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

Delighted to got the win beforehand wasn't too sure we would do it when I saw the team named .Will have to study the rules a little more to really form any strong views on the games .I would think the game wouldn't suit Stevo can't see him up and down the pitch .We failed to win much from our kickouts ,but a lot of solid enough performances so we are up and running.Wins in this division will be hard earned I think and think Mayo might struggle on tonight's showing though I know they will have stronger teams later on .

I said similar re-keeper on the GAA rules page.

Would have suited a peak Cluxton. Definitely will see more Ethan Rafferty types.

Does anyone have idea which Dublin player would suit as a rampaging outfielderkeeper?

First one comes to my mind is Niall Scully loves roaming anywhere on the pitch. And is composed on the ball.

Surprising not to see a few Dublin two pointers.

Looks like another top two lads gone in Jack MaCaffrey and Paul Mannion. Add them to Fento and James Mc and thats four of the greatest footballers to ever play for the county. Some servants. Will be missed.

Positive that Stephen Cluxton is going for another year. John Small too. Not sure abput Mick Fitz hopefully he gives it another year. Good to have Davy Byrne back. Costelloe and Paddy Small will add strength to the forward options. King Con come back when he's ready. A rest could do him the world of good before he starts terrorising defenders again.

And all the new lads bringing fresh blood and enthusiasm trying to get into the first 15 that will re-engerise some of the older lads. New faces, new voices. Can't be a bad thing.

Avoids the 3 v3 rule goalie not counted as having to keep at least 3 players in either half. That only applies to outfielders not goalkeepers.

https://www.gaa.ie/article/football-review-committee-rule-enhancements-explainer

I heard on the radio/podcast today that J. Small not deffo playing this year.

Doing the Dermo Connolly impersonation circuit? 🤨
He stepped away from Dub Panel 2021 - only 31 now

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2021/0713/1234853-eric-lowndes-steps-away-from-dublin-panel/

Well, my fellow compatriots, I hope all is well this fine Friday evening.

I'm not able to head on up tomorrow to Ballybofey, so would any of ye have any use for a couple of gratis tickets to the game? Or indeed know anyone who would make use of them?

Hate seeing tickets going unused.

Donegal beginning to pick off a few scores, bit more clinical than Dublin despite Dublin playing last week.

Game and a half gone still have not seen a dub 2 pointer. D.OBaoil for Donegal already got two “2 pointers” in 35 minutes. Enjoyable match though.

Bán Gallagher waltzing through the Dublin defence to score, Donegal win the restart.

Absolutely, an issue all night. Deserved win for Donegal, Dublin very poor up front.

I dont think Lahiff is up to it and Eoghan O Donnell is not a forward whatever about him playing elsewhere. He's like a bull but hasnt the skill or cuteness required to be a top class forward. Granted its a small sample size but he's done very little in either game and looks awkward on the ball.

2 games in and a bit of mixed bag. Some good moments but midfield is a real worry and defense looks shaky. From what I've seen (admittedly a small sample size) neither O'Donnell or Lahiff look up to it at this level. We may not be romping Leinster the way we have for the last 15 years.

Finally best of luck to Mick Fitz in his retirement. An absolute Dublin legend. I was delighted for him winning the Club title.

Would E'OD (Nearly typed E'OG!!!) be better off playing in midfield winning ball and just laying it off?

I don't mind having players like him, sometimes a game needs physical strength.horses for courses. Gives options. Doubt he will stay as a starter when everyone fit though. He was good against Mayo in fairness.

Kind of ironic given he is Eoghan is a thinking man's hurler. But in football he is the man for the "unit presence"