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Replying To pidge: "Bit of a left field one and maybe the case that he hasn't played in the pass two years as much but Sean powter from cork has the potential to be one of the best in the country when fit.each time he's come off the bench from cork he has changed the energy and his enthusiasm pace and doggedness is fantastic to see..touch wood he doesn't get another injury and gets a full year next year and hopefully then he'll show the country just how good a player he is" Yes...Very versatile player...best man marker that Cork have. His blinding pace could be best suited for forward role. Cork have potential...let's hope that the new 2 tier system being proposed by the GAA doesn't eliminate them from competing for Sam, before a ball is kicked.As it stands, as Cork will be in Division 3...they need to reach provincial decider, otherwise they will be in Tier 2 for next year. A preliminary round meeting with Kerry, could realize this eventuality. Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 19/09/2019 09:28:05 2237461 Link
Definitely agree with Mick Fitz. From a Donegal perspective I would have Stephen McMenamin. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 19/09/2019 12:00:26 2237507 Link
Replying To panamasam: "Definitely agree with Mick Fitz. From a Donegal perspective I would have Stephen McMenamin." McMenamin another good shout, had a brilliant year and haven't heard much mention of an All Star...but maybe an outside shot. I'd agree that he is underrated. I like big Lanyon too, think he has some real quality boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 19/09/2019 12:45:27 2237527 Link
I think Ciaran Kilkenny is the most underrated footballer out there. I know he gets lots of praise as it stands but every single game I see him play, his contribution is simply immense. Connolly got mentioned for his 'laser' pass in the final replay and McCaffrey got rightly praised for his exploits in the drawn game. But Kilkenny to me is a model player and it was good to see him say 'we did it' with a bit of emotion after the replay breaking the Jim Gavin style of media interview. slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 19/09/2019 12:54:57 2237530 Link
Replying To slayer: "I think Ciaran Kilkenny is the most underrated footballer out there. I know he gets lots of praise as it stands but every single game I see him play, his contribution is simply immense. Connolly got mentioned for his 'laser' pass in the final replay and McCaffrey got rightly praised for his exploits in the drawn game. But Kilkenny to me is a model player and it was good to see him say 'we did it' with a bit of emotion after the replay breaking the Jim Gavin style of media interview." I wouldn't say he is underrated, naybe others would agree or disagree but for me he gets ample recognition and is rightly recognised as one of the best in the game. He did get Man of the Match in the replay there on Saturday so he definitely didn't go unnoticed. Although it just depends how highly you rate him personally, he is a beast and always contributing his max every game and his consistency is key to him being one of the best in the country right now. But for me I think he is rightly rated atm with 3 all starts and probably 4 after this year boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 19/09/2019 13:43:30 2237547 Link
Replying To boman11: "Ian Burke does a lot of unrecognised work, not always competing up there in terms of heavy scoring but he does an awful lot of unselfish running and creating space for other forwards (normally as Comer and Walsh are the go to men. Provides an awful lot of assists and is generally a handful for most defenders, but I wouldn't say he is under or overrated" I think Ian Burke is a fantastic footballer but how can you say i guy that got an All Star is under rated??? He is very highly rated! Definition of under rated required me thinks! Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1829 - 19/09/2019 13:45:19 2237548 Link
Replying To slayer: "I think Ciaran Kilkenny is the most underrated footballer out there. I know he gets lots of praise as it stands but every single game I see him play, his contribution is simply immense. Connolly got mentioned for his 'laser' pass in the final replay and McCaffrey got rightly praised for his exploits in the drawn game. But Kilkenny to me is a model player and it was good to see him say 'we did it' with a bit of emotion after the replay breaking the Jim Gavin style of media interview." Maybe not underrated, however his immense contribution sometimes gets overlooked, maybe that is down to the very high standard he plays at in every game. Along with Cluxton and Fenton he is a player that is near impossible to replace. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2142 - 19/09/2019 13:46:43 2237549 Link
Replying To slayer: "I think Ciaran Kilkenny is the most underrated footballer out there. I know he gets lots of praise as it stands but every single game I see him play, his contribution is simply immense. Connolly got mentioned for his 'laser' pass in the final replay and McCaffrey got rightly praised for his exploits in the drawn game. But Kilkenny to me is a model player and it was good to see him say 'we did it' with a bit of emotion after the replay breaking the Jim Gavin style of media interview." He has 3 All stars, and was nominated for footballer of the year last year, will probably get another all star this year and possible another footballer of the year nomination. I have lost count of the number of MOM awards he's got.......... how much more does he need to get before he leaves the under rated category?????? A statue in O'Connell street? Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1829 - 19/09/2019 13:49:27 2237550 Link
Replying To slayer: "I think Ciaran Kilkenny is the most underrated footballer out there. I know he gets lots of praise as it stands but every single game I see him play, his contribution is simply immense. Connolly got mentioned for his 'laser' pass in the final replay and McCaffrey got rightly praised for his exploits in the drawn game. But Kilkenny to me is a model player and it was good to see him say 'we did it' with a bit of emotion after the replay breaking the Jim Gavin style of media interview." See my thread about him on the Dublin page. He is the pivotal player in this Dublin team playing a subtle playmaker role, dictating the pace, getting the blocks in, scoring the low risk points. He is the point guard. If he plays poorly Dublin struggle a la game 1. If he plays well then Dublin fire a la game 2. No Connolly Hollywood passes, no Mannion blockbuster points just soaking up opposition attacks, turning ball over, making himself available and building the attacks. Dublin's strategy is complex when you look at the roles that Kilkenny, Scully and Howard are asked to perform. The tasks performed by these guys sometimes go unnoticed. Ciaran is a beast of a player with a savage work rate. Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 19/09/2019 13:51:40 2237551 Link
Ruairi Deane from Cork. I'm sure he's rated in Cork but to me he was outstanding in this years championship and should get an All Star nomination at least. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1829 - 19/09/2019 13:52:45 2237552 Link
Neil Flynn of Kildare is another cracker. Although he may not ne underrated as such I think on his day is a match for the best defenders on offer boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 19/09/2019 14:46:43 2237578 Link
Fair point Seadog54 and well articulated. Maybe not underrated, however his immense contribution sometimes gets overlooked, maybe that is down to the very high standard he plays at in every game. Along with Cluxton and Fenton he is a player that is near impossible to replace. slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 19/09/2019 15:21:29 2237586 Link
I always found Seamus O'Shea underrated maybe because his younger brother grabs most of the limelight i don't know? has been a very important player for our neighbours over the years and will leave a big void to fill once gone. I agree Niall Kilroy is our most underrated player followed by with David Murray. ispeakwisdom (Roscommon) - Posts: 2487 - 19/09/2019 15:30:15 2237588 Link
Replying To boman11: "McMenamin another good shout, had a brilliant year and haven't heard much mention of an All Star...but maybe an outside shot. I'd agree that he is underrated. I like big Lanyon too, think he has some real quality" Is that Michael Langon u refer to boman? He is quality alright and had a good year. Still think he has more potential than we have seen yet. Plus the Mayo game proved some of our younger lads have a bit to go in terms of developing their mental side of the game where the pressure of the situation got to them. The same cannot be said of McMenamin who took it to Mayo and quite rightly should be getting mentioned in terms of getting an all star which he probably won't. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 19/09/2019 16:45:46 2237615 Link
Replying To panamasam: "Is that Michael Langon u refer to boman? He is quality alright and had a good year. Still think he has more potential than we have seen yet. Plus the Mayo game proved some of our younger lads have a bit to go in terms of developing their mental side of the game where the pressure of the situation got to them. The same cannot be said of McMenamin who took it to Mayo and quite rightly should be getting mentioned in terms of getting an all star which he probably won't." Yes sorry Langon is who im referring to, serious player who could indeed step it up again but the question always is will they, I believe he will. Indeed you are right though the experienced heads prevailed that day but a gutting defeat like that can sometimes work wonders for these young lads going into next year and beyond, I expect big things from Donegal in years to come (well I hope). They and Kerry for me are the only 2 that will be able to contest with Dublin boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 19/09/2019 16:55:39 2237617 Link
Some of the Cork lads are up there it's the best in the country, Kerrigan and Rory Dean had brilliant years, Connolly, Hurley too. Certainly one of the teams, if not the team who caused us the most problems. Cork are coming in to their own and need watching, despite the laments after the league. I think we will see them in an All Ireland Semi next year. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 19/09/2019 17:18:05 2237623 Link
Sorry for the side note I see an Armagh player heading for audience rules and a gallon of donegal also o trial I just wonder why there is no Dublin players ever trialed or are they and we don't hear bout it tom84 (Cavan) - Posts: 334 - 19/09/2019 18:35:02 2237645 Link
Rory beggan and Ryan Wylie monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 378 - 19/09/2019 19:32:31 2237658 Link
Rory beggan and Ryan Wylie monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 378 - 19/09/2019 19:32:38 2237659 Link
Replying To tom84: "Sorry for the side note I see an Armagh player heading for audience rules and a gallon of donegal also o trial I just wonder why there is no Dublin players ever trialed or are they and we don't hear bout it" We lost potentially our best under 20 player last year to the AFL, James Madden, he would have broke through this year, he's was faster then Jack, officially. He's playing for Brisbane and signed a two extended deal recently after his rookie deal. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 19/09/2019 21:30:13 2237686 Link