Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

PARlance · 23-02-2017 04:31PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Yes Donal Vaughan is a tad ring rusty thus far but I'd imagine Stephen Coen will continue in the half backs as Lee Keegan will hardly be fit for the fray after his exertions with Westport.All presuming Jason Gibbons is fit for action.

Lee won't be within an asses roar of McHale Park this weekend from what I've heard. And rightly so.

MayoAreMagic · 23-02-2017 05:52PM

Jaden wrote: »

The annual spend figures on IC for each county is a meaningless figure, unless a breakdown is provided. Literally the only thing that can be discerned from it is a trend of spend for each county, year on year

I wouldn't agree with that necessarily. For example, if there is an increase of say 30 grand, and everything was the same from year 1 to year 2, bar the team going into oxygen tanks between replays for example, you could make a fairly strong case that the 30 grand was spend on the oxygen tank recuperation.

Jaden wrote: »

In this case we can conclude that year on year spend for Mayos IC setup has jumped considerably. Every other conclusion drawn, or mitigating factor mentioned, is speculation of some sort or extent.

Personally, I would have though that the number Senior Championship games played would have a small enough (but maybe still significant) bearing on spend for a whole County across all Grades and Disciplines. Again, without a breakdown, conjecture.

Again, not really. For starters, we know 150,000 of mayo's money this year, was actually not from this year at all. No conjecture there - that can be 100% dismissed from this year's figures.
Secondly, we know that mayo played a higher amount of games in hurling and u21 football and womens football last year, as well as their highest ever amount of senior football games in a season. Straight away, that means the season goes on longer, which means the spending goes on longer. If you compare our spending to seasons where we were knocked out earlier, what becomes clear is that the more games and the longer the season, the bigger the bill.

The only conjecture I can see is your assertion that more games doesn't mean more costs... Travel expenses, accommodation, food, doctors, physios - all free for those extra games apparently...

If we divide the figure by the number of games involved we get a better reflection of what counties were spending to put teams on the field.

manofwisdom · 23-02-2017 06:12PM

PARlance wrote: »

Lee won't be within an asses roar of McHale Park this weekend from what I've heard. And rightly so.

Its not like hes been overplayed. The
Intermediate Connacht final was played at the end of November and the All Ireland semi final against Kenmare was played at the end of January. Last Sunday he was fittest man on the field in Croke park and the likes of the O Connors,Higgins and Boyle have probably played more games this year than Keegan and need a rest before him.

TCDStudent1 · 23-02-2017 06:25PM

manofwisdom wrote: »

Its not like hes been overplayed. The
Intermediate Connacht final was played at the end of November and the All Ireland semi final against Kenmare was played at the end of January. Last Sunday he was fittest man on the field in Croke park and the likes of the O Connors,Higgins and Boyle have probably played more games this year than Keegan and need a rest before him.

Needing a rest in February?!

Gael85 · 23-02-2017 07:17PM

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

That was a great oul scrap between Kirby and Parsons all the same...

Any Kerry players banned?

km79 · 23-02-2017 07:23PM

manofwisdom wrote: »

PARlance wrote: »

Lee won't be within an asses roar of McHale Park this weekend from what I've heard. And rightly so.

Its not like hes been overplayed. The
Intermediate Connacht final was played at the end of November and the All Ireland semi final against Kenmare was played at the end of January. Last Sunday he was fittest man on the field in Croke park and the likes of the O Connors,Higgins and Boyle have probably played more games this year than Keegan and need a rest before him.

He just won an all Ireland
Deserves the time to enjoy it
May be on the bench at most I'd have thought

blinding · 23-02-2017 07:35PM

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Needing a rest in February?!

He has probably been celebrating winning an All-Ireland medal.....Well worth celebrating and hopefully more to come........

DDC1990 · 23-02-2017 07:40PM

Gael85 wrote:

Any Kerry players banned?

Just found out that Peter Crowley and Donnacha Walsh received 1 match bans and are appealing tonight.

It'a fair as long as they are consistant about it and ban all players that have any part in a brawl all the way through league and championship.

None of the 4 players banned threw any sort of strike. But if it cuts down on these stupid schmozzles then i'm all for it.

Gael85 · 23-02-2017 08:28PM

DDC1990 wrote: »

Just found out that Peter Crowley and Donnacha Walsh received 1 match bans and are appealing tonight.

It'a fair as long as they are consistant about it and ban all players that have any part in a brawl all the way through league and championship.

None of the 4 players banned threw any sort of strike. But if it cuts down on these stupid schmozzles then i'm all for it.

GAA always at this craic league, early championship though come August bank holiday the rules differ.

manofwisdom · 23-02-2017 08:34PM

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Needing a rest in February?!

Mayos championship season went into October last year and they had more games than they originally planned with the qualifer route. Boyle,Higgins etc have a lot of mileage on the clock and should be used much less/rested this time of year and left fresher for the championship.

naughto · 23-02-2017 09:28PM

manofwisdom wrote: »

Its not like hes been overplayed. The
Intermediate Connacht final was played at the end of November and the All Ireland semi final against Kenmare was played at the end of January. Last Sunday he was fittest man on the field in Croke park and the likes of the O Connors,Higgins and Boyle have probably played more games this year than Keegan and need a rest before him.

He will be doing well to be even on the bench after week on the beer. They deserve to celebrate it is only the rossies after all

Audioslaven · 23-02-2017 09:59PM

http://www.con-telegraph.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2017/02/23/4135522-adam-gallagher-is-back-in-mayo-senior-squad/

Nice to see if he can make it. He was really promising a few years back but just didn't make it but maybe the time out might push him on.

seligehgit · 23-02-2017 10:34PM

Audioslaven wrote: »

http://www.con-telegraph.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2017/02/23/4135522-adam-gallagher-is-back-in-mayo-senior-squad/

Nice to see if he can make it. He was really promising a few years back but just didn't make it but maybe the time out might push him on.

Delighted Adam Gallagher is getting another chance,he did indeed show great promise during his previous time on the panel.Pretty unlucky with injuries.He continued to impress whilst playing for NUIG after he was dropped from the senior panel.Hopefully he'll stay injury free.

seligehgit · 24-02-2017 10:06PM

Two changes to the team.. Jason Gibbons and Diarmuid O Connor come in for Conor O Shea and Tom Parsons.

1. David Clarke (Ballina Stephenites)
2. Donie Newcombe (Castlebar Mitchels)
3. Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis)
4. Paddy Durcan(Castlebar Mitchels)
5. Stephen Coen (Hollymount/Carramore)
6. Colm Boyle (Davitts)
7. David Drake (Ballaghaderreen)
8. Donal Vaughan (Ballinrobe)
9. Jason Gibbons (Ballintubber)
10. Fergal Boland (Aghamore)
11. Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore)
12. Diarmuid O'Connor (Ballintubber)
13. Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen)
14. Cillian O'Connor (Ballintubber, Capt)
15. Jason Doherty (Burrishoole)

Team Manager: Stephen Rochford
Selectors: Donie Buckley,Peter Burke and Tony McEntee.

PARlance · 25-02-2017 07:40PM

PARlance wrote: »

Lee won't be within an asses roar of McHale Park this weekend from what I've heard. And rightly so.

I heard wrong! Apparently was heading for a weekend away with the Westport lads.

Kristopherus · 25-02-2017 08:15PM

Excellent fare so far in the Park tonight.

PressRun · 25-02-2017 08:36PM

Some decent play but Newcombe getting caught out a couple of times now.

Donal55 · 25-02-2017 09:09PM

Roscommon gone backwards big time in space of a year.

Kristopherus · 25-02-2017 09:12PM

Is Dublin Joe blind?

25-02-2017 09:34PM

All Ireland sub goal keeper MOTM once again. :eek:

Kristopherus · 25-02-2017 09:36PM

Deleted User wrote: »

All Ireland sub goal keeper MOTM once again. :eek:

Nothing wrong with that. He contributed handsomely to a facile win for Mayo.

cocoman · 25-02-2017 09:38PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

All Ireland sub goal keeper MOTM once again. :eek:

.... and All Star

padd b1975 · 25-02-2017 09:43PM

Delighted with that, some lovely scores taken.

Clarke is born-again hard, kickouts aside, he's the best in the country at the moment no doubt about it.

Very impressed with Fergal Boland, he looks like a real find.

Kevin and the brother in law will find it hard to take any positives from this. Very light through the middle, not nearly enough strength and conditioning done and their best players nowhere near the panel. They look certs for the drop.

Panrich · 25-02-2017 09:56PM

padd b1975 wrote: »

Delighted with that, some lovely scores taken.

Clarke is born-again hard, kickouts aside, he's the best in the country at the moment no doubt about it.

Very impressed with Fergal Boland, he looks like a real find.

Kevin and the brother in law will find it hard to take any positives from this. Very light through the middle, not nearly enough strength and conditioning done and their best players nowhere near the panel. They look certs for the drop.

He didn't give possession away once from what I saw.

PARlance · 25-02-2017 10:03PM

padd b1975 wrote: »

Delighted with that, some lovely scores taken.

Clarke is born-again hard, kickouts aside, he's the best in the country at the moment no doubt about it.

Very impressed with Fergal Boland, he looks like a real find.

Kevin and the brother in law will find it hard to take any positives from this. Very light through the middle, not nearly enough strength and conditioning done and their best players nowhere near the panel. They look certs for the drop.

I would be embarrassed to be associated with that Rossie team. Wouldn't be surprised to see the two boyos getting the chop (or walking) in the next week or so.

Some very encouraging performances tonight. Boland looks like he's been around for years. Clarke was class but would still worry about kickouts, surely they can sort that out before the summer. Delighted to see Kevin Mc doing what he does best (i.e not sweeping). Loftus looked lively when he came on, himself and Boland could be massive this year.

My new half forward slotted over a nice point, he looks like he has had a good winter too does Leeroy.

Fowler87 · 25-02-2017 10:27PM

The only negatives is its worry amount of goal chances we keep giving up. Can't keep relying on Clarke on bailing defence out. Other than that another satisfying win against the "not so" noisy neighbours

PressRun · 25-02-2017 11:05PM

Cillian is a great man for picking out a pass. He was letting the ball in beautifully all night.

finisklin · 25-02-2017 11:24PM

Have to call it out that Roscommon were woeful. Not sure if McStay will walk away as other poster suggested. It would reflect poorly on him.

Savage score by Diarmuid O'Connor in first half. Surprised to see him at mid field and he did well. Plus Jason Gibbons was strong and tacked a nice point.

For me Fergal Boland has been a real find and the couple of scores he got showed his confidence. He faded out of game in second half to a degree. A little more bulk and he could be a consistent face in the team over next few years.

Harrison showed experience with the fisted point when he bore down on goal. Smart choice.

Conor O'Shea disappointing and some of the wides were out the gate! A big man all the same.

Looking forward to Dublin game next week......

Blackjack · 26-02-2017 12:18AM

finisklin wrote: »

Have to call it out that Roscommon were woeful. Not sure if McStay will walk away as other poster suggested. It would reflect poorly on him.

Savage score by Diarmuid O'Connor in first half. Surprised to see him at mid field and he did well. Plus Jason Gibbons was strong and tacked a nice point.

For me Fergal Boland has been a real find and the couple of scores he got showed his confidence. He faded out of game in second half to a degree. A little more bulk and he could be a consistent face in the team over next few years.

Harrison showed experience with the fisted point when he bore down on goal. Smart choice.

Conor O'Shea disappointing and some of the wides were out the gate! A big man all the same.

Looking forward to Dublin game next week......

I thought Conor O'Shea was decent enough to be fair. Did a lot of the hard work down the lines, makes space for himself and able to pick out his man. Had a wide or 2 but we had 15 of them this evening.

Very impressed with Boland.

Delighted with Loftus getting a brace off the bench. I could not understand how the ref allowed as much of the pulling and dragging out him by the Roscommon backs.

yop · 26-02-2017 12:21AM

Any nights a good night when u send the stealer home empty handed. The buck behind me "Stick up the flag" after they had a clocked a few. And the "Ah show the bottlers how its done" was a quite lad!

Clarke was unreal. What if, last October

Cillian was absolutely unreal. His passing and level of work was excellent. Can't have any complaints about any of the players. I like the look of Coen, Boland, Loftus.

Lovely night, first win at a Mayo game for my 3 year old.

3 night creamy pints, now its time to have some craic on Hogan Stand!

Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

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