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The average age of inter-county senior gaelic football teams typically ranges between 24 and 27 years old, depending on age and competition year.
- Younger Teams (around 23-24) are often in rebuilding phase
-Peak Teams (around 25-27) usually have a strong mix of experience and youth
-Older Teams (27 +) may be experienced but could face physical challenges
In recent years, All-Ireland winning teams have tended to have an average age of around 26 years old. However it can vary depending on squad rotation and retirements.
I bring this up as it is a weak excuse being brought up on repeat by Carlow media and the team setup 'this is a young team'. I'll save you the time and let you know our current football crop is 26.5 years old on average. Can someone please explain to me how this is a young team? It's soon entering the latter.
The main point is the misleading narrative often portrayed by radio, the nationalist, county board. These bodies are willing to tell lies or bend the truth so long as the responsibility doesn't fall on their doorstep. Football is in a extremely dark place at the moment and I don't see much evidence that anything is being done about it.
Arguments are welcome.
Salmon_of_Knowledge (Carlow) - Posts: 5 - 06/03/2025 07:58:16
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Replying To Salmon_of_Knowledge: "The average age of inter-county senior gaelic football teams typically ranges between 24 and 27 years old, depending on age and competition year.
- Younger Teams (around 23-24) are often in rebuilding phase
-Peak Teams (around 25-27) usually have a strong mix of experience and youth
-Older Teams (27 +) may be experienced but could face physical challenges
In recent years, All-Ireland winning teams have tended to have an average age of around 26 years old. However it can vary depending on squad rotation and retirements.
I bring this up as it is a weak excuse being brought up on repeat by Carlow media and the team setup 'this is a young team'. I'll save you the time and let you know our current football crop is 26.5 years old on average. Can someone please explain to me how this is a young team? It's soon entering the latter.
The main point is the misleading narrative often portrayed by radio, the nationalist, county board. These bodies are willing to tell lies or bend the truth so long as the responsibility doesn't fall on their doorstep. Football is in a extremely dark place at the moment and I don't see much evidence that anything is being done about it.
Arguments are welcome." Yes agree, only a few league debutants this year
Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 508 - 06/03/2025 08:34:39
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Replying To Bimb: "Yes agree, only a few league debutants this year" What do ye think of Cake or how he's doing ?
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Please take him back.
Carlowrising (Carlow) - Posts: 167 - 06/03/2025 10:58:42
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Replying To Seanfanbocht: "What do ye think of Cake or how he's doing ?" Im not privy to finer details but looks ominous already
Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 508 - 06/03/2025 11:14:13
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Replying To Salmon_of_Knowledge: "The average age of inter-county senior gaelic football teams typically ranges between 24 and 27 years old, depending on age and competition year.
- Younger Teams (around 23-24) are often in rebuilding phase
-Peak Teams (around 25-27) usually have a strong mix of experience and youth
-Older Teams (27 +) may be experienced but could face physical challenges
In recent years, All-Ireland winning teams have tended to have an average age of around 26 years old. However it can vary depending on squad rotation and retirements.
I bring this up as it is a weak excuse being brought up on repeat by Carlow media and the team setup 'this is a young team'. I'll save you the time and let you know our current football crop is 26.5 years old on average. Can someone please explain to me how this is a young team? It's soon entering the latter.
The main point is the misleading narrative often portrayed by radio, the nationalist, county board. These bodies are willing to tell lies or bend the truth so long as the responsibility doesn't fall on their doorstep. Football is in a extremely dark place at the moment and I don't see much evidence that anything is being done about it.
Arguments are welcome." That's genuinely depressing. Is the hurling team younger than the footballers?
It wouldn't surprise me.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 804 - 06/03/2025 11:22:34
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Replying To CARPS: "That's genuinely depressing. Is the hurling team younger than the footballers?
It wouldn't surprise me." Definitely not I would say. Most of the hurlers are late 20s and some 30s at this stage. A handful of early 20s but not many.
Onion Breath (Carlow) - Posts: 1517 - 06/03/2025 14:16:08
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Replying To Carlowrising: "Please take him back." Oh dear!!
Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 2180 - 06/03/2025 15:16:11
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Replying To Salmon_of_Knowledge: "The average age of inter-county senior gaelic football teams typically ranges between 24 and 27 years old, depending on age and competition year.
- Younger Teams (around 23-24) are often in rebuilding phase
-Peak Teams (around 25-27) usually have a strong mix of experience and youth
-Older Teams (27 +) may be experienced but could face physical challenges
In recent years, All-Ireland winning teams have tended to have an average age of around 26 years old. However it can vary depending on squad rotation and retirements.
I bring this up as it is a weak excuse being brought up on repeat by Carlow media and the team setup 'this is a young team'. I'll save you the time and let you know our current football crop is 26.5 years old on average. Can someone please explain to me how this is a young team? It's soon entering the latter.
The main point is the misleading narrative often portrayed by radio, the nationalist, county board. These bodies are willing to tell lies or bend the truth so long as the responsibility doesn't fall on their doorstep. Football is in a extremely dark place at the moment and I don't see much evidence that anything is being done about it.
Arguments are welcome." Depressing but all very true Salmon. Brilliant points made.
Bracker1984 (Carlow) - Posts: 32 - 06/03/2025 16:29:29
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Replying To Bracker1984: "Depressing but all very true Salmon. Brilliant points made." Great point about radio
Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 508 - 06/03/2025 20:22:17
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Replying To Bimb: "Great point about radio" Looking forward to game in Parnell Park. Jackeens call it " the Nell.
A fairly depressing ground in my mind and does not mirror Dublins healthy financial position .
Any way ... should be a good contest. Dublin I think will win. They have Burke back and an exciting 19 yr old called Purcell who I saw in Dublin final.
My heart would of course love a win or even a draw. However Dublin are strengthening all the time and only indiscipline stopped them beating Waterford
I would expect Dublin to be strong contenders in leinster.
I think another 2 points would guarantee us staying up so I would be confident we can reach that goal against Laois and Westmeath. But not straightforward, either.
Great to see Carlow being so competitive
Some of their play in first half last week was sublime
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Blackbog (Carlow) - Posts: 744 - 08/03/2025 12:41:17
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Replying To Blackbog: "Looking forward to game in Parnell Park. Jackeens call it " the Nell.
A fairly depressing ground in my mind and does not mirror Dublins healthy financial position .
Any way ... should be a good contest. Dublin I think will win. They have Burke back and an exciting 19 yr old called Purcell who I saw in Dublin final.
My heart would of course love a win or even a draw. However Dublin are strengthening all the time and only indiscipline stopped them beating Waterford
I would expect Dublin to be strong contenders in leinster.
I think another 2 points would guarantee us staying up so I would be confident we can reach that goal against Laois and Westmeath. But not straightforward, either.
Great to see Carlow being so competitive
Some of their play in first half last week was sublime
T" Danny Sutcliffe back for dubs as well named as a sub. It's a huge ask to get anything tonight but with the half forward line Carlow have picked for this evening you'd never know. I doubt any Carlow team in any code has ever picked a line as strong as Chris, Mouse and James.
Onion Breath (Carlow) - Posts: 1517 - 08/03/2025 16:09:59
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Couldn't make the game but see there was a number of changes. I know we have to give game time to as many as possible on the panel but a win yesterday had promotion back in our hands. We're management thinking this is a game we couldn't win so keeping something in reserve for Laois game?? The last few years we have run Dublin very close especially last year in Leinster but just couldn't get across the line. We are very much in a relagation battle now & need a result in last 2 games. However If Laois win against Antrim, we are safe.. Pity our game against laois was called off as I feel we would have beaten them after the Waterford victory & we could have been facing Dublin yesterday with 7 points ( we threw away a point against Antrim) & had a real cut for promotion. Main thing now is to survive in Div 1b & get ready for Mcdonagh which is very winnable this year.
carlo (Carlow) - Posts: 251 - 09/03/2025 09:42:49
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Replying To carlo: "Couldn't make the game but see there was a number of changes. I know we have to give game time to as many as possible on the panel but a win yesterday had promotion back in our hands. We're management thinking this is a game we couldn't win so keeping something in reserve for Laois game?? The last few years we have run Dublin very close especially last year in Leinster but just couldn't get across the line. We are very much in a relagation battle now & need a result in last 2 games. However If Laois win against Antrim, we are safe.. Pity our game against laois was called off as I feel we would have beaten them after the Waterford victory & we could have been facing Dublin yesterday with 7 points ( we threw away a point against Antrim) & had a real cut for promotion. Main thing now is to survive in Div 1b & get ready for Mcdonagh which is very winnable this year." I was there and I dunno what the thinking was but I don't think management didn't have the ambition to win the game. They certainly were exercised enough in the sideline anyway and looked like they believed we could win.
I saw Marty getting treatment near the sideline shortly before off so it wasn't a surprise then to hear it announced he was out. 5 changes was an awful lot though and without anything near our strongest team we were never really going to win that. Dublin were seriously impressive it has to be said but in fairness ours lads depleted and all as they were matched them for 3 of the 4 quarters of the game. But after a bright start the second quarter was a disaster as they went from leading to going about 10 points behind.
Second half they came storming out and had cut the gap to 7 when we got a penalty (Dub defender got a yellow card for what was a stonewall black card) but unfortunately the penalty was missed so that was really it. If we got the penalty it would have been down to 4 so you'd never know and then Marty came on for the last 15 and looked lively and got a goal so with him on longer it might have been closer but in fairness no disputing that last night the Dubs were very very good and fully deserved the win.
I'd go so far as to say on last nights display of sharp stick work and ball handling the dubs won't be far off winning Leinster looking at how Kk, GY and WX are all looking vulnerable.
Onion Breath (Carlow) - Posts: 1517 - 09/03/2025 12:18:52
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Replying To Onion Breath: "I was there and I dunno what the thinking was but I don't think management didn't have the ambition to win the game. They certainly were exercised enough in the sideline anyway and looked like they believed we could win.
I saw Marty getting treatment near the sideline shortly before off so it wasn't a surprise then to hear it announced he was out. 5 changes was an awful lot though and without anything near our strongest team we were never really going to win that. Dublin were seriously impressive it has to be said but in fairness ours lads depleted and all as they were matched them for 3 of the 4 quarters of the game. But after a bright start the second quarter was a disaster as they went from leading to going about 10 points behind.
Second half they came storming out and had cut the gap to 7 when we got a penalty (Dub defender got a yellow card for what was a stonewall black card) but unfortunately the penalty was missed so that was really it. If we got the penalty it would have been down to 4 so you'd never know and then Marty came on for the last 15 and looked lively and got a goal so with him on longer it might have been closer but in fairness no disputing that last night the Dubs were very very good and fully deserved the win.
I'd go so far as to say on last nights display of sharp stick work and ball handling the dubs won't be far off winning Leinster looking at how Kk, GY and WX are all looking vulnerable." We play all joe mcdonagh teams for rest of year. No more ifs and buts. With a bit of luck we ll be playing 1b and leinster champiinship next year. We ll soon see where we stand
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Replying To Bimb: "We play all joe mcdonagh teams for rest of year. No more ifs and buts. With a bit of luck we ll be playing 1b and leinster champiinship next year. We ll soon see where we stand" A different tram started last night and played against a very strong and accurate Dunlin team
Waterford and Antrim.were wasteful but Dublin took control in the second quarter with long range points galore.
I know that some were disappointed to see a few not starting but I think its great to see so many players being given plenty of time on the starting team.
After all, look at the footballers and the number of players that have left while the hurlers have kept almost all players.
Dublin could shake Leinster if last night was anything to go by but they will need to play with the same confidence they showed last.night
Laois are up next and that I think it is the biggest game of the year so far.
Hopefully all the bruises etc sustained after Antrim and Dublin will be healed sufficiently to really put in a big performance.
Free taking was good lasr.bight from Ciaran Whelan I thought. Chris finished well intercepting the short puckout was excellent and finished his goal really well. Paddy Boland caught some great balls and his goal was top class.
Marty still has it and showed his finishing instinct with his goal and a neat point as well.
Last night is done and dusted but next Saturday really is the big one.
The backs midfield and half forwards were really tested physically and psychologically last night and the pace of the game will stand to the panel over the next few weeks.
Dublin in Parnell Park was a very tough ask
Management know what they are doing too. I have full confidence in them. Their record speaks for itself.
carlowman (Carlow) - Posts: 1861 - 09/03/2025 22:08:09
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Replying To carlowman: "A different tram started last night and played against a very strong and accurate Dunlin team
Waterford and Antrim.were wasteful but Dublin took control in the second quarter with long range points galore.
I know that some were disappointed to see a few not starting but I think its great to see so many players being given plenty of time on the starting team.
After all, look at the footballers and the number of players that have left while the hurlers have kept almost all players.
Dublin could shake Leinster if last night was anything to go by but they will need to play with the same confidence they showed last.night
Laois are up next and that I think it is the biggest game of the year so far.
Hopefully all the bruises etc sustained after Antrim and Dublin will be healed sufficiently to really put in a big performance.
Free taking was good lasr.bight from Ciaran Whelan I thought. Chris finished well intercepting the short puckout was excellent and finished his goal really well. Paddy Boland caught some great balls and his goal was top class.
Marty still has it and showed his finishing instinct with his goal and a neat point as well.
Last night is done and dusted but next Saturday really is the big one.
The backs midfield and half forwards were really tested physically and psychologically last night and the pace of the game will stand to the panel over the next few weeks.
Dublin in Parnell Park was a very tough ask
Management know what they are doing too. I have full confidence in them. Their record speaks for itself." don't know about Dublin in the shake up for Leinster last year they beat Galway and people had them as favourtes as kilkenny could only draw with Carlow . roll on leinster final and it was over after 20 minutes. the Dubs mighty beat offaly in the opener. championship is different the cats are still ahead of most teams in leinster still.
oneshot (Tyrone) - Posts: 14 - 09/03/2025 23:47:14
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Replying To carlowman: "A different tram started last night and played against a very strong and accurate Dunlin team
Waterford and Antrim.were wasteful but Dublin took control in the second quarter with long range points galore.
I know that some were disappointed to see a few not starting but I think its great to see so many players being given plenty of time on the starting team.
After all, look at the footballers and the number of players that have left while the hurlers have kept almost all players.
Dublin could shake Leinster if last night was anything to go by but they will need to play with the same confidence they showed last.night
Laois are up next and that I think it is the biggest game of the year so far.
Hopefully all the bruises etc sustained after Antrim and Dublin will be healed sufficiently to really put in a big performance.
Free taking was good lasr.bight from Ciaran Whelan I thought. Chris finished well intercepting the short puckout was excellent and finished his goal really well. Paddy Boland caught some great balls and his goal was top class.
Marty still has it and showed his finishing instinct with his goal and a neat point as well.
Last night is done and dusted but next Saturday really is the big one.
The backs midfield and half forwards were really tested physically and psychologically last night and the pace of the game will stand to the panel over the next few weeks.
Dublin in Parnell Park was a very tough ask
Management know what they are doing too. I have full confidence in them. Their record speaks for itself." Carlow's main aim this year has to be to win the Joe McDonagh. It would be ludicrous if we got promoted to Division 1A and then ended up stuck in the second tier at championship level. I'd imagine this is all part of Mullally's thinking.
Plus you'll have Wexford and either Kilkenny or Clare coming down next year to 1B and you'll probably still have Dublin and Antrim, with Down and Kildare coming up.
Plenty of good matches there to prepare for the Leinster championship (if we indeed make it- there are absolutely no guarantees).
Given our numbers, six high intensity games in Division 1A would have been a bit suicidal, if we are honest.
Hoping now for two good performances against Laois and Westmeath and hopefully we will be raring to go for the Joe Mac.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 804 - 10/03/2025 12:11:53
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Replying To CARPS: "Carlow's main aim this year has to be to win the Joe McDonagh. It would be ludicrous if we got promoted to Division 1A and then ended up stuck in the second tier at championship level. I'd imagine this is all part of Mullally's thinking.
Plus you'll have Wexford and either Kilkenny or Clare coming down next year to 1B and you'll probably still have Dublin and Antrim, with Down and Kildare coming up.
Plenty of good matches there to prepare for the Leinster championship (if we indeed make it- there are absolutely no guarantees).
Given our numbers, six high intensity games in Division 1A would have been a bit suicidal, if we are honest.
Hoping now for two good performances against Laois and Westmeath and hopefully we will be raring to go for the Joe Mac." I agree about not wanting to go up to Div 1 & Joe Mac should be the main aim but we are now in a position where we are in a relegation battle & Laois will be well up for it the next day. Lose that & we will be playing an already relegated Westmeath with nothing to lose & will want to leave a marker for the championship. We should be good enough to get one more result but just feel we left an opportunity to make ourselves safe behind at the weekend. I'm not saying we would have beaten Dublin with a full team but we were never going to win with all the changes. Having said that the lads did put up a serious score in 3-17 & I hope they can repeat something similar next Saturday as we will need it. Laois are always up for the Carlow game no matter how they going. The league final last year is still very clear in my mind & that was after we had beaten them comfortably earlier in the league
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Replying To carlo: "I agree about not wanting to go up to Div 1 & Joe Mac should be the main aim but we are now in a position where we are in a relegation battle & Laois will be well up for it the next day. Lose that & we will be playing an already relegated Westmeath with nothing to lose & will want to leave a marker for the championship. We should be good enough to get one more result but just feel we left an opportunity to make ourselves safe behind at the weekend. I'm not saying we would have beaten Dublin with a full team but we were never going to win with all the changes. Having said that the lads did put up a serious score in 3-17 & I hope they can repeat something similar next Saturday as we will need it. Laois are always up for the Carlow game no matter how they going. The league final last year is still very clear in my mind & that was after we had beaten them comfortably earlier in the league" If we can't get a point from the next two games, we frankly don't deserve to stay up. It would also constitute an incredibly worrying loss of form.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 804 - 10/03/2025 13:45:53
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