TCDStudent1 wrote: » It's a tough one. I assume they want to be involved as the club scene has hindered their county chances recently. Its easy to forget that Ian Burke didn't start v Mayo last year because he wasn't around for any of the league. Gary Sice said in a recent interview that he would prefer te club final played in build up to xmas - make it a tradition that it is the final match of the year and create a buzz around a "Christmas" final by having it at start of December. There is a lot of logic to that.
spurshero wrote: » Would be great to have it done on calendar year . But at the absolute most it should be wrapped up by end of January . Corofin played early December and no championship game then till second week of feb is farcical for them and all clubs. And then another month till club final . Crazy
spurshero wrote: » There was a statement made I think by one of the presenters on off The ball there that the 2001 galway team would be hammered out the gate by the current Dublin team . Very broad harsh statement I think . That Galway team were after winning there second all Ireland in 4 years And a savage pass to Joyce from winning a third . What do others think ? Would this Dublin team hammer them out the gate !
Hulk Hands wrote: » Dublin favorites no question but that was a great side, far better than the 98 side with no weak spots and a bench also. Dublins biggest strength is the half back line. Galways hb line that year was absolutely awesome. And in Joyce and Donnelan had two forwards (or midfielder) possibly better than any Dubs sub Connolly. Overall Dublins team is obviously better though with zero weaklinks, excellent strategy and a phenomenal bench. Who made the comment?
JustJoe7240 wrote: » I don't think that's true to be honest, I think the likes of o'callaghan, mannion or kilkenny would be as skillful as those mentioned above, but with the added advantage of being fitter, faster and stronger with advances in strength and conditioning.
MfMan wrote: » Are you daft? Current Dublin team has no-one that would touch Joyce, Donnellan or even Ja Fallon; Donnellan in particular was one of the most talented, physically-complete players that ever played the game. Tomas Mannion and Sean De Paor as good as anything Dubs have currently. Kevin Walsh would get on that Dublin side. Gary Fahy and Declan Meehan too probably. Dubs are a really good team but haven't met any side on their current run with forwards like Galway had then.
Utopia Parkway wrote: » Both of the Sweeney's unavailable to the footballers in 2019 due to work commitments. Patrick was only coming off the bench occasionally but Cathal was pretty much a fixture in the team although a great opportunity now for the likes of Molloy/McDaid.
WillieMason wrote: » This Dublin team look good because other strong counties are currently weak. In 2001 Meath and kerry were going strong.
WillieMason wrote: » So do you guys think John Daly will start cb sunday?
Doctors room ghost wrote: » Are under 5,s free in on Sunday or do they need a ticket
Cathalachs wrote: » I hear that they are trying out Sean Kelly in the half back line in training, has been marking cillian mc daid, I thought the reverse would be the case.Two good lads with great engines hope there is room for both in the current team.
cocoman wrote: » U16's are free.
RMAOK wrote: » Has Michael Donohue brought in the u-21 goalkeeper from last year into the panel? - believe his name was Murphy from Tommy Larkin's. I think he has the makings of a very good keeper.
