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Sure if we haven't a chance and we're going to get hammered then what's the problem? Just sit back and enjoy the final.
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 12/08/2019 14:24:16 2224659 Link 3 |
Well talking of classy guys... it's a wonder you weren't advising Mayo to go out and try and break opposition players' fingers. Isn't that your own county's speciality after all? I've discussed and argued these perceived advantages endlessly here. But I won't discuss them with people who are so obviously anti-Dublin and who have such a limited grasp of basic English. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 14:36:24 2224667 Link 2 |
Yerra go on outta tha supposed Donegal poster. Home crowd? I'd say it was almost 50/50 yesterday. Dedicated sections? You know not of what you speak. Dublin and Mayo season ticket holders in lower Cusack yesterday in separate sections 302-308 mostly. It all goes out the window on Sept 1st as season tkt holders are plonked around the back of the lower tier to make way for the sponsors and others who get the better seats. Familiarity with the pitch? How many times has the like of O'Brien, C O'Brien, Geaney, O'Sullivan....played in Croke Park? It's hardly Ruislip now is it? Stay in non-familiar locations?? Now you are joking. Yerra gwan outta tha and just be happy that your team are in a final. 15v15. Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4698 - 12/08/2019 14:44:49 2224673 Link 7 |
Simple rule of thumb. U want to check whether a user is authentic go to their county page and check to see if they have posted there. Aliases rarely do this.
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 12/08/2019 14:50:22 2224675 Link 0 |
We can all pick out individual players with nasty incidents over the years, calling it our "speciality" is a bit rich - I hardly say gouging is Dublin's speciality because of one incident from a player who outside of that has been a stellar role model in my opinion. - Onto the game, a shootout and Dublin not being clinical is really the only way I see Kerry winning this. They are not good enough defensively to hold the Dubs so they really need to he hitting 1-20 or 2-20 to win. They are capable of that and I think they would do well to focus on how they make the middle 8 of Dublin worry about going the other way. O'Brien on McCaffrey if he gets cleared is an obvious one. I think Ryan is much better with kickouts than Hennelly but will he be able to keep a cool head when the blitz comes? They need to be drilling into eachother for the next 3 weeks - the Dubs will get a goal, how do we react? Star mentioned on Sky in passing something I think will happen if the Dubs get on a roll, you'll see lads starting a row, boys rolling around the place and the hope will be it'll slow it down. It's cynical and some folks act holier than thou about it but it's all about winning at the end of the day. Tommy Walsh is an interesting one too. He's obviously a big aerial threat so the defence would sit a bit deeper in fear of that, but he's fantastic at getting out in front too as shown against Tyrone. In fact was there any high ball into him the last day? I think he will start and I think Kerry will look to build up a big lead if they can. They can do it but an awful lot of things have to go their way. Hoping we see a great contest. JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 12/08/2019 14:53:25 2224679 Link 1 |
Just remembered the 2014 semi-final when a few Donegal minors made off with Cluxton's kicking tee. Check it out. Also, I doubt you're from Donegal. You seem have forgotten BJK kicking away Durcan's tee. Hmm, very strange indeed. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 15:00:41 2224684 Link 2 |
Very much from Donegal and very proud to be so from our beautiful county. Is there a link to the Donegal minors doing that? I'll not hide away from it if that's the case. Don't think it made any difference to the result. Was not as close a game, just like subsequent meetings between our counties, as Mayo and Dublin in 2017. Anyway, I still await the advantages.
DonegalAtlantic (Donegal) - Posts: 111 - 12/08/2019 15:24:49 2224703 Link 1 |
I am responding to somebody who is making all sorts of comments about Dublin players. I am just suggesting he reflect on his own county's record. Anyhow, I doubt he is a genuine Donegal supporter.
avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 15:34:41 2224711 Link 3 |
Grasp of basic English. That's rich coming from you. There is a post from your good self on another thread that needs to be pieced together it's so badly written. No, our county's speciality is not that at all. There's a greater case to be made for your own having a track record in eye tackling - one of our own players being on the receiving end of it in an away game in Croke Park during the league a few years ago not long after a Kerry forward had a similar experience. And can't ever remember us systematically pulling down opposition players all over the pitch in the closing seconds of a game akin to yourselves in the 2017 final. You've pointed out no advantages because there are none - and since you cross referenced a message I posted on another thread you should be well able to dig out where you've endlessly argued these advantages previously. I clearly wanted Mayo to win on Saturday and wish they had. I wanted Dublin to win in 2011 as I do like to see All Ireland's won by more rather than less counties, all things equal. And rest assured I am 100% from Donegal. DonegalAtlantic (Donegal) - Posts: 111 - 12/08/2019 16:39:40 2224750 Link 1 |
"I would very much doubt if any Minor team has ever even won 2 titles in a row." What? The Kerry minors won 5 in a row last year.
Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1008 - 12/08/2019 16:44:30 2224754 Link 2 |
Kerry 9/2 to beat Dublin. I wonder have we ever seen such underdogs in any match let alone a final? Odds are accurate though you would have to say giving the form of the Dublin team. KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 12/08/2019 17:03:17 2224760 Link 2 |
I reckon money will go on Kerry and those odds will shorten considerably over the next few weeks.
avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 17:38:32 2224786 Link 1 |
Do any of these head the balls actually believe their playing down of Kerry's chances is fooling anybody. Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 12/08/2019 17:43:10 2224790 Link 1 |
Yerra we'll turn up anyway and give it a lash. It's been a privilege this year to follow this exciting young side and see the promise of golden days ahead with the likes of Clifford and Seanie O leading our line for the next decade. What people outside Kerry might not appreciate it that we've effectively created a new team within two years. How many of those that graced Croke Park yesterday were on the pitch for the 2017 drawn semi against Mayo? Here's you answer: 6, that's some turnover. Keane and Tommy coming in and getting these lads to the final in their first year on the sideline is a massive, massive achievement. Whatever comes in 3 weeks, they've done Kerry proud. And sure there's been quiet a few young Kerry teams who have done special things on the biggest day over the years :) TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 12/08/2019 17:51:14 2224797 Link 4 |
Yes maybe so but will not get shorter then 7/2, 4/1 which is still the highest odds i can remember for us. In 2009 i think we were 3/1 against Dublin but im not fully sure.
KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 12/08/2019 18:25:17 2224819 Link 3 |
Yes the hermit its been a year where this team has exceeded expectations. We certainly have an exciting few years ahead and i dont think its the end of the young talent coming through as there is quite a few more young players we will see over the next few years. Of course its a bit much to ask to beat Dublin this year but over the next while id expect us to challenge properly. As you said no harm in giving it a lash anyway in 3 weeks. KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 12/08/2019 18:30:15 2224821 Link 2 |
Dubs will remain focused. jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20589 - 12/08/2019 18:36:05 2224824 Link 1 |
Perhaps Kerry could repeat the feats of the 1955 team. My Dad was from Kerry and he kept all the newspapers from the following Monday. Apparently Dublin were favourites but a young Kerry team defeated them. Guys like Kevin Heffernan and Snitchy Ferguson were playing for the Dubs back then. RTE didn't start filming All-Irelands until the 1960s but there is some wonderful footage on youtube of this match. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 18:38:05 2224826 Link 2 |
The best odds in recent years was Donegal at 9\1 to defeat Dublin in 2014.
avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 12/08/2019 18:40:17 2224827 Link 1 |
I expect Dublin to come on in their usual fashion. They are favourites for a reason. They deserve respect. They already have it. plike (Kerry) - Posts: 569 - 12/08/2019 18:53:09 2224835 Link 1 |