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Mayo V Dublin

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Replying To giveitlong:  "A lot is in Mayo's favor this time. They are able to call on a full squad of players for the first time this year. They are playing with a huge hunger and don't give players a second on the ball, without being tackled. COC is back to his best and fittest first time in 3 years. AOS is fitter than ever.
Dublin have not played a top team since the AI final last year. This time last year Galway had battled hard and played well to win their first 2 games in S8. Already qualified they did not go full tilt or anything like it V Monaghan in the last game, saving themselves for Dublin. They were hammered in the semi and are on the slide since. While Tyrone will likely have 15 different starters the next day V Kerry, the DUBs will have 7 or 8 starters from the dead rubber yesterday. They won the game yes but can they get into the zone by Saturday. This could be close and indeed could be an upset."
Clarke May still be out. Parsons hasn't played all year. Jason Doherty and Diarmuid O'Connor both out.

Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 273 - 05/08/2019 16:26:09    2221203

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Replying To giveitlong:  "A lot is in Mayo's favor this time. They are able to call on a full squad of players for the first time this year. They are playing with a huge hunger and don't give players a second on the ball, without being tackled. COC is back to his best and fittest first time in 3 years. AOS is fitter than ever.
Dublin have not played a top team since the AI final last year. This time last year Galway had battled hard and played well to win their first 2 games in S8. Already qualified they did not go full tilt or anything like it V Monaghan in the last game, saving themselves for Dublin. They were hammered in the semi and are on the slide since. While Tyrone will likely have 15 different starters the next day V Kerry, the DUBs will have 7 or 8 starters from the dead rubber yesterday. They won the game yes but can they get into the zone by Saturday. This could be close and indeed could be an upset."
It won't.

avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 2090 - 05/08/2019 16:28:48    2221205

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Replying To giveitlong:  "A lot is in Mayo's favor this time. They are able to call on a full squad of players for the first time this year. They are playing with a huge hunger and don't give players a second on the ball, without being tackled. COC is back to his best and fittest first time in 3 years. AOS is fitter than ever.
Dublin have not played a top team since the AI final last year. This time last year Galway had battled hard and played well to win their first 2 games in S8. Already qualified they did not go full tilt or anything like it V Monaghan in the last game, saving themselves for Dublin. They were hammered in the semi and are on the slide since. While Tyrone will likely have 15 different starters the next day V Kerry, the DUBs will have 7 or 8 starters from the dead rubber yesterday. They won the game yes but can they get into the zone by Saturday. This could be close and indeed could be an upset."
Dream on. Dubs will destroy Mayo. Donegal missed 10 or 11 handy points. Dubs will not be so generous.

fingalman (Dublin) - Posts: 233 - 05/08/2019 16:48:56    2221216

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I think a good point was made in the sunday game last night. Mayo create more scoring chances then most teams they play but convert a lower percentage of chances. This game will come down to whether or not Mayo can increase the number of scores from the chances created. Their intensity against a very good Donegal side limiting them to 1-8 was impressive, if they can repeat this then they have a chance.

KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 05/08/2019 16:58:55    2221220

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Replying To KY4SAM2015:  "I think a good point was made in the sunday game last night. Mayo create more scoring chances then most teams they play but convert a lower percentage of chances. This game will come down to whether or not Mayo can increase the number of scores from the chances created. Their intensity against a very good Donegal side limiting them to 1-8 was impressive, if they can repeat this then they have a chance."
Don't think they created that many against Kerry and this could be a problem for Tyrone also. Kerry are very good at closing down the attack. Dublin will need all there backs to do the same on Saturday.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2313 - 05/08/2019 17:37:33    2221234

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I'm becoming very nervous, after all it us an All-Ireland semi-final in the 5 in a row year. And Mayo of all teams make me sweat. We can't beat them forever and they are a very unique bunch.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8821 - 05/08/2019 17:42:44    2221235

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Replying To jimbodub:  ""Dublin have played no one"

This sort of lark counts for squat"
Agree...the problem is for everyone bar Dublin fans is Dublin while great to watch are playing in games where it's over early or you never get the feeling they are going to loose....like yesterday which was a challenge game in all but name.

Super 8s are definitely not working, and I agree with the lads on the Sunday panel who say we sold out to sky. It's a disgrace.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12262 - 05/08/2019 18:09:10    2221242

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Replying To Mfs:  "Clarke May still be out. Parsons hasn't played all year. Jason Doherty and Diarmuid O'Connor both out."
Ruane hasn't seen much game time either...7 or 8 who started against Tyrone will play against Mayo....I can only see McCarthy, Cooper and McMahon who came on starting on Sat...I feel Dubs will win by 6...The only thing I fear on Sat is the weather a wet day will definitely suit Mayo..

jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 05/08/2019 18:21:55    2221247

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Replying To realdub:  "I'm becoming very nervous, after all it us an All-Ireland semi-final in the 5 in a row year. And Mayo of all teams make me sweat. We can't beat them forever and they are a very unique bunch."
Absolutely. And it doesn't make any sense cause if you look at their forwards (right now) compared to ours not one of them (apart from Coc) would make our panel never mind our team on paper it shouldn't be even a contest but we all know it will go down to the wire cause of mayo's Defenders keep them in every game , their forwards score from every 1 shot in 4 it's laughable to even think they can beat us but again we all know they can. No one gets under our skin more than this mayo team and supporter's , everything I said there is out of respect for this Mayo side. roll on Saturday evening can't wait it's going to be epic.

By the way people saying a 7 day turnaround is too much for Mayo are taking rubbish Mayo will be flying next weekend with massive momentum they Won't do any heaving training this week and 7 days is more than enough time to get the legs right again. Doherty a big loss obviously.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 05/08/2019 18:23:49    2221249

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Replying To Bon:  "Hopefully should be a great game, dubs been in cruise control all year and with DC back in action I can't see them being stopped."
All year ....
They've been in cruise control sine 2017

BeJasus (UK) - Posts: 383 - 05/08/2019 18:33:01    2221252

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What people need to remember is Mayo breed quality, tough defenders, we don't breed forwards, our best forwards has always been our half back line

riverboys (Mayo) - Posts: 1389 - 05/08/2019 18:40:11    2221255

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Here we go again on the Dublin/Mayo Roller-coaster!

Can't wait, if anyone deserves to stop the 5 in a row it's them! But deserve has got nothing to do with it.

I think Dublin will win but I don't think it'll be a comfortable evening for them.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13850 - 05/08/2019 18:43:30    2221256

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Replying To fingalman:  "Dream on. Dubs will destroy Mayo. Donegal missed 10 or 11 handy points. Dubs will not be so generous."
We missed a few ourselves on Saturday. That'll surely be remedied somewhat by Saturday. Two halves as accurate but with a higher return than the second half against Armagh and we'll have a chance. Our defence have improved a bit too. The matchups will be crucial in determining the result.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8762 - 05/08/2019 18:45:47    2221258

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Replying To riverboys:  "What people need to remember is Mayo breed quality, tough defenders, we don't breed forwards, our best forwards has always been our half back line"
Correct. Match ups will be key. Who will stop Keegan and Boyle's marauding runs? Will it be Kilkenny v Keegan, Howard v Boyle? Will Dermo start for Dublin in that HF line instead of Scully? If he does who will pick him up? I think stopping that Mayo half back line from advancing is key for Dublin. We have the backs to contain their forwards but will AOS play on the square and will Philly or Cooper pick him up. Big games required of Kilkenny, Con and Mannion in particular for Dublin. Unquestionably the best two teams of the last decade, it's going to be a bare knuckle ride.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4751 - 05/08/2019 18:55:08    2221265

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The best hope of Mayo beating Dublin is if somehow it is a low scoring game.

Turn overs. Forced errors. Forced wides. This is something that they will do and probably do well, to a point. Can they do it for 70 minutes?


Things that Mayo will have to improve on from their outing v Donegal.


Primary possession from their own kick outs.
Shot score ratio improvement from about 50% to 75% minimum.

They had 12 wides not including dropped short efforts and scored 15 times v Donegal.


It is not impossible, but it is a big big ask.

I think that they will absolutely give it 100% and after that, who knows.

I could start writing about what Dublin have to do to beat Mayo, they are likely to have a plan other than just score more than mayo. The reality is that if they click and play to form then they will not have to do much other than control the game, keeping mayo at arms length on the scoreboard by retaining possession and scoring patiently on the break.


Really looking forward to this match as it could be the game of the season.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3862 - 05/08/2019 18:55:10    2221266

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Replying To Aibrean:  "Would it be OK if the referee for this game was from Galway and living in Castlebar?
Simple enough question."
Probably a poor analogy. I think Mayo would be the ones to object if they had a Galway referee.

SamandLiamSoon (Galway) - Posts: 630 - 05/08/2019 19:07:19    2221270

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Replying To jimbodub:  "Didn't Kerry hammer Mayo?

Mayo also lost to Roscommon..

You're setting up your post Dublin victory rant well, if Dublin are good enough to win that is.

But I understand.. Kerry are allowed to hammer Mayo. Dublin doing so is the end of the GAA.

Interesting"
You would expect Kerry to beat Mayo well playing at home. It's a huge advantage. I would put Donegal as a better team than Mayo on paper but in the white heat of Castlebar they wilted. It's why I give Mayo a chance playing in a neutral venue against Dublin in an All Ireland Semi Final. Hopefully it should be a great game.

SamandLiamSoon (Galway) - Posts: 630 - 05/08/2019 19:10:58    2221272

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Mayo are just relieved to be back at this stage again.
Will bring a big crowd up for one last tilt at the greatest team ever to play football.
Doing a favor for everyone else as Dublin haven't been given a good game since they last played Mayo in the championship.
We will go up and watch our hero's go out on their shields.

There will be some grate match ups again:

Higgins v Rock
Harrison v o callaghan
Barrett v Mannion
Keegan v kilkenny
Boyle v Scully
Vaughan v Howard
Ruane v Fenton
S O Shea v Macauley
Durcan v Mccaffrey
AOS v O Sullivan
McDonagh v McCarthy
Carr v MCMahon
Moran v Fitzsimons
O Connor v Cooper

Mayo bench is not as strong but if D O Conor and T Parsons are up to it they won't be far away."
Small will start he's a guaranteed starter for Dublin now, I think the other position up for grabs is either James McCarthy plays centre back instead of Cian or midfield instead of McCauley which would be harsh cause McCauley has been very good so far this season but McCarthy starts no matter what.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 05/08/2019 19:22:00    2221278

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So the man in the middle next Saturday evening is Corks Conor Lane. I guess he's as good or as bad as any other.

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 641 - 05/08/2019 19:47:04    2221295

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Hoping Dublin start off as bad as they did against Meath. Give us a chance to get a bit of a head start, settle in a wee bit.

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 641 - 05/08/2019 19:49:52    2221296

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