which of them 3 does he deserve to be included ahead of based on this years performances?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Thats in your opinion Bayview and off course your entitled to an opinion just the same as RocketRonnie is and personally I dont think Barry Cahill has a hope of making it half back line will barring something incredible in the AI be Tomas O Shea, Graham Canty and Miskella. No doubt Cahill deserves a nomination but which of them 3 does he deserve to be included ahead of based on this years performances?
    Ask yourself this. Where any of our (Leo B and mine) other statements challenged. only the posts about Brogan and Cahill. Its like we can say Kavanagh is good etc but we so much as mention a Dublin player in a positive or over positve light and we are crucified. Give us a break!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    Ask yourself this. Where any of our (Leo B and mine) other statements challenged. only the posts about Brogan and Cahill. Its like we can say Kavanagh is good etc but we so much as mention a Dublin player in a positive or over positve light and we are crucified. Give us a break!

    Dont even go there, tell me does the chip on teh should come with the Arnotts jersey or is it something your born with :rolleyes:

    And come on answer the question which of the half back line would you have Barry Cahill ahead of.

    And note I never questioned Bernard Brogan's inclusion at all but off course that goes against your conspiracy theory:rolleyes:


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Dont even go there, tell me does the chip on teh should come with the Arnotts jersey or is it something your born with :rolleyes:

    And come on answer the question which of the half back line would you have Barry Cahill ahead of.

    And note I never questioned Bernard Brogan's inclusion at all but off course that goes against your conspiracy theory:rolleyes:
    "Stephen O'Neill has been good again this year in a not great Tyrone team where only McMenamen performed up to scratch.
    Joe Sheridan will come close but will only get one if O'Rourke has something to do with selection
    Tony Hannon had a great year for Wicklow and in all the games he played drove at the opposition after linking up well with his defence also got vital scores. Leighton Glynn comes close also also from Wicklow.
    Not familiar with the Limerick player Gavin so that is reason I didnt pick him.
    Barry Cahill and Bernard Brogan like Tyrone lads were the best 2 from Dublin all year.
    Armstrong and O'Se played well for their counties. Pity O'Se got injured when he did
    Diarmuid Murphy has done well after being written off by some people Lynch, O'Sullivan, Canty and Miskella have been very consistant all year

    John Miskella player of the year
    Murphy from Donegal or O'Se Mayo young player of the year"
    Which of lines did poster pick up on. The statement about Brogan and Cahill. Think LeoB went to great lengths to explain his selection yet the mere mention of a Dublin player and alarm bells go off everywhere.
    Dont think its us who have the chip on our shoulders. Maybe as someone commented recently we need to grow thicker skins but it gets a bit much at times.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,307 ✭✭✭cruiserweight


    yes if Rocket Ronnie had looked closer he would have seen Cian Ward was mentioned right below the other post. Bernard Brogan and Barry Cahill had good seasons. They deserve to be included.
    Thats in your opinion Bayview and off course your entitled to an opinion just the same as RocketRonnie is and personally I dont think Barry Cahill has a hope of making it half back line will barring something incredible in the AI be Tomas O Shea, Graham Canty and Miskella. No doubt Cahill deserves a nomination but which of them 3 does he deserve to be included ahead of based on this years performances?
    Ask yourself this. Where any of our (Leo B and mine) other statements challenged. only the posts about Brogan and Cahill. Its like we can say Kavanagh is good etc but we so much as mention a Dublin player in a positive or over positve light and we are crucified. Give us a break!
    Dont even go there, tell me does the chip on teh should come with the Arnotts jersey or is it something your born with :rolleyes:

    And come on answer the question which of the half back line would you have Barry Cahill ahead of.

    And note I never questioned Bernard Brogan's inclusion at all but off course that goes against your conspiracy theory:rolleyes:

    Did you guys see Smashey's post? I am inserting it below in case you didn't. It means, in a very nice way, knock it off.
    smashey wrote: »
    Let's keep this thread for who you think should get an All-Star rather than having a go at certain teams please.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    Fiar enough Cruiser point taken I think we can all agree the last thing we want to see happening is the GAA forum ending with something similar to the Munster v Leinster crap that goes on in the Rugby forum.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Fiar enough Cruiser point taken I think we can all agree the last thing we want to see happening is the GAA forum ending with something similar to the Munster v Leinster crap that goes on in the Rugby forum.
    Fair enough. So to get back to my original point I think Barry Cahill and Bernard Brogan should be included. At whose expense I don't know. You know the story with All Stars. Midfielders sometimes end up playing centre forward etc so players nominated don't always win awards in the position they play in. If you remember Shane Ryan started as a wing back before being moved to midfield for his team.
    Paddy Andrews Im sure when he eventually picks up a nomination, maybe next two or three years from now could be nominated at full forward where he plays anyway for his club. And Bernard Brogan I can say pretty confidently will be named in starting All Star fifteen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 998 ✭✭✭Kingdom


    performances in the 'All Ireland Series' as it seems to be referred to now carry more weight, which would put the likes of Brogan, Cahill, Lacey, O'Shea etc at risk if someone plays particularily well for the final 3 games.

    Personally speaking, I see the Gk, MF, and HFW lines as being done and dusted.
    Unless Diarmuid has a shocker, he's a cert, as his shotstopping has been excellent.
    The HB line is almost sorted, and I know it will sound ridiculous to some, but if Canty has a poor final, and Mike McCarthy plays as he has, he will stand a chance as he's played superbly so far, and has taken a lot of credit for Kerry's turnaround. No jumping down the throat please, but I always feel Graham Canty has a poor game per season in him.

    In the full forward line, there really hasn't been anything special this season so far. In fairness to Gooch, no he hasn't hit the heights of previous years, but even an improvement performance wise will give him a chance of being top scorer this year.
    Ward although I feel he offers little in open play, surely has a great chance of an All star given the paucity of options elsewhere.
    Contrary to opinion I think Declan O'Sullivan has played well for Kerry throughout the summer, and hasn't been found wanting like some of his colleagues at times. A very good final could catapult him up the list.
    Michael Murphy has a great chance. Have to be honest, I haven't seen a whole lot of him, but, all the reports have had him as the outstanding full forward of the season, and I'd say it could come down to sharing an All Star and YPOTY for himself and Aidan O'Shea.
    Last of all Daniel Goulding and Donncha O'Connor. They have to have a great chance of an All Star. If Cork win, its likely one, if not both, will have had a good final, and there's a massive possibility that both could get corner spots in the awards.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Kingdom wrote: »
    performances in the 'All Ireland Series' as it seems to be referred to now carry more weight, which would put the likes of Brogan, Cahill, Lacey, O'Shea etc at risk if someone plays particularily well for the final 3 games.

    Personally speaking, I see the Gk, MF, and HFW lines as being done and dusted.
    Unless Diarmuid has a shocker, he's a cert, as his shotstopping has been excellent.
    The HB line is almost sorted, and I know it will sound ridiculous to some, but if Canty has a poor final, and Mike McCarthy plays as he has, he will stand a chance as he's played superbly so far, and has taken a lot of credit for Kerry's turnaround. No jumping down the throat please, but I always feel Graham Canty has a poor game per season in him.

    In the full forward line, there really hasn't been anything special this season so far. In fairness to Gooch, no he hasn't hit the heights of previous years, but even an improvement performance wise will give him a chance of being top scorer this year.
    Ward although I feel he offers little in open play, surely has a great chance of an All star given the paucity of options elsewhere.
    Contrary to opinion I think Declan O'Sullivan has played well for Kerry throughout the summer, and hasn't been found wanting like some of his colleagues at times. A very good final could catapult him up the list.
    Michael Murphy has a great chance. Have to be honest, I haven't seen a whole lot of him, but, all the reports have had him as the outstanding full forward of the season, and I'd say it could come down to sharing an All Star and YPOTY for himself and Aidan O'Shea.
    Last of all Daniel Goulding and Donncha O'Connor. They have to have a great chance of an All Star. If Cork win, its likely one, if not both, will have had a good final, and there's a massive possibility that both could get corner spots in the awards.
    Not sure about that. You will get three or four positions filled by players from teams who didnt make semi finals.
    As for Goulding he had a good game against Tyrone but in game before that he was reasonably quiet.
    If I was to guess at it I saw cork will probably make up half the team, kerry maybe four, and then four others.
    At the moment anyway. But Brogan before the Kerry game was in terrific form while Cahill for me was every bit as good last year. A real class act and his goal against Kildare was for me the goal of the championship hands down. I expect one from Cahill or Brogan to get award.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    It would be nice to see Jason Sherlock get an all star.He was screwed in 95 and has been a consistent servant and role model since.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    It would be nice to see Jason Sherlock get an all star.He was screwed in 95 and has been a consistent servant and role model since.
    Yes over the course of the last few years, Sherlock has been very impressive.But being taken off so early against Kerry might work against him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,096 ✭✭✭An Citeog


    I think the only Dublin player possibly in line for an All Star is Bernard Brogan. Granted, he was poor against Kerry in the quarters but he was the stand-out forward in the championship before that. Aidan O'Shea and Michael Murphy have had very good debut seasons but they were both on teams that capitulated in the quarter finals, much like Dublin. I'd have Brogan ahead of both tbh but maybe that's because there haven't really been many stand-out forwards throughout the entire championship.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    An Citeog wrote: »
    I think the only Dublin player possibly in line for an All Star is Bernard Brogan. Granted, he was poor against Kerry in the quarters but he was the stand-out forward in the championship before that. Aidan O'Shea and Michael Murphy have had very good debut seasons but they were both on teams that capitulated in the quarter finals, much like Dublin. I'd have Brogan ahead of both tbh but maybe that's because there haven't really been many stand-out forwards throughout the entire championship.
    As the last word on it I think Brogan was unlucky not to get an All star award in his breakthrough season and he has lived up to the hype since so I think he will possibly get the nod.
    Cahill i would think will be in the nominations again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    Alan McCrabbe should be another Dub to get an all star. He was magnificent for us this year.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭DonkeyPokerTour


    No love at all for Ciaran Hyland?

    Probably Wicklow's best player throughout the championship, even a nomination is only fair. Although Hannon played well, I dont think enough to get the award probably a nomination, the same with Leighton Glynn.

    It'd be nice to see a wicklow man nominated, even better if we actually won one.

    Regards
    Ian


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 581 ✭✭✭pipelaser


    In 1996, Graham Geraghty would have been the 1st player given An All Star if it were decided after the Semi Final stage. Wasnt even close to getting one after his below Par Final and Replay performances.
    Too early!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Alan McCrabbe should be another Dub to get an all star. He was magnificent for us this year.
    think they are talking about the football all stars for the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    think they are talking about the football all stars for the moment.

    Does not say that in the thread title. I can talk any code I like:p;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Does not say that in the thread title. I can talk any code I like:p;)
    sorry wasn't been rude but just saying posters are talking football at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    Alan McCrabbe should be another Dub to get an all star. He was magnificent for us this year.

    100% agree, He will be nominated but wont be selected. He is from Dublin and would need to twice as good as other to get an award.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Kingdom wrote: »
    performances in the 'All Ireland Series' as it seems to be referred to now carry more weight, which would put the likes of Brogan, Cahill, Lacey, O'Shea etc at risk if someone plays particularily well for the final 3 games.

    Personally speaking, I see the Gk, MF, and HFW lines as being done and dusted.
    Unless Diarmuid has a shocker, he's a cert, as his shotstopping has been excellent.
    The HB line is almost sorted, and I know it will sound ridiculous to some, but if Canty has a poor final, and Mike McCarthy plays as he has, he will stand a chance as he's played superbly so far, and has taken a lot of credit for Kerry's turnaround. No jumping down the throat please, but I always feel Graham Canty has a poor game per season in him.

    In the full forward line, there really hasn't been anything special this season so far. In fairness to Gooch, no he hasn't hit the heights of previous years, but even an improvement performance wise will give him a chance of being top scorer this year.
    Ward although I feel he offers little in open play, surely has a great chance of an All star given the paucity of options elsewhere.
    Contrary to opinion I think Declan O'Sullivan has played well for Kerry throughout the summer, and hasn't been found wanting like some of his colleagues at times. A very good final could catapult him up the list.
    Michael Murphy has a great chance. Have to be honest, I haven't seen a whole lot of him, but, all the reports have had him as the outstanding full forward of the season, and I'd say it could come down to sharing an All Star and YPOTY for himself and Aidan O'Shea.
    Last of all Daniel Goulding and Donncha O'Connor. They have to have a great chance of an All Star. If Cork win, its likely one, if not both, will have had a good final, and there's a massive possibility that both could get corner spots in the awards.
    Yes that would see to be the case. This is what All star team when named looked like.

    Goalkeeper:
    1 Gary Connaughton (Westmeath)
    Full-backs:
    2 Conor Gormley (Tyrone) All Star '03, '05
    3 Justin McMahon (Tyrone)
    4 John Keane (Westmeath) All Star '04
    Half-backs:
    5 Davy Harte (Tyrone)
    6 Tomás Ó Sé (Kerry) All Star '04, '05. '07
    7 Philip Jordan (Tyrone) All Star '03, '05
    Midfield:
    8 Enda McGinley (Tyrone)
    9 Shane Ryan (Dublin)
    Half-forwards:
    10 Brian Dooher (Tyrone) All Star '03, '05
    11 Declan O'Sullivan (Kerry) All Star '07
    12 Seán Cavanagh (Tyrone) All Star '03, '04, '05
    Full-forwards:
    13 Colm Cooper (Kerry) All Star '02, '04, '05, '07
    14 Kieran Donaghy (Kerry) All Star '06
    15 Ronan Clarke (Armagh) All Star '06


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 330 ✭✭ontour


    Does anyone think Nigel Crawford from Meath should be nominated? I thought he had a good championship.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,082 ✭✭✭✭Spiritoftheseventies


    Sure meath will have one or two players on team. Ward or Sheridan. What did you think of Paddy O'Rourk in goals this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,096 ✭✭✭An Citeog


    Sure meath will have one or two players on team. Ward or Sheridan. What did you think of Paddy O'Rourk in goals this year.

    Tbh, I think O'Rourke is very overrated. He has a monstrous kickout and that's about it. He shouldn't be anywhere near an All Star this year. He is only 20 though, so he should improve in the future.


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