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Replying To Lockjaw:  "I see Cawley has been appointed ref for the Ulster Final :/
In any game I have watched him in, there always seems to be some sort of inconsistency or a decision that is hard to fathom. In my opinion an Ulster ref should handle the Ulster final."
he tends to be very fussy on certain things but it can be a frustrating watch with him in the middle in my experience, and usually one of those where both sets of supporters are annoyed

I'd much prefer a ref you never notice and Cawley is one I tend to notice quite a bit to be honest but hopefully he has a good game on Saturday

CCFabu (Donegal) - Posts: 163 - 06/05/2025 10:46:57    2607030

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I managed to catch the second half of the Connacht final. Galway just about shaded it. Mayo were dogged, I still wouldn't like to have to face them in a one-off do or die game. They're still awkward opponents for any team, even if they maybe don't have the same quality of player as they had when they were competing with Dublin.

So we know what the group will look like:

If we win Ulster => Tyrone, Cavan & Mayo
If we lose Ulster => Derry, Dublin & Galway

Topping either group will be tight going.

Armagh will be difficult. I think we'll need to tighten up considerably. In each of the three games so far we've been loose enough at times. If we can do that, we'll have a great chance. Going forward we have scorers from all angles. It'll be a case of minding the house a bit better.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9748 - 06/05/2025 11:17:57    2607041

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I don't like Cawley and as already said it should've been an Ulster ref. He would've been the one ref I would not have wanted. At least it's two Ulster teams involved. He's been let's shall we say inconsistent against Tyrone teams too in the past as well as ourselves. Maybe Armagh can say the same thing but certainly noticed it with us and Tyrone when he is reffing.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2855 - 06/05/2025 11:23:50    2607042

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The weather forecast is good for Saturday, which will hopefully make for a good game. It also should make for an even game. The two pointers can make for a game where the team playing with the wind can build up a big lead, and where momentum can be massive. It's mad that a teams game plans may revolve around whether you win or lose the toss.

SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 767 - 06/05/2025 12:21:37    2607064

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Replying To SouthOfTheGap:  "The weather forecast is good for Saturday, which will hopefully make for a good game. It also should make for an even game. The two pointers can make for a game where the team playing with the wind can build up a big lead, and where momentum can be massive. It's mad that a teams game plans may revolve around whether you win or lose the toss."
Yes, Saturday looks good at the minute and fingers crossed there will be no change to the forecast. With the dry spell at the minute they'll be out watering the pitch before Saturday!! And as much as Sunday would be a more logical day there seems to be rain for Sunday. I'd also say that with normal Saturday traffic supporters will need to allow themselves plenty extra time to travel.

The wind doesn't even have to be that strong to help with the two pointers. Momentum works both ways though and often comes from teams in the second half. Monaghan were very close to catching us. Mayo did catch galway and then did a "mayo" on it and contrived to lose the game. Dublin caught Kerry in the league.

Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 811 - 06/05/2025 14:26:16    2607116

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Important to win on Saturday but if we do end up in group of death and survive, one saving grace would be that we would avoid Armagh, Galway and Dublin until the semi final or even final.

Ideal path if we didn't too group would be a soft team in group 2 or 3, Monaghan in quarters(they'll win that group) then Kerry in semi final.

shaggykev (Donegal) - Posts: 320 - 06/05/2025 15:30:01    2607137

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Replying To panamasam:  "I don't like Cawley and as already said it should've been an Ulster ref. He would've been the one ref I would not have wanted. At least it's two Ulster teams involved. He's been let's shall we say inconsistent against Tyrone teams too in the past as well as ourselves. Maybe Armagh can say the same thing but certainly noticed it with us and Tyrone when he is reffing."
Not a fan of Crawley but he couldn't do a worse job than twas done in the connacht final last Sunday

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1054 - 06/05/2025 15:45:43    2607149

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Replying To SouthOfTheGap:  "The weather forecast is good for Saturday, which will hopefully make for a good game. It also should make for an even game. The two pointers can make for a game where the team playing with the wind can build up a big lead, and where momentum can be massive. It's mad that a teams game plans may revolve around whether you win or lose the toss."
Really is mad isn't it

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 202 - 06/05/2025 16:34:34    2607162

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Replying To SouthOfTheGap:  "I see your Hurlers are also playing in The U20 All Ireland Final today . It would be a remarkable achievement, you've come so far. Run along now, don't get caught in the traffic."
I believe the manager is from Latton and you'd know him well

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 202 - 06/05/2025 16:36:42    2607163

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