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One bad result against Meath didnt make them a bad team but also one great result against Armagh doesnt make them All Ireland winners. I still feel they are vulnerable trimmer (Meath) - Posts: 553 - 30/06/2025 13:43:29 2622640 Link
Kerry were phenomenal in that 2nd half and I think they stand out as the strongest team left, they must be clear favourites at this point for the All Ireland. I really can't see this Tyrone team beating them, I think Tyrone need another year or two. they aren't quite there yet, but are going in the right direction. Meath were excellent, I think Galway maybe came in a little bit confident that they would overcome Meath and took their eye off the ball, as that first half was very poor from Galway. I though when Galway got the 2nd goal that they were now purring, but its a credit to that very talented Meath team who just stuck to their system and plan and just kept going. Donegal will need to have a look back at their game, lot of mistakes in that first half against Monaghan, who were fantastic. I think people might assume that Donegal on paper should beat Meath, but this Meath side have beaten Dublin, Kerry and now Galway in Championship this year, that is no accident and if Donegal perform like they did in that first half against Monaghan, I suspect we will be in serious trouble against this Meath side. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1405 - 30/06/2025 15:12:31 2622668 Link
Replying To border Gael: "Poor Tyrone will be first in line for the bashing from Kerry and neither Meath or Donegal can beat Kerry either. Too many fires to be dealt with. The GAA might as well give them the trophy now. Its as simple as that. Kerry will win All Ireland 25" Aye, poor Tyrone, U20 All Ireland champions,in the Minor All Ireland final and Seniors in the All Ireland semifinal. Poor Tyrone alright. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2368 - 30/06/2025 15:34:34 2622674 Link
Replying To Commodore: "Kerry were phenomenal in that 2nd half and I think they stand out as the strongest team left, they must be clear favourites at this point for the All Ireland. I really can't see this Tyrone team beating them, I think Tyrone need another year or two. they aren't quite there yet, but are going in the right direction. Meath were excellent, I think Galway maybe came in a little bit confident that they would overcome Meath and took their eye off the ball, as that first half was very poor from Galway. I though when Galway got the 2nd goal that they were now purring, but its a credit to that very talented Meath team who just stuck to their system and plan and just kept going. Donegal will need to have a look back at their game, lot of mistakes in that first half against Monaghan, who were fantastic. I think people might assume that Donegal on paper should beat Meath, but this Meath side have beaten Dublin, Kerry and now Galway in Championship this year, that is no accident and if Donegal perform like they did in that first half against Monaghan, I suspect we will be in serious trouble against this Meath side." Kerry were phenomenal in that 15 minute period where they destroyed the Armagh kickout and outscored Armagh 0-14 to no score. Before that spell Armagh was leading by 5 points and after the spell it was 0-5 each in scoring. The best 35 minute of football at the weekend was by your own Donegal in that 2nd half and all the more impressive it came off the back of a 6 day turnaround against a rest Monaghan who had only played 4 championship games in total. I fancy a Donegal v Kerry final now and Jim and co will not allow such spells as Kerry had against Armagh on kick outs. A real 50/50 if it is the final. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4108 - 30/06/2025 15:43:12 2622678 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "Aye, poor Tyrone, U20 All Ireland champions,in the Minor All Ireland final and Seniors in the All Ireland semifinal. Poor Tyrone alright." I certainly wouldn't be writing Tyrone off. Very good experienced team with an astute manager. Kerry wont be afforded the time and space they got yesterday. 4 teams in the semi finals on merit. I don't think any team can be written off. Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 652 - 30/06/2025 17:07:32 2622710 Link
On an aside. I just want to comment on the Croke park pitch.While players always say the surface and bounce is completely different to other pitches,I wonder does the dew from the rsin stay on the surface longer? I noticed on Satuday all 4 teams had players slipping alot and alit of poor handling.Yesterdays games were played under better weather but again the players from all 4 counties were slipping and sliding alot. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4001 - 30/06/2025 17:27:52 2622717 Link
While there is alot of negativity in the country and the world I just want to comment on the Armagh fans and the colour and sportsmanship they bring to croker. For the second year in a row I was in the vicinity of many Atmagh fans and like last year they were wonderful. Last year they were full of handshakes and delight but no gloating. Yesterday altho bitterly disappointed their fans were the exact same.They were a credit to their county. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4001 - 30/06/2025 17:33:00 2622718 Link
Donegal and Kerry shooting very impressive this weekend reach close to that level in their semi finals and they won't be beaten. Galway,Meath,Armagh,Tyrone average and Monaghan,Dublin poor. Kerry shots 36 and scores 27 (77%) Donegal shots 31 and scores 24 (77%) Meath shots 32 and scores 18 (56%) Tyrone shot 32 and scores 18 (56%) Galway shots 28 and scores 15 (54%) Armagh shots 34 and scores 18 (53%) Dublin shots 35 and scores 16 (46%) Monaghan shots 35 and scores 16 (46%) Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3696 - 30/06/2025 17:42:55 2622723 Link
Replying To The_analyser: "Kerry were phenomenal in that 15 minute period where they destroyed the Armagh kickout and outscored Armagh 0-14 to no score. Before that spell Armagh was leading by 5 points and after the spell it was 0-5 each in scoring. The best 35 minute of football at the weekend was by your own Donegal in that 2nd half and all the more impressive it came off the back of a 6 day turnaround against a rest Monaghan who had only played 4 championship games in total. I fancy a Donegal v Kerry final now and Jim and co will not allow such spells as Kerry had against Armagh on kick outs. A real 50/50 if it is the final." Dominating the opposition's kick-out for a sustained period, say even winning 5 successive opposition kick-outs really causes mayhem under the new rules. In the old system the ball winner would be fouled, the free taker obstructed/delayed and everyone would then be back behind the ball. Now with the tap and go and less defenders the defending team are really vulnerable when a series of their own kick-outs go against them. I agree Kerry and Donegal are favourites but Tyrone and Meath certainly have the personnel to make things uncomfortable for Ryan and Patton. sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 963 - 30/06/2025 18:28:17 2622730 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "You'd have to make Kerry favs from here, they are lightly raced compared to the rest of us, Tyrone will pose them a serious test, I see the bookies have Kerry hot favs for that and it's hard to argue with that given the game they just played against Armagh." Last week Kerry were outsiders and many here giving us no chance as we had nt played div 1 teams. Now you say we favourites because we "lightly raced " in your words. Its easy change the narrative to suit. If a team wins All Ireland after hard games its because they eere nt "lighly raced". The bookies have Donegal as favourites. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4001 - 30/06/2025 19:42:07 2622745 Link
Did Kerry play their All Ireland v Armagh?? ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 685 - 30/06/2025 20:04:59 2622751 Link
Replying To Commodore: "Kerry were phenomenal in that 2nd half and I think they stand out as the strongest team left, they must be clear favourites at this point for the All Ireland. I really can't see this Tyrone team beating them, I think Tyrone need another year or two. they aren't quite there yet, but are going in the right direction. Meath were excellent, I think Galway maybe came in a little bit confident that they would overcome Meath and took their eye off the ball, as that first half was very poor from Galway. I though when Galway got the 2nd goal that they were now purring, but its a credit to that very talented Meath team who just stuck to their system and plan and just kept going. Donegal will need to have a look back at their game, lot of mistakes in that first half against Monaghan, who were fantastic. I think people might assume that Donegal on paper should beat Meath, but this Meath side have beaten Dublin, Kerry and now Galway in Championship this year, that is no accident and if Donegal perform like they did in that first half against Monaghan, I suspect we will be in serious trouble against this Meath side." Beat a Galway on the way out so no surprise there? Will give Donegal a stiff test and if after 60 minutes are still in the game Meath have the forwards to kick points all day but I think there Donegal backs will be a lot harder to score against. Donegal by 2 or 3 points clutch (Louth) - Posts: 18 - 30/06/2025 21:08:28 2622764 Link
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Last week Kerry were outsiders and many here giving us no chance as we had nt played div 1 teams. Now you say we favourites because we "lightly raced " in your words. Its easy change the narrative to suit. If a team wins All Ireland after hard games its because they eere nt "lighly raced". The bookies have Donegal as favourites." Never all that bull talk counties that use excuses will always find like gakway fan moaning on x. Can only beat who drawn against and put in front of you Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 766 - 30/06/2025 22:37:29 2622774 Link
Replying To Gaa_lover: "Donegal and Kerry shooting very impressive this weekend reach close to that level in their semi finals and they won't be beaten. Galway,Meath,Armagh,Tyrone average and Monaghan,Dublin poor. Kerry shots 36 and scores 27 (77%) Donegal shots 31 and scores 24 (77%) Meath shots 32 and scores 18 (56%) Tyrone shot 32 and scores 18 (56%) Galway shots 28 and scores 15 (54%) Armagh shots 34 and scores 18 (53%) Dublin shots 35 and scores 16 (46%) Monaghan shots 35 and scores 16 (46%)" 32 out 36 Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 766 - 30/06/2025 22:38:03 2622775 Link
Replying To ORIELMAN85: "Sure, and leave 15,000 of the Minor county supporters at home without tickets. Cop on." Dont think so, Your own crowd was giving out last year that it was in Athletic grounds, Most minor managers and players would prefer it before Senior final germac (Down) - Posts: 572 - 30/06/2025 22:58:50 2622783 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "Dominating the opposition's kick-out for a sustained period, say even winning 5 successive opposition kick-outs really causes mayhem under the new rules. In the old system the ball winner would be fouled, the free taker obstructed/delayed and everyone would then be back behind the ball. Now with the tap and go and less defenders the defending team are really vulnerable when a series of their own kick-outs go against them. I agree Kerry and Donegal are favourites but Tyrone and Meath certainly have the personnel to make things uncomfortable for Ryan and Patton." Is Kerrys performance being a little overblown? Armagh had a complete systems failure on thier kickouts for 15 minites and refused to change it up. Then they were very passive and combined with their zonal defensive style meant it was effectively 15 mins of shooting practice. Don't get me wrong Kerry were impressive in their work rate rate around the middle and the efficiency in their shooting was brilliant but the statements by people saying they have never seen anything like it, the greatest 15 minutes ever and no other team would live with it are a bit silly imo. Dublin's 15 min spell against mayo in 2019 would be one performance that I would say was levels about it for example. Dublin were cutting through Mayo, bursting through their men, creating goal chances, etc, Kerry capitalised on Armagh's kickout meltdown and kicked points from distance while the Armagh defenders stood off them. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 101 - 01/07/2025 00:38:53 2622786 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "32 out 36" 27 shots that got a score out of 36. 5 two pointers. Al_Maguire (Donegal) - Posts: 305 - 01/07/2025 10:25:26 2622826 Link
Did I read somewhere that all Donegal's wides came from Murphy? High time he was dropped :) Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12440 - 01/07/2025 10:46:57 2622832 Link
Replying To Breffni40: "Did I read somewhere that all Donegal's wides came from Murphy? High time he was dropped :)" Seen a lot of long frees missed at the weekend, seems harder to score them in Croker or maybe the damp conditions underfoot didn't help, think your right though, Murphy could be dropped the next day! one things for sure we can't afford another first half like we played against Monaghan or Meath will be out of sight by halftime. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3311 - 01/07/2025 11:33:26 2622844 Link
Replying To germac: "Dont think so, Your own crowd was giving out last year that it was in Athletic grounds, Most minor managers and players would prefer it before Senior final" I wasnt and many others wern't. Would have been a lot more giving out if 10,000 couldnt get tickets to be the curtain raiser to Dublin/Kerry. ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 685 - 01/07/2025 12:53:49 2622861 Link