Dublin GAA Discussion Thread MOD WARNING POST #2944

Hearing that JMC sustained a head injury in the AvsB game, how true i don't know.

Slightly troubling to see Diarmuid getting tangled up with that after a good couple of years of going relatively incident free.

The worrying thing is now, that Donegal or Mayo would be looking at that and licking their chops thinking they can get under his skin now.

corny wrote: »

Kilkenny played left half back in the second half and when MDMA went off Connolly went to midfield. Not for long though, 5 minutes later Bastick replaced him. Weird set up.

Lucky for Small, Ray Connellan broke his leg. Up until that point, he was badly second best. No shame in that mind you. That lad can certainly fetch a ball.



Nerves are getting to ye Stoner.;) If Westmeath are a yardstick we were actually more impressive this year. Won by more and arguably they were more prepared this year. Bookies even had the margin bang on. All to plan..... so far.

I'd like to avoid Mayo in the quarter final. Cork would be ok but Donegal (might eat these words) would be perfect. They'll never give you an easy game but its highly likely they've regressed since last we played them. Coming through a tough game is what we want.

Yeah Connellan on Small was definetely targeted - Westmeath isolated the match up a fair bit on their kickouts as the other players moved away from the contested ball, from an attacking perspective I thought Small was excellent providing countless link ups.

We're back to the old chestnut of MDMAs fitness again - he looked gassed early 2nd half, he was at a gig in our place and was very reassuring about his fitness being better than ever - I'd respectfully disagree.

As for 1/4 final opponents I wouldn't be overly concerned with whoever we pull, they all have their pros and cons - Mayo are ideally placed to offer the best challenge but their sweeper system will be overwhelmed by the fast counter, they may well employ the 14 men behind the ball the way they did in Castlebar but that's a huge problem to their attacking prospects, Diarmuid o'Connor is probably the biggest danger in the country, him playing in the half back line would suit us perfectly ...

Donegal defensively will offer the biggest questions, there's definetely been a tail off in their intensity as the game wears on and the emergence of Fenton is equal to if not better than opponents in an area of the field we used to struggle.

A worthy mention to Galway, their style of football was a joy to watch and wouldn't look out of place in a Dublin or Kerry team, it would be good to see it replicated in Croker

Slattsy wrote: »

Nothing new there DD.

Was nothing in it really, you'd think he stabbed someones Mother the way some were going on about it.

Wasn't it you who said that A O'Shea's "dive" was a disgrace. But here you are trying to defend violence on the pitch. Get your principles in check.

flasher0030 wrote: »

Wasn't it you who said that A O'Shea's "dive" was a disgrace. But here you are trying to defend violence on the pitch. Get your principles in check.

Twas

O'Shea is a disgrace. And why is dive in " " - are your implying it wasn't a dive ??

Is every tangle between players now classed as thuggery or "violence" (note the correct use of " " in this instance) or is it just when its DC involved ?

Slattsy wrote: »

Twas

O'Shea is a disgrace. And why is dive in " " - are your implying it wasn't a dive ??

Is every tangle between players now classed as thuggery or "violence" (note the correct use of " " in this instance) or is it just when its DC involved ?

Frome the big man's own mouth. Must make it true.

http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/gaa/aidan-oshea-my-conscience-is-clear-over-penalty-incident-745232.html

He doesn’t “think” he dived. Understandable of course – difficult to know if someone pushed/pulled/tripped you. God, some people are just better off not making comments which get into the public domain. (Note the inclusion of “ “ again. No idea why, just seemed to be in the right context).

EICVD wrote: »

On another related note I must have been the only one who noticed Dermo's ankle being blatantly stood on as the 3 or 4 Westmeath lads tried to haul him off Dolan.......

I didn't notice that, but did notice that DC overreacted to the smallest provocation. Gavin's line about players having to stand up for themselves while correct, was unnecessary in this instance. DC should have walked away laughing, no need to drag him down, no need to react.

Donegal, Kerry, Tyrone and any other team we might face will do a lot worse in terms of winding him up and his reaction yesterday only encourages them. The fact that the opposition manager was honest enough to confirm he "is excitable" only confirms what we all know. The opposition will target him. They don't bother with Flynn, Brogan, Macker, Kilkenny etc, because they generally don't react. DC does, so he'll continue being targeted. It's up to him.

Even so, he's still one of the first players picked for every game.

Bambi wrote: »

Bould little lee was wrapped around Connollys neck, you won't choke anyone with your arm around their face


On a related note: was I the only one notice that lad trying to stick a standing armbar on Rock? The CCCCCCC would want to start paying attention to that stuff

I see.
Well then considering he didn't manage to get Rock in the armbar fully, therefore has no case to answer....

Right?

Bambi wrote: »

On a related note: was I the only one notice that lad trying to stick a standing armbar on Rock? The CCCCCCC would want to start paying attention to that stuff

As the referee took no action WestMeaths number 8 can be investigated. As the incident was seen by officials it will more than likely be mentioned in the referees report allowing the investigation.

sgarvan wrote: »

As the referee took no action WestMeaths number 8 can be investigated. As the incident was seen by officials it will more than likely be mentioned in the referees report allowing the investigation.

.... And those bloody umpires are useless some shocking decisions in the minor game

STB. wrote: »

Have you nothing better to be doing than harping on about choking, you'd swear you were an expert about it, oh no hold on wait.......:) Only kidding.

Honestly though, you should be more worried about Raydenaldo O Shea and the Gang, than the Dubs. Its one thing getting beat by a Division 2 side, but a Division 3, surely thats not on the cards.

Well seeing as we 'down the country' are funding Dublin's run for sam with that 50%+ of gaa money, I figure Im only keeping an eye on my investment here.

BKWDR wrote:

Do we think, Eoghans chance now of post-injury breakthrough are finished now? (save that someone gets injured)

Well made the bench yesterday. He didn't against Meath.
Has Mannion new build encroached on his position?
Overall I would have liked to have seen him get 20 minutes yesterday, I thought it was more important to give him time than O'Callaghan whom I don't see doing much more this year although I could be wrong, again .

Stoner wrote: »

Well made the bench yesterday. He didn't against Meath.
Has Mannion new build encroached on his position?
Overall I would have liked to have seen him get 20 minutes yesterday, I thought it was more important to give him time than O'Callaghan whom I don't see doing much more this year although I could be wrong, again .

Thought yesterday was a perfect chance to give O'Callaghan a good 15/20 minutes myself. Winning by double scores and Westmeath had ran out of steam.

EOG will still have an important part to play IMO. When we come up against Tyrone, Kerry or Donegal and we can't blitz our way through their blanket defense then he will be a vital cog in attack. Gavin may also be holding something back for the bigger challenges ahead and keeping his cards close to his chest, I hope

I think EOGs size gives the false impression that he's the type of player that's suited to lingering around the square, where as in reality imo he's more of an out in front player that links well with runners - the fact that Rock has now shown that he's able to fulfill that role has marginalised O'Gara to a certain extent.

The last time that I can remember EOG being used as a battering ram against the mass defence was Donegal in 2014 - and whatever our perceived notion is with regard to his physicality he was smothered out by 2/3 men that day - weight of numbers will always win out in that instance.

From speaking with a few lads I know that JG places a big focus on getting his match ups right - I'd imagine EOG will get his chance to shine when the match up dictates he'll play - Mayo spring to mind straight off....

DoctaDee wrote: »

I think EOGs size gives the false impression that he's the type of player that's suited to lingering around the square, where as in reality imo he's more of an out in front player that links well with runners - the fact that Rock has now shown that he's able to fulfill that role has marginalised O'Gara to a certain extent.

The last time that I can remember EOG being used as a battering ram against the mass defence was Donegal in 2014 - and whatever our perceived notion is with regard to his physicality he was smothered out by 2/3 men that day - weight of numbers will always win out in that instance.

From speaking with a few lads I know that JG places a big focus on getting his match ups right - I'd imagine EOG will get his chance to shine when the match up dictates he'll play - Mayo spring to mind straight off....

He's extremely strong on the ball and defenders find it very hard to get it off him, even in heavy traffic. Against a Mayo or Tyrone where they'll bring extra physicality he could be vital to getting any quick ball in to stick and bring in the likes of Berno.

I don't think he's exceptional under the high ball but he is excellent at bringing those around him into the game.