What's the point in showing Dublin's early Leinster Championship matches......two miss-matches v Longford and Kildare....game over after 10mins again. Why not show a qualifier instead? Watching this thumping does the GAA absolutley no good!!!

galwayfan (None) - Posts: 764 - 28/06/2015 16:42:20    1743865

There are a lot of Dubs living far away from Croke Park that have no way of getting there and need it shown on TV to see their beloved team play!

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 28/06/2015 16:45:39    1743872

True, we haven't seen the reigning champions Kerry on TV yet but we have to watch this farce every few weeks for the past 10 years, no more Dublin matches unless it's a Leinster final and even then I'd rather watch paint dry

riverboys (Mayo) - Posts: 1389 - 28/06/2015 16:46:54    1743874

I would agree what is the point in showing them it does I think affect attendances, but Dublin don't ask to be shown, its the TV companies that want them, Dublin have as little control over that as playing home games in Croker. Not that there is a stadium in Leinster capable of hosting that match? So on both points its not Dublins fault, its all about ratings/advertising and yes money - someone has to pay for the lights.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4895 - 28/06/2015 17:59:37    1743940

Dublin on TV
28/06/2015 16:42:20 galwayfan
What's the point in showing Dublin's early Leinster Championship matches......two miss-matches v Longford and Kildare....game over after 10mins again. Why not show a qualifier instead? Watching this thumping does the GAA absolutley no good!!! Don't see why Leinster championship games should be behind qualifiers in tv scheduling unless qualifier has 2 division 1 sides in opposition/real intruiging games....
28/06/2015 16:45:39 OgraAnDun
There are a lot of Dubs living far away from Croke Park that have no way of getting there and need it shown on TV to see their beloved team play!More could go to games in Croke Park... How many more cold have went to Croke Park today and its easiest for Dubs than fans of other counties to get to the stadium.....
28/06/2015 16:46:54 riverboys
True, we haven't seen the reigning champions Kerry on TV yet but we have to watch this farce every few weeks for the past 10 years, no more Dublin matches unless it's a Leinster final and even then I'd rather watch paint dry There is more chances of me being pope than no Dublin games being shown live on tv before Leinster final...too much tv viewers/advertisers annoyed if games not shown
The Kerry Tipp game should have been shown but how often have the semi's in Munster been a farce for past 10 years.....

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 28/06/2015 18:06:00    1743945

I think its good to watch Dublin. I love watching the way the play the game. The pace they play it at. The way they pass and move, the slill of the players, the power and accuracy. I love the way they can improvise in front of goal to take goal chances. Some players will always try and gather possesion first before shooting. The dubs don't they just hit it, whether it's a volley, a fist, a palm , anything. This is way it should be done as otherwise you give defenders time to get in place. Players like the Brogans, dermuid connolly and others are a joy to watch. How could anyone who likes sport fail to like watching them.

s goldrick (Cavan) - Posts: 5518 - 28/06/2015 18:12:29    1743950

It appears that sarcasm is lost on you Ormond.

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 28/06/2015 18:15:35    1743953

Sarcasm in the lowest form of wit

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 28/06/2015 18:20:04    1743958

28/06/2015 18:20:04
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1743958 Sarcasm in the lowest form of wit


Never quite believed that myself.

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 28/06/2015 18:33:37    1743973

they shouldn't be showing dublin leinster matches on tv because dublin shouldn't be in leinster. simple as.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 28/06/2015 19:20:05    1744030

whats your suggestions show tyorne v limerick in a dull brutal qualifier
or last nights woeful ulster semi final
that had no football barely in it at all between donegal and derry
dublin play good attacking football
maybe just maybe people want to see football played like this
hence why the viewing figures are higher for dublin matches than the other games.
dublin v kildare is always a big game so was always going to be live
dublin v longford on the other hand would be better for attendances if wasnt on tv I agree there

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 28/06/2015 20:16:57    1744091

ormond
More could go to games in Croke Park... How many more cold have went to Croke Park today and its easiest for Dubs than fans of other counties to get to the stadium.....


there was over 50 thousand people in croke park today
with around 40 thousand of that crowd being from dublin thats a very good turn out
you can hardly complain about that amount going to see a 1/33 favourites in a game

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 28/06/2015 20:20:46    1744098

You can when the population of the county in question is 1 million. I appreciate that there are problems with soccer and culchies etc but it's still a fairly poor turnout.


I was bored out of my mind watching the game today. It made Down v Derry look quite exciting, at least that match was played at an intensity higher than that of a challenge match.

OgraAnDun (Down) - Posts: 406 - 28/06/2015 21:46:19    1744205

I don't think that anybody is having a go at Dublin here. The reality is Dublin are the top Division 1 side - games against Division 3 sides are always likely to be uncompetitive and given that Dublin are so ruthless and professional they ensure that the predicted turkey shoot will ensue. It is not good promotion for Gaelic football to show this rubbish. Dublin may be good to look at. However, just show the highlights then. I take the point about Dubs and RTE revenue. This is valid. These games to me are extremely boring. Dublin's best games this year were against Kerry and Monaghan in the league.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 28/06/2015 21:59:20    1744218

Jack_Goff
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1744030
they shouldn't be showing dublin leinster matches on tv because dublin shouldn't be in leinster. simple as.

Based on yesterday's meltdown maybe it's best if Meath weren't there either..

CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 29/06/2015 08:58:09    1744252

In fairness what can the Dubs do?

They are a fine team and they are extremely difficult to beat. Them being so far ahead doesn't mean they should be withdrawn from TV or forced into some other championship. Time for other sides to try to catch up.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 29/06/2015 09:23:02    1744296

Sarcasm in the lowest form of wit

.... but the highest form of intelligence!

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 29/06/2015 09:31:27    1744308

Ratings, it's a rating thing..

Dublin games = massive ratings

TV Stations are interested in such things

Dublin game swill ALWAYS be on

Now don't let such indisputable facts annoy you

Because it will NEVER CHANGE

Dublin games rate.. through the roof.. it's the truth.

RTE 2 had the soccer WC on last year - they are currently losing massive share compared to this time last year

They are NOT going to pass up a Dublin match... never in a million years

TV stations are in the business of delivering ratings as such... expect Dublin games to always be on.

I hope that clears up this ridiculous no brain thread.

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 29/06/2015 09:40:26    1744321

Pretty much every game in Croke Park is televised, regardless of the Dubs playing or not. Ratings are also a major factor obviously.

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12116 - 29/06/2015 10:17:18    1744388

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Pretty much every game in Croke Park is televised, regardless of the Dubs playing or not. Ratings are also a major factor obviously.

+1.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7885 - 29/06/2015 10:29:40    1744410