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Replying To CiarraiMick: "As a Kerryman I dont like calling anyone the goat as the game has changes and times change.Players are fitter now than years ago.What I will say though is David Clifford is an exceptional talent and he is playing in an era imo thats harder now for forwards.Years ago it was man on man.Nowadays there are blanket defenses and David is nearly always double marked.He is a brilliant fielder ,can take on his man,is very strong and can score from near or far." Surely it's a two sided coin in that it's also more difficult for the backs, 3 personal fouls and they're on a yellow and on a tightrope. Back in the day the likes of Paddy McCormack, Mick Lyons, Seán Doherty or even Paidí from his own county would give the likes of David some gip and get away with it. Of course Clifford (and others) get special attention but statistically I'd say forwards are scoring more than ever from play so is it more difficult for them? sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 802 - 28/06/2024 21:04:26 2555462 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "Surely it's a two sided coin in that it's also more difficult for the backs, 3 personal fouls and they're on a yellow and on a tightrope. Back in the day the likes of Paddy McCormack, Mick Lyons, Seán Doherty or even Paidí from his own county would give the likes of David some gip and get away with it. Of course Clifford (and others) get special attention but statistically I'd say forwards are scoring more than ever from play so is it more difficult for them?" Yes backs years ago got away with more robust play but plenty of backs still foul alot pulling jerseys etc qnd when a player gets a yellow they are often switched or substituted.However forwards in the past were marked man to man and not double marked with sweepers in front of them.Id argue forwards scored more from play years ago and its no coincidence that backs are scoring more now.I played in the forwards but I dont think id be able for the conjestion in todays game. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 28/06/2024 23:47:42 2555483 Link
With the dubs gone . Sam maguire is coming home to the kingdom. We'll deserved for kerry LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 30/06/2024 00:06:19 2555813 Link
Was talking to a couple bucks earlier. Said not going to game today as waiting for the final. Have to love the confidence. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 30/06/2024 15:09:46 2555955 Link
Replying To LimerickForLiam24: "Was talking to a couple bucks earlier. Said not going to game today as waiting for the final. Have to love the confidence." Why would you go from Kerry to Dublin to watch that? Supporters of every county are 'waiting for the final' this year, based on attendance trends. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3882 - 30/06/2024 16:12:18 2555974 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "Why would you go from Kerry to Dublin to watch that? Supporters of every county are 'waiting for the final' this year, based on attendance trends." True the real stuff won't happen until semi final. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 30/06/2024 16:24:38 2555979 Link
Well played today lads. Great patience in ye're attack really showed ye're experience and even playing badly once ye forced the 4 point difference ye're quality was undeniable. You'll forgive me if I don't wish ye luck going forward. ;) festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3143 - 30/06/2024 17:17:46 2555998 Link
Replying To festinog: "Well played today lads. Great patience in ye're attack really showed ye're experience and even playing badly once ye forced the 4 point difference ye're quality was undeniable. You'll forgive me if I don't wish ye luck going forward. ;)" Thanks Festinog and no worries. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 30/06/2024 18:02:18 2556011 Link
With the Dubs gone SAM will be coming home with the Ulster houdini gone Jack L (None) - Posts: 3141 - 30/06/2024 18:03:38 2556012 Link
Replying To Jack L: "With the Dubs gone SAM will be coming home with the Ulster houdini gone" Not on todays performance.Alot of ball to be played first. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 30/06/2024 18:50:14 2556021 Link
Replying To Jack L: "With the Dubs gone SAM will be coming home with the Ulster houdini gone" Armagh are up next for Kerry. I hope the semi finals are better than the q/finals. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1879 - 30/06/2024 20:18:24 2556049 Link
Not a game for the ages today and that is being kind. Shane was brilliant on the restarts and we had good impact off the bench which is encouraging. I expect another arm wrestle with Armagh. Nothing will be easy but I think Kerry have a better panel of players right now and they should prevail and make the final. GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2113 - 30/06/2024 23:54:56 2556110 Link
Patient, lol. In reality, Kerry obviously benefitted from Derry's exertions a few days ago; notable that daylight did not appear between the teams until the final quarter, when a differences in energy levels really show up. Armagh is very average, and that Armagh team will not even win a provincial, should be no issues for Kerry in the next round I'd imagine. points50swiththeargyllsonthewrongfeet (Tyrone) - Posts: 281 - 01/07/2024 08:44:30 2556128 Link
Was talking to be buck from Tralee. Jack has been holding back the lads all year to be geared for the final in two weeks. With the dubs in decline for coming year, having the Cliffords and O'Se coming into their prime along with the great kerry blanket defence kerry could dominate the next 5/6 years. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 10/07/2024 21:24:46 2558275 Link
Replying To LimerickForLiam24: "Was talking to be buck from Tralee. Jack has been holding back the lads all year to be geared for the final in two weeks. With the dubs in decline for coming year, having the Cliffords and O'Se coming into their prime along with the great kerry blanket defence kerry could dominate the next 5/6 years." Yeah but you thought same bout Limerick CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 11/07/2024 00:56:20 2558307 Link
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Yeah but you thought same bout Limerick" Injuries caught up with us in the end. P.Casey and Nash injured along with DOD not fully fit. Will be Cork for hurling and kerry for the big ball. Two guarantess. Put at €50 double bet this morning. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 12/07/2024 10:48:58 2558511 Link
Replying To LimerickForLiam24: "Injuries caught up with us in the end. P.Casey and Nash injured along with DOD not fully fit. Will be Cork for hurling and kerry for the big ball. Two guarantess. Put at €50 double bet this morning." You have just made me very nervous CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3846 - 12/07/2024 11:46:08 2558527 Link
No fear of ye. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 13/07/2024 15:56:12 2558699 Link
kerry support saving themselves for the final. LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 147 - 13/07/2024 17:42:05 2558715 Link
Replying To LimerickForLiam24: "kerry support saving themselves for the final." Like the Limerick fans last week.! endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2301 - 13/07/2024 18:20:15 2558719 Link