Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

Hulk Hands

The comparison was silly. Walsh could be argued as the worst of those three and Mayo sacrificed their best player on Saturday to follow him everywhere. If Walsh jumped into the first row of concrete benches around the edge, Keegan would've hopped in beside him. Hardly conductive to getting easy space and ball

Stoner

Hulk Hands wrote:

If Walsh jumped into the first row of concrete benches around the edge, Keegan would've hopped in beside him

That's what he does though. I made a similar point about him marking Murphy from Kerry a couple of years ago. He just concentrates on his man 100 percent, possibly too much.

Hulk Hands

Stoner wrote: »

That's what he does though. I made a similar point about him marking Murphy from Kerry a couple of years ago. He just concentrates on his man 100 percent, possibly too much.

I much prefer it from a Galway pov. In the last 4 games, Keegan has followed Walsh, while Durkan subsidised when Keegan was injured. Walsh wasn't brilliant but was decent (nominated motm and an underserved motm), while Keegan/Durkan offered little going forward. They're both matchwinners in their own right so if Walsh can affect a game to a limited degree, while one of Mayo's best players influence is curbed, it's a great trade off. Keegan was far scarier for example in the 2014 game between the sides where he scored 2 goals iirc. The ideal scenario is obviously what Keegan did in the last 2 finals but it hasn't happened vs Galway. Surely can get someone else to be a basic tracker

seligehgit

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I much prefer it from a Galway pov. In the last 4 games, Keegan has followed Walsh, while Durkan subsidised when Keegan was injured. Walsh wasn't brilliant but was decent (nominated motm and an underserved motm), while Keegan/Durkan offered little going forward. They're both matchwinners in their own right so if Walsh can affect a game to a limited degree, while one of Mayo's best players influence is curbed, it's a great trade off. Keegan was far scarier for example in the 2014 game between the sides where he scored 2 goals iirc. The ideal scenario is obviously what Keegan did in the last 2 finals but it hasn't happened vs Galway. Surely can get someone else to be a basic tracker

Totally agreed he oftentimes sacrifices far too much by way of his own game in such manmarking roles.

Audioslaven

seligehgit wrote: »

Totally agreed he oftentimes sacrifices far too much by way of his own game in such manmarking roles.

Yes you can argue that but sometimes it is required for the team. He is without doubt a really special talent with an unbelievable attitude. He must be an managers dream with the skill and determination to do anything for the team.
he gets lots of bad press because he really knows how to hurt teams and stifle the top players in the opposition. There isn't a lot of these guys around in other teams. I think he is a bit off the pace at the moment.

km79

Diarmuid announced as captain
Paddy durkan VC

Good calls

glack

km79 wrote: »

Diarmuid announced as captain
Paddy durkan VC

Good calls

Very good calls. Where did you see that?

Edit: Scrap that, see it on twitter now myself.

km79

http://twitter.com/MayoGAA/status/1103741740102631427

Fr Tod Umptious

km79 wrote: »

Diarmuid announced as captain
Paddy durkan VC

Good calls

So another chance to try and get The Sam McGuire to Corley's on the Tuesday night after the All Ireland.

I'm a bit less optimistic this time though.

PressRun

Good call. Diarmuid frequently leaves it all on the pitch, and it's good to pass the torch to a younger player.

In injury news, I see Seamie has significant ligament damage in his ankle. Doesn't sound like we'll be seeing him for quite a while.

Loafing Oaf

PressRun wrote: »

Good call. Diarmuid frequently leaves it all on the pitch, and it's good to pass the torch to a younger player.

In injury news, I see Seamie has significant ligament damage in his ankle. Doesn't sound like we'll be seeing him for quite a while.

I'm no medical expert, but you wonder if at his age he'd be best advised to pack it in altogether...

RedDevil55

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

I'm no medical expert, but you wonder if at his age he'd be best advised to pack it in altogether...

A bit dramatic. It's an ankle injury, not like he's had multiple concussions.

Fr Tod Umptious

RedDevil55 wrote: »

A bit dramatic. It's an ankle injury, not like he's had multiple concussions.

But injuries are becoming a concern, as it is with any player who has had as prolific a career.

He got injured in last year's championship and will be the bones of a year out of inter county action.

I'm not retiring the guy or anything but his ability to continue to offer as much as he has been able to to this point is becoming reduced.

Stoner

Fr Tod Umptious wrote:

I'm not retiring the guy or anything but his ability to continue to offer as much as he has been able to to this point is becoming reduced.

There was talk of him retiring two years ago (although you could say the same for a few Mayo players)

You'd imagine he's a squad player now, with a more mobile midfielder preferred anyway.

Had a few great seasons, had more than one good showing against Kerry and at his best had more in the tank than his younger brother imo. I'd say there isn't many important games left that he'll start. A good intercounty player at the top level on his day..

flasher0030

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

But injuries are becoming a concern, as it is with any player who has had as prolific a career.

He got injured in last year's championship and will be the bones of a year out of inter county action.

I'm not retiring the guy or anything but his ability to continue to offer as much as he has been able to to this point is becoming reduced.

Although he may not look like he's 100% at the races yet this year, if I was Horan, I would consider trying for Keegan and Ruane as main midfielders this year - with back-up from Vaughan. And then we'd also have the option of Diarmuid, but obviously we'd be weakening the forward unit. I think Vaughan's day is done as a defender. Can't see any place for him there.

Steve

New thread started as the old one was above 10k posts.

Previous thread is here:

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057762233

seligehgit

Mayo jersey for New York.

statto25

seligehgit wrote: »

Mayo jersey for New York.

Oh gimme. Will that go on sale? None of the media stuff say if it will or not

wirelessdude01

statto25 wrote:

Oh gimme. Will that go on sale? None of the media stuff say if it will or not

If there is money to be made of course it will go on sale *limited amounts to be quick

PressRun

Nice vintage style. Never understood why O'Neils didn't do a re-release of jerseys in the vintage styles from the 70s/80s/90s. They'd make a mint.

BandMember

PressRun wrote: »

Nice vintage style. Never understood why O'Neils didn't do a re-release of jerseys in the vintage styles from the 70s/80s/90s. They'd make a mint.

They did, years ago. For example, the 1989 Mayo one.

PressRun

BandMember wrote: »

They did, years ago. For example, the 1989 Mayo one.

Well they should do it again. There's definitely an appetite for it, I think.

seligehgit

It's great to see an all Mayo Connacht GAA Colleges A final on Friday night in MacHale Park.

My alma mater St. Gerald's College Castlebar take on the pride of Claremorris St. Colman's College.

Throw in is 19.00.

Sebastian Dangerfield

PressRun wrote: »

Well they should do it again. There's definitely an appetite for it, I think.

Probably concerned it may take revenue away from the sponsored official jersey that costs a lot more than a retro one would

statto25

If they do sell that retro jersey there is no doubt it will cost the same than the current jersey. Its a retro look but its a full price jersey if you get me?

Sebastian Dangerfield

statto25 wrote: »

If they do sell that retro jersey there is no doubt it will cost the same than the current jersey. Its a retro look but its a full price jersey if you get me?

That one yes, but its not really a retro jersey, its a new jersey inspired by the old one - new badge etc. There is no way they could charge 70 lids for the last batch of retro jerseys that were made (though I would probably pay it).

I actually had a batch of attempted copies of that 89 shirt made in China earlier this year, but the red stripes on the collar are too thin, it doesnt look right. Clogging up my wardrobe ever since

Coillte_Bhoy

Jersey will be on sale in the next few weeks

Fr Tod Umptious

Early forecast is for some really cat weather on Saturday.

Squatman

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Early forecast is for some really cat weather on Saturday.

My early forecast is that kerry open a can of whoop ass... unfortunitely.

seligehgit

Squatman wrote: »

My early forecast is that kerry open a can of whoop ass... unfortunitely.

I'd be pretty fearful too but the lads have shown some amount of character down through the years.

In addition our track record in recent times is non too shabby in Tralee.

Squatman

seligehgit wrote: »

I'd be pretty fearful too but the lads have shown some amount of character down through the years.

In addition our track record in recent times is non too shabby in Tralee.

As far as i recall they need a win to guarantee final spot. We need 2 and a dublin fuuck up iirc

Squatman

Squatman wrote: »

As far as i recall they need a win to guarantee final spot. We need 2 and a dublin fuuck up iirc

Well a draw will do them too...

seligehgit

Squatman wrote: »

As far as i recall they need a win to guarantee final spot. We need 2 and a dublin fuuck up iirc

TBH we've only pretty much a mathematical possibility of making the final.

Mayo

It’s Mayo’s game against Kerry that has the potential to throw the cat amongst the pigeons.Should Mayo win and follow that up with a win over Monaghan,they’d find themselves on ten points.Although the first tie-breaker for teams level on points should be the head to head result,the possibility of Dublin,Galway,Mayo and possibly even Kerry ending up level on points means that points difference would be used to split the teams.Two big wins would be needed to bridge that current gap.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/allianz-national-football-league-permutations-its-two-from-five-with-kerry-and-dublin-favourites-to-make-final-37873770.html

I'd be more than happy with a definite upward trajectory in terms of performance and two wins thrown in to boot.

Not too much to ask for.:D

RedDevil55

A new away jersey will be worn on Saturday. Some shade of blue by the looks of it.

seligehgit

RedDevil55 wrote: »

A new away jersey will be worn on Saturday. Some shade of blue by the looks of it.

So that's what the big reveal on the Mayo GAA twitter account was about.

I was quite found of the current away jersey.

charlie14

seligehgit wrote: »

So that's what the big reveal on the Mayo GAA twitter account was about.

I was quite found of the current away jersey.

Isn`t this whole new jerseys thing running into the realms of soccer jersey financial overkill.:eek:

seligehgit

charlie14 wrote: »

Isn`t this whole new jerseys thing running into the realms of soccer jersey financial overkill.:eek:

Indeed a real danger of killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.

wirelessdude01

Isn't that 3 new Jersey's in a few months?

seligehgit

seligehgit wrote: »

It's great to see an all Mayo Connacht GAA Colleges A final on Friday night in MacHale Park.

My alma mater St. Gerald's College Castlebar take on the pride of Claremorris St. Colman's College.

Throw in is 19.00.

Cracking first half played in poor conditions.

St. Gerald's College 1-7
St. Colman's College 0-10

Some excellent scores from play most especially the Claremorris lads,top quality direct foot passing.

St. Gerald's will have the benefit of the wind in the second half.

Hill 16 eat your heart out the St. Colman's ultras have stolen a march on you.

jammer84

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0315/1036600-patricks-day-or-monday-games-on-cards-due-to-weather/

Loafing Oaf

jammer84 wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0315/1036600-patricks-day-or-monday-games-on-cards-due-to-weather/

A yellow snow warning for Donegal? I think I'll steer clear:P

jammer84

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

A yellow snow warning for Donegal? I think I'll steer clear:P

I know right, nothing would surprise me with the GAA though, they'll make a decision after throw in time 😂

seligehgit

Full time

St. Gerald's College 1-11
St. Colman's College 0-15

Deserved win for St. Colman's.

They had that little bit more quality in an excellent contest in the midst of incessant rain.

St. Gerald's were cleaned out in the middle of the park.Kudos in particular to Cillian Golding.Their foot passing and ability to take scores from play oft from distance was equally impressive.

Their number 13 from Mayo Gaels is lovely footballer.

Great credit to both sets of players,a credit to the colleges and families.

blowitupref

Mayo team. 3 changes Michael Plunkett, Conor Loftus & Kevin McLoughlin all coming into the team in place of Lee Keegan, Colm Boyle & Darren Coen

1. David Clarke - Ballina Stephenites
2. Chris Barrett - Belmullet
3. Brendan Harrison - Aghamore
4. Keith Higgins - Ballyhaunis
5. Stephen Coen - Hollymount/Carramore
6. Michael Plunkett - Ballintubber
7. Donal Vaughan - Castlebar Mitchels
8. Matthew Ruane - Breaffy
9. Aidan O’Shea - Breaffy
10. Fionn McDonagh - Westport
11. Conor Loftus - Crossmolina Deel Rovers
12. Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber(C)
13. Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore
14. Jason Doherty - Burrishoole
15. James Durcan - Castlebar Mitchels

seligehgit

Liking the look of that team.

Is there a tacit admission in Aidan O Shea's selection in midfield that we're struggling in that sector and that it might be his most suited role?

Of course I'm reading too much into a solitary team selection.

Hopefully Conor Loftus can make it difficult for James Horan to deselect him.

I'd like to see a lot more from Stephen Coen.

Is Paddy still injured?

PressRun

seligehgit wrote: »

Liking the look of that team.

Is there a tacit admission in Aidan O Shea's selection in midfield that we're struggling in that sector and that it might be his most suited role?/QUOTE]

It is definitely our biggest problem area, imo, and will come into sharper focus in the championship. I don't know if putting aidan there long term will actually solve that problem.

Audioslaven

seligehgit wrote: »

Liking the look of that team.

Is there a tacit admission in Aidan O Shea's selection in midfield that we're struggling in that sector and that it might be his most suited role?

Of course I'm reading too much into a solitary team selection.

Hopefully Conor Loftus can make it difficult for James Horan to deselect him.

I'd like to see a lot more from Stephen Coen.

Is Paddy still injured?

It's time for him to start pushing on otherwise he is not quite good enough.
He needs to stop been a passenger and start to offer a real threat. Big game for him and Durcan.

Bunny Colvin

Lashing rain here in Tralee, the pitch ain't gonna be pretty tonight

Westernyelp

Bunny Colvin wrote:

Lashing rain here in Tralee, the pitch ain't gonna be pretty tonight

Just about to jump in the car. Any chance it will be called off?

Bunny Colvin

Westernyelp wrote: »

Just about to jump in the car. Any chance it will be called off?

I doubt it. Safe driving, there's a fair bit of flash floods on the motorway down.

Loafing Oaf

Game live on RTE as well as Eir, for some reason...