Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - 2013

Justin10 · 09-04-2013 04:10PM

WayneMolloy wrote: »

Good to have Philly back!

Dont think thats true.

Dublinfan · 09-04-2013 04:11PM

Dubliner28 wrote: »

I'd rather have BB firing on all fronts tbh. He was unplayable in the first few league games. Hopefully wont be to rusty on his return. Would love to see him get some game time v Mayo Sunday.

I Doubt he will be, he was on top form for both club and county up to the kildare match and he has been in training the past 2 weeks i can see him coming roaring back

WayneMolloy · 09-04-2013 04:25PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

Dont think thats true.

He took a chunk outta Paul Kerrigan in the 2010 AI semi final.

DoctaDee · 09-04-2013 04:46PM

It's sorta intrigued me that "if" AB isn't back to play any large part in the rest of the year, whether in fact DC is the man to fulfill the playmaker role. I think undoubtedly he's 1 of the best footballers on the team, tho I have reservations whether he's an out and out full forward in the white heat of the later rounds of the championship. He has a great engine, covers 45 to 45, and has that perception that real quality players need. It would also on current form anyways allow a full forward line of Paddy A, BB and Paul Mannion ...Mmmmm

Dublinfan · 09-04-2013 04:51PM

DoctaDee wrote: »

It's sorta intrigued me that "if" AB isn't back to play any large part in the rest of the year, whether in fact DC is the man to fulfill the playmaker role. I think undoubtedly he's 1 of the best footballers on the team, tho I have reservations whether he's an out and out full forward in the white heat of the later rounds of the championship. He has a great engine, covers 45 to 45, and has that perception that real quality players need. It would also on current form anyways allow a full forward line of Paddy A, BB and Paul Mannion ...Mmmmm

its hard to know theres so many good players this year and so little places for a settled team, while i likd kevin mcmenamon i think after the league he could go back as the main sub and unsure if kilkelly will get alot of play in the championship

Justin10 · 09-04-2013 04:58PM

WayneMolloy wrote: »

He took a chunk outta Paul Kerrigan in the 2010 AI semi final.

And this is 2013

WayneMolloy · 09-04-2013 04:59PM

DoctaDee wrote: »

It's sorta intrigued me that "if" AB isn't back to play any large part in the rest of the year, whether in fact DC is the man to fulfill the playmaker role. I think undoubtedly he's 1 of the best footballers on the team, tho I have reservations whether he's an out and out full forward in the white heat of the later rounds of the championship. He has a great engine, covers 45 to 45, and has that perception that real quality players need. It would also on current form anyways allow a full forward line of Paddy A, BB and Paul Mannion ...Mmmmm

Its a great problem to have. DC, CK, BB, PA, KMcM, PM and hopefully AB and EOG to come back into the fold - f*ck me pink, we have some serious attacking talent at our disposal.

Dublinfan · 09-04-2013 05:02PM

WayneMolloy wrote: »

Its a great problem to have. DC, CK, BB, PA, KMcM, PM and hopefully AB and EOG to come back into the fold - f*ck me pink, we have some serious attacking talent at our disposal.

exactly its hard to decide though which are the best, the younger lads are really putting there mark on this team this year

DoctaDee · 09-04-2013 05:06PM

I suppose in the modern day, even the best attackers must be able to defend - probably to that end Flynner, plus probably Bryan Cullen will be required to add a bit of steele in the forward line - and as I said previously I think Connolly can also play that role

WayneMolloy · 09-04-2013 05:10PM

DoctaDee wrote: »

I suppose in the modern day, even the best attackers must be able to defend - probably to that end Flynner, plus probably Bryan Cullen will be required to add a bit of steele in the forward line - and as I said previously I think Connolly can also play that role

Any word in that ehhh 'predicament' DC found himself in?

Any chance of him going on a long holiday?

Dublinfan · 09-04-2013 05:12PM

WayneMolloy wrote: »

Any word in that ehhh 'predicament' DC found himself in?

Any chance of him going on a long holiday?

he has no prior so while possible i would say unlikely

DoctaDee · 09-04-2013 05:23PM

WayneMolloy wrote: »

Any word in that ehhh 'predicament' DC found himself in?

Any chance of him going on a long holiday?

He's up again at the end of May for sentencing .... it appears the charge carries a year in the clink and/or a fine ... I'm guessing the latter

Qwerty Dub · 10-04-2013 11:15AM

Stoner wrote: »

good point actually, what do you guys think has been the best midfield combination played so far by Galvin. What's peoples opinion on Craig Dunleavy? I'm not sure about O'Sullivan at midfield. I could see Bastick being on the bench in the championship, coming on, doing well and staying in the team, but I'm possibly just being optimistic. I thought that Declan O'Mahony had some good and bad moments when he played, overall its does not look promising and it appears to me from the managements perspective that a starting position at midfield is O'Sullivans to loose now, I do think he is growing into the position though, but I don't know how far that will go.

Neither Dunleavy or O'Mahony are realistic options IMO. I would take McConnell and Fennell over both of them.

Slattsy · 10-04-2013 11:31AM

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Neither Dunleavy or O'Mahony are realistic options IMO. I would take McConnell and Fennell over both of them.

**** off, just **** right off :mad:

Excuse the language

but there's no way Ross Mc should get to put on a Dubs shirt again.

premierstone · 10-04-2013 11:43AM

Dublinfan wrote: »

exactly its hard to decide though which are the best, the younger lads are really putting there mark on the Donegal team this year

FYP

Sorry Couldn't resist!

WayneMolloy · 10-04-2013 11:47AM

premierstone wrote: »

FYP

Sorry Couldn't resist!

They really are chomping at the bit.

Qwerty Dub · 10-04-2013 11:53AM

Slattsy wrote: »

**** off, just **** right off :mad:

Excuse the language but there's no way Ross Mc should get to put on a Dubs shirt again.

I never said he should. I just said id take him and Fennell over the other two. Given what you think of him I don't need to tell you what I think of the other 2 do I?

PS - Language excused :-)

ArielAtom · 10-04-2013 12:02PM

Slattsy wrote: »

**** off, just **** right off :mad:

Excuse the language but there's no way Ross Mc should get to put on a Dubs shirt again.

I'm with you on that one. I saw O'Mahony destroy McConnell at club level. Fennell has not got the legs for it. I'd have MDMA, Bastick and O'Mahony ahead of Fennell and McConnell. It's MDMA and Cian for Championship.

Qwerty Dub · 10-04-2013 12:17PM

ArielAtom wrote: »

I'm with you on that one. I saw O'Mahony destroy McConnell at club level. Fennell has not got the legs for it. I'd have MDMA, Bastick and O'Mahony ahead of Fennell and McConnell. It's MDMA and Cian for Championship.

I wouldnt have McConnell, Dunleavy, Fennell or O'Mahony.

O'Sullivan and MDMA for Championship with Bastick as back up.

McCarthy and Flynn options if need be too.

copacetic · 10-04-2013 03:31PM

ArielAtom wrote: »

I'm with you on that one. I saw O'Mahony destroy McConnell at club level. Fennell has not got the legs for it. I'd have MDMA, Bastick and O'Mahony ahead of Fennell and McConnell. It's MDMA and Cian for Championship.

Fennells legs aren't great, and he gets a bad rep because of it. However he came on a couple if times last year and turned games round by just securing a lot of midfield ball and moving it on. I'd personally have had him ahead of a number of this years options, certainly deserved a chance to prove himself in a squad in my opinion.

The Rooster · 10-04-2013 03:47PM

Fennell is going well at the moment. Fitter and faster than I've ever seen him. But its early days in the club season yet, lets see if he can put a consistent run together.

Slattsy · 10-04-2013 03:49PM

The Rooster wrote: »

Fennell is going well at the moment. Fitter and faster than I've ever seen him. But its early days in the club season yet, lets see if he can put a consistent run together.

Has he finished up doing all the DJ-ing and late night shifts to concentrate on the football this year?

Dublinfan · 10-04-2013 03:54PM

Slattsy wrote: »

Has he finished up doing all the DJ-ing and late night shifts to concentrate on the football this year?

nope, hes done quite a few nights at club m this year

The Rooster · 10-04-2013 03:55PM

Slattsy wrote: »

Has he finished up doing all the DJ-ing and late night shifts to concentrate on the football this year?

You think intercounty players shouldn't be allowed to work?

He doesn't drink when on the job during the football season and there's plenty of intercounty players who have to work night shifts in their jobs.

Slattsy · 10-04-2013 04:21PM

I was simply wondering.

Qwerty Dub · 10-04-2013 07:46PM

I heard he has put a lot of one to one work in with some girl to get himself mobile. If he is moving well hes worth a look. Best hands in Dublin bar none to be fair but needs to get up and down.

Once his profession is not effecting his football its irrelevant really.

Anyway I cant see him getting a look in at all. For Gavin not to even include the likes of Fennell and McConnell in his initial panel of 50 speaks volumes as to how he rates them in my view.

ProudDUB · 10-04-2013 09:12PM

Slattsy wrote: »

Has he finished up doing all the DJ-ing and late night shifts to concentrate on the football this year?

Why should he give it up? There are plenty of Guards who play on GAA teams. Should they be banned from playing unless they don't do any night shifts in their jobs? Should nurses who play camogie be told that they can't work night shifts either?

EF gave an interview last year (when he was on the inter county team) where the issue of late nights and lack of sleep was brought up. He went into detail of how he doesn't do any late night djing gigs the week of, or before a big game.

Anyway, times are very different today. The days when a team was made up of teachers and sales reps and people in traditional 9-5 professions are long over. A lot of teams have players who are self employed, or who have their own businesses & have to work odd or late hours to keep the business afloat. They have a living to earn, just like us. It's not fair to penalize them for not working 9-5 jobs, especially not in this day and age.

Stoner · 11-04-2013 12:30AM

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

I wouldnt have McConnell, Dunleavy, Fennell or O'Mahony.

O'Sullivan and MDMA for Championship with Bastick as back up.

McCarthy and Flynn options if need be too.

I'm thinking along these lines too, although Fennell is a good sub to have as he can wrap things up and has experience, still not 100% convinced that o'Mahoney is not up to the required level, I thought that there was a lot of intelligent play in his game along with some flaws in the league this year, saw him back defending anticipating some of the play a couple of times.
I just don't see strong options if play A breaks down or if there is an injury.

Dubliner28 · 11-04-2013 08:04AM

Hi lads,

I am unable to attend the semi final on Sunday.I have 1 free ticket (on the season ticket) available for the Lower Cusack if anyone wishes to avail of it.

Stoner · 11-04-2013 11:28AM

I'd love it please

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