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I think the real question re Murphy is would I think he would make the Dublin team? YES without a doubt I would love to have him. He can play midfield or anywhere in the forwards. He is an excellent player, a proven leader and can score. From frees and from play. 100% yes he should get n All Star based on his performances again this year.
I am surprised ther has been no mention of Dean Rock. Overall he has been better than Con this year as in my my not so humble opinion Con was very slow to start this season.
I can't wait for this final....anyone got a spare ticket?

BlueBeret (Dublin) - Posts: 54 - 17/08/2019 08:24:40    2226671

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "If Michael Murphy doesn't get an All Star they should f in nisha the All Stars. Even against us, not to his massive very high standards, he never hid, a mark of the man. Fenton was very good against us last summer but rarely tested in this years championship, but definitely a class act. Moran also classy but on this year's championship I'd have Murphy as first pick for midfield. Probably will end up with Fenton and Moran in midfield and Murphy in the forwards."
It won't probably be Fenton and Moran. It will be Fenton and Moran. Youse need to reconcile yourself to the fact that a lot of good players will lose out. You have to bear in mind that Dublin are getting at least 7 and Kerry probably getting 4. Mayo and Tyrone will have to be sorted out before the likes of Murphy are looked at. Also not hiding, while a laudable quality, can't ignore the fact that his poor shot selection cost Donegal their biggest game of the season. Ryan Wylie is from my club, his direct opponent scored 0-5 from 9 games last season. He was and is the best man marker in the country. But he couldn't get an All Star because Monaghan had 3 already and that was already more Tyrone who got further than us. The All Stars are a system of checks and balances and would have far more credibility if it were a players vote. If you take midfield as Fenton and Moran. The FF line might be Clifford, Mannion, and McShane with O'Callaghan, Howard and O'Shea in the half line. That line up has no Geaney, Kilkenny, Rock or Donnelly. All of whom have claims as good as Murphy's and probably better. And if Rock has as good a final as the semi, then he's getting one. Bottom line, if Michael Murphy gets an All Star some one more deserving is losing out.

FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 563 - 17/08/2019 09:09:59    2226676

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Murphy is 1/10 with boyles to get one while only 8/13 with Paddy Power. Someone is going to be unfortunate enough to miss out.

TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1139 - 17/08/2019 09:27:00    2226681

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Replying To winatallcost:  "What are you even talking about?"
Meath's last 25 mins in Super 8's:
V Donegal scored 4 conceded 11.
V Mayo scored 4 conceded 14.
V Kerry scored 2 conceded 8.
When the big boys are cranking it up, Meath are ready for bed.

That's what I even talking about.

FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 563 - 17/08/2019 09:27:29    2226683

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Replying To sourmilk93:  "Sad to see the amount of funny stuff floating around Meath. I was hoping the cops had greater control of it. But delusional is widespread seemingly. No way Meghan is getting all star and no way he deserves it. Ye beat laois ffs thays all. Hammered apart from that. Improvement yeah. Miles off it though"
I agree Meghan won't get a all star (whoever she is) but keoghan will. Think you might be on some of the funny stuff

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/08/2019 09:28:20    2226684

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Agree, look he is unlucky to be playing at a time when Meath were very much in transition, now that is bearing some fruit, I think he is in with a good shout of a all star. It would be warranted."
You've been in transition since 2010..

Belclare (Galway) - Posts: 904 - 17/08/2019 10:35:12    2226708

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "It won't probably be Fenton and Moran. It will be Fenton and Moran. Youse need to reconcile yourself to the fact that a lot of good players will lose out. You have to bear in mind that Dublin are getting at least 7 and Kerry probably getting 4. Mayo and Tyrone will have to be sorted out before the likes of Murphy are looked at. Also not hiding, while a laudable quality, can't ignore the fact that his poor shot selection cost Donegal their biggest game of the season. Ryan Wylie is from my club, his direct opponent scored 0-5 from 9 games last season. He was and is the best man marker in the country. But he couldn't get an All Star because Monaghan had 3 already and that was already more Tyrone who got further than us. The All Stars are a system of checks and balances and would have far more credibility if it were a players vote. If you take midfield as Fenton and Moran. The FF line might be Clifford, Mannion, and McShane with O'Callaghan, Howard and O'Shea in the half line. That line up has no Geaney, Kilkenny, Rock or Donnelly. All of whom have claims as good as Murphy's and probably better. And if Rock has as good a final as the semi, then he's getting one. Bottom line, if Michael Murphy gets an All Star some one more deserving is losing out."
Last sentence is absolute rubbish mate sorry.

Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1319 - 17/08/2019 11:03:01    2226717

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Replying To winatallcost:  "Keogan was consistantly in top 3 performers in every game he played. Remember he played in 8 matches and no player wins matches on his own even M. Murphy. Even against Dublin he marked Kilkenny out of the game who was replaced early in 2nd half. Won penalties against Donegal and Laois after a magnificent catch to win the ball against Laois. Keogan has been one of the best backs, be it in full backline or half backline in Ireland for the last decade. I'm sure Galway would love a back or two that Meath have even with the deplorable defensive system they play. Kerry would also envy some of the backs Meath have."
Clueless. he had a great catch against Laois!! Lol that's it sure give him Footballer of the year as well..

Belclare (Galway) - Posts: 904 - 17/08/2019 12:13:52    2226739

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "It won't probably be Fenton and Moran. It will be Fenton and Moran. Youse need to reconcile yourself to the fact that a lot of good players will lose out. You have to bear in mind that Dublin are getting at least 7 and Kerry probably getting 4. Mayo and Tyrone will have to be sorted out before the likes of Murphy are looked at. Also not hiding, while a laudable quality, can't ignore the fact that his poor shot selection cost Donegal their biggest game of the season. Ryan Wylie is from my club, his direct opponent scored 0-5 from 9 games last season. He was and is the best man marker in the country. But he couldn't get an All Star because Monaghan had 3 already and that was already more Tyrone who got further than us. The All Stars are a system of checks and balances and would have far more credibility if it were a players vote. If you take midfield as Fenton and Moran. The FF line might be Clifford, Mannion, and McShane with O'Callaghan, Howard and O'Shea in the half line. That line up has no Geaney, Kilkenny, Rock or Donnelly. All of whom have claims as good as Murphy's and probably better. And if Rock has as good a final as the semi, then he's getting one. Bottom line, if Michael Murphy gets an All Star some one more deserving is losing out."
Why moran?just for the mayo game? And dont say he was better then murphy all year as he just wasn't

achara (Monaghan) - Posts: 561 - 17/08/2019 13:12:46    2226747

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Replying To achara:  "Why moran?just for the mayo game? And dont say he was better then murphy all year as he just wasn't"
He doesn't have to be better than Murphy all year. If he has a good final backed up by a great semi final, he's in. The only way Murphy gets an All Star is that if the unwritten rule that Provincial winners must get one is applied. What did Ryan McHugh do last year to deserve one? Win an Ulster title that didn't involve playing a Div One team and the lose 2 out of 3 Super 8 games? Murphy's best chance to win an All Star this year isn't his performances on the field, it's the fact that the people who pick the awards are box tickers.

FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 563 - 17/08/2019 13:36:45    2226751

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Replying To Belclare:  "Clueless. he had a great catch against Laois!! Lol that's it sure give him Footballer of the year as well.."
Your anti Meath comments are laughable. Have you any constructive arguments to add at all? You obviously have some beef with Meath or some kind of experience which has scarred your opinion of them. Doubt you have seen this Meath team very much and are not even qualified to comment as a result of that. I suggest you name your 6 backs up to this point and maybe make a case for each.

winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 507 - 17/08/2019 13:43:01    2226755

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "He doesn't have to be better than Murphy all year. If he has a good final backed up by a great semi final, he's in. The only way Murphy gets an All Star is that if the unwritten rule that Provincial winners must get one is applied. What did Ryan McHugh do last year to deserve one? Win an Ulster title that didn't involve playing a Div One team and the lose 2 out of 3 Super 8 games? Murphy's best chance to win an All Star this year isn't his performances on the field, it's the fact that the people who pick the awards are box tickers."
"The only way Murphy gets an All Star is that if the unwritten rule that Provincial winners must get one is applied."
LOL!!!

Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 688 - 17/08/2019 14:54:10    2226765

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "He doesn't have to be better than Murphy all year. If he has a good final backed up by a great semi final, he's in. The only way Murphy gets an All Star is that if the unwritten rule that Provincial winners must get one is applied. What did Ryan McHugh do last year to deserve one? Win an Ulster title that didn't involve playing a Div One team and the lose 2 out of 3 Super 8 games? Murphy's best chance to win an All Star this year isn't his performances on the field, it's the fact that the people who pick the awards are box tickers."
If All Star awards are down to performances then Murphy will get one for his brilliance over 6 games, he has missed out other years where he deserved one so without a doubt this year he has fully earned one. Box-ticking might be pushing players who have one big game in a final into the All Star selection.

Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1319 - 17/08/2019 15:33:53    2226774

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "He doesn't have to be better than Murphy all year. If he has a good final backed up by a great semi final, he's in. The only way Murphy gets an All Star is that if the unwritten rule that Provincial winners must get one is applied. What did Ryan McHugh do last year to deserve one? Win an Ulster title that didn't involve playing a Div One team and the lose 2 out of 3 Super 8 games? Murphy's best chance to win an All Star this year isn't his performances on the field, it's the fact that the people who pick the awards are box tickers."
Ok but how did monaghan get more then tyrone last year? What sort of box ticking was that?

achara (Monaghan) - Posts: 561 - 17/08/2019 15:40:02    2226778

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Replying To achara:  "Ok but how did monaghan get more then tyrone last year? What sort of box ticking was that?"
Simple really, Tyrone have no forwards so they could only get them in back 7 and Rory was a lock. Also no one likes Tyrone

FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 563 - 17/08/2019 16:57:41    2226788

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Replying To Belclare:  "You've been in transition since 2010.."
And Galway have been in it since 01. Even ruining their minor and u21 players. Your point??

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 17/08/2019 17:27:37    2226793

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Replying To endgame:  "There are several quality forwards in the country but I don't think Conor Cox is as far away as you say.Who are your top ten forwards in the country.?"
O'Callaghan, Mannion, Rock, O'Connor, McShane, Clifford, O'Brien, O'Shea, Murphy, McBerity. I'd also have Mansy ahead of him but Monaghan obviously won't have nominations this year.

FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 563 - 17/08/2019 17:37:45    2226798

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Replying To TheRock2121:  "Murphy is 1/10 with boyles to get one while only 8/13 with Paddy Power. Someone is going to be unfortunate enough to miss out."
M. Murphy should be an automatic choice. He is one of the few player at the moment, in hurling or football, who is can carry a team. Sure he missed scoring chances but he goes out each game knowing the fortunes of the Donegal team rests squarely on his shoulders. If he was on any county team that could afford to play him strictly at full-forward that team would be almost impossible to beat. I saw him contained maybe once, over the years, and that was by O'Mahoney from Kerry who dogged him for the entire game.

Gaa Fan (USA) - Posts: 749 - 17/08/2019 18:26:30    2226803

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Replying To royaldunne:  "And Galway have been in it since 01. Even ruining their minor and u21 players. Your point??"
Galway have won two provincial titles in last four years and reached an All Ireland semi final. Meath have beaten a few harmless Leinster sides and Clare

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1144 - 17/08/2019 20:57:17    2226838

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Replying To FootblockREF:  "Simple really, Tyrone have no forwards so they could only get them in back 7 and Rory was a lock. Also no one likes Tyrone"
True. lol

achara (Monaghan) - Posts: 561 - 17/08/2019 21:00:30    2226840

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