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1. Cluxton keithlemon (Australia) - Posts: 920 - 16/09/2019 11:12:09 2235996 Link 0 |
the all-stars are always likely to start rows. it's totally subjective in a lot of ways (or in all ways) I can't argue much with probably 12 of the positions from the Sunday game. however Clifford for me has to start!!!! end off..... Durcan had a good year in the super 8's and even in the semi against Dublin but in my own opinion, I thought Ryan mc Hugh was class and is harshly being cut from the team ironically after a bad day on Durcan (when apparently he was sick on the run-up to the game!!!) but if any Donegal lad deserved an all-star for me it would be Mc Menamon (I'd put him into that full backline ahead of any of the other 3 choices hands down!!!) he has been the best defender in ulster this year, marked Clifford out of it and was the shining light against Mayo after Donegal lost 3 defenders to injury. theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 16/09/2019 11:59:33 2236024 Link 0 |
Come on. Players foul guys who are about to shoot. Happens every game. Not sure why that should take anything away from Cluxton. A POTY should be for consistent excellent peformances. He did this. He made top saves throughout the championships combined with the usual hight standard of kick outs.
Dinosbar&grill (Dublin) - Posts: 23 - 16/09/2019 15:56:51 2236173 Link 0 |
I do think places in the backline are more up for grabs. The forward line is a nightmare to pick. While I agree that MeMenamin is one of the top defenders in Ulster and I think he'll get nominated I don't think he will get the nod for the All Star. I think Donegal will get one all star on the basis that they had some very good individual performers and as a team they only lost one game in championship while teams like Mayo and Tyrone lost three. Donegal also put in strong displays against Kerry and Tyrone. From a Donegal point of view our best and most consistent performer was Michael Murphy and I still think he will get his all star this year. I thought he was nailed on before the two games between Kerry and Dublin but now I realise there are so many options in the forwards so there is a chance he could miss out. David Moran's performance in the drawn match outs him in and a number of other forwards have put their hand up for selection. Stephen O'Brien is the only forward that has damaged his chances and could be the unlucky one to miss out. My team: 1. Cluxton (POTY) 2. Fitzsimons 3. Morley 4. O'Sullivan 5. McCaffrey 6. Durcan 7. Howard (Can play 5 to 12) 8. Fenton 9. Moran 10. Murphy 11. O'Shea (YPOY) 12. Mannion 13. Clifford 14. McShane 15. O'Callaghan I'm finding it hard leaving Kilkenny out and I think Clifford could miss out which means I could include Kilkenny at 12 and Mannion at 13. They might then decide to give YPOTY to Clifford to work around it. Clifford had average enough games v Dublin (drawn match), Tyrone and Donegal so that might count against him. Mobot (Donegal) - Posts: 459 - 16/09/2019 16:41:16 2236202 Link 0 |
this is where it's subjective, in all fairness you could pick probably 2 or even 3 teams and one would be as good as the other!!! overall the quality this year has been very good IMO!!!
theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 16/09/2019 17:12:44 2236227 Link 0 |
I like your pick with one exception. Having seen McHugh played off the pitch by a Fermanagh teenager and then struggling against Durcan, I don't think he deserves a place. I would have McNamee at corner back and Durcan at wing back. Totally subjective of course
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 16/09/2019 17:20:39 2236235 Link 0 |
It's the players who vote for young POTY so the journalists can't decide based on who won an all star. Looks a straight choice between O'Shea and Clifford anyway.
MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 434 - 16/09/2019 20:47:58 2236339 Link 0 |
Nope .........Joe.ie has Keoghan at 6 in their team of the year.
Kepak10 (Meath) - Posts: 163 - 16/09/2019 20:55:48 2236341 Link 0 |
Well is it not logical that this is the case since Meath people see Keoghan play more than others. Meath have not been televised as much as other counties but any real football people in the country understand Keoghan is one of the top defenders in the country regardless of an all star award. Remember Kilkenny was taken off early in 2nd half against Meath. Keoghan stood out even on very much an off day for the team.
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 568 - 16/09/2019 21:44:50 2236375 Link 0 |
Hope we get as little of these as possible. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4460 - 16/09/2019 22:44:27 2236405 Link 4 |
For the last time, Keoghan is not getting an All Star. There's 6 backs, Dublin and Kerry are getting 5 of those and Mayo are getting one. He's going to get nominated and no more. If Meath had made it out of their group instead of getting no points, he was in with a great chance. Even if Meath had a final game in S8 that anyone cared about, maybe. But none of those things happened. Only one player got an All Star from a team that didn't get to a semi final and that was Ryan McHugh and his team won Ulster. FootblockREF (Monaghan) - Posts: 567 - 16/09/2019 23:44:11 2236421 Link 0 |
Was durcan not injured for alot of the year or am I thinking of someone else??
southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 933 - 17/09/2019 07:22:51 2236453 Link 6 |
He prob deserves a poty in fairness...... but the gooch has never got one either so I wouldn't worry too much about it. MDM got one and he cant solo the ball and is basically told by management not to kick it, so it's a dubious enough award to be getting.
southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 933 - 17/09/2019 07:25:23 2236455 Link 8 |
And Balls.ie (podcast)......just saying.
Kepak10 (Meath) - Posts: 163 - 17/09/2019 07:51:57 2236461 Link 0 |
Listen. No Meath player is going to get an all star. Wally (Tyrone) - Posts: 922 - 17/09/2019 08:41:40 2236473 Link 2 |
Yeah I could never understand that one. It was basically awarding really hard work, honesty and effort. All laudable traits granted. But i think we should expect more to deserve "Footballer" of the year.
Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9469 - 17/09/2019 08:44:53 2236476 Link 0 |
Michael Murphy is a brilliant footballer but does not deserve to be in ahead of Clifford, O Brien or even Kilkenny. O' Brien was in the running for POTY even after the semi final just unfortunate that the final went to a replay and he wasnt effective seems to have cost him an all star in many peoples eyes oneills09 (Wexford) - Posts: 130 - 17/09/2019 08:53:41 2236480 Link 1 |
O'Brien wasn't great the first day out either. He was arguably Kerry's most effective player up to that point though. I do think he deserves one. I think McShane will get one, as will Con and Mannion, so somebody is going to be squeezed into the half-forward line, if Clifford is also selected. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2152 - 17/09/2019 10:59:50 2236534 Link 0 |
After the replay i have changed my mind on a couple of players. Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 769 - 17/09/2019 11:24:50 2236544 Link 0 |
The bulk will be Dublin and Kerry. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 17/09/2019 11:34:39 2236549 Link 0 |