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Dublin V Cork Super 8S

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Will your lot not have taken note also ?"
I'm sure but we don't have the fitness levels to match Dublin. The teams that do, such as Tyrone, will be better able to take advantage. That's all I meant

Sindar (Roscommon) - Posts: 348 - 14/07/2019 10:44:45    2210585

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Cue bitter guff from Ulsterman"
Don't pass any heed of Ulsterman., He's on here for the sole pupose of griping and feeding anti-Ulster conspiracy theories

Sindar (Roscommon) - Posts: 348 - 14/07/2019 10:47:21    2210587

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Congrats to Cork on a great performance but the truth is that Dublin never really looked threatened despite not being at 100%.

Dublin seem to be finding their groove by degrees & that last 10 minutes was them at their best but other teams will not be quaking at their overall performance.

The football championship has been really entertaining this year with lots of open play & big scoring in all games. The only real blot now is the cynicsm from all the top teams. It is a real blight & HQ needs to take steps especially with regard to "professional" fouls and players feigning injury to run the clock down.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5030 - 14/07/2019 10:48:36    2210589

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Replying To baire:  "Ná bac le Jim, níl ann ach bod! lol"
Sin í an fhírinne, tá sé gan mangala!

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2769 - 14/07/2019 10:56:25    2210592

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Dublin looked immense yesterday. Yes, there is gaps at the back if a team kick passes forward quickly and you will get scores but it's Dublins ruthlessness that's so impressive. Every attack had goal in mind and a point is only if the goal isn't on. Teams will get closer than Cork but very unlikely to see anyone stopping the 5!!

Tir Conaill Abu (Donegal) - Posts: 1677 - 14/07/2019 10:59:59    2210593

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Replying To realdub:  "Because our lads are better all round athletes who train properly, eat properly and have excelled in the physical side of the game coming through the ranks. Of course they have to be excellent footballers too.
You're not suggesting something underhanded are you?"
Let's be honest, it's because of money.
I heard that the Dubs dont even train anymore, that they just rub money all over each other before a game.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 14/07/2019 11:39:55    2210603

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Replying To baire:  "They are fitter because they are better, more natural footballers, wonderful supporters who never jeer a penalty taker. or boo the opponents' wides. They get no funding, had the generosity and good sense to refuse state aid and passed it on to the neglected regions - how could anyone not love the Dubs - they even reduced the crowds coming to Croker in case a full stadium would be too intimidating for the opposition. Baile Átha Cliath abúuub!"
Wow you really are bitter !! Dublins success is eating you up and long may it last -:)

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2890 - 14/07/2019 11:55:59    2210613

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LOL....

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2890 - 14/07/2019 11:58:07    2210615

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "Congrats to Cork on a great performance but the truth is that Dublin never really looked threatened despite not being at 100%.

Dublin seem to be finding their groove by degrees & that last 10 minutes was them at their best but other teams will not be quaking at their overall performance.

The football championship has been really entertaining this year with lots of open play & big scoring in all games. The only real blot now is the cynicsm from all the top teams. It is a real blight & HQ needs to take steps especially with regard to "professional" fouls and players feigning injury to run the clock down."
In his co-commentary on the radio Eamonn O'Hara describes it as game management. This is how you protect your lead, he says.

offyertrolley (Leitrim) - Posts: 141 - 14/07/2019 12:02:35    2210619

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "To say that someone or something is "incredible" means that he is quite literally unbelieveable.

Jack is a super player but unbelieveable? I think not."
Play with words if it makes you happy -:)

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2890 - 14/07/2019 12:04:01    2210620

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Galway lads very touchy about "out in June" for some reason?

Hmmm wonder why? ;)

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 14/07/2019 12:12:54    2210625

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Replying To arock:  "Try the narcotics angle it's an avenue you haven't explored yet. You have exhausted paying the refs, players being paid big bucks, a personal s&c coach for every panel player. Maybe they each have a personal tailored fitness program and dietry regime and like the Stepford wife's they stick to it. Maybe they are just natural athletes and they fitter than Cork? But would a shocking conclusion on your part right? Keep on digging I am sure you will unearth another conspiracy. Meanwhile in the real world I am sure Tyrone will match them for fitness."
Hi I never mentioned drugs. I just asked how are dublin so far ahead in regards to fitness it's a genuine question and I'm not suggesting anything untoward.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 14/07/2019 12:17:52    2210629

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Guess who's back! ;)

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/diarmuid-connolly-returns-to-dublin-squad-to-bolster-push-for-fiveinarow-38311133.html

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4529 - 14/07/2019 12:43:45    2210645

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Replying To KingdomBoy1:  "Hi I never mentioned drugs. I just asked how are dublin so far ahead in regards to fitness it's a genuine question and I'm not suggesting anything untoward."
Yea right !!

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2890 - 14/07/2019 12:51:27    2210649

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Play with words if it makes you happy -:)"
Makes me very happy.

I take my little pleasures wherever I can get it, as we all should.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5030 - 14/07/2019 13:09:54    2210660

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Yea right !!"
To be fair to Kingdomboy I didn't think that he was implying drugs. But what I did think he might have been suggesting was that they may be benefiting from being able to train full-time.

I must admit when he mentioned the Aussie Rules lads I thought the analogy was a good one because the physical conditioning of the Dublin lads looks so good. In terms of speed, strength, acceleration, and endurance they certainly appear to have raised those elements to a new level.

In the middle of all the mud-slinging, does anyone know what the Dublin lads jobs are? Maybe that would put an end to all the uninformed speculation.

offyertrolley (Leitrim) - Posts: 141 - 14/07/2019 13:17:51    2210665

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Replying To KingdomBoy1:  "That's an excellent question, how are dublin fitter than every other team?

I mean every team are killing them selves at training week in week out yet no one can match their fitness."
The dubs are matching that training but they're doing it with much heavier wallets in their pockets

ctowers (Dublin) - Posts: 104 - 14/07/2019 13:24:37    2210668

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Replying To KingdomBoy1:  "Hi I never mentioned drugs. I just asked how are dublin so far ahead in regards to fitness it's a genuine question and I'm not suggesting anything untoward."
Ask O'Sullivan and Fitzmaurice how they managed to cover up what is a scandal that was swept under the carpet.

jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 14/07/2019 13:24:58    2210669

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Replying To Tir Conaill Abu:  "Dublin looked immense yesterday. Yes, there is gaps at the back if a team kick passes forward quickly and you will get scores but it's Dublins ruthlessness that's so impressive. Every attack had goal in mind and a point is only if the goal isn't on. Teams will get closer than Cork but very unlikely to see anyone stopping the 5!!"
It'll be interesting to see if donegal really go for goals with meath today especially in the last quarter. They could have scored 2/3 late on in previous match but opted to tap or handpass over the bar. I wonder was it a ploy to not overegg the scoreline against cavan especially to keep the hype down

ctowers (Dublin) - Posts: 104 - 14/07/2019 13:30:57    2210671

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Wow you really are bitter !! Dublins success is eating you up and long may it last -:)"
Bitter? Lol. Can you not take a joke or did I hit a nerve?

baire (Galway) - Posts: 1849 - 14/07/2019 13:45:41    2210675

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