Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

charlie14 · 25-02-2021 8:53pm

Blackjack wrote: »

you're not speaking to a Mayo fan (in any way shape or form) there.

I reckon you hit that nail full square on the head alright.

spakman · 25-02-2021 9:33pm

Yeah, didn't take much to find out he's actually a Dub. Best ignored so!

What.Now · 26-02-2021 1:12am

spakman wrote: »

Yeah, didn't take much to find out he's actually a Dub. Best ignored so!

The're are Dubs out there that are Gael's.

muddle84 · 26-02-2021 1:00pm

EICVD wrote: »

No harm in seeing another do well, I for one would be delighted to see him go

I'd say you were delighted to see Ciarán Kilkenny go as well?:D

muddle84 · 26-02-2021 1:02pm

spakman wrote: »

Yeah, didn't take much to find out he's actually a Dub. Best ignored so!

That's a bit harsh, it's just a bit of banter!

EICVD · 26-02-2021 1:04pm

muddle84 wrote: »

I'd say you were delighted to see Ciarán Kilkenny go as well?:D

I was indeed, but I was more delighted to see him return ;-)

spakman · 26-02-2021 1:57pm

muddle84 wrote: »

That's a bit harsh, it's just a bit of banter!

Oi oi m8! Banter bus giving it large!

seligehgit · 04-03-2021 7:06pm

Anybody know anything about a photoshoot today?

Until today I'd no idea of the location of the Elverys Sports warehouse.:D

But some beady eyed work colleagues spotted a Mayo player doing what appeared to a photoshoot.

Is a new jersey due to be launched?

I went down for a gawk but couldn't make out who it was.

Possibly Oisín Mullin.

wirelessdude01 · 04-03-2021 8:15pm

seligehgit wrote: »

Anybody know anything about a photoshoot today?

Until today I'd no idea of the location of the Elverys Sports warehouse.:D

But some beady eyed work colleagues spotted a Mayo player doing what appeared to a photoshoot.

Is a new jersey due to be launched?

I went down for a gawk but couldn't make out who it was.

Possibly Oisín Mullin.

New Jersey due this year plus new sponsor(Portwest) on the shoulders.

HBC08 · 11-03-2021 12:36am

New pitch to be later in the second half of this year,hoped to be ready in spring 2022.
It's going to be 5m longer and this being done at the Albany end.

Mayodad · 11-03-2021 12:53am

HBC08 wrote: »

New pitch to be later in the second half of this year,hoped to be ready in spring 2022.
It's going to be 5m longer and this being done at the Albany end.

Not sure how 5m will make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things??

seligehgit · 11-03-2021 7:10am

A query I would have is why these works couldn't have commenced sooner while Mac Hale Park lay idle as it will now not be available for use until next year.

Blackjack · 11-03-2021 11:02am

seligehgit wrote: »

A query I would have is why these works couldn't have commenced sooner while Mac Hale Park lay idle as it will now not be available for use until next year.

I don't think anyone could have predicted how COVID was going to turn out. Also the fundraising plan for this was only started late last year, so the idea of doing this or even the planning was probably only in its infancy in the latter part of 2020.
Also - not sure if laying a pitch would have constituted essential works, so likely no work would have taken place for a large amount of the past 12 months anyway.

irishgeo · 11-03-2021 9:03pm

seligehgit wrote: »

A query I would have is why these works couldn't have commenced sooner while Mac Hale Park lay idle as it will now not be available for use until next year.

you don't sow grass in the winter

wirelessdude01 · 11-03-2021 10:14pm

irishgeo wrote: »

you don't sow grass in the winter

Definitely won't be any seed in McHale Park anyway!!!

11-03-2021 10:20pm

I’m guessing the county board wouldn’t be able to afford to purchase the sods?

Wonder what situations the gaa allow counties to get sods from their own company. You would think that with no concerts that there would be capacity for us. The gaa probably want to use it for Parnell park and other Dublin pitches...
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-invest-in-growing-the-grass-roots-after-buying-dublin-farm-1.3375252

14-03-2021 8:05am

At last this service is being offered ðŸ˜€

https://irishify.com/product/conor-mortimer/

happyoutscan · 14-03-2021 9:35am

You'd get it for free in Shrule

km79 · 14-03-2021 10:00am

Perfect Mother’s Day gift now for ye

And 15 euro cheaper than Bosco
Bargain !

irishgeo · 14-03-2021 11:10am

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40242254.html

it was a different article that mentioned mullin at the bottom which I can't find now.

seligehgit · 15-03-2021 9:01am

New Mayo jersey is out today.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/15/new-mayo-home-jersey-for-2021-launched/

Not crazy about the collar nor the red on the sleeve.

The white stripes on the shoulder are nice.

Nice touch the white collar/rim at the bottom of the sleeves.

Kind of retro look IMO.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 15-03-2021 10:32am

seligehgit wrote: »

New Mayo jersey is out today.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/15/new-mayo-home-jersey-for-2021-launched/

Not crazy about the collar nor the red on the sleeve.

The white stripes on the shoulder are nice.

Nice touch the white collar/rim at the bottom of the sleeves.

Kind of retro look IMO.

Whoever designs kits for O'Neills is like a child with too many crayons. Their jerseys are way too detailed to look good in 99% of cases. They either blatantly rip off other manufacturers soccer jerseys (the last Mayo kit / Man United of a couple of years ago), or make a complete hames of it like in this case.

km79 · 15-03-2021 11:23am

Hate it
Too much red

WesternZulu · 15-03-2021 12:22pm

I actually think it's ok...better than the previous one anyway.
Like the retro vibe.

km79 · 15-03-2021 12:23pm

WesternZulu wrote: »

I actually think it's ok...better than the previous one anyway.
Like the retro vibe.

The back has a huge “Portwest “ on it too

WesternZulu · 15-03-2021 12:27pm

km79 wrote: »

The back has a huge “Portwest “ on it too

Better than the stray red stripe that made its way to the back of the last jersey.

Euphoriasean · 15-03-2021 2:41pm

Just the red in the collar putting me off. Like the rest of it to be honest. May grow on me yet.

yop · 15-03-2021 4:27pm

Euphoriasean wrote: »

Just the red in the collar putting me off. Like the rest of it to be honest. May grow on me yet.

If lockdown continues any more it will have to literally grow on me!

Ya I;m not sure still, looked at it a few times but its just not nice.

Fowler87 · 15-03-2021 5:56pm

Yeah tend to agree with the consensus here too. Not a great effort by O'neills. The "Mayo Day" version is their best effort in awhile imho - for the one game it was used for!

wirelessdude01 · 15-03-2021 6:09pm

Not an initial fan of the pinstripes on it. Might be nicer in the flesh but it very much has a retro look to it.

HBC08 · 15-03-2021 6:31pm

I definitely liking it more as the day goes on.
The 16/17 jersey and the commemorative Mayo day one are the nicest from the last decade,I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh.

mayo.mick · 15-03-2021 7:24pm

PARlance · 15-03-2021 11:56pm

I must be in the minority, I like it.

It'll look better with the white shorts.

https://twitter.com/Elverys/status/1371476289303900164?s=20

seligehgit · 17-03-2021 5:54pm

Love to see Tom Parsons appointed CEO of the GPA.

Very impressive speaker,has put in a lot of the groundwork required.

Passionate advocate for player welfare and universally liked by all within the GAA.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/17/mayos-tom-parsons-front-runner-for-top-gpa-job/

kegg · 19-03-2021 3:34am

PARlance wrote: »

I must be in the minority, I like it.

It'll look better with the white shorts.

https://twitter.com/Elverys/status/1371476289303900164?s=20

They should make the Portwest bigger. I can barely see it. 🤔

km79 · 19-03-2021 8:23am

kegg wrote: »

They should make the Portwest bigger. I can barely see it. ðŸ€”

wirelessdude01 · 19-03-2021 9:16am

kegg wrote: »

They should make the Portwest bigger. I can barely see it. ðŸ€”

You forgot "from space" at the end of your last sentence!!

km79 · 19-03-2021 11:20am

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

You forgot "from space" at the end of your last sentence!!

I like that the sponsorship for Conor Mortimers shout outs is written in invisible ink. Its only visible when the blood of a galway man is spilt on the shirt
apparently

kegg · 19-03-2021 2:37pm

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

You forgot "from space" at the end of your last sentence!!

To be fair, it's a lovely jersey. Apart from the collar, the sleeves and the sponsor on the back. 🙂

jmayo · 19-03-2021 7:19pm

PARlance wrote: »

I must be in the minority, I like it.

It'll look better with the white shorts.

https://twitter.com/Elverys/status/1371476289303900164?s=20

Didn't know O'Neills hired Stevie Wonder for the design department. :rolleyes:

It looks like someone designed an Aussie rules jersey and then looked around for some sleeves to slap on it.
Oh and then they put dollops of white on the ends of the sleeves and on the neck.

Fr Tod Umptious · 19-03-2021 9:21pm

I'm thinking this lockdown and lack of live sport is getting to people.

All this debate about the jersey.

I'm looking at it.
It's predominantly green with a red stripe.
That's all I can see.
I can't see anything else worth discussing about it.
And as long as it's predominantly green with a red stripe I'm happy.

It's one thing having a debate about the away shirt, that one year is red and black the next year metallic blue, but the home one is predominantly green with a red stripe, the traditional colours.
I don't see how people see something wrong with it.

wirelessdude01 · 19-03-2021 9:55pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I'm thinking this lockdown and lack of live sport is getting to people.

All this debate about the jersey.

I'm looking at it.
It's predominantly green with a red stripe.
That's all I can see.
I can't see anything else worth discussing about it.
And as long as it's predominantly green with a red stripe I'm happy.

It's one thing having a debate about the away shirt, that one year is red and black the next year metallic blue, but the home one is predominantly green with a red stripe, the traditional colours.
I don't see how people see something wrong with it.

The pinstripe looks stupid. Collar and cuffs looks silly.

seligehgit · 21-03-2021 1:51am

Glad tidings re Oisín Mullin's commitment to Mayo GAA for the time being.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/20/james-horan-confirms-young-stars-commitment-to-mayo-amid-afl-speculation/

muddle84 · 22-03-2021 1:17pm

seligehgit wrote: »

Glad tidings re Oisín Mullin's commitment to Mayo GAA for the time being.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/20/james-horan-confirms-young-stars-commitment-to-mayo-amid-afl-speculation/

I was delighted when I read that. Is too early to think that his AFL opportunity is now missed?

spakman · 22-03-2021 2:39pm

muddle84 wrote: »

I was delighted when I read that. Is too early to think that his AFL opportunity is now missed?

I would ask why Horan had to add the conditions highlighted below. Sounds to me like he could be gone whenever travel allows.

"He’s fully focused at the minute on Mayo GAA, where he can go and how he can develop.

"At the moment Oisín is fully committed. He had a strong year and there’s plenty more to come from him.”

km79 · 22-03-2021 3:27pm

spakman wrote: »

I would ask why Horan had to add the conditions highlighted below. Sounds to me like he could be gone whenever travel allows.

"He’s fully focused at the minute on Mayo GAA, where he can go and how he can develop.

"At the moment Oisín is fully committed. He had a strong year and there’s plenty more to come from him.”

Yes I’d be worried about the wording of it too

charlie14 · 22-03-2021 4:03pm

muddle84 wrote: »

I was delighted when I read that. Is too early to think that his AFL opportunity is now missed?

No denying the lad is a talent and looks as if he would be really suited to the Aussie game. Hopefully he stays around long term, but unfortunately professional sports have major cheque books and he is one player who now having showcased just how good he is could get an offer it would be difficult to turn down.

Boom__Boom · 22-03-2021 4:06pm

seligehgit wrote: »

Glad tidings re Oisín Mullin's commitment to Mayo GAA for the time being.

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/03/20/james-horan-confirms-young-stars-commitment-to-mayo-amid-afl-speculation/

This isn't far from being a meaningless statement given it's timing.

All it says is that he will be around for Mayo for the summer and autumn this year [although if the championship isn't run off until November/December that might even be in doubt, if he does sign a contract] This was always going to be the case when he hadn't agreed a contract by last October/November.

About whether he might be too old at this stage - it's hard to know with COVID but I would say the window isn't definitely closed at this stage. I would say if he doesn't sign a contract before the end of this year, the odds of him going would drop close enough to zero.

Starting salary for a rookie in 2022 is AUD $ 90,000 which is €58,500.
There's also a nice chunk of allowances and benefits - flights, accommodation, getting set-up, medical.
The initial two year rookie package is a fairly sweet deal - salaries in AFL have jumped up a lot in recent years - rookie salary in 2015 was AUD $ 55,440 which is just under €36k at today's exchange rates, which explains why the number of Irish in the AFL is the highest it has ever been.

Worth remembering that this is just the starting point. If a player makes it beyond the initial two-year rookie contract, there is the potential to make a serious chunk of change. The average salary for 2022 will be AUD $ 389,000 or €252k. The AFL have also eased the rules around Category B rookies starting from next year - previously they could only have one Irish rookie at a time whereas from next year they will be allowed have two, so don't except to see any slow-down on recruitment any time soon.

HBC08 · 22-03-2021 9:13pm

km79 wrote: »

Yes I’d be worried about the wording of it too

From memory Horan said the exact same thing last year about Oisin (just before the pandemic)
I imagine he was going to commit to Mayo for that summer and head off then,I think he'll go this Autumn.
If he wants to give it a try then i hope the pandemic isnt what stops him.

seligehgit · 22-03-2021 11:11pm

Very sad news the passing of P.J. McGrath.

https://mayogaa.com/news-detail/10070086/

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40249205.html

Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

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