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The big problem for Donegal is that we don't have an abundance of Inside forwards with the physical stature of Paddy McBrearty or Michael Murphy, we currently have Oisin Gallen and Conor O'Donnell, but we seem to be lacking others to be strong candidates.
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1524 - 03/12/2025 13:41:05 2646890 Link 0 |
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U think bigger issue isn't physical it's lack other scoring options
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1111 - 03/12/2025 14:27:46 2646901 Link 0 |
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What county has multiple big physical inside forwards ?
TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8650 - 03/12/2025 14:54:42 2646904 Link 0 |
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I wonder would Downings Paddy McElwee fit the bill here? Big, powerful, accurate and has been clocking up hugh scores for club and college this year.
peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1391 - 03/12/2025 16:02:31 2646921 Link 0 |
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We need pacey skillful forwards. Turlough Carr, Senan Carr and Conor Cahill Four Masters along with Shea Malone Naomh Conaill are great prospects. I think Jim has a few of those taken into the Donegal panel.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 806 - 03/12/2025 16:52:11 2646931 Link 0 |
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Kevin Muldoon will be a pivotal forward within the next year or two, he just oozes class.
SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 891 - 03/12/2025 19:28:08 2646951 Link 0 |
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How's it harsh? It's valid criticism. He doesn't want to be a sub and in the big games when he was either a sub or starter he struggled over the past couple years. Donegal legend no doubt but it's time to move on from him and if we're being honest, does Ryan have anything more in the tank too? For the record I'd be happy for both to stay on but sometimes it's best to leave the game before it leaves you. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 255 - 03/12/2025 20:12:25 2646955 Link 0 |
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Kerry have one decent one
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 753 - 03/12/2025 21:48:51 2646965 Link 0 |
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I think Jim done the same last year bringing in lots of the under twenties. Senan Carr and McCahill in particular look like certain future senior starters. However I'd imagine the main goal for these lads and in part why Jim has them in is to give the under 20 championship another good rattle with last year's loss a big motivator. They didn't turn up for much of that game but still had Tyrone pinned by the collar of their shirts at the end of extra time but got done by the 3 back rule. Personally I think you won't see a repeat of the big game nerves with that experience under their belt and whoever wins Ulster will be strong favourites to win the AI.
panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2894 - 03/12/2025 23:07:12 2646968 Link 0 |
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We have a lot of small pacey inside forwards at club level, but not really seeing any of those cutting at County level consistently. Oisin Gallen and Conor O'Donnell are the only two new additions that have able to breakthrough and cut it consistently at this level in the last 14 years, since Paddy McBrearty made the breakthrough in 2011. And Conor has been more of half forward until last season, but he seems to be capable. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1524 - 04/12/2025 09:59:55 2646981 Link 0 |
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https://donegalnews.com/cost-of-running-donegals-county-teams-passes-e2million/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOePsBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSe9DFMYR83xMIibl_069ZdIMzg_GYC-m3UJZ4b_LmPNu_DTRTMh19Sl3s4E_aem_CYPx4bcpnD_0zGmv4pF8Jg dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 158 - 04/12/2025 10:17:53 2646983 Link 0 |
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What's your point? Your county man named 2 and said Donegal lack more than that number. I asked what county has mutliple big athletic men inside? And your response is to reply with Clifford. One player.
TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8650 - 04/12/2025 11:09:38 2646992 Link 0 |
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How could it be sustainable it's crazy money.. not much word about it but???
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2675 - 04/12/2025 11:28:41 2646995 Link 1 |
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I think there's an issue in terms of progression for forwards where to be considered for academy or development squads you need to fit some expected mould whether it be a target man, accurate inside forward, or playmaker. Another huge issue is on county recruitment being so heavily reliant on development squads. There's no way we're going to have the best personnel available if we're limiting ourselves to only calling up players who excelled under a different ruleset at age 16/17. Players develop at different rates, some make huge improvements at 18, some don't until their mid-20s. Personally I'd be looking at the scoring charts at club level and identify the top 5 forwards scoring goals and scoring 2pts from play, and calling them up regardless of age, club, division. SurelyToGod (Donegal) - Posts: 517 - 04/12/2025 11:35:41 2646996 Link 0 |
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Not a big fan of the new jersey, think the green down the sides of it doesn't look right. Think the training jerseys have been nicer over the last few years dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 158 - 04/12/2025 12:06:32 2647004 Link 0 |
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Another underwhelming effort from oneills look a poor quality azzuri jersey
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1171 - 04/12/2025 12:22:10 2647010 Link 0 |
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Agree 100%, too much of it is included into some of the general expenses mentioned in the article including Backroom Team personnel (€273,401) and Team Manager & Selectors (€91,241). The money McGuinness gets is not factored into that at all.
dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 158 - 04/12/2025 12:24:53 2647011 Link 0 |
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Its another poor effort from oneills tbf
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1171 - 04/12/2025 12:56:27 2647017 Link 0 |
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No, Kerry have one outstanding forward who is on a different level to any other player in the Country, they then have decent forwards like Paudi Clifford, Paul Geaney etc who would be starters for most other Counties.
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1524 - 04/12/2025 13:08:35 2647021 Link 0 |
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Not really, 10-15% increase is quite modest we consider how much inflation has driven up prices in the last 5 years (90% - 100% increases in 5 years).
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1524 - 04/12/2025 13:21:37 2647025 Link 0 |