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Replying To dstuction:  "He is very good at them and its such an important part of the game. especially now with mass defenses.
I feel Dublin probably have better forwards in open play but his free taking is exceptional and most likely a massive reason why Dublin will win another All Ireland."
You mean WILL this year or in general?They still have to play Mayo and Kerry. If I've learned anything this year it's never write off Mayo ,they can beat anyone on the day just depends who shows up.

GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 12/08/2016 00:35:05    1900147

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Replying To MesAmis:  "The Fox Inn is in Dublin."
True. Right on the border though. Lot of heads from Ashbourne and Garristown areas drink there. Used to be good for a late pint.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 12/08/2016 08:49:56    1900161

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Replying To GameOfTyrones:  "You mean WILL this year or in general?They still have to play Mayo and Kerry. If I've learned anything this year it's never write off Mayo ,they can beat anyone on the day just depends who shows up."
I meant most likely win this year.
They will no doubt win another All Ireland with Rock in the team as he is only, I'm guessing, 26.

I do feel they will win the All Ireland this year but nothing is set in stone. Donegal showed that Dublin are yet again beatable but everything has to go right for you against the Dubs.

dstuction (Donegal) - Posts: 1209 - 12/08/2016 09:03:55    1900164

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Dean has played very well in general this year. Has been involved in a lot of very good Dublin moves and is very reliable to finish them off with a point.

Last year I felt he could have done better in the SFs and the final. Missed a couple of frees in those games (granted not easy ones) and hit a few wides. Big test for him V Kerry as not much room for error in those games.

poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 12/08/2016 13:19:50    1900282

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Donegal showed that Dublin are beatable by losing to them 3 times this year, that makes sense.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 12/08/2016 14:18:23    1900315

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Replying To clondalkindub:  "Donegal showed that Dublin are beatable by losing to them 3 times this year, that makes sense."
I personally think that Donegal game will do Dublin a lot of good

We hadn't played a competitive game in 3 weeks, and we've been caught in the past with teams going on a good run through the back door to catch us cold and leggy

You couldn't ask for a better game to help bring Dublin on, a lot of things went right but a fair few things also went wrong and we had to dig deep and manage the game

Full house on a warm day against a rival who played quite well and caused Dublin problems

That's the sort of game that puts true fitness and match sharpness into the legs and now is the time to build our own momentum

Delighted with the manner of that win and it sets us up well for a game against Kerry

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 12/08/2016 14:43:39    1900324

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Replying To clondalkindub:  "Donegal showed that Dublin are beatable by losing to them 3 times this year, that makes sense."
What I mean is Donegal created chances against Dublin and a better team could take them chances. Honestly Dublin are the closest thing to perfect I have ever seen but they can still be got at. If I was Kerry I would be looking at that Donegal game and see where Dublin had problems.

I don't think any team left will beat Dublin but it wouldn't necessarily be a shock either.

Dont be so defensive I am just saying Donegal have showed (in the last game as league never counts) a few weaknesses in Dublin. Thats a complement

dstuction (Donegal) - Posts: 1209 - 12/08/2016 14:50:44    1900327

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