Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - Capital Punishment

Do you think Ciaran Archer will make a breakthrough to the senior panel next year and when does the club championships resume?

Bonniedog wrote: »

In the mix for six!

Hands up. I don't think that would be a great thing. Will still be shouting for them of course.

I think Dublin won't do it next year.
Because those 10/11 lads from the 2011 team will finally be phased out of the panel. I am not sure what is coming after them is of the same standard when they were at thier peak. Even though many of them do not start they are basically the bench. The bench has proven this year that it has not been as effective as previous years when it came to the crunch.
There is definitely a dip there.

Also after doing five in a row it is only natural that there is a relaxing of standards and mindset. Even Jim Gavin was smiling after the final whistle. It was a mixture of joy and relief. It must have been taking a toll pressure wise - he could have been known as the fella that threw 5 in a row away,

That Kerry team look like they are going to be a really special group and definitely will only get better and learn from thier mistakes.
They look more than capable of creating that colletive spirit that Dublin have now. Plus the provincal system helps Kerry as they can time when they want to peak for later in the year.

Donegal are another team I would be wary of as they have been gradually bubbling under and have the ability to switch between attacking or defenisve football. They are very dependant on Murphy though.

I do not see much threat from the rest in the near future.
Mayo need a bit of a clear out at this stage they will struggle to replace those old warriors.

Kildare will be on a rebuild with Jack O'Connor depending on thier u21's and minors. The only way is up for them as they should be doing way better with what they have.

Cork will be the same Ronan McCarthy has added Cian O'Neill to his back room team. And Kevin Smith as S&C coach.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/former-kildare-manager-cian-oneill-becomes-cork-senior-football-coach-951275.html

"O’Neill is head of the Department of Sports, Leisure and Childhood Studies at Cork Institute of Technology."
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Kevin is a former head of S&C at Stade Français Rugby Club and is currently completing a PhD at Cork Institute of Technology."

So Cork are definitely one to watch but it will take them a bit of time to gel all that raw talent they have together.
I was very impressed with Cork when they played Dublin in the Super 8's they seem to have clever players and a strategy- what they seem to need is the conditioning to be able to play in that style for more of the match.
Instead of fading in the last 20 minutes time and again.

It will take a few years for a new Galway manager to change thier mindset and tactics. And actually use the attacking talent at thier disposal while maintaining a balance defensively.

Meath are improving but they were going so badly it was not difficult to see some sort of improvement. They need to find a couple of consistent forwards from somewhere.
They are talking up Shane Walsh
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/gaa-football/4320469/meath-gaa-shane-walsh-ethan-devine-young-talent-finian-murtagh/
But when called upon v Mayo he choked a bit.
Maybe he will learn to deal with the nerves in time?

Tyrone seem to be a strange case of the lot they definitely seem to have the players, but they are so inflexible with thier tactics they will never progress beyond a certain point. How do you get rid of a living legend like Mickey Harte?

So after all that I can really only see two challengers to Dublin, Donegal and Kerry in the next few years. But they are both tough obstacles.
As Dublin dip I can see Donegal and Kerry rising.
The rest of the teams I mentioned are a good bit off standard wise except Tyrone who just need a change of mindset.

dobman88 wrote: »

Well lads, I see Vincent's v Ballinteer (I think) is fixed for next Friday in Monastery Road.

2 questions. Is that Round Tower GAA club? And will Diarmuid Connolly be playing?

Thinking of heading into it to see him play.

That's Towers ground. You'd imagine Connolly will be playing.

Usually in October. Dublin at home to Kerry. That should be a huge night. Properly promoted could get 60,000. Also at home to Monaghan, Meath and Donegal. Away to Mayo, Galway and Tyrone.

Bonniedog wrote: »

Usually in October. Dublin at home to Kerry. That should be a huge night. Properly promoted could get 60,000. Also at home to Monaghan, Meath and Donegal. Away to Mayo, Galway and Tyrone.

Not doubting you but how do you know we are home to Meath?
Won’t lie was looking forward to a trip to Naaaavan.

Might give Tyrone a miss pain in me hole going to Omagh

Bonniedog wrote: »

I'm just assuming that because we were away for four games last year and two of those were in Cavan and Roscommon. So promoted sides take their spots I assume.

Or would that make too much sense!

But do agree. Navan and a near full house. Used to love going down there for games.

I haven't been in pairc tailteann since Joe McNally scored against a team up there way back!:D 1996 or thereabouts. Could be worth a trip.

Bonniedog wrote: »

Last time I was there was for under 21s in 2003. Long time since seniors played there. Twice in 1995 against Louth and Laois is last I recall.

Louth. That's the game. Mickey Whelan brought Joe back. The place hasn't changed much. Passed it a couple of months ago. The memories of league games before I was married!

diceyreilly wrote: »

Not doubting you but how do you know we are home to Meath?
Won’t lie was looking forward to a trip to Naaaavan.

Might give Tyrone a miss pain in me hole going to Omagh

Cheap beer and wine in Enniskillen just keeps bringin' me back to Healy Park games. Been up there that often lately its actually locked now into my cars sat nav system.

Bonniedog wrote: »

I'm just assuming that because we were away for four games last year and two of those were in Cavan and Roscommon. So promoted sides take their spots I assume.

Or would that make too much sense!

But do agree. Navan and a near full house. Used to love going down there for games.

Yeah very much makes sense never thought of that. Say you are bang on.

Eventbrite doing tickets for 'the homecoming'. Access to Merrion Sq by ticket only now. This could've been better without political interference.

At the moment. I'd imagine he is hoping for some county to approach him, but his time with Crokes could not be said to have been a success. The "investment" required that they win a county and they look no nearer doing so than at any time in last ten years and some of their better players are nearing their end.

Cuala look to have found their mojo again and in truth are only Dublin club that would give Leinster a rattle. Semi against Vinnies will be a battle all the same.

He is a beast for sure! He has great instinct and first touch. He would make some difference to the county team, but that's never going to happen.

Fann Linn wrote: »

Eventbrite doing tickets for 'the homecoming'. Access to Merrion Sq by ticket only now. This could've been better without political interference.

It's going to turn into a sh1t show. First the waiting 2 weeks and now its a ticket event. Suppose health and safety. I hope they can get insurance.

All gone. 15000 tickets. No special needs available. Typical FF.
Fcuking things up.