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Firstly, congratulations to Dublin on having the noose on the line and the physical presence on the field to take on Kerry and do what my own county couldn't. tyronemanc (Tyrone) - Posts: 163 - 21/09/2015 10:23:49 1789919 Link 0 |
Dublin were the best team in the country this season, as is evidenced by their National League, Leinster and All-Ireland titles. However, there is a very obvious double standard between the reaction of the Sunday Game panel to the McCann and McMahon incidents. McMahon himself is a fine footballer, but he sails very close to the wind at times. Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 21/09/2015 11:09:51 1789968 Link 0 |
The panels response to the Philly McMahon incident was pathetic and quite simply embarrassing, he was clearly trying to get at Donaghy's eye and there should be no place for this in the GAA or in any sport. Time for the GAA to clamp down on McMahon to ensure this kind of dangerous play does not become the norm. Whatever about pulling, tripping, dragging and the odd bit of pinching but to go for someone's eye is plain and simply a disgrace. McMahon is a top quality footballer and was Dublin's best player against Mayo and yesterday as well but if he gets away with this it'll be yet another shambolic disciplinary situation involving the GAA. LakemenAbu (Westmeath) - Posts: 134 - 21/09/2015 17:22:18 1790266 Link 0 |
To be fair to Tomas O'Se what could he really say? Had he slated McMahon it would be portrayed as sour grapes. slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 21/09/2015 17:27:11 1790271 Link 0 |
I dont think this is clear cut at all.Yes,P McMahon had his hand near Donaghys eye but how can you be sure it was an intentional eye gouge?In those slippery conditions,wearing gloves,i don't think this was deliberate.Dub or not lads,that's my honest opinion.I'd say the same for any other player accused of the same? cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 21/09/2015 17:29:40 1790275 Link 0 |
It is one thing to be appalled by the panel's response but if the GAA or CCC dont act on this it will be utterly disgraceful LakemenAbu (Westmeath) - Posts: 134 - 21/09/2015 17:30:49 1790279 Link 0 |
To be fair to O'Se as well, he's fairly consistent with his analysis and hasn't displayed bias towards any team that I have seen. Former_Poster (Meath) - Posts: 394 - 21/09/2015 17:32:27 1790280 Link 0 |
Cuedesrocket, it seems fairly clearly cut. McMahon is poking at Donaghy's face well away from the ball. If it was supposed to be a tackle aimed at the ball, then it was a tame enough effort. He's even still pawing at Donaghy when he gets up. Former_Poster (Meath) - Posts: 394 - 21/09/2015 17:41:45 1790290 Link 0 |
I have watched it quite a few times former poster and i can't say for sure whether he meant it or not.Honestly,that's not looking through rose tinted glasses.Dont know how anyone could know it was intentional.I'm giving P McMahon the benefit of the doubt. cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 21/09/2015 17:49:36 1790295 Link 0 |
We need to stop these rugby tactics creeping into our games. Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12103 - 21/09/2015 17:50:56 1790297 Link 0 |
There's a different dynamic to the Sunday Game for an All-Ireland final. Its been watched by the winning team and the program is heavily interactive with them. Its seen as a night of celebration more than anything else - hence the team of the year, moments of the year, player of the year etc. Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1410 - 21/09/2015 17:52:32 1790300 Link 0 |
This is one of the most clear cut cases of eye gouging I have ever seen and I've seen many punished in rugby where it was a lot less clear cut. There can be no doubt what was happening here - the ball was about 3 feet away, he had no business having his hand near his face but you can clearly see him searching for the eye and then making a scraping motion as he removes his hand. I didnt even pick it up during the game but I was shocked to see the video on the Sunday Game. benjyyy (Donegal) - Posts: 1422 - 21/09/2015 17:54:57 1790301 Link 0 |
Former_Poster Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4698 - 21/09/2015 17:57:55 1790302 Link 0 |
I can understand ciaran Whelan not wanting to criticize a fellow dub. I can also understand Tomas o se being reluctant to come across as a sore loser. BUT, and this is the big BUT, if you can't be professional and call it as it is, DON'T go taking a cheque from licence fee payers. Stay at home! Pathetic all round. Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 753 - 21/09/2015 17:58:33 1790303 Link 0 |
I'm not sure what you'd consider a good attempt at an eye gouge Joxer but prodding your hand in the direction of someone's face would seem a fairly decent effort. It seems obvious to me what he was trying. I agree he plays close to the edge and I agree he's had a great year. Former_Poster (Meath) - Posts: 394 - 21/09/2015 18:07:28 1790309 Link 0 |
Intentional or not this is not acceptable in Gaelic games. If one of my players got hurt as a result of an action like this I would be furious and looking to take it up with the County Board. I don't think you can pass it off as bad weather / slippery conditions. Philly has to know his fingers are very close to the eyes of KD and he absolutely has no business doing that. Beacaire Gorm (Dublin) - Posts: 597 - 21/09/2015 18:10:15 1790311 Link 0 |
Joxer, Joxer, Joxer, really undermining your stance on previous issues with that comment. Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12103 - 21/09/2015 18:13:09 1790316 Link 0 |
What exactly were the Sunday game pundits supposed to say? That McMahon deliberately gouged someones eye? Based on the evidence presented forget it. arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4892 - 21/09/2015 18:35:26 1790328 Link 0 |
The footage shown on the the Sunday Game was pretty damning to be honest. He had his hand there for a long time then looks to close his hand/pinch (not really sure how to describe it) towards his eye. I am not Donaghy's biggest fan and he is not the most sporting individual but what happened is not alright. The act of gouging is way beyond a red card and I've seen people get 6-8 months for it in rugby. It's a shame because he has shown himself to be an excellent defender this year but he needs to control himself better. wee_yo (Mayo) - Posts: 63 - 21/09/2015 19:49:22 1790361 Link 0 |
I would not tolerate or defend any player who went for another players eyes.It is too serious lads.However there is such a thing as due process and everyone is entitled to that. Condorman (Dublin) - Posts: 983 - 21/09/2015 19:50:04 1790362 Link 0 |