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Why should it be based on number of registered players? Why should it be based on any one metric. It shouldn't be the way. There shouldn't be a nice neat mathematical equation distributing funds. Money should be used in a way where it has the maximum impact. It should be done in a strategic manner and with an aim of getting the most good out of the money rather than just divided out to maintain an illusion of "fairness" Development money should be spent on how best to grow the sport. Potential growth areas should be more heavily invested in. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4241 - 27/07/2019 16:35:10 2217135 Link 8 |
Forums should have a super thumbsup like a super like. Your post would get mine today Lion. Cheered me right up!
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7373 - 27/07/2019 16:38:27 2217138 Link 8 |
I answered this on another thread and I've never hidden anything. I am from Antrim, lived and played in Antrim until I began working in Dublin. I played my football in Meath though, married a Meath woman. Whilst I now live in Dublin my allegiance would be Antrim first, Meath second. Regardless of allegiance I can appreciate the job that Dublin county board have done. I hope both Antrim and Meath can do similar. I am less involved now in any shape or form with Antrim but I do think they are on the right track with Gaelfast. It's putting a focus on getting strong links between schools and clubs and I hope it leads to a greater number of players coming through. In Meath I think there's a lot of work to be done to get the most out of the playing talent. It's less a case about getting numbers out and more about getting standards up. I think over time things will improve. The East Meath clubs are doing some excellent work. Dunboyne, Rathoath, St Colmcille's seem to be going about things the right way. I think there are still problems in North Meath, these clubs are struggling for numbers. Their underage teams are playing at low levels in the county leagues. I think there are too many clubs in Meath probably and too many levels for underage. A talented player in a weaker club is going to get fewer opportunities weak in weak out to develop themselves. I think they've also put to much effort into development squads. For years you'll hear about the good team coming through in Meath. They've tried to centralise their excellence but it's not spreading the development to a wide enough net. I honestly don't understand your preoccupation with my allegiances anyway. I have the capacity to think beyond the limits of what's good for my own teams. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4241 - 27/07/2019 17:09:17 2217142 Link 12 |
Well said. Especially your last sentence. Something sadly lacking on HS. Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 27/07/2019 17:45:06 2217154 Link 6 |
Funding is always based one nice neat mathematic equation or another. I want to see the game grow in every county. This is the first step. The next step is to look at other factors such as revenue raised from sponsors and the current state of Gaelic games in every county. The current formula isn't fit for purpose.
Hawkeye9212 (Donegal) - Posts: 266 - 27/07/2019 17:48:44 2217155 Link 2 |
Gr8 point Ledge. Keep em coming
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 27/07/2019 17:49:59 2217156 Link 2 |
So do I. There's so much great work being done across the country. Everyone is preoccupied with Dublin they don't see it. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4241 - 27/07/2019 18:18:14 2217163 Link 8 |
Is it only online you dismiss anyone who disagrees with you or do you do it in the real world as well?
oneoff (UK) - Posts: 1380 - 27/07/2019 18:27:14 2217167 Link 2 |
I hope so, is that not a bit ageist, can't older people be involved in Gaelic games. The rest of your post is you bed wetting, you don't have a clue on the formula. I won't be arguing with anyone who mentions registered players and who have that level of information on the debate, it's clueless stuff really and lads just venting. No personal offense intended. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 27/07/2019 18:57:37 2217170 Link 5 |
The development money has given dividends to Dublin and they've put good plans in place and used it smartly. But they're well developed now. I suggest the GAA now adapt a bottom up development plan starting in so-called weaker counties. Part of it could be used to fire up kids imaginations into getting them involved in the GAA and keeping them involved in an era if ever-gr pi wing distractions for their attention. No more than any other sports trying to do this it needs more patience and imagination rather than throwing money at it.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7373 - 27/07/2019 19:03:24 2217171 Link 7 |
Well said ledge
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 27/07/2019 19:58:53 2217191 Link 1 |
Thanks sweetie
Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4241 - 27/07/2019 20:59:27 2217244 Link 8 |
I'm not suggesting that we throw money at counties. Of course they a solid plan in place but it does require money to implement that plan.
Hawkeye9212 (Donegal) - Posts: 266 - 27/07/2019 21:12:02 2217258 Link 0 |
I.E. I wont debate with anyone who challenges me!!! don't worry West Kerry that amadan spends he's days pretending to be some level headed deep thinker on here. The minute ya challenge him the curtains fall ;D
TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 27/07/2019 21:36:01 2217282 Link 4 |
Im guessing the Analyst is a Dub who knows how fickle and gullible the social media world is.. BeJasus (UK) - Posts: 383 - 27/07/2019 21:58:17 2217297 Link 1 |
Excellent point!
essmac (Tyrone) - Posts: 1141 - 27/07/2019 22:09:23 2217300 Link 1 |
There are no neutrals in the GAA.
essmac (Tyrone) - Posts: 1141 - 27/07/2019 22:11:03 2217301 Link 1 |
Maybe that's just when any other county plays tyrone.
Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1916 - 27/07/2019 22:39:13 2217321 Link 2 |
I was a neutral spectator of the hurling today. Does that mean I can't be in the GAA?
steve097 (Dublin) - Posts: 109 - 27/07/2019 22:48:50 2217327 Link 3 |
Not sure why the hell I am even reading this thread, heard all these arguements a million times before. Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1876 - 27/07/2019 23:09:10 2217339 Link 4 |