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Dublin GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "The Neller is perfect for the opposition.donegal were the county that wanted us taken out of croker acfew years ago so we will play in Neller as a kind gesture to them." How the mighty have fallen?
After your magnificient 6 in a row a Dublin manager is afraid to play a team in Croke Park.
Scenicparish (National) - 15/06/2026 15:52:54
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 16/06/2026 10:38:25
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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." Are you joking? The championship so far has been the best in possibly two decades. The drama in the last couple of weeks has been unheard of. The current system has the right amount of jeopardy, who would have thought Roscommon would be gone already and Mayo still in? Kerry facing down Armagh winner takes all for a space in the quarters! Long may it continue.
Square_B (National) - 16/06/2026 12:52:48
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Dublin GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "That argument falls with Louth's rightful insistence on picking a ground that did not cater for a third of the Armagh demand alone through clubs.
I have a PP pass but would be happy to be in lottery. PP would harldy hold even the Dublin crowd that was in Cavan and not the regular number on Hill these times. But supporters as Fionn says seem to massively favour Parnell despit that.
Huge pay off too if getting to quarter finals if they win and if - as they will be - the crowd and familiarity with the mad pitch is an advantage. Donegal themselves have made Ballybofey in particular into such a cauldron." Louth's suitation is not comparable as you well know. Here we have a suitation where the Dubs are throwing their noses up at Croke Park, the defacto home of the Dubs for as long as I remember, "Hill 16 Dublin Only" and all that lark. It really is hilarious stuff.
Square_B (National) - 15/06/2026 16:39:25
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." Why should the qualifiers come back? Fair play to the 4 teams that got straight through to the quarter finals. The draw for this weekend has thrown up a few tasty fixtures. That's what the AI Series does. No preferencial treatment for any County. If you loose a match you pay the price of playing 3 weeks in a row, if you win this weekend.
Scenicparish (National) - 16/06/2026 12:04:07
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "KERRY to play Westmeath next weekend. You heard hear first . Donegal and Armagh burned out." The big betting man that you are, I'm sure you're aware that fixture is an impossibility.
WeGoAgain (National) - 16/06/2026 09:11:47
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Ah these are such special times. Sunday was even better than the Leinster. The bond that this team has created with supporters. Their honesty,, humility and decency. The scenes at the end - we could only dream about in the depressing days in Division 4. Watching many loyal supporters with their hearts breaking with joy, dancing in the summer sun under Shancoduff. Eternally grateful to this incredible band of heroes for the journey they are sharing with us. Finally, to the gracious people of Inis Caoin, ye have been a credit in your hosting of us. Your good humour and help have helped make these days special. Your soil will never more, be stoney and grey but fertile and endlessly bright for us!!
LaLu (National) - 16/06/2026 09:05:05
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 2 Like(s)
GAA headquarters stated reason for having the first round draw of the All Ireland series held before the provincial finals has been exposed as nonsense by the latest round of fixtures.
We were told the first round draw was held before the provincial finals for logistical reasons, to facilitate the county boards which needed as much time as possible to arrange accommodation, meals etc for their teams at away venues and also to facilitate supporters who might want to arrange overnight accommodation at the arranged venue. Kerry vs Donegal was cited as the best rational reason for this change as Donegal had 2 weeks to arrange things. But now we have Kerry vs Armagh!! A long journey and the same logistics apply but less than one week to arrange things. Gas how the GAA hierarchy can get tied up in knots on their own logic!
PoolSturgeon (National) - 16/06/2026 09:52:25
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Maybe you should have a KitKat? Bud.
This is all of Dublins making. Croke Park is now clearly far too big for them. Parnell Park will always be too small.
Why didn't they build a nice 25k stadium somewhere? Problem solved.
Call it the Coddle Memorial Stadium or something." What about naming it "Pairc Ath Cliath - Home of the Six in a Row"?
TrueBlue35 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:37:39
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To The_DOC: "Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide.
You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago." Peak Corofin had a strong defensive focus to go along with their offensive game. It's what Galway need for the business end of this championship now.
Gaa_lover (National) - 15/06/2026 20:10:57
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To DUBJOHN: "Dublin are not in decline they're in transition and Dublin have never refused to play in Parnell park they've always played where they were told to play by the Gaa, get your facts right bud !" Maybe you should have a KitKat? Bud.
This is all of Dublins making. Croke Park is now clearly far too big for them. Parnell Park will always be too small.
Why didn't they build a nice 25k stadium somewhere? Problem solved.
Call it the Coddle Memorial Stadium or something.
peiledoir20 (National) - 15/06/2026 16:51:53
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." 90%+ voted for the current system.
You seem to be the only one going back to the old Qualifier system!
Seanfan (National) - 16/06/2026 12:14:53
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hontherossie: "the short and simply is we played a battle hardened ulster team and these inexperienced players couldn't handle championship football outside of connacht. we have been here before super fit for the league but thankfully we got a nestor cup out of it." A good few selection issues Saturday didn't help.
A lad who simply has not been good enough all year continuing to get selected and ends up getting taken off at the same stage the last few games, How can we do the same thing and expect different performances.
Issues at midfield the last few games, Ryan and Doyle decent in the air but limited apart from that and shown up last two games. We had a purple patch Saturday when Cunnane came on, We then take him back off and lose all momentum.
What was the thinking behind bringing on Duggan on before Cunnane then.
Why was Enda on match day squad when he wasn't fit, Telling another player he was in the squad then calling him close to midnight Friday telling him they changed their mind and replaced by Enda who wasnt fit was a mistake.
I taught we could only change for a injury also how did they swing that one when Enda wasn't on standby list either.
sourmilk93 (National) - 15/06/2026 15:50:02
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Scenicparish: "How the mighty have fallen?
After your magnificient 6 in a row a Dublin manager is afraid to play a team in Croke Park." I don't like it when posters don't think before they post (or possibly can't).
Since the great 6-in-a-row (only Limk hurlers in Munster also have that suffix in adult men's hurling or football), Dublin has won Leinster in '20, '21, '22, '23, '24 and Sam in 2023.
Where were all those games played? Was anyone afraid of paying, even winning them?
The most poetic justice, I feel, to now see lamenting, whiny Donegal have to live up to their own philosophy of taking the Dubs out of Croker.
This isn't about fear. This is about karma and justice.
In the Gaelic language, they have a great phrase for it: "Filleann an feall ar an bhfeallaire!"
foreveryoung (National) - 15/06/2026 16:29:32
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." No definitely not.
What's working is brilliant.
eoinog (National) - 16/06/2026 14:33:44
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Sean Se and Shane Ryan back training.Jack Barry played challenge game for the development squad last Sunday against Newcastlewest. Tom Sullivan had a small set back.Kerry will devour the Armagh kickout. CLifford brothers will clean out the Armagh backs." Incisive stuff, we will have to have a whip round, on here for your bookie. Hopefully they layed off a few to keep afloat, until then.
Expertinall (National) - 16/06/2026 12:34:11
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Are you joking? The championship so far has been the best in possibly two decades. The drama in the last couple of weeks has been unheard of. The current system has the right amount of jeopardy, who would have thought Roscommon would be gone already and Mayo still in? Kerry facing down Armagh winner takes all for a space in the quarters! Long may it continue." Agreed, the added jeopardy is adding to it. Armagh were 2 seconds away from having a 2 week break and straight to the Quarter finals, but instead find themselves on the road against the All Ireland champions on Saturday - do or die.
Previous formats had too many dead rubbers, and the fact that the new rules have brought teams closer together is even better. Best championship we've had in years, and we're not even at the quarter final stages yet.
Cabbagepatch1667 (National) - 16/06/2026 14:05:40
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Fully agree - ye should walk it now..!
Another cakewalk to Sam." 100% - PP already paying out....
bloodandbandage (National) - 16/06/2026 10:09:45
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Playing Dublin in Croke Park is advantage Donegal this time round as it suits our game. We have bigger men in middle and more pace on flanks. I don't see this average Dublin outfit troubling us at all if I'm being honest. That of course is very much dependent on Donegal not being flat again!
As for Croke Park not being their home venue. A load of nonsense. Tell ya what - why don't you let Donegal warm up at the Hill 16 end and allow them have your usual dressing room. No? Thought not, Dublin practically own Croke Park and do as they like there taking every advantage they can. It won't be enough this weekend though.
PeterQ92 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:33:41
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "I wouldn't run him down, but it was the right call to take him off. He didn't seem at the pitch of the game. Aside from the throw-in, which he didn't really contest, a ball was played into him where he was out in front, but he was bullied off it by Charlie Drumm. He did get a hand on the kickout which led to Shane's goal, but the game was generally passing him by. McGrath did well when he replaced him.
On the throw-in, in fairness Connellan has a serious jump and a technique which bumps off the opposition player, Aussie Rules style. He did the same to Tierney for the throw-in at the start of the second-half.
I'd prefer to see D'Arcy contesting the throw-ins." I agree! but as for other posters saying that Moycullen people thought he should be on first 15 doesn't tally with many of limited number of Moycullen people whom I talk to, many of them feel he is in the wrong code as he is a Fitzgibbon winner with UL also played previously with NUIG I don't recall seeing him on a Sigerson football team even though the late Don Connellan was involved in the NUIG management.Maybe its just the people I meet.My hope is any player who gets a chance does himself justice .
backtooldwall (National) - 16/06/2026 13:58:11
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