Kerry GAA discussion thread #2

Jacks last all Ireland final with Kerry was 2011 against Dublin... now I maybe wrong but I think one of the reasons Jack acted so fast today taking off the 2 lads goes back to 2011 final when it was clear after 20mins that Killian Young was in major trouble against Alan Brogan but wasn’t replaced.. and his pet Declan Sullivan was clearly not in a state to continue playing after the hit he took from Ger Brennan but was left on and sure we know what happened Declan and killian messed up just before Dublin goal...

No doubt he's constantly learning but I also think that those early subs were easy enough calls and he mightn't have to go too far back to get inspiration for making them.

Spillane for Geaney wasn't the hardest choice after the first half and you'd expect that this year might be the end of Geaney winning that battle to start.

Moran off wasn't the hardest call either, most were expecting him to be off earlier this week after the mistake in the Semi.

Great day yesterday, it panned out pretty much as expected. With galway putting it up to us for an hour but ultimately had no bench to help them keep it going coming down the stretch. In fairness to Galway they had their homework well done and were able to pull Morley out of position (particularly in the first half) and on another day might have got a goal out of it. But they didn't! I said before the game they would need to score 2 or 3 goals to beat us and thank god they didn't. Overall a well deserved win, and the lads are looking more and more capable at finishing a game out in the last 10 mins. Very happy. Well done lads

well done. Delighted with our brave performance but ultimately we had no players like the Spillanes on our bench as we needed fresh legs big time from 55 minute on. Hopefully this is a start of rivalry between our two great counties cause who doesn't want to see Clifford and Walsh go at it on the biggest stage.

Wednesday night in kenmare is where its gonna be at 😉

Most of the lads were on Harcourt Street until 3am and later last night and any of them i saw taking photos were very pleasant and generous with their time, then they were up early where some went to do media, others had to go to Temple Street and some went to the Boars Head.

Stopped in Kerry group in Naas on the way down for corporate shyte and a long journey to Kerry on a bus.

I'd forgive them for not having "any personality at all". They're probably wrecked, some could be overwhelmed and some could be a bit pìssed.

Then they're probably being asked the same things over and over in interviews and have to go to Fitzgerald Stadium and the INEC after Tralee.

It's a young team overall and they've just won their 1st all Ireland after the weight of expectation on them for years

I'd cut them some slack

There were issues with the sound system during the team introductions which can hardly have helped, seemed to be loud and clear again when they were ready to leave, but by then the momentum would have been lost.

I wasn't there, no. But tbh I'm not sure what reaction you'd want from players? Supporters are there to thank the team for their efforts and show their appreciation. I don't expect the players to have any kind of reaction.

And from what An Ciarraioch says there was sound issues which they can hardly be blamed for.

It's mind boggling to me how you're finding a negative angle on it but you're right, we will have to agree to disagree on this one.

Denny Street earlier tonight.

Fantastic. Looks like a great event, as do all the videos on social media. A long time coming

Would there be many introductions tk the panel.next year?

Thanks for that list Same As.

Agree about what we need. If we could unearth a knacky James O D type along with a Darren O Sullivan speed merchant to replace Stephen O Brien would be ideal. Then a real blood and guts type for midfield we'd be set fair. Shame O Connor is staying with Geelong. There's still a little bit of dog missing in this team. Any of that extended squad fit the bill?

Cannot believe Foley is only 24. He's like a man whos already raised 4 children.

Was at the game, up in the rafters. Couldn't appreciate the skill of what was being done quite as much but tactically it was so frustrating to watch both teams go for this lateral movement, especially Galway, who had the winning of the game around minute 50 but started coughing up posession cheaply. If they had gone for it and tried to manufacture a goal they might have Sam and not us. But no, play the percentages, don't lose the ball, stick to the game plan etc.

Foley is getting all the praise and Comer all the stick but Galway never fed him. What could he do? We weren't much better with often only Clifford left inside. Acres of space around the D often but asides from a few early pot shots no team tried to cause mayhem with a high dropping ball. Crazy I thought, especially from Galway who were never going to win without a goal or two.

As someone pointed out here, Paidi only started playing well once he wasn't sharing a pitch with David Moran, thought Graham had a great second half especially, Stephen great first half. David did well but Shane Walsh was unquestionably man of the match. Neither really contributed past minute 50 apart from the great free by Clifford.

The media fawning is positively nauseating. I'm sure the man himself must be thinking " The greatest ever? Sure I've only just got 1 Celtic Cross"

Undoubtedly the most gifted player in the country but only battles won in years to come will determine whether he is a true Great.

This team should win a few more but can't see any more than a 2 in a row unless we unearth more forwards. Anything coming?

With the amount of backs that should be available next year I think if I was manager I would consider moving Gavin White into the half forward line. His pace and ball winning ability would add to our forward line. Killian Spillane will be starting next year.Adrian should be as well. A replacement for Killian off the bench is a must

We are not as shy of players as people may think. It may require a bit of reconfiguration but 1-2 forwards would really make us a decent team.

Another thing is to get Fitzgibbon back as reserve goalie.

I see a few AI's in this team if we just get another player or two of KS's ability

From a midfield perspective, would be interested in seeing how Darragh Rahilly, Sean O'Brien and Ruari Murphy get on during the club season. I'm not sure what has happened with Paudie O'Leary and Oisin Maunsell, was very impressed with both of them previously.

In the forwards, Eddie Horan will hopefully get a bit of a championship run with the Kierans district in the county championship. He could be an interesting option for us and can play in variety of positions. Cillian Burke has an abundance of raw skill but he suffers from poor decision making, but time is on his side if he can be coached. I am looking forward to seeing a bit more of William Shine also, although he's quite young yet. A skillful forward with a lot of good attributes.