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MuckrossHead MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13717 - 01/03/2015 16:57:57 1697983 Link 0 |
There are good relations betweeen IRFU/GAA/and FAI. But given the constant publicity given to rugby there is a case to be made for GAA to investigate dropping out of Rugby world cup bid and doing a deal with Irish Soccer instead. Let see how the Media treat the GAA this year! galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2520 - 01/03/2015 19:14:16 1698051 Link 0 |
well after all the talk of clashes hurting attendances hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 02/03/2015 14:19:48 1698332 Link 0 |
because like everything in rugby where its overblown with positivity gaa is the opposite where even people involved and especially on here overblow everything negatively..im not suprised hil..kerry going well and a few players back..and good game on paper fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 02/03/2015 14:29:09 1698342 Link 0 |
Watched the rest of the rugby after the Dubs match. Pretty tame and boring it has to be said. I enjoy watching rugby but it was a poor game. Hype accounts for a lot. hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 02/03/2015 14:35:25 1698350 Link 0 |
i switched over to the chelsea match hurlingdub after the start of the second half..couldnt watch anymore..kick kick kick..when a fly half garryowens the ball in the opposition 22 then you know there is serious issues and lack of creativity fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 02/03/2015 14:54:15 1698360 Link 0 |
On terrestrial TV, Friday night you had 3 rugby matches on live across 6 channels. RTE had Ireland U20s, BBC showed the Ulster game & TG4 showed Leinster. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 02/03/2015 15:24:22 1698373 Link 0 |
That is an issue I have with it too Fabio, there is a real lack of invention in the game. Any sport where kicking the ball straight back to the opponent, whether that be over the sideline or as near as possible to their own scoring zone, is the over-riding tactic in the game - for both teams, is not something that is going to garner interest from neutral fans. The ethos there is 'let's hope they make a mistake near their own goal line'. Similarly, the idea of 'crash-ball', or in other words trying to bludgeon your opponents out of the way with big brutes over and over again rather than actually try to get around them, is not really something that I would find entertaining, personally. I actually think the pitch is too narrow. If it was a bit wider there would be more emphasis on guys who can run (and less on human wrecking balls). Maybe then we could see some invention. TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 02/03/2015 15:26:05 1698375 Link 0 |
the all shapes and sizes remark applies to those often lacking the athleticism to play gaelic or soccer..normally those in the front or second row.....i agree there is serious lack of creativity in the game outside of new zealand and the aussies sometimes....when centres who are often your most creative players are only there to tackle and crash into people then it shows just how dull the playing style is fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 02/03/2015 15:30:48 1698376 Link 0 |
Ormond will be heavy on the black type when G & Ts wear off. We'll all be in for a paddling. hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 02/03/2015 16:37:01 1698415 Link 0 |
Just an observation but the most common method of scoring comes directly from the opposition fouling or conceding a penalty. In GAA we often refer to how much a team scored "from play". keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 02/03/2015 20:58:29 1698531 Link 0 |
the relying on the other team making a mistake is even bigger in rugby though with the kicking the ball to the other team tactic which is essentially giving the ball away fabio8 (USA) - Posts: 2182 - 02/03/2015 21:08:26 1698537 Link 0 |
fabio there was nearly as many dubs as kerry there though hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 03/03/2015 09:15:51 1698572 Link 0 |
02/03/2015 16:37:01 an tseabhac (Kerry) - Posts: 441 - 03/03/2015 12:52:54 1698676 Link 0 |
TheMaster Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 03/03/2015 16:15:34 1698801 Link 0 |
01/03/2015 19:14:16 galwayford ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 03/03/2015 17:15:36 1698832 Link 0 |
02/03/2015 16:37:01 hurlingdub ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 03/03/2015 17:16:20 1698833 Link 0 |
Ormond, I meant that as a light hearted commented, not a personal attack! hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 03/03/2015 17:23:06 1698840 Link 0 |
Like I said, just an observation. It's an unusual quirk of the sport. As for the U20s game on Friday night, I'm not sure there is a massive demand to see that. Also, the PRO12 doesn't particularly generate a lot of interest, especially on a Six Nations weekend. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 03/03/2015 17:45:50 1698850 Link 0 |
hurlingdub AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 03/03/2015 18:43:23 1698882 Link 0 |