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Replying To GreenandRed:  "Off topic a bit but are there many people trying Dads and Lads or Mothers and Others who hadn't much interest in the GAA before their children got involved? Traditionally children got involved because of their parents interest but nowadays maybe some parents are getting involved because of their children's interest?"
Definitly. I know a good few lads taking to hurling in their 40's to ensure there are enough coaches for underage hurling.
One or two Dads and lads have even moved up to junior B now. If your good enough your young enough at that level.

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1603 - 15/09/2025 11:15:05    2636219

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Jack Flanagan, Dermot's young lad, needs to be snapped up before the Dubs take him.

getupoutofbedinthemorning (Dublin) - Posts: 1 - 19/09/2025 09:41:41    2636745

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Down to the business end in Mayo club football now
Ballina - 6/4
Crossmolina - 2/1
Westport - 4/1
Knockmore - 4/1

Each has their own high profile coach/manager Cora Staunton, John Maughan, Pat Holmes and Joe Brolly.

None of which are lined up for helping Mayo intercounty teams next season.

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1603 - 22/09/2025 14:10:08    2637063

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Andy Moran should take John Maughan on as a County Coach , great experience and has Crossmolina playing great football.

jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 509 - 22/09/2025 21:32:43    2637128

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Great to see Ballina advance to semi final. Andy Moran will have plenty of time for Mayo job now

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 107 - 22/09/2025 23:18:19    2637137

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Replying To jacktheboy:  "Andy Moran should take John Maughan on as a County Coach , great experience and has Crossmolina playing great football."
In fairness it's the work that has gone on in the under age team the last 10 years or so that has Cross playing great football now . Maughan is to old for senior set up. We need a fresh voice and youth .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 378 - 23/09/2025 10:37:12    2637167

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Replying To jacktheboy:  "Andy Moran should take John Maughan on as a County Coach , great experience and has Crossmolina playing great football."
I would agree, John Maughan has been under utilised in the county, with his experience and his teams have always played good football, he would be a good addition to any management setup.
A role in the u20 setup would have been ideal i think.

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 657 - 23/09/2025 12:58:44    2637181

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Down to the business end in Mayo club football now
Ballina - 6/4
Crossmolina - 2/1
Westport - 4/1
Knockmore - 4/1

Each has their own high profile coach/manager Cora Staunton, John Maughan, Pat Holmes and Joe Brolly.

None of which are lined up for helping Mayo intercounty teams next season."
Was Crossmolina expected to do this well and be that fancied after spending the few years in the Intermediate grade?

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 571 - 23/09/2025 14:12:31    2637194

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Down to the business end in Mayo club football now
Ballina - 6/4
Crossmolina - 2/1
Westport - 4/1
Knockmore - 4/1

Each has their own high profile coach/manager Cora Staunton, John Maughan, Pat Holmes and Joe Brolly.

None of which are lined up for helping Mayo intercounty teams next season."
It is down to the development of underage teams in Cross that they are going well now. Most of their team are full of youth and some still in school. They have just come up to senior club now .

Kobe is one of the reasons they are flying along with Loftus back . Cora was never going to come to senior managenent with her job in rte . Joe Brolly is hardly the result of Knockmores success . They always get to the business end so he can't take any credit for that .
I'm glad none of the names mentioned are involved in Mayo set up next year . We had to many voices last year let's just be patient and let Andy get on with the job .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 378 - 23/09/2025 14:32:22    2637196

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Was Crossmolina expected to do this well and be that fancied after spending the few years in the Intermediate grade?"
Everyone knows Crossmolina are a coming team with brilliant young players coming through. I'm a little surprised they are doing this well this fast. When you consider they won the intermediate all Ireland, they have not had any rest. It may catch up with them or may not, one thing for sure they are an exciting team to watch.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11776 - 24/09/2025 07:26:18    2637252

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Down to the business end in Mayo club football now
Ballina - 6/4
Crossmolina - 2/1
Westport - 4/1
Knockmore - 4/1

Each has their own high profile coach/manager Cora Staunton, John Maughan, Pat Holmes and Joe Brolly.

None of which are lined up for helping Mayo intercounty teams next season."
Joe Brolly a coach at Knockmore? That's a bit of a reach.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8521 - 24/09/2025 09:21:19    2637262

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https://x.com/TroySelwood/status/1852194827666072010?t=Hw5yoYI-VHLIpghMv1v0ww&s=19
Anyone ever wonder why so many Mayo and Irish players are being linked and joining Geelong Cats.
This link to Tweet above may help.Its from a prominent member of Geelong Club.Its thanking Enda McGearty for Identifying players and helping players on their journey.

Marty51 (Mayo) - Posts: 2 - 24/09/2025 11:07:51    2637278

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Joe Brolly a coach at Knockmore? That's a bit of a reach."
What is he so? Knockmore have a massive backroom team…15 I heard in it. They would want to be winning county titles with that sort of setup.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11776 - 24/09/2025 21:10:33    2637347

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Replying To yew_tree:  "What is he so? Knockmore have a massive backroom team…15 I heard in it. They would want to be winning county titles with that sort of setup."
I know they have a massive backroom team. I was replying to the poster insinuating Joe Brolly has a big part to play there. He doesn't in reality.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8521 - 25/09/2025 07:30:59    2637365

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Replying To Marty51:  "https://x.com/TroySelwood/status/1852194827666072010?t=Hw5yoYI-VHLIpghMv1v0ww&s=19
Anyone ever wonder why so many Mayo and Irish players are being linked and joining Geelong Cats.
This link to Tweet above may help.Its from a prominent member of Geelong Club.Its thanking Enda McGearty for Identifying players and helping players on their journey."
link is behind a paywall so cant read it..but is that true?
Id only agree with the odd comment from him,
But thought he was just very much into club and Mayo football, but now if he is getting paid for scouting well then that changes everything and while he is very much entitled to do what he wants, I would have zero interest in hearing his thoughts on club or Mayo

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 657 - 25/09/2025 10:14:20    2637378

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Replying To Marty51:  "https://x.com/TroySelwood/status/1852194827666072010?t=Hw5yoYI-VHLIpghMv1v0ww&s=19
Anyone ever wonder why so many Mayo and Irish players are being linked and joining Geelong Cats.
This link to Tweet above may help.Its from a prominent member of Geelong Club.Its thanking Enda McGearty for Identifying players and helping players on their journey."
Welcome to Hoganstand Marty and getupoutofbedinthemorning and all other AKAs. Mr Selwood died tragically in February. Any Ah Ref listeners know that Enda knows his AFL very well. He's heading over for the grand final this week.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8251 - 25/09/2025 11:01:02    2637384

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Replying To tommy132:  "link is behind a paywall so cant read it..but is that true?
Id only agree with the odd comment from him,
But thought he was just very much into club and Mayo football, but now if he is getting paid for scouting well then that changes everything and while he is very much entitled to do what he wants, I would have zero interest in hearing his thoughts on club or Mayo"
Whose thoughts would you listen to? He goes to loads of games and knows the scene very well. Granted now he does take a few wil notions but he's good value for a bit of craic. Sound man, met him on the way into the Sligo match. If he's getting a few quid to scout for the AFL more power to him, he's not the only one doing it.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8251 - 25/09/2025 11:40:52    2637395

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Replying To Marty51:  "https://x.com/TroySelwood/status/1852194827666072010?t=Hw5yoYI-VHLIpghMv1v0ww&s=19
Anyone ever wonder why so many Mayo and Irish players are being linked and joining Geelong Cats.
This link to Tweet above may help.Its from a prominent member of Geelong Club.Its thanking Enda McGearty for Identifying players and helping players on their journey."
That's a bit sickening if it's true especially if kobe goes to .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 378 - 25/09/2025 12:04:37    2637399

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