It appears to me that money eventually destroys every sport. The doping scandal is no doubt going to grow and grow. How can you possibly be passionate about any sport where you don't know if some players/teams have a pharmaceutical advantage.

Would I be naive to state that GAA is all the more special in that is doesn't have this problem?
I believe testing has been stepped up in recent times. Would be interested to here peoples opinions/experiences on this topic.

Usernamed (Roscommon) - Posts: 2 - 03/04/2016 12:37:52    1840756

Very naive to think there's no PEDs in GAA.

I wouldn't think that there is a county/club sponsored PED programme in the GAA but I think it'd be the height of naivety to think that there aren't individuals resorting to PEDs in order to improve their chances.

All elite sport, every single one, has PEDs involved to some extent.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13802 - 03/04/2016 13:34:42    1840775

I think it would be very niaive to believe that the GAA is doping free, I wouldn't think for one second that it's as Rampant and as professionally monitored as other sports but I do believe there are individuals playing GAA that are dabbling in things they shouldn't be.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2334 - 03/04/2016 13:57:21    1840788

Yes,i'd say your naive to believe that.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 03/04/2016 14:04:39    1840792

It appears to me that money eventually destroys every sport. The doping scandal is no doubt going to grow and grow. How can you possibly be passionate about any sport where you don't know if some players/teams have a pharmaceutical advantage.
Would I be naive to state that GAA is all the more special in that is doesn't have this problem?
I believe testing has been stepped up in recent times. Would be interested to here peoples opinions/experiences on this topic.
Usernamed (Roscommon) - Posts:1 - 03/04/2016 12:37:52 Yes you would be naïve. Before people jump in rugby has some issues as well. All sports have issues with people using chemical enhancements to win/advantage themselves over others.
Why mention passion.... too many people in Ireland go OTT referencing passion.....
Testing has stepped up in all sports in recent years but drug cheats will always be steps ahead in general.

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 03/04/2016 14:16:52    1840795

Not at all, younger players these days are more informed, more into conditioning, and more into just being in peak condition in general. Now not of these obivously equate with doping and of course should be encouraged but it means a few more may be into being in best possible condition no matter if it means breaking rules. I mean this is going on a club level even. I know of one sigerson cup medal winner this year that was doping but sure what are the chances of getting caught?

EoinJoy (Limerick) - Posts: 1 - 03/04/2016 14:16:56    1840796

Would I be naive to state that GAA is all the more special in that is doesn't have this problem? yes you would be the most naive person i have ever come across if you believe gaa is peds free.
I believe testing has been stepped up in recent times. Would be interested to here peoples opinions/experiences on this topic.

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1538 - 03/04/2016 14:43:33    1840811

How about financial doping?

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 03/04/2016 15:43:21    1840830

If people are cheating it is a tiny tiny number.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8395 - 03/04/2016 15:55:10    1840840

How about financial doping?

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts:15260 - 03/04/2016 15:43:21 1840830

Oh whatever could you mean ? Answers on a postcard for those of you who think you might now we're he's going with that one , Its an art form at this stage , at same time very very very sad.
There might not be PED in the GAA but there's definetly one dope on HS

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 03/04/2016 16:02:52    1840849

Mayo have spent millions themaster and won nothing... ? So your logic doesn't add up. If it was simply about money... why haven't you won then?

Also

It's not our fault you had to fork out €125,000 on loan repayments this year alone.. plenty more of those to come for Mayo but you reap what you sow..

No wonder you're after everyone else's money... that soup taker gene runs strong in you doesn't it.

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 03/04/2016 16:13:32    1840858

To be honest I was just trying to stimulate the chat. I have no doubt there are some players from all over the country who wouldn't pass a stringent testing system.

Anyone know how often players get tested or how thorough it is?

If someone did test positive would there be a full disclosure? Questionable!

Usernamed (Roscommon) - Posts: 2 - 03/04/2016 16:50:51    1840898

"There might not be PED in the GAA but there's definetly one dope on HS"

Hahaha...

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 03/04/2016 17:23:30    1840925

Master at this stage I am expecting you to somehow work a Dublin Gaa reference into the other sports forum.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8395 - 03/04/2016 17:57:15    1840968

Master at this stage I am expecting you to somehow work a Dublin Gaa reference into the other sports forum.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts:3844 - 03/04/2016 17:57:15 1840968


He tries to be smart at times by not directly naming Dublin , at this stage however I think everyone has coped onto him , hes in danger of burnout ,

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 04/04/2016 10:54:26    1841388

It's human nature. If there is a quicker way to gain results, even if it is illegal, there are some people who will not be able to resist. Happens in all walks of life unfortunately.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9772 - 04/04/2016 11:12:00    1841409

RTE have reported on the Anti-Doping 2015 Review by Sport Ireland. And of course the image attached is a GAA one:

link

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 07/04/2016 13:55:28    1843038

RTE have reported on the Anti-Doping 2015 Review by Sport Ireland. And of course the image attached is a GAA one:

link

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts:2777 - 07/04/2016 13:55:283 positive tests. 1 by a GAA player, 1 by a motorsports driver and other not named as case on going. Of course they'll use a pic of someone who was caught and found guilty and as the GAA player would be most high profile of 2 named who were found guilty they will be used.
What would you have used as a pic then if not the guilty GAA player?

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 07/04/2016 14:51:20    1843062

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts:2777 - 07/04/2016 13:55:283 positive tests. 1 by a GAA player, 1 by a motorsports driver and other not named as case on going. Of course they'll use a pic of someone who was caught and found guilty and as the GAA player would be most high profile of 2 named who were found guilty they will be used.
What would you have used as a pic then if not the guilty GAA player?

ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts:11024 - 07/04/2016 14:51:20 1843062

An amateur who not only is banned ,most likely works for a living , GAA is not above scrutiny however our players are un paid , they work for a living there reputation could be affected from a business perspective and that's unacceptable in my book.
Who should they have used ? maybe a certain swimmer I can think of.

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 07/04/2016 15:48:31    1843098

1 positive result out of 95 tested GAA players in 2015...

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 07/04/2016 17:48:13    1843178