Dublin GAA Discussion Thread: Mod Note - No 'Dublin Dominance' chat allowed!

It's nothing new though. Can anyone tell me a tight game against a 'traditional hurling county' where Dublin got the rub? I'll wait!

It's not a conspiracy, just confirmation bias. Refs are amateurs after all.

There was two clear fouls after the goal on Dublin players.

1 in the centre back area as a Dublin player was being strangled coming out with the ball. Kilkenny got a point of it.

The 2nd less than a minute later. Dublin player contesting a high ball in wing forward position and having the head pulled off him, certain point forxBurke if free given. I am a "let it flow" man, but those were 100% Dublin frees and absolutely critical in the final result.

Obviously 6 steps at least in build up to the goal, but Id be more critical of the 2 frees above, there is no excuse for the ref missing those.

I would also say that Dublin dont help themselves either with poor option taking or execution at crucial times.

I wouldn't blame the referee on the loss. When in a great position near the end we ran out of scores Kilkenny got on top and were more composed and clinincal coming down the stretch. There's always a few decisions that could have gone one way or the other but i didnt get the feeling we were robbed anyway.

Dublin playing with a very strong breeze were playing well and 0-7 v 0-3 in front after 15 mins or so but a poor enough goal conceded after sliotar dropped in square by full back and Offaly man buried it and a couple frees and a Screeney point from play our scores have completely dried up and Offaly on top last 10-15 mins. I thought that breeze was worth a few points and we'd need a nice lead at ht but we're two behind and it will be an uphill struggle from here.

Shoulder was fine, should have been a free out prior

Screeney has scored two of the best points you'll see tonight. Apart from being flawless on the frees he's showcasing his natural talent from play.

The pivotal moment in this game when Dublin lost all momentum was the mistake by Dublin full back in first half when Dublin were well on top. Offaly were poor enough up until then and when you have a team under pressure you don't give them a gift like that. Unfortunately Dublin were never able to get on top.

Fought hard second half. If the penalty went in might have asked Offaly few questions. It was there for them tonight not much between the teams but it's Offaly's night and they will want to go on win the All Ireland after losing last years final and the minor final to Tipp couple years ago. They seem a team on a mission.

Dublin didn't play to the strengths in the first half. Ref gave Offaly a nice platform throughout though.

Croke Park is poxy for games like this.

The mark might have effects on the crowd too. Needs to be binned ASAP.

The difference in atmosphere for the hurling in Parnell Park last week to the football this week. Can honestly see why people don’t want to go to Croke Park before a quarter final.
Would give anything to see us back in Parnell Park again. More crowds like today might do the trick.

the gonshites should have played the game tomorrow. The FA cup and Rugby final weee both on and with the best will in the world today’s game was never gonna compete.

Never mind the foreign sports. Full round of club games on this evening in Dublin. Nonsensical.

Is Ger Brennan a shoe in if/when Dublin job available?

I suspect the hallowed game of hurling need a day to itself. Seems to be the way they managed this weekend.

Thought we did ok yesterday never really looked as if we would lose .Subs did well enough but just take the win and on to Cavan .The crowd was awful less than a league game admittedly there were a lot of counter attractions and I wouldn't expect many to travel a long distance to it but it was a very poor turnout from Dubs supporters who don't have to travel or spend a lot for a match if they don't want to spend much .It was more or less a meaningless match and the Gaa need to realise that their is a lot more competition from other sports than their was years ago and they should be mindful of that .The ridiculous group stage format they use is another argument plus of course not enough good teams .