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I think that was for safety reasons ! He peeled the head off someone in the first final and was subbed straight afterwards. In the playoffs he picked up a few black cards and, I think, was in danger of a suspension if he got another one. Colm gets fairly intense in some games and I think sometimes management call him ashore before the ref does.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7364 - 03/11/2016 12:44:38 1931191 Link 0 |
When last did a provincial winning team not get an award? 2010? Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 03/11/2016 12:45:16 1931193 Link 0 |
Kevin McLoughlin's omission is an eye raiser. Much Much Much better player than "wee" Ryan McHugh Toothless (Dublin) - Posts: 38 - 03/11/2016 12:48:56 1931195 Link 0 |
I am biased I admit but still anybody who thinks Ryan McHugh is not worthy of his place on this team really must be suffering from selective viewing. The man was basically outstanding in every single game he played this year. Starting in the league and right through the championship while playing in a team consigned to playing negative play not to lose tactics. He took the fight whenever he could often leaving countless players in his wake and some of his point scoring was from the very top drawer. Mayo did not turn up in the league and for large parts of the championship and while Donegal did get beat at the quarter final stage in the championship it was no fault of Ryan's who capped off a great season with that goal against the Dubs. Thoroughly deserved selection. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 03/11/2016 12:56:14 1931199 Link 0 |
If mayo get to a final do Keegan and Boyle automatically get all stars? Picked on reputation. Should have been Mchugh, Harte and durcan. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 03/11/2016 13:17:02 1931204 Link 1 |
A reasonably fair team this year, Durcan & O Sullivan probably unlucky. Cillian Congrats to David Clarke, richly deserved as his saves in a number of games this year were instrumental in Mayo getting to the final. If Rochford had shown the same belief in him as the Allstars committee they would have an All Ireland title & a raft of Allstars, a totally inexplicable decision by the manager & his Breaffy & Ballintubber buddies that cost them a title. Clarke should retire on this note with the knowledge that the Gaa analysts & media highly rated his contribution. As for somebody saying that Galway & Monaghan should be dissapointed, they hadn't anyone to get near that team this year & Galway shouldn't be even considered given the embarrasement v Tipp in Croke Park. moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 03/11/2016 13:33:09 1931208 Link 0 |
What a ridiculous comment. Anyone who watched any Ulster or Donegal games this year league or championship would know Ryan McHugh is in the top 5 players in the country easily. Fully deserved an all star
ulster83 (Tyrone) - Posts: 114 - 03/11/2016 13:33:31 1931210 Link 2 |
Very happy for the 6 Dublin lads, a nice way to round off the year for them (well some are still in the hunt) jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20601 - 03/11/2016 14:02:23 1931214 Link 2 |
How did Boyle get one, Eamon Brannigan destroyed him in the Galway/Mayo game scoring three from play. GDL (Galway) - Posts: 722 - 03/11/2016 14:05:56 1931215 Link 0 |
that was one game boyle always gives it 100%
mayo_123 (Mayo) - Posts: 240 - 03/11/2016 16:20:31 1931255 Link 1 |
You should replace toothless with eyeless after that statement. Can't fault the selection to much. Comeford and Andy Moran might feel a little hard done by but no glaring omissions. Wasn't an outstanding year for keepers. gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 03/11/2016 16:35:50 1931260 Link 0 |
Don't agree. Mayo's defence were excellent in their 4 games from the quarters on, even before that in the limited amount I saw. Solid before that too. Keegan is even in the running for poty, fully deserving of his All Star. Tipp's defence got absolutely cut to shreds by Mayos attack, in the first half of the semi final. That same attack barely functioned against Tyrone and Dublin. Great season for you guys but you are still a long way off complaining about Mayo getting 4 All Stars to your 1. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4241 - 03/11/2016 16:37:56 1931262 Link 1 |
Rubbish post. R MC H has been one of the most consistent players all year. Think of his first half v Tyrone in the U F Play great games for his club Saw K mcLoughlin v Tyrone and he gave away the ball 3 or 4 times when he had possession but Tyrone failed to capatilise. Ask a no of present day county players who would they pick first in their team , RmcH or K mcL ? Don't forget it's all football with R McH , he is not a physical player. Another good call is Peter hart. Brilliant player. SamOnErrigal (Donegal) - Posts: 1427 - 03/11/2016 16:40:51 1931264 Link 0 |
McLoughlin was class but if he were to be picked it would have been in the fullback line.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7364 - 03/11/2016 16:46:53 1931268 Link 0 |
If Cian O'Sullivan or John Small didn't lose a game all year, and couldn't get in. That's GAA'ism if I've ever seen it. Peter Hartes a half back, and an excellent one at that. Peter Harte wouldn't touch Kevin McManaman at half forward. Just square pegs in round holes that. To leave out Kevin Mc on one poorish game is crazy. And to leave out a player who has been excellent all year and MOTM in the drawn final in bonkers. JayP (Dublin) - Posts: 1772 - 03/11/2016 16:52:41 1931272 Link 1 |
Not many surprises on the chosen team. I don't rate Donnelly as a mid-fielder. He merits a place on the team either at half back or half forward replacing either McHugh or Kilkenny. I'm pleased for Rock but it is hard to justify his inclusion.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 03/11/2016 17:15:49 1931276 Link 0 |
James McCarthy was our best half back this year imo.
cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 03/11/2016 17:17:27 1931278 Link 0 |
I am glad to see six counties represented in the all star team and is to be welcomed. I am glad that Tipperary got representation. fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 598 - 03/11/2016 17:25:50 1931283 Link 0 |
When was an All Star ever picked based on their League performance?
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7364 - 03/11/2016 17:26:54 1931284 Link 0 |
Ah the annual All-Stars 'it's a joke he didn't get one/how did he get one' debates can begin in earnest now! MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 03/11/2016 17:33:49 1931287 Link 0 |