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Dublin V Tyrone Should NOT Be In Croke Pk!

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Replying To legendzxix:  "Absolutely. Since 2011 then Croke Park has been the league home ground and All Ireland group stage home ground. A lot of Dublin supporters speak openly about Croke Park being an advantage, especially with the familiarity from league games.
Tyrone did superbly well as the away team in the quarter finals. Kildare, Cork and Antrim have stood their ground to retain home advantage in recent years.
It can be something of a sensitive subject for some. The frustration for some Dublin supporters probably boils to a perceived not earning the respect of counties who are striving to win the All Ireland without home advantage at the business end of the championship."
There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it.

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1003 - 11/08/2025 11:44:13    2631060

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Replying To sligo joe:  "There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it."
I've always thought the Dubs were willing to travel, ever since the 1983 semi V Cork, a cracker of a game. To be fair to the Dubs, a lot of the reason they're in Croker so often is to try and fill it. When they go on the road it is always entertainment.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6535 - 11/08/2025 12:17:52    2631081

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Replying To sligo joe:  "There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it."
You are being far too polite here Joe.... Far too polite...!

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4612 - 11/08/2025 12:18:31    2631082

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Replying To sligo joe:  "There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it."
I thought Dublin got fair acknowledgement for the result against Mayo in 2024 and v Galway in 2025.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 11/08/2025 12:21:56    2631083

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Replying To slayer:  "I've always thought the Dubs were willing to travel, ever since the 1983 semi V Cork, a cracker of a game. To be fair to the Dubs, a lot of the reason they're in Croker so often is to try and fill it. When they go on the road it is always entertainment."
Dublin fans travel a lot more than some other county fans to be fair. Now maybe that's partially to do with the fact they don't really play mang games outside of Dublin, so the novelty factor is there for fans when it comes to travelling.

Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 60 - 11/08/2025 12:36:40    2631086

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Replying To legendzxix:  "Absolutely. Since 2011 then Croke Park has been the league home ground and All Ireland group stage home ground. A lot of Dublin supporters speak openly about Croke Park being an advantage, especially with the familiarity from league games.
Tyrone did superbly well as the away team in the quarter finals. Kildare, Cork and Antrim have stood their ground to retain home advantage in recent years.
It can be something of a sensitive subject for some. The frustration for some Dublin supporters probably boils to a perceived not earning the respect of counties who are striving to win the All Ireland without home advantage at the business end of the championship."
The frustration for some Kerry supporters probably boils down to a perceived not earning the respect of counties who are striving to win the All Ireland without the advantage of playing in a Hurling Province for over 100 years.

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 11/08/2025 13:20:00    2631098

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Replying To sligo joe:  "There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it."
Not of all us feel that way, personally I don't mind, I think it makes sense when considering the massive Dublin GAA following, which brings in massive funding for the association.

That great Jim Gavin team could play anywhere and still demolish any team they came up against, they were an unbelievable team, best I have ever seen by a long shot.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1456 - 11/08/2025 13:23:35    2631099

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Replying To superbluedub:  "The frustration for some Kerry supporters probably boils down to a perceived not earning the respect of counties who are striving to win the All Ireland without the advantage of playing in a Hurling Province for over 100 years."
Kerry have won provincial titles playing all rounds in the backyard of their opponents. Kerry are all for fixture venue fairness.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 11/08/2025 14:03:19    2631110

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Replying To Commodore:  "Not of all us feel that way, personally I don't mind, I think it makes sense when considering the massive Dublin GAA following, which brings in massive funding for the association.

That great Jim Gavin team could play anywhere and still demolish any team they came up against, they were an unbelievable team, best I have ever seen by a long shot."
We know that but yet it was Donegal that tried to take us outa croke park

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 289 - 11/08/2025 14:10:19    2631113

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Replying To sligo joe:  "There is a huge cohort of gaa supporters out there who would struggle to give the Dubs any credit even if they played every game away.
There is a big Dublin/Rural divide and gaelic football supporters are not immune to it."
You re wasting your time even replying to that clown.Even other Kerry contributors on here dont like him

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 289 - 11/08/2025 14:17:13    2631118

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Replying To Cabbagepatch1667:  "Dublin fans travel a lot more than some other county fans to be fair. Now maybe that's partially to do with the fact they don't really play mang games outside of Dublin, so the novelty factor is there for fans when it comes to travelling."
Easier for dubs fans to travel to games as well on public transport due to capital city and most areas having buses even direct buses from Dublin to there. Not same for people on other counties

KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3801 - 11/08/2025 14:57:37    2631134

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"There's no doubt about it, when you are comfortable and you play there seven or eight times a year, you are very comfortable with the environment."
- Ciaran Whelan after Glenn Ryan's criticism in 2023.

"Anyone telling you that Croke Park is not Official Dublin GAA's home ground is treating you like an idiot!"
- Off The Ball.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 11/08/2025 15:53:04    2631145

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Replying To legendzxix:  "Kerry have won provincial titles playing all rounds in the backyard of their opponents. Kerry are all for fixture venue fairness."
Kerry have won provincial titles and All Ireland titles on the back of playing in a Hurling province

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 11/08/2025 18:48:04    2631194

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Replying To legendzxix:  ""There's no doubt about it, when you are comfortable and you play there seven or eight times a year, you are very comfortable with the environment."
- Ciaran Whelan after Glenn Ryan's criticism in 2023.

"Anyone telling you that Croke Park is not Official Dublin GAA's home ground is treating you like an idiot!"
- Off The Ball."
There's no doubt about it Kerry winning a ridiculous 86 Munster titles and 39 All Irelands playing out of a Hurling Province , is a huge Advantage, anyone telling you different is treating you like an idiot .

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 11/08/2025 18:56:10    2631196

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There have been two all Munster All Ireland finals. Tipperary made the All Ireland semi finals in 2016 and 2020. Since the qualifier era - 5 of the 6 Munster counties have made the All Ireland quarter finals at least. In the first year of the Tailteann Cup - 4 of the 6 Munster counties were in the All Ireland 16.
The facts are the facts.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 11/08/2025 22:51:23    2631245

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Replying To legendzxix:  "There have been two all Munster All Ireland finals. Tipperary made the All Ireland semi finals in 2016 and 2020. Since the qualifier era - 5 of the 6 Munster counties have made the All Ireland quarter finals at least. In the first year of the Tailteann Cup - 4 of the 6 Munster counties were in the All Ireland 16.
The facts are the facts."
The facts are the facts , Kerry have over 100 years of advantages playing in a Hurling Province .

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 12/08/2025 09:50:34    2631309

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Replying To superbluedub:  "The facts are the facts , Kerry have over 100 years of advantages playing in a Hurling Province ."
5 of 6 Munster counties qualifying for the All Ireland football quarter finals confirms Munster as the only dual code province.
If you want to avoid balanced conversation, that's your choice. Croke Park has been Dublin's home league ground since 2011. Home league ground advantage is an advantage at the business end of the championship.
The same applies to Meath next year. It might take Meath 2 or 3 games to be comfortable with their temporary home league ground. Meath can't have any excuses if they make the Leinster final. If Meath are genuine All Ireland contenders, they'll have temporary home league ground advantage at the business end of the championship.
In the interest of balanced conversation - Dublin's results in Roscommon and Salthill in recent years have to be acknowledged. CA!

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 12/08/2025 10:29:42    2631320

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Replying To legendzxix:  "5 of 6 Munster counties qualifying for the All Ireland football quarter finals confirms Munster as the only dual code province.
If you want to avoid balanced conversation, that's your choice. Croke Park has been Dublin's home league ground since 2011. Home league ground advantage is an advantage at the business end of the championship.
The same applies to Meath next year. It might take Meath 2 or 3 games to be comfortable with their temporary home league ground. Meath can't have any excuses if they make the Leinster final. If Meath are genuine All Ireland contenders, they'll have temporary home league ground advantage at the business end of the championship.
In the interest of balanced conversation - Dublin's results in Roscommon and Salthill in recent years have to be acknowledged. CA!"
Kerry have over 100 years of advantages playing in a hurling Province there's no denying it .

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 12/08/2025 11:15:32    2631345

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Replying To superbluedub:  "Kerry have over 100 years of advantages playing in a hurling Province there's no denying it ."
LOL! Nothing beats being properly road tested. The Armagh and Tyrone tussles were great. 5 out of 6 Munster counties have qualified for the All Ireland football quarter finals. Some province for one province! CA!

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9118 - 12/08/2025 11:28:00    2631356

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Replying To legendzxix:  "LOL! Nothing beats being properly road tested. The Armagh and Tyrone tussles were great. 5 out of 6 Munster counties have qualified for the All Ireland football quarter finals. Some province for one province! CA!"
And once again there's no denying Kerry have advantages for over 100 years playing in a 6 County Hurling Province.

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2871 - 12/08/2025 11:43:36    2631362

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