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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

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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

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naughto

Mayo galway final

seligehgit

Quarter final

Mayo v Sligo

Winners to play Leitrim in the semi final

seligehgit

So we'll know the lie of land re our route through Connacht post the six one news this evening.

Draws have not been particularly kind to us in recent years.🤞

PARlance

Blackjack wrote: »

indeed. It seems there are certain twitter accounts looking to promote his departure as some sort of conspiracy (as well as to add snide comments on others) without copping the managerial appointment that would have driven this.

It's a shame these people have so much time on their hands. They should really find a more worthwhile use for their time.

I'm not sorry I gave up on twitter some time ago. I thought it would be a given (for everyone) that he'd be stepping down once taking the job.

Blackjack

PARlance wrote: »

Probably not seeing as he was appointed Breaffy manager in February.

indeed. It seems there are certain twitter accounts looking to promote his departure as some sort of conspiracy (as well as to add snide comments on others) without copping the managerial appointment that would have driven this.

It's a shame these people have so much time on their hands. They should really find a more worthwhile use for their time.

PARlance

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Martin McIntyre no longer part of the backroom team. News worthy?

Probably not seeing as he was appointed Breaffy manager in February.

charlie14

neiphin wrote: »

A week without any news

I suppose that that is a good thing?

Not for Monaghan and by association not for the GAA nationally.
I often quote enjoy some of "Banty`s" antics, but at times he can be a bit of a headstrong eejit.

naughto

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Martin McIntyre no longer part of the backroom team. News worthy?

Who took his place ??

wirelessdude01

neiphin wrote: »

A week without any news

I suppose that that is a good thing?

Martin McIntyre no longer part of the backroom team. News worthy?

neiphin

A week without any news

I suppose that that is a good thing?

[Deleted User]

km79 wrote: »

Agree with all.
I think everyone needs to be careful about throwing stones.It was stupid and irresponsible but it’s going on in every county . They were just the ones who got caught !
We are probably the second highest profile team behind them so I’d be telling the likes of Dillon and Brady to keep quiet !

Exactly. It’s going on everywhere, let’s just hope our county has no spiteful busybodies with cameras.

Loafing Oaf

happyoutscan wrote: »

Dillon looks extremely petty in all of this.

His whole 'job' is kind of superfluous really. Why does FG even have a separate spokesperson for Tourism and Sport? Kind of an

air about it...

Coillte_Bhoy

muddle84 wrote: »

I always think he was put in there because of the popularity of Mayo football, this carry on suggests he is playing up to that Audience,

Such ****e!

Of course he was, thats the only reason

happyoutscan

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

It sure is, but I dont think this is as simple as a few lads tapping around a ball. Everyone has their freedom restricted, and many (including myself) are calling for restrictions to be relaxed and to be trusted to do things safely. So when the government confirms a date when the GAA can return so long as they do it safely, and the standard bearers for the sport show even they cant be trusted, its a big deal. This wasnt an impromptu kick about, it was an organised training session and Id doubt it was the first. If they want to be classified as elite, that brings certain expectations.

Not front page news, but its not nothing. I think most of these restrictions are pointless personally, but if the elite dont abide by them the rest of us are stuck indefinitely.

It was ridiculous of them to ever think they could get away with it. Mind-boggling stupidity from Farrell, unbelievable really. Still don't think it's a big enough deal for Mayo GAA and supporters to get involved with though.

Dillon looks extremely petty in all of this.

Sebastian Dangerfield

Cartman78 wrote: »

Consultants doling out vaccinations to family members etc is a far bigger scandal than a few lads tapping a ball around in a park in Dublin.

It sure is, but I dont think this is as simple as a few lads tapping around a ball. Everyone has their freedom restricted, and many (including myself) are calling for restrictions to be relaxed and to be trusted to do things safely. So when the government confirms a date when the GAA can return so long as they do it safely, and the standard bearers for the sport show even they cant be trusted, its a big deal. This wasnt an impromptu kick about, it was an organised training session and Id doubt it was the first. If they want to be classified as elite, that brings certain expectations.

Not front page news, but its not nothing. I think most of these restrictions are pointless personally, but if the elite dont abide by them the rest of us are stuck indefinitely.

km79

Agree with all.
I think everyone needs to be careful about throwing stones.It was stupid and irresponsible but it’s going on in every county . They were just the ones who got caught !
We are probably the second highest profile team behind them so I’d be telling the likes of Dillon and Brady to keep quiet !

Cartman78

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Alan Dillon back putting the boot in to the Dubs...new skin for the old ceremony...

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/gaa-football/6788070/alan-dillon-investigation-dublin-covid-19-breach/

That's embarrassing imho. I don't follow politics that closely but this is the first time I've heard Dillon piping up about anything

Yes the Dubs were out of line and should be punished etc but the way this has been blown up is bananas.

Consultants doling out vaccinations to family members etc is a far bigger scandal than a few lads tapping a ball around in a park in Dublin.

happyoutscan

muddle84 wrote: »

I always think he was put in there because of the popularity of Mayo football, this carry on suggests he is playing up to that Audience,

Such ****e!

Exactly. He's making plenty of assumptions there and calling for full investigations into what is a trivial matter imo when all is said and done.

Nonsense.

I'd also prefer if Mayo GAA just kept their heads down and say nothing, don't get involved in it. Let's just concentrate on ourselves.

muddle84

happyoutscan wrote: »

I wish Dillon would **** off.

He's nothing but a puppet within the party.

I always think he was put in there because of the popularity of Mayo football, this carry on suggests he is playing up to that Audience,

Such ****e!

happyoutscan

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Alan Dillon back putting the boot in to the Dubs...new skin for the old ceremony...

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/gaa-football/6788070/alan-dillon-investigation-dublin-covid-19-breach/

I wish Dillon would **** off.

He's nothing but a puppet within the party.

Loafing Oaf

Alan Dillon back putting the boot in to the Dubs...new skin for the old ceremony...

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/gaa-football/6788070/alan-dillon-investigation-dublin-covid-19-breach/

klairondavis

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Not sure where I saw it yesterday but there was also a picture of three Kildare players training together who are also from the same club(think Athy) on a local community pitch.

That picture was from June 2020:

https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/775521137/

Green&Red

No more than the CEO of the Beacon they feel they’re above the rules

wirelessdude01

Not sure where I saw it yesterday but there was also a picture of three Kildare players training together who are also from the same club(think Athy) on a local community pitch.

irishgeo

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/dublin-gaa-stars-broke-rules-on-covid-gatherings-with-early-morning-training-40263682.html

Our coaches got banned for breaking the rules. I assume the same pushiment will be dished out to all involved.

seligehgit

Great to see James Horan isn't finished with his quest to unearth new talent.

https://www.mayonews.ie/sports/36641-horan-hints-at-new-faces-for-squad

seligehgit

Very sad news the passing of P.J. McGrath.

https://mayogaa.com/news-detail/10070086/

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40249205.html

HBC08

km79 wrote: »

Yes I’d be worried about the wording of it too

From memory Horan said the exact same thing last year about Oisin (just before the pandemic)
I imagine he was going to commit to Mayo for that summer and head off then,I think he'll go this Autumn.
If he wants to give it a try then i hope the pandemic isnt what stops him.

Boom__Boom

seligehgit wrote: »

Glad tidings re Oisín Mullin's commitment to Mayo GAA for the time being.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/20/james-horan-confirms-young-stars-commitment-to-mayo-amid-afl-speculation/

This isn't far from being a meaningless statement given it's timing.

All it says is that he will be around for Mayo for the summer and autumn this year [although if the championship isn't run off until November/December that might even be in doubt, if he does sign a contract] This was always going to be the case when he hadn't agreed a contract by last October/November.

About whether he might be too old at this stage - it's hard to know with COVID but I would say the window isn't definitely closed at this stage. I would say if he doesn't sign a contract before the end of this year, the odds of him going would drop close enough to zero.

Starting salary for a rookie in 2022 is AUD $ 90,000 which is €58,500.
There's also a nice chunk of allowances and benefits - flights, accommodation, getting set-up, medical.
The initial two year rookie package is a fairly sweet deal - salaries in AFL have jumped up a lot in recent years - rookie salary in 2015 was AUD $ 55,440 which is just under €36k at today's exchange rates, which explains why the number of Irish in the AFL is the highest it has ever been.

Worth remembering that this is just the starting point. If a player makes it beyond the initial two-year rookie contract, there is the potential to make a serious chunk of change. The average salary for 2022 will be AUD $ 389,000 or €252k. The AFL have also eased the rules around Category B rookies starting from next year - previously they could only have one Irish rookie at a time whereas from next year they will be allowed have two, so don't except to see any slow-down on recruitment any time soon.

charlie14

muddle84 wrote: »

I was delighted when I read that. Is too early to think that his AFL opportunity is now missed?

No denying the lad is a talent and looks as if he would be really suited to the Aussie game. Hopefully he stays around long term, but unfortunately professional sports have major cheque books and he is one player who now having showcased just how good he is could get an offer it would be difficult to turn down.