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Not so sure players should be getting involved in political protests (if this is the correct word to use in this case) at games tbh.

This could open a right can of worms....

Whether people believe in it or not - I dont think players should be getting involved imo.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4768 - 19/01/2026 17:09:45    2651942

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What's happening in the world today sees stark injustice growing by the second. Its a small gesture against that, but that's all it is going to be, a simple gesture by a small group of amateur sportsmen, which they are entitled to do. They own their own values/image and they are not obliged to stand in front of any sort of branding.
I agree that politics and sport should probably not mix, sports (especially amateur sports ) should be about escapism from the daily horrific news.
I respect their gesture but I'd be more hoping to see them defend better as a unit, and then try to take advantage of the new rules while getting more 2 pointers on the scoreboard.

Beelzedub (Dublin) - Posts: 488 - 20/01/2026 14:02:05    2652088

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They are entitled to their opinion - and I would agree that what is happening in Gaza is horrific - but they have no business dragging Dublin GAA into this.

The place to address the connection with Allianz is through county convention and Congress. Can't see it as other than a distraction and harmful to team unity. I hardly think every single person associated with the two squads agrees with this.

And there's plenty of reasons why they might look at some other sponsors, if they are intent on riding the high horse.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3930 - 20/01/2026 15:27:02    2652124

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Replying To Beelzedub:  "What's happening in the world today sees stark injustice growing by the second. Its a small gesture against that, but that's all it is going to be, a simple gesture by a small group of amateur sportsmen, which they are entitled to do. They own their own values/image and they are not obliged to stand in front of any sort of branding.
I agree that politics and sport should probably not mix, sports (especially amateur sports ) should be about escapism from the daily horrific news.
I respect their gesture but I'd be more hoping to see them defend better as a unit, and then try to take advantage of the new rules while getting more 2 pointers on the scoreboard."
Still happy enough to get free stuff off alianz, have them as their main sponsor and wear their logo on their backs aren't they .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 697 - 20/01/2026 16:05:51    2652135

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Dublin players should cop on and leave politics to the politicians

jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 524 - 20/01/2026 16:07:48    2652137

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Replying To S1234:  "Still happy enough to get free stuff off alianz, have them as their main sponsor and wear their logo on their backs aren't they ."
No they don't have allianz as a sponsor, don't get free stuff and don't wear their logo. Anymore fake news?

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1052 - 20/01/2026 19:45:46    2652197

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "They are entitled to their opinion - and I would agree that what is happening in Gaza is horrific - but they have no business dragging Dublin GAA into this.

The place to address the connection with Allianz is through county convention and Congress. Can't see it as other than a distraction and harmful to team unity. I hardly think every single person associated with the two squads agrees with this.

And there's plenty of reasons why they might look at some other sponsors, if they are intent on riding the high horse."
Yes you're right these amateur players should just play and keep their mouths shut and after the game when they are asked to stand beside the allianz logo they should just say yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full sir, and do you want me to thank allianz in the interview sir.
There is no obligation, absolutely none, on any player to allow his image/interview to be used to promote Allianz.

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1052 - 20/01/2026 19:57:27    2652200

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Replying To sligo joe:  "Yes you're right these amateur players should just play and keep their mouths shut and after the game when they are asked to stand beside the allianz logo they should just say yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full sir, and do you want me to thank allianz in the interview sir.
There is no obligation, absolutely none, on any player to allow his image/interview to be used to promote Allianz."
What company is on their jersey? Part of destruction of Dublin.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3930 - 20/01/2026 20:35:23    2652204

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We'll agree to disagree. Just hope it doesn't disrupt the teams.

Speaking of which, Ennis is huge game Sunday. A win would set them up nicely. Lose to both Clare and Wexford and its another year in D2.

I cannot ever recall beating Clare in Clare. Used to be Tulla back in day. In fact, apart from qualifer in 2010 (?) I don't remember any orher win.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3930 - 20/01/2026 20:56:49    2652207

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Replying To S1234:  "Still happy enough to get free stuff off alianz, have them as their main sponsor and wear their logo on their backs aren't they ."
Aren't they?

Beelzedub (Dublin) - Posts: 488 - 20/01/2026 21:28:26    2652211

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Replying To sligo joe:  "No they don't have allianz as a sponsor, don't get free stuff and don't wear their logo. Anymore fake news?"
Lol course they get free stuff

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 697 - 20/01/2026 21:48:43    2652215

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Replying To S1234:  "Lol course they get free stuff"
Not from allianz, they don't sponsor Dublin

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1052 - 20/01/2026 22:35:58    2652220

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Replying To jacktheboy:  "Dublin players should cop on and leave politics to the politicians"
There is no bandwagon small enough they won't jump on

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 237 - 21/01/2026 08:54:15    2652238

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Replying To Fionn:  "https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0119/1553931-dublin-players-planning-allianz-protests-for-leagues/

Not so sure players should be getting involved in political protests (if this is the correct word to use in this case) at games tbh.

This could open a right can of worms....

Whether people believe in it or not - I dont think players should be getting involved imo."
Im inclined to agree with you Fionn and its only drawing the wrong kind of attention to them also.I mean if any of the players are seen or reported with Allianz car insurance after this ,they are open for ridicule.They might mean well but not sure this is the right way.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 415 - 21/01/2026 12:16:14    2652284

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Replying To sligo joe:  "Yes you're right these amateur players should just play and keep their mouths shut and after the game when they are asked to stand beside the allianz logo they should just say yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full sir, and do you want me to thank allianz in the interview sir.
There is no obligation, absolutely none, on any player to allow his image/interview to be used to promote Allianz."
We get your point Joe but what the players are doing is just trivial unless the publicly state that every player to a man is refusing to use Allianz insurance.Now that would be a proper protest and hit Allianz in the pocket.IF any of the players still have allianz insurance ,then the whole thing is a circus.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 415 - 21/01/2026 12:20:44    2652285

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Replying To alalalalalum:  "There is no bandwagon small enough they won't jump on"
Like the Americans with Trump

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 415 - 21/01/2026 12:21:45    2652286

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "We'll agree to disagree. Just hope it doesn't disrupt the teams.

Speaking of which, Ennis is huge game Sunday. A win would set them up nicely. Lose to both Clare and Wexford and its another year in D2.

I cannot ever recall beating Clare in Clare. Used to be Tulla back in day. In fact, apart from qualifer in 2010 (?) I don't remember any orher win."
A win in Ennis would be huge for the hurlers and would give them a great platform for the year.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 415 - 21/01/2026 12:23:58    2652287

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Replying To brayballer:  "We get your point Joe but what the players are doing is just trivial unless the publicly state that every player to a man is refusing to use Allianz insurance.Now that would be a proper protest and hit Allianz in the pocket.IF any of the players still have allianz insurance ,then the whole thing is a circus."
Reading the posts here it seems to me that people here are deliberately refusing to understand. The players are not trying to hit anyone in the pocket nor do they expect to change the plight of the Palestinians. It is simply a gesture of solidarity with the oppressed people in Gaza by refusing to endorse allianz a company who invests heavily in Israeli bonds and has only recently increased it's portfolio of the same bonds. What is wrong in making that gesture to the Palestinians.
People are saying if they do this then they should be protesting against other companies too etc etc.
But can anyone tell me what is wrong with making this gesture to the Palestinians in it's own right.

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1052 - 21/01/2026 13:39:58    2652315

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