But he isn't the only guy to have 3 all Ireland medals, how does that set him apart? If players are measured on their medals then pat spillane was more than twice the player he is.

TheMaster (Mayo) - 29/10/2015 10:24:39

And 8 times better than any Mayo player. Boom!

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 29/10/2015 11:11:42    1802776

Two all Ireland club medals as well and was motm in both games destroying a Mayo team only two years ago.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 29/10/2015 11:59:19    1802794

He is the most skillful player in he game at present.

KerryKillers (Dublin) - Posts: 711 - 29/10/2015 12:24:47    1802805

Connolly is a class act without a doubt one-of the best 5 players in the game at the moment. Any county in the country would want him on their team and he would have been good enough to be playing in any generation. 3 county titles (expect it to be 4 soon) 2 club All Irelands 3 Leinster club titles 3 All Irelands 3 National leagues and a geansai full of Leinster titles so he hasn't done too bad for a lad who just seems to get sent off all the time

dubshurling7 (Dublin) - Posts: 1017 - 29/10/2015 12:25:22    1802806

TheMaster

You need to get a new hobbie. This constant posting on all things Dublin is tiresome. Like if you actually had an interesting point of view, it would be tolerable. You hate Dublin, we get it.

Like I hate peanuts, but I respect other people might like them.

Connolly is a modern great. Hes strong, quick and skillful. His point taking is out of this world.

If you cant see how good Connolly is, you need to go to Specsavers.

JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 29/10/2015 12:29:56    1802808

Dubh_linn
But he isn't the only guy to have 3 all Ireland medals, how does that set him apart? If players are measured on their medals then pat spillane was more than twice the player he is.

TheMaster (Mayo) - 29/10/2015 10:24:39

And 8 times better than any Mayo player. Boom!

And yet lee keegan is Connolly's master every time they meet, which only further underlines the flawed logic at use.

Im just trying to see the actual merits of what is being said. The thread is about him being head and shoulders above everyone. I pointed out he hasn't won a poty award or even a ypoty award. I was told that he has 3 all Ireland medals, but plenty have more than that. So again, I ask what is this actually based on?

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 29/10/2015 12:49:40    1802814

Connolly is a fine player. One of the top players in the country today. Not as influential as Michael Murphy or Aiden O Shea (no one team ever double marks Connolly) but the best wing forward out there. Lee Keegan kept him in his arse pocket in both matches this year (and kicked a few point too) so he might not win an allstar because of it. That wouldnt be fair on him because Keegan is the best halfback in the country

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1122 - 29/10/2015 13:12:02    1802824

How many All Ireland medals has Lee Keegan!?

JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 29/10/2015 13:24:14    1802828

JayP
TheMaster
You need to get a new hobbie. This constant posting on all things Dublin is tiresome. Like if you actually had an interesting point of view, it would be tolerable. You hate Dublin, we get it.

That is the thing, I don't hate Dublin, I give the side their deserved merits. They were the best team in the competition this year. But what I do dislike is b*llsh**. This thread was started to highlight how Connolly was streets ahead of every other player in the game - quite a claim. I simply asked for the criteria of this assertion. If that criteria cant be provided, then the assertion is inaccurate. Its as straight forward as that. nothing biased or unreasonable there.

Instead I get my own county attacked, then claims that my very reasonable question is all down to a personal dislike. So to me, it seems this thread is bs, and the responses Im getting are bs. The fact that the guys doing it are from Dublin is neither here nor there. If someone from Kerry started the same thread about donnagha walsh Id ask the same question - what is the criteria.

You lads seem to want everyone to bow down to this fanboy mentality you have around your own players where each and every one of them is the best ever and they are seemingly infallible or incapable of being bettered. If someone questions these ridiculous beliefs that are never substantiated, they are ridiculed. And the it is me who has the bias? The way some of you lads go on is ridiculous.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 29/10/2015 13:27:48    1802830

So Philly McMahon is Aidin O'Sheas master as he had him in his pocket ?

JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 29/10/2015 13:34:20    1802835

@ The Master Wouldn't Connolly get into any football team in the country?
Would Mayo's best four players Lee Keegan, A.O'Shea, O'Connor and McLouglin get into the Dublin team? Honestly?

gormdubhgorm (Dublin) - Posts: 990 - 29/10/2015 13:40:00    1802838

To be honest your post there claiming ownership of a reasoned agenda is a bit condescending @TheMaster

Over the last couple of years I've read your arguments about Dublins money, playing in Croke Park, population etc etc etc

Common theme is always Dublin, and you are always sent packing as your views are biased "fanboy" views as you would say. When facts are presented you just ignore them. No matter what criteria anybody presents to show Connolly is elite amongst elite players will be rejected by you. Dublin posters (if they don't mind me saying) have grown tired of your rants. If we said Elvis is dead you'd claim he is alive.

The player of the year award is irrelevant as it is nearly always awarded to a player from the winning team. James O'Donaghue was player of the year last year!!!! Like he is a nippy corner forward, he's no Murphy or Connolly!

Connolly is a top player, the likes of which people should enjoy while he's around. Take the Dublin hating glasses off and enjoy Connollys brilliance.

JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 29/10/2015 13:48:43    1802844

Connolly is far more influential than Aidan O'Shea

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12120 - 29/10/2015 13:54:50    1802852

Did you even bother to read the initial comment? The poster said he is playing better than anyone else at the moment in CLUB football. There is was no mention of county so where POTY is coming from I don't no. I also believe this should he on the Dublin Forum page as none of the posters here from outside Dublin or Leinster have seen much of Connolly playing for Vincents. He is playing fantastic club football and had a poor semi final and final but he is a fantastic player

dubshurling7 (Dublin) - Posts: 1017 - 29/10/2015 14:00:50    1802856

TheMaster
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Dubh_linn
But he isn't the only guy to have 3 all Ireland medals, how does that set him apart? If players are measured on their medals then pat spillane was more than twice the player he is.

TheMaster (Mayo) - 29/10/2015 10:24:39

And 8 times better than any Mayo player. Boom!

And yet lee keegan is Connolly's master every time they meet, which only further underlines the flawed logic at use.

Im just trying to see the actual merits of what is being said. The thread is about him being head and shoulders above everyone. I pointed out he hasn't won a poty award or even a ypoty award. I was told that he has 3 all Ireland medals, but plenty have more than that. So again, I ask what is this actually based on?

TheMaster,
I certainly don't think Lee Keegan could be considered his master and while a good player can make it difficult for a better player to shine it proves little in terms of his overall ability and standing.
I doubt you are genuinely as anti Connolly or Dublin as you come across in majority of your posts and I can see where the reaction is coming from considering recent history but I would doubt many Mayo posters would not have him in their team if given the choice or indeed any county team for that matter.If you don't agree that's fine too.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 29/10/2015 14:18:19    1802862

jayp, how about less of the grandstanding, and just provide the criteria that is relevant to the thread.

He is streets ahead of every other player in the game because, what exactly?

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 29/10/2015 14:38:49    1802875

Dubh_linn I never claimed I wouldn't have him in my team, I never claimed he was a bad player. I asked for the criteria that makes him streets ahead of every single player in the game. No more and no less. Consider that sentence, streets ahead - of everyone. You would need some serious criteria to justify that claim. Not having him in your team or claiming he is a poor player don't come into it. They have been shoe-horned in to make it sound like im being unfair on him. I just asked for justification of what was claimed on this thread - nothing unfair there.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 29/10/2015 14:48:43    1802880

dubshurling7
Did you even bother to read the initial comment? The poster said he is playing better than anyone else at the moment in CLUB football.

clondalkindub
Dermo Connolly is playing at a totally different level to everyone else right now , ok it's club football but I've watched all the games on tg4 and no one is doing what Connolly is doing right now the man is different class. His point taking right now is ridiculous no one else in Gaelic football is on this man level and I mean no one. Here's only a little clip of what he's doing in every game for


Seems like it wasn't me who didn't bother reading it.

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 29/10/2015 14:51:20    1802882

Grandstanding?

Jasus, again, I never said he was streets ahead of everyone else.

I think he is the best player in Gaelic football at the moment, and has been over the last 2-3 seasons.

He is elite amongst the elite players in the game at present.

My criteria is.......do you watch Gaelic Football?

JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 29/10/2015 15:02:41    1802888

Dubh_linn I never claimed I wouldn't have him in my team, I never claimed he was a bad player. I asked for the criteria that makes him streets ahead of every single player in the game. No more and no less. Consider that sentence, streets ahead - of everyone. You would need some serious criteria to justify that claim. Not having him in your team or claiming he is a poor player don't come into it. They have been shoe-horned in to make it sound like im being unfair on him. I just asked for justification of what was claimed on this thread - nothing unfair there.

TheMaster (Mayo) - 29/10/2015 14:48:43

I honestly don't think you could ever say there was a player who was always streets ahead of every other player but perhaps for a period this could be the case. This is probably the case for several players from time to time so I think original poster was referring to his recent displays for Vincent's. I do think it is relevant though whether you would have him on any county team also or not.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 29/10/2015 15:07:24    1802892