I have the utmost respect for Bernard Brogan, I think he is the marquee forward in Gaelic Football today. He's a great player but, as MesAmis rightly pointed out, he isn't even the best player in his family. For the record I think Martin Clarke should have won player of the year in 2010, and not Brogan, despite his scoring prowess. Anyway, back to the vote...

I think Canavan should have been considered for no.15, and not no.14 and his winning of said 14 jersey has upset my vote because I intended to pick him there. In light of this, I will vote for Maurice Fitzgerald.

The full forward line I wanted to vote for was 13. Mickey Linden, 14. Pádraic Joyce, 15. Peter Canavan which, in my view is a better full forward line than 13. Cooper, 14. Canavan, 15. Fitzgerald.

peter_venkman (Down) - Posts: 320 - 22/06/2013 20:38:16    1412993

Bernard is not the greatest no.15 as yet, and hasn't got a lot of time to claim that crown either, I hope he does. In the meantime, he has not achieved legendary status, like John Egan or Bernard Flynn and the likes.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8821 - 22/06/2013 21:36:11    1413041

The full forward line has more in depth quality than the half forward line. If you were to conduct a poll of the best 6 forwards to have ever played the game I'm not sure the likes of Dooher and McDonald would be any where near a top 6, although they were both great players.

Its a shame that Joyce looks like he's going to miss out. He's comfortably the best player out of the west of Ireland in the last 40 years, along with Canavan he's the best forward I've seen in my years of watching games. If Galway had a chance of qualifying for the final stages of the championship he'd still be playing I'd imagine.

For that reason I'll got for Joyce at 15.

BigTom2050 (Tipperary) - Posts: 289 - 23/06/2013 17:45:56    1413425

Well Admin?

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 24/06/2013 10:15:29    1413926

Multi talented Maurice Fitz gets the number 15 jersey and becomes another Kerry representative on our team. Like his nearest rival Matt Connor, Maurice would have been at home in most of the forward positions.

Not happy with the centre half forward spot. There was a dead heat between Trevor Giles and Ciaran McDonald.

Do you want to leave it like that, both men sharing the jersey or do you feel a second vote is required to determine an outright winner etc etc ?

Look forward to your replies on the matter.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 2275 - 24/06/2013 11:45:32    1414051

We need a second vote on no.11

orange and blue (Tyrone) - Posts: 1080 - 24/06/2013 11:48:44    1414059

Definitely a second vote needed between the two.

Cute_Kerry_Hoor (Kerry) - Posts: 2518 - 24/06/2013 11:50:26    1414062

Yeah sure go for it again.

Still Trevor Giles for me without question but I fear allstar syndrom may set in and people will vote for whoever the feel shouldnt be left out, irregardless of position, i.e Joyce, browne, forde or whoever.

But anywaysm 11. - Trevor Giles.

Jinxie (Meath) - Posts: 6348 - 24/06/2013 11:53:20    1414066

You cannot have a team with 16 players?.. second vote on the 11 shirt but between the two playrs only ie. no new player can enter the equation.

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 24/06/2013 11:54:40    1414068

Yeah afetr reconsidering my choice at #11. I'll go for Padraig Joyce there instead.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10366 - 24/06/2013 11:58:45    1414074

ok mayos (and meath haters/dubs)lets start voting ...mac's the man

beal (Mayo) - Posts: 1388 - 24/06/2013 12:00:04    1414075

Ciaran McDonald all day long
Giles was decent but over rated
Average free taker but intelligent
McDonald could do things no one else could on any given day
a phenomenal talent
McDonald 100%

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8170 - 24/06/2013 12:14:12    1414100

Matt Connor

bryanadams (Kildare) - Posts: 733 - 24/06/2013 12:19:37    1414110

Giles over MacDonald
I dopn't Ciaran and his abilities and he was a joy to watch but.....
Twice player of the year??? 4 all ireland medals??
Tell me one place McDonald was a better player than Giles

brian (Meath) - Posts: 1998 - 24/06/2013 12:35:26    1414133

Admin: I think you will have to confirm teh criteria for number 11: Is it open season or are we voting for Giles/McDonald?

Anyway my votes is McDonald. He was a class forward some of his passes in 2004 final against Kerry was unreal even if Fitzmaurice beat him man to man on teh day in question.

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 24/06/2013 12:40:38    1414140

Giles for no.11, Ciaran who?

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 24/06/2013 12:42:03    1414142

My first name on any team sheet........Trevor Giles

Kepak10 (Meath) - Posts: 167 - 24/06/2013 12:45:26    1414145

Right dont want this to drag on all week. Finishing post tonight at 10pm. A two horse race. Only Ciaran and Trevor. No duplicates. Votes already given to either will stand.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 2275 - 24/06/2013 12:46:13    1414146

Trevor Giles.

Cute_Kerry_Hoor (Kerry) - Posts: 2518 - 24/06/2013 12:51:08    1414150

For sheer footballing ability and skill - CIARAN MCDONALD

ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 24/06/2013 12:51:31    1414151