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Kerry will win with ease . Won't be going full tilt till QF

hlynch12 (Limerick) - Posts: 18 - 11/05/2026 14:33:52    2672354

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "Interested to know if any of the extended county panel members played with their clubs over the weekend?"
Max Campbell played the full game for Glenties.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1593 - 11/05/2026 15:36:39    2672376

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Replying To hlynch12:  "Kerry will win with ease . Won't be going full tilt till QF"
It'll be a Donegal win. First round is irrelevant as you're guaranteed another game (would be easier to play a team in the losers round than winners round next day out for Kerry) and wee Jammy will be looking to set down a physiological marker v Kerry if they are to meet again

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 659 - 11/05/2026 16:00:16    2672384

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Replying To hlynch12:  "Kerry will win with ease . Won't be going full tilt till QF"
Ah yeah, Kerry will win pulling up with half a team and not getting out of first gear obviously. Arra sure we'll go down for the run anyway and have the craic with the American tourists.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 173 - 11/05/2026 16:07:28    2672390

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Replying To farneygael3:  "It'll be a Donegal win. First round is irrelevant as you're guaranteed another game (would be easier to play a team in the losers round than winners round next day out for Kerry) and wee Jammy will be looking to set down a physiological marker v Kerry if they are to meet again"
I'm hoping you meant psychological there wee farneygael or Jim could be facing a lengthy sideline ban!

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 173 - 11/05/2026 16:11:58    2672392

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Replying To farneygael3:  "It'll be a Donegal win. First round is irrelevant as you're guaranteed another game (would be easier to play a team in the losers round than winners round next day out for Kerry) and wee Jammy will be looking to set down a physiological marker v Kerry if they are to meet again"
Not a bit, the Butter Churners will be in full flight in Killarney, with the Healy Raes (Men of the ordinary people) shouting them on.

Hard game to call, but with Donegal injuries and Kerry having players returning from Injury, I would imaging that Kerry management and squad will be all built up to get revenge for the league final and not let us boss them in their own patch in front of their own people. Kerry will more hyped for this than the All Ireland final.

It would be hard for Donegal to go down there and win, Kerry look stronger than last year, lot of depth as the Sunday Game highlighted. Can see Kerry winning by 12 or more, but I think we can rebound and still make the QFs.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1827 - 11/05/2026 16:36:56    2672403

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "Max Campbell played the full game for Glenties."
Incorrect

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 938 - 11/05/2026 18:16:53    2672438

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "Max Campbell played the full game for Glenties."
I don't know who your source was but he didn't play 1 minute...

Samforthehills26 (Donegal) - Posts: 8 - 11/05/2026 20:26:11    2672457

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Replying To Samforthehills26:  "I don't know who your source was but he didn't play 1 minute..."
A little publication called the Donegal Democrat. Ever heard of them?

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1593 - 11/05/2026 23:40:15    2672478

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Replying To Samforthehills26:  "I don't know who your source was but he didn't play 1 minute..."
He's listed in the Naomh Conaill team in Tom Comack's report in the Democrat online.

greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 762 - 12/05/2026 00:13:35    2672483

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Replying To Commodore:  "Not a bit, the Butter Churners will be in full flight in Killarney, with the Healy Raes (Men of the ordinary people) shouting them on.

Hard game to call, but with Donegal injuries and Kerry having players returning from Injury, I would imaging that Kerry management and squad will be all built up to get revenge for the league final and not let us boss them in their own patch in front of their own people. Kerry will more hyped for this than the All Ireland final.

It would be hard for Donegal to go down there and win, Kerry look stronger than last year, lot of depth as the Sunday Game highlighted. Can see Kerry winning by 12 or more, but I think we can rebound and still make the QFs."
And they call me pessimistic lol

eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 358 - 12/05/2026 04:10:59    2672487

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Replying To Samforthehills26:  "I don't know who your source was but he didn't play 1 minute..."
Donegal Democrat.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1593 - 12/05/2026 09:07:33    2672500

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Replying To eddieSize5Balls:  "And they call me pessimistic lol"
Kerry Munster campaign has been effective, no more than that. Cork second half Sunday,showed why they will find division 1 a tough proposition next year. After a tough league, Donegal probably had to relinquish Ulster, might even be a bonus? So,I believe, all to play for. Looking forward to seeing who tries it on with Michael Murphy!!

Expertinall (UK) - Posts: 80 - 12/05/2026 11:05:42    2672534

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Mark Campbell played, Max did not. Typo in paper.

TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1209 - 12/05/2026 11:11:25    2672539

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Replying To eddieSize5Balls:  "And they call me pessimistic lol"
I am being realistic, I don't mean to sound doom and gloom, but Kerry will go all out to beat Donegal in Killarney, the National League final will be added fuel to their fire, their injured players are starting to return. I suspect Kerry are viewing this as one of the biggest games of the year, and I don't think Donegal are viewing it in the same "Must win" eyes as Kerry.

Jim is probably hoping to win it, but also knows that trying to beat Kerry on their home turf in front of a partisan crowd is a big ask. I'm not sure if he will risk Murphy, as he clearly will be targeted following that League final tackle. Michael Langan is a risk, Ciaran Thompson isn't back, I heard of other injuries too, which are not serious, but could mean we lose key players for that game.

The positive is that Kerry need to lay down a marker, they need to win this game, and hold nothing back. So at least we all get to see how they setup in advance of a potential meeting later on if we get through. Winning an All Ireland would be the priority, if that means losing to Kerry in Killarney, I would be happy enough. Obviously winning both would be best.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1827 - 12/05/2026 13:20:09    2672585

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Replying To Commodore:  "I am being realistic, I don't mean to sound doom and gloom, but Kerry will go all out to beat Donegal in Killarney, the National League final will be added fuel to their fire, their injured players are starting to return. I suspect Kerry are viewing this as one of the biggest games of the year, and I don't think Donegal are viewing it in the same "Must win" eyes as Kerry.

Jim is probably hoping to win it, but also knows that trying to beat Kerry on their home turf in front of a partisan crowd is a big ask. I'm not sure if he will risk Murphy, as he clearly will be targeted following that League final tackle. Michael Langan is a risk, Ciaran Thompson isn't back, I heard of other injuries too, which are not serious, but could mean we lose key players for that game.

The positive is that Kerry need to lay down a marker, they need to win this game, and hold nothing back. So at least we all get to see how they setup in advance of a potential meeting later on if we get through. Winning an All Ireland would be the priority, if that means losing to Kerry in Killarney, I would be happy enough. Obviously winning both would be best."
Kerry going all out to beat Donegal? Of course they will. Donegal will also be going all out to beat Kerry. Kerry will be hard to beat in Killarney but not unbeatable. Murphy will play unless he is injured?
It's as much a must win for Donegal as Kerry? The winner gets an extra break and one less match. Any rest is crutial in the AI Series.

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 938 - 12/05/2026 15:08:56    2672619

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "A little publication called the Donegal Democrat. Ever heard of them?"
Ah peiledoir, I'm sure you're wise enough to know not to believe everything you read in the papers!

Samforthehills26 (Donegal) - Posts: 8 - 12/05/2026 16:20:28    2672635

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I am worried about this match because of the talk out of Kerry with injuries and all the rest. They are writing themselves off a lot and I always think they are dangerous when they're talking about themselves like that. Dara Ó Cinnéide was on Second Captains saying he doesn't expect anyone who is not 100% fit to play, so what sort of squad they will name will be interesting, but they have footballers coming out of their ears in the kingdom and no matter who takes the field there will be a massive fight in them on their home patch

we will be going all out to win it as wel, I think it will be a very very physical match as I think I said previously on here, I expect a pig of a game if I'm being honest and I think there will be a red card at some point. no more than what Ó Cinnéide says about Kerry, if any one of our lads isn't 100% fit I would rather not risk them in this game.

I am looking forward to the weekend in spite of the crazy prices in and around Killarney it's a great town for a few pints as well so should be good craic and I always enjoy the company of Kerry people too even if I am very apprehensive about the match itself

CCFabu (Donegal) - Posts: 331 - 12/05/2026 16:44:14    2672645

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Replying To Commodore:  "I am being realistic, I don't mean to sound doom and gloom, but Kerry will go all out to beat Donegal in Killarney, the National League final will be added fuel to their fire, their injured players are starting to return. I suspect Kerry are viewing this as one of the biggest games of the year, and I don't think Donegal are viewing it in the same "Must win" eyes as Kerry.

Jim is probably hoping to win it, but also knows that trying to beat Kerry on their home turf in front of a partisan crowd is a big ask. I'm not sure if he will risk Murphy, as he clearly will be targeted following that League final tackle. Michael Langan is a risk, Ciaran Thompson isn't back, I heard of other injuries too, which are not serious, but could mean we lose key players for that game.

The positive is that Kerry need to lay down a marker, they need to win this game, and hold nothing back. So at least we all get to see how they setup in advance of a potential meeting later on if we get through. Winning an All Ireland would be the priority, if that means losing to Kerry in Killarney, I would be happy enough. Obviously winning both would be best."
If we get hammered we are certainly not making an all Ireland final let alone winning one.
We do have a habit over the last decade or so of getting beat out the gate when we are heavily fancied so maybe this time we might sneak a win.

I think we will lose too but by 12 is a bit much.
No team losing their first two championship games will be going far in the summer.
So if there is a hammering here we may as well forget about it.

eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 358 - 12/05/2026 17:46:29    2672666

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Replying To peiledoir20:  "Max Campbell played the full game for Glenties."
I see you have your finger on the pulse again in your own county. Would it not be fairly obvious a lad who plays most games for Jim now wouldn't be randomly playing for his club?

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8831 - 12/05/2026 20:12:56    2672688

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