Johnston got a start during the league. He had a chance to earn a starting spot for himself last day and didn't take it.

Is there a possibility of a JD, Hurley, Brophy FF line?

sedico (Kildare) - Posts: 1682 - 21/06/2013 15:50:03    1412401

Has Brohy done enough to warrant a start? Johnston was One of Kildare's best players in the league.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 21/06/2013 15:51:55    1412402

Along with Johnny Doyle, Alan Smith has been one of our most consistent forwards in Croke Park.

lilywhite1 (Kildare) - Posts: 3038 - 21/06/2013 15:52:14    1412403

I don't agree. He was good against Kerry but apart from that he didn't stand out at all. Brophy was very good in Mayo and against Tyrone in the semi final. He also did well for the first goal down in Cork and scored the second himself. I would play Smith and Doyle with Niall Kelly playing off them. Start Hurley or Flynn at wing forward to add a bit more physicality around midfield and move Cribbin into centre forward to run directly at the Dublin defence.

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 21/06/2013 15:56:35    1412408

In fairness to Brophy he most nearly all balls that came into him the last day.

We're constantly being told that League and Championship are different animals. Besides he wasn't overly impressive in the last few league games.

sedico (Kildare) - Posts: 1682 - 21/06/2013 15:57:19    1412409

Dublin to win handy

footiemad (Westmeath) - Posts: 733 - 21/06/2013 16:11:06    1412415

my god. i think i dislike kildare more than dublin now, the way ye lilywhites are carrying on, ye should be ashamed of yourselves! dublin by 8 pts.

loyal82royal (Meath) - Posts: 260 - 21/06/2013 17:52:32    1412488

And if you saw Brophy up in Castlebar you'd have no doubts about him. Best player on the field that day. I would agree he can still improve but I think that's the best thing about him. Has loads of ability and has earned a starting position for me.

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 21/06/2013 18:42:33    1412516

Kildare - have no direction home! Dublin to win easily.

JamesH (Mayo) - Posts: 465 - 21/06/2013 19:01:27    1412531

Doublehop is right. Kildare forwards have had a label attached to them for a long time for not having enough "footballers". This has never really been the case. I think it's something that's just grown legs over the years because in Doyle, Johnston, Brophy, Smith, Kelly, Conway, Callaghan, O'Flaherty and Dowling, (Kavanagh when he was there), they have several top forwards.

Kildare have had goalkeeping issues. They've not a regular centre-back during McGeeney's reign and have had several issues with regard to midfielders being injuried and recently one leaving due to work commitments. McGeeney has never managed to address these problem positions.

I also think the pundits tend to ignore that Kildare suffered narrow defeats in 2010 and 2011 and maybe if key moments had gone their way in those defeats, history might view Kildare a little differently. Last year was a dip and despite a good League campaign we can't be sure they are back to their best form. Next Sunday will be informative. I'd like to see them do it because it's probably going to be McGeeney's last chance. And possbibly Johnny Doyle's too.

Former_Poster (Meath) - Posts: 394 - 21/06/2013 19:37:31    1412553

We have no direction home? I've always headed in a west, south-west direction from Croke Park and found my way back to Kildare.

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 21/06/2013 20:01:44    1412567

Dublin to dish out another hammering to the Lillies.

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1084 - 21/06/2013 20:22:30    1412576

loyal82royal
County: Meath
Posts: 97

my god. i think i dislike kildare more than dublin now, the way ye lilywhites are carrying on, ye should be ashamed of yourselves! dublin by 8 pts.

I'd wager you dislike capitals more than Kildare though yeah?

Also nice editing by the admins on your original post...

Former_Poster
County: Meath
Posts: 8

Doublehop is right. Kildare forwards have had a label attached to them for a long time for not having enough "footballers". This has never really been the case. I think it's something that's just grown legs over the years because in Doyle, Johnston, Brophy, Smith, Kelly, Conway, Callaghan, O'Flaherty and Dowling, (Kavanagh when he was there), they have several top forwards.

Kildare have had goalkeeping issues. They've not a regular centre-back during McGeeney's reign and have had several issues with regard to midfielders being injuried and recently one leaving due to work commitments. McGeeney has never managed to address these problem positions.

I also think the pundits tend to ignore that Kildare suffered narrow defeats in 2010 and 2011 and maybe if key moments had gone their way in those defeats, history might view Kildare a little differently. Last year was a dip and despite a good League campaign we can't be sure they are back to their best form. Next Sunday will be informative. I'd like to see them do it because it's probably going to be McGeeney's last chance. And possbibly Johnny Doyle's too.

I take it you're a relatively new poster on the forum.

Word of advice, don't be so positive about Kildare, it's for your own good lest you want to be accused of not really being from Meath...

beir_bua
County: Kildare
Posts: 189

We have no direction home? I've always headed in a west, south-west direction from Croke Park and found my way back to Kildare.

Bob Dylan, obviously not a Kildare fan.

if_in_doubt (Kildare) - Posts: 3691 - 21/06/2013 20:57:11    1412593

And Fermanagh to hand out another hammering to Westmeath too Matthew. Best of luck with that!

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 21/06/2013 21:08:12    1412608

don't rate S.J. at all Dublin murdered him last time out plus Kildare have better players to start off with.

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 21/06/2013 21:26:01    1412618

anyone want to try predict a score line ????

DUBLIN 2-18 KILDARE 0-16

dubbydave. (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 21/06/2013 21:27:54    1412622

Johnston scored 5 points from play in the challenge game v Mayo recently also scored the goal v Dublin in the league. Hadnt he not a hamstring injury toward the end of the league? Would like to see him get a start and see how he gets on.

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 21/06/2013 21:42:39    1412637

Kildare 1-19 Dublin 2-15 :D

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 21/06/2013 21:55:38    1412649

If anyone can do it its Kildare they've come close already and they have had enough exposure to the dubs now to know how to do it. But knowing and doing are too different things.

crossfieldball (Galway) - Posts: 650 - 22/06/2013 13:35:39    1412732

Must be the only neutral that has a feeling Kildare will win this.

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 22/06/2013 14:22:12    1412757