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It was obvious after the 2015 final that the 5 in a row would happen. RoyalBadger (Meath) - Posts: 571 - 06/08/2019 11:14:46 2221500 Link
I'd be surprised if they didn't do it at this stage with just two home games left to complete it. Mayo and Kerry / Tyrone all have a punchers chance if thing go right for them though. Someone has to beat them at some stage. I'd be disappointed if Kerry don't make the final now, Tyrone are very good but I like our chances at the weekend. I don't think we have the players around the middle to live with Dublin for 70-80 minutes but you never know. GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2105 - 06/08/2019 11:16:49 2221506 Link
Replying To jimbodub: "Well some will purposely take that stand alright But anyone that knows what they are taking about without an agenda will honestly look at it and see that it took far more endeavor for Dublin to come through 28 games unbeaten compared to 15 and if Dublin do it they'll be up at 36 games unbeaten Far eclipsing anything that came before it. It will be far from easy though.... But that's nothing new to this team. It's been incredibly competitive and in all honesty once again.. it's mad they are even going for it in the first place considering the ultimate competitiveness seen in some games." I guess if they are level on titles people can judge for themselves. Kerry didn't play as many games but that was not their fault they won all the games they had too. They couldn't win any more at the time. I wasn't born for the Kerry 4 in a row so I cannot comment. I wasn't around either during ww1 when Wexford won 4 in a row. Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 06/08/2019 11:26:20 2221509 Link
Replying To RoyalBadger: "It was obvious after the 2015 final that the 5 in a row would happen." How was it obvious?? They beat an underperforming Kerry by 3 points...it was far from obvious in 2015. They went on to win by a point the following two years...I don't see how it was obvious. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 06/08/2019 12:08:44 2221536 Link
Replying To RoyalBadger: "It was obvious after the 2015 final that the 5 in a row would happen." Did you back it? Mayo should really have one at least one of the '16 or '17 finals but shot themselves in the foot. (Vaughan's red card will always stick in my mind, was that '17?). Last year was a procession but outside of that I don't think it's been obvious at all that Dublin would win 5 in a row. JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 06/08/2019 12:14:31 2221541 Link
They will do the 5 in a row for sure. Just a pity it will be so Tarnished. Tizcold (Galway) - Posts: 239 - 06/08/2019 12:25:19 2221551 Link
Replying To JoeSoap: "Did you back it? Mayo should really have one at least one of the '16 or '17 finals but shot themselves in the foot. (Vaughan's red card will always stick in my mind, was that '17?). Last year was a procession but outside of that I don't think it's been obvious at all that Dublin would win 5 in a row." Spot on Joe boy that's the black and white of it now. I cannot see it happening if I'm honest. It's a ridiculous ask like in all fairness. catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 06/08/2019 12:29:54 2221555 Link
I don't think the Dubs will be content to rest on their laurels after winning the five. Jim was recently offered a good deal on five in a row tee shirts, made in China, no questions asked all proceeds to the county board, nudge nudge wink wink. He was at the same time offered an even better deal on six, seven and eight in a row tee shirts. So Jim, cute hoor that he is, went away to weigh things up, not forgetting to put his thinking time down to expenses of course. The five in a row was a no brainer but, getting out his new five in a row biro, he made a list of potential hindrances to Dublin's continued dominance. Kerry, can't defend, Tyrone, can't decide whether to attack or defend, Galway, ditto. Donegal, not unless they bring Jim back, Mayo, you're kidding me. Cork, potential but won't get their act together unless the GAA do something incredibly stupid like giving them umpteen millions, and with big John at the helm not going to happen...So Jim went back and ordered the five, six and seven in a row shirts with an option on the eight in a row, all proceeds to the county board of course. He would have gone for the eighth as well only he had to factor in incredibly long odds unknown unknowns such as, the GAA withdrawing the millions in funding, his entire squad being injured at the same time, the sky falling in or being beaten by Mayo......... Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 06/08/2019 13:27:21 2221585 Link
Replying To jimbodub: "They already took over Took Kerry 15 games (one 3 game All Ireland) It took Dublin 28 wins to win 4 and that's still going to form the greatest unbeaten run of all time far surpassing anything Kerry put together." How many of them 28 games were played outside Croker Jimmy? 2, 3? Kerry teams had to achieve what they did without home comforts but I suppose you'd like people to think playing in your home ground every match is no advantage at all ;D To be frank given the artificial advantages bestowed on the Dubs these times - anything short of a 7 or 8 in a row would have to be seen as a failure. But sure enjoy all the well earned success :D TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 06/08/2019 14:52:05 2221629 Link
Replying To Tizcold: "They will do the 5 in a row for sure. Just a pity it will be so Tarnished." Begrudgery. Last refuge of the broken hearted. Suck it up. The more you whinge the better we like it. steve097 (Dublin) - Posts: 109 - 06/08/2019 15:28:44 2221660 Link
Replying To steve097: "Begrudgery. Last refuge of the broken hearted. Suck it up. The more you whinge the better we like it." Everyone's a winner so. You boys will get an extra kick out of the whingers. And those of us living in the real world will be underwhelmed by the "achievement" as we can see this 5 in a row for what it is. Greenfield (Meath) - Posts: 522 - 06/08/2019 16:11:46 2221681 Link
Replying To Tizcold: "They will do the 5 in a row for sure. Just a pity it will be so Tarnished." Have to disagree. If It's tarnished, then what do you make of Kerry's glory years when they only had to win 3/4 games to win Sam? Anyway Mayo will end all that talk sat eve I hope ;) yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11232 - 06/08/2019 16:46:19 2221707 Link
When Dublin win 5+ in-a-row, let them enjoy it. They can buy success but not respect. I respect Donegal more for their 2012 All-Ireland. The dogs on the street understand home advantages and all that. Anyone saying anything different is simply not telling the truth. They can fool some of the people some of the time but they cannot fool all of the people all of the time. legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 7857 - 06/08/2019 17:04:42 2221721 Link
Replying To jimbodub: "They already took over Took Kerry 15 games (one 3 game All Ireland) It took Dublin 28 wins to win 4 and that's still going to form the greatest unbeaten run of all time far surpassing anything Kerry put together." Must eat you jimbo if you have to quote game numbers etc. Truth is Dublin are a fantastic team who have been given massive assistance from the GAA to get them to the top. Probably wont be enough space on Sam for that last bit to be engraved. westkerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1250 - 06/08/2019 17:06:12 2221722 Link
Replying To TheHermit: "How many of them 28 games were played outside Croker Jimmy? 2, 3? Kerry teams had to achieve what they did without home comforts but I suppose you'd like people to think playing in your home ground every match is no advantage at all ;D To be frank given the artificial advantages bestowed on the Dubs these times - anything short of a 7 or 8 in a row would have to be seen as a failure. But sure enjoy all the well earned success :D" I'd have a go back but you'll only throw a big cry baby act... Still though.. no 3 game All Ireland's and zero cake walk titles with a golden semifinal ticket year after year for Dublin jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 06/08/2019 17:15:33 2221726 Link
Replying To jimbodub: "Well some will purposely take that stand alright But anyone that knows what they are taking about without an agenda will honestly look at it and see that it took far more endeavor for Dublin to come through 28 games unbeaten compared to 15 and if Dublin do it they'll be up at 36 games unbeaten Far eclipsing anything that came before it. It will be far from easy though.... But that's nothing new to this team. It's been incredibly competitive and in all honesty once again.. it's mad they are even going for it in the first place considering the ultimate competitiveness seen in some games." But anyone that knows what they are taking about without an agenda will honestly look at it and see that it took far more endeavor for Dublin to come through 28 games unbeaten compared to 15 and if Dublin do it they'll be up at 36 games unbeaten So that rules you out then oneoff (UK) - Posts: 1380 - 06/08/2019 17:17:58 2221728 Link
Replying To jimbodub: " Replying To TheHermit: "How many of them 28 games were played outside Croker Jimmy? 2, 3? Kerry teams had to achieve what they did without home comforts but I suppose you'd like people to think playing in your home ground every match is no advantage at all ;D To be frank given the artificial advantages bestowed on the Dubs these times - anything short of a 7 or 8 in a row would have to be seen as a failure. But sure enjoy all the well earned success :D" I'd have a go back but you'll only throw a big cry baby act... Still though.. no 3 game All Ireland's and zero cake walk titles with a golden semifinal ticket year after year for Dublin" You really are a sad sad little man. Maybe you should get out more oneoff (UK) - Posts: 1380 - 06/08/2019 17:22:30 2221731 Link
Replying To jimbodub: " Replying To TheHermit: "How many of them 28 games were played outside Croker Jimmy? 2, 3? Kerry teams had to achieve what they did without home comforts but I suppose you'd like people to think playing in your home ground every match is no advantage at all ;D To be frank given the artificial advantages bestowed on the Dubs these times - anything short of a 7 or 8 in a row would have to be seen as a failure. But sure enjoy all the well earned success :D" I'd have a go back but you'll only throw a big cry baby act... Still though.. no 3 game All Ireland's and zero cake walk titles with a golden semifinal ticket year after year for Dublin" Yes only 2 competitive games next Saturday and the final for yer all Ireland this year and both at home. What we would give for us to win 2 games in Killarney to win Sam. Now thats a cake walk title. KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 06/08/2019 17:26:46 2221732 Link
Replying To Tizcold: "They will do the 5 in a row for sure. Just a pity it will be so Tarnished." Will it be anymore tarnished than that of any of the previous winners who came through the back door? DUBJOHN (Dublin) - Posts: 932 - 06/08/2019 17:31:06 2221735 Link
Replying To jimbodub: " Replying To TheHermit: "How many of them 28 games were played outside Croker Jimmy? 2, 3? Kerry teams had to achieve what they did without home comforts but I suppose you'd like people to think playing in your home ground every match is no advantage at all ;D To be frank given the artificial advantages bestowed on the Dubs these times - anything short of a 7 or 8 in a row would have to be seen as a failure. But sure enjoy all the well earned success :D" I'd have a go back but you'll only throw a big cry baby act... Still though.. no 3 game All Ireland's and zero cake walk titles with a golden semifinal ticket year after year for Dublin" Ah here jimbodub...back in 1985 Kerry had to win 5, yes win 5 in a row, to win the AI... CornAghais91 (Dublin) - Posts: 126 - 06/08/2019 17:31:12 2221736 Link