NFL Division 1

samin12 wrote:
. thought anto, forker, the bigger of the two raffertys (Caolan?) and McVerry all had very good second halfs. A bit more composure by McVerry could have won us the game. Duffy and Rafferty showed great pace when running with the ball. Very pleased with the performance. Though Vernon was very good (apart from when trying to pass, loses a serious amount of attacking opportunities with wayward hand passing). Looks like finally we have some pace and competition in the forward line

Wouldn't say so. If it takes 35 minutes for the forwards to get into gear we will be annihilated. Kerry will score a lot more next week. Perhaps I am being a bit harsh but would say that with a bit more competition the forwards might play a lot better and this could be a decent championship for Armagh when Stevie and Clarke return. Fingers crossed!

Thats what i mean, Stevie and the two clarkes back along with those boys and we have the making of a good forward line. McParland, Grugan, Michael O'Rourke and probably a few more Cross boys also competing for forward positions. Not worried about the Kerry game, just hope that towards the end of the league we are looking promising.

Im going to be a bit more reserved, Armagh have shown no consistency for a while. Grimley should keep the players on the right track. Some good management from Armagh by using small forwards, going by the amount of frees Armagh had.

GAA-Fan wrote:Im going to be a bit more reserved, Armagh have shown no consistency for a while. Grimley should keep the players on the right track. Some good management from Armagh by using small forwards, going by the amount of frees Armagh had.

believe me, not saying we are going to be the team to beat or anything. just saying that there was some encouraging displays. Was also very impressed with work rate, at times last year alot of players looked uninterested and had little fight in them. Thought today, effort levels were raised and we won most 50-50 balls in the second half against a physically strong cork side. cautiously optimistic.

Tyrone were very impressive in 2nd half. You cant keep a great man down ie Steve O'Neill. Mulligan played well but consistency is his problem. Kerry will be happy overall. Poor shooting at times but really I was more interested in the newcomers and all gave a good account of themselves. Galvin and Sheehan actually did play well.Well it was the wake up call Dublin needed as they were very lackluster in 2nd half and Fennell really did his midfield prospects no favour. Watched Armagh v Cork today and as it was very exciting at times the referee's inconsistency was unbelievable. Kerrigan deserved the red card and I wonder will the CCCC look at the other incidents which went unpunished/? Both teams can take something from the game but early days yet.Never saw Conor Counihan so animated on the sideline which says something about other decisions. Overall a good start to the League.

Real Kerry Fan wrote:. Galvin and Sheehan actually did play well..

Sorry, I typed Sheehan but meant Scanlon. (will correct) Sheehan was very good and the dominant force in midfield - Scanlon was poor. Galvin worked hard but, I felt, to little avail.

Thomas Clarke wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote:. Galvin and Sheehan actually did play well..

Sorry, I typed Sheehan but meant Scanlon. (will correct) Sheehan was very good and the dominant force in midfield - Scanlon was poor. Galvin worked hard but, I felt, to little avail.

Meant to say also that Maher made a difference when he came on.

Real Kerry Fan wrote: Meant to say also that Maher made a difference when he came on.

He did, although he is very limited. Where would you play Donaghy, RKF?

Real Kerry Fan wrote:

Thomas Clarke wrote:

Real Kerry Fan wrote: Meant to say also that Maher made a difference when he came on.

He did, although he is very limited. Where would you play Donaghy, RKF?

Sorry for the mispost. Getting worried about Donaghy. Gets too frustrated when things not going his. When he moved to the wing the low ball to BJ Keane especially worked very well. Still there is a long year ahead and his performance improved last year during the summer, but at the moment I am not sure would I start him.

Yeah, aside from the final last year, his form was very poor. As it was in 2010. i thought being captain might prompt a big performance, but he really didn't get into the game at all, and looked, dare i say it, as bad as O'Gara at the other end.

Maybe it is time to move him to midfield, as being more involved may help him. But his form must be a worry for O'Connor.

As for Keane, he worked hard and got a few scores, but I'd see him more as a forager in the half-forwards, rather than a scoring threat in the corner.

Young Curtin looked lively when he came on.

Giller must go ....

Seriously though - O'Gara MUST go ... can't see anything in the guy at all and never could!

Parouisa wrote:Giller must go ....

Seriously though - O'Gara MUST go ... can't see anything in the guy at all and never could!

how times have changed!!!!

When he is leaving he could Fennell with him......................

bocerty wrote:

Parouisa wrote:Giller must go ....

Seriously though - O'Gara MUST go ... can't see anything in the guy at all and never could!

how times have changed!!!!

When he is leaving he could Fennell with him......................

Never ever rated O'Gara and Fennell too has not come out the other side of the transfer saga a better player ....

Dublin and Mayo abandoned.

Bad weather in Dublin. Just heard on the report for the rugby.

Rugby is off. Must be bad conditions.

With a bit of luck the whole Six Nations will be abandoned for good.

Over seven hours of live rugby on RTE this weekend, and the All-Ireland hurling club semi-finals and sixteen National Football League games on.

Worse still, all anyone seems interested in is the two tossers (excuse the un-forum-like language), Evra and Suarez. I can't figure out which player made a bigger joke of himself today.

Kerry under a bit of pressure - this one has the potential to escalate into a full scale boxing match

Good victory for Armagh tonight.

GAA-Fan wrote:Good victory for Armagh tonight.

Yes were the better team. Kerry have a lot of questions to answer and as for Tomas as much as I admire you a stupid retaliation to a nothing incident. Congrats Armagh.