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Dublin v Mayo - All Ireland Football Final 2016

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Replying To Hill147: "I'll have what you're smoking. By the kilo." Not my prediction, far from it. Was questioning the person who posted the prediction. CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 13/09/2016 12:00:51 1913520 Link
Replying To avonali: "why would he be wearing sunglasses for us???" Why can't the gobshites stick to the English premiership? ... like you know what to a blanket. If people can't behave themselves at GAA matches, they should be made to jog on!!! plike (Kerry) - Posts: 569 - 13/09/2016 12:14:46 1913525 Link
I think Mayo can and will win this weekend. - They are perhaps the only team in the country who can match Dublin for strength, pace and fitness. - They have as good as, if not better free-taker in CIllian O'Connor. - I think they are mentally stronger than before. People dismissed their AI credentials completely after the Galway defeat. But they regrouped well and proved they could deal with pressure in the way they beat a fancied Tyrone in a tight quarter final. - They have All Ireland final experience and know how to deal with the day. - Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they should have a ravenous appetite for battle on Sunday. McGuinness talked about it today in his column. They'll need a sort of controlled madness to take this Dublin team to places they don't want to go. If they can do that, and press home their advantage in periods when they're on top, I think Mayo can win this game by about 2 or 3 points. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9518 - 13/09/2016 12:22:43 1913529 Link
Replying To CroiGorm: "Not my prediction, far from it. Was questioning the person who posted the prediction." Apologies, clicked on wrong post! He's on the good stuff. Hill147 (Dublin) - Posts: 16 - 13/09/2016 12:37:22 1913537 Link
Replying To Hill147: "Apologies, clicked on wrong post! He's on the good stuff." Deluded to say the least! Best forwards in the country kicking only 9 points?? Sure Rock will probably score that alone from placed balls. CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 13/09/2016 12:49:09 1913545 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "I think Mayo can and will win this weekend. - They are perhaps the only team in the country who can match Dublin for strength, pace and fitness. - They have as good as, if not better free-taker in CIllian O'Connor. - I think they are mentally stronger than before. People dismissed their AI credentials completely after the Galway defeat. But they regrouped well and proved they could deal with pressure in the way they beat a fancied Tyrone in a tight quarter final. - They have All Ireland final experience and know how to deal with the day. - Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they should have a ravenous appetite for battle on Sunday. McGuinness talked about it today in his column. They'll need a sort of controlled madness to take this Dublin team to places they don't want to go. If they can do that, and press home their advantage in periods when they're on top, I think Mayo can win this game by about 2 or 3 points." They have as good as, if not better free-taker in CIllian O'Connor. Stats say otherwise. CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 13/09/2016 12:50:40 1913548 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "I think Mayo can and will win this weekend. - They are perhaps the only team in the country who can match Dublin for strength, pace and fitness. - They have as good as, if not better free-taker in CIllian O'Connor. - I think they are mentally stronger than before. People dismissed their AI credentials completely after the Galway defeat. But they regrouped well and proved they could deal with pressure in the way they beat a fancied Tyrone in a tight quarter final. - They have All Ireland final experience and know how to deal with the day. - Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they should have a ravenous appetite for battle on Sunday. McGuinness talked about it today in his column. They'll need a sort of controlled madness to take this Dublin team to places they don't want to go. If they can do that, and press home their advantage in periods when they're on top, I think Mayo can win this game by about 2 or 3 points." Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they should have a ravenous appetite for battle on Sunday As will Dublin. Going for back to back All Ireland's. CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 13/09/2016 12:52:12 1913550 Link
Replying To plike: "Why can't the gobshites stick to the English premiership? ... like you know what to a blanket. If people can't behave themselves at GAA matches, they should be made to jog on!!!" I'm sensing real anger here plike. What ails you?? avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1990 - 13/09/2016 13:00:48 1913557 Link
Mayo must not concede goals to have a chance. Mayo conceded 7 in last 3 champ matches against Dubs centerfield (Mayo) - Posts: 360 - 13/09/2016 13:06:44 1913564 Link
Replying To Hill147: "I'll have what you're smoking. By the kilo." What did they score in last year's final? Mayo's defence is much better than Kerry's Superglue (Kerry) - Posts: 1283 - 13/09/2016 13:08:11 1913567 Link
My head says Dublin my heart says Mayo. For Mayo to win they need a lot to go right for them: 1. Push up on Cluxton's kick outs for start. 2. Killian O Connor to nail every free. 3. Lee Keegan to keep his cool for the 73 minutes. 4. Aidan O Shea to score a goal 5. Mayo keeper and defence to play a blinder. 6. Dublin to lack focus and discipline (in front of hill 16 this is unlikely) In short Mayo need lots and lots of to go right for them. How Mayo can play well: 1. Bring on Connor O Shea at half time. He will score goals. 2. Keep Aidan O Shea in at full forward- not midfield. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2565 - 13/09/2016 13:22:16 1913583 Link
I know it's being pedantic but should it not be Mayo V Dublin seeing as how Mayo won the first semi final? the_walls (Mayo) - Posts: 496 - 13/09/2016 13:22:29 1913584 Link
Dublin to win at a canter. 8-10 points. Mayo have only played in fits and bursts in most games this year and I cannot see this being effective against Dublin. When Mayo hit their quiet spells Dublin will punish, unlike Westmeath, Tyrone and Tipp. Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 13/09/2016 13:24:14 1913588 Link
Replying To plike: "Suck it up. Your a great man to dish it out. Kerry killers? It's a game, bozo. If you fancy a bit of killing, drop the game... and... join a gang. They'll have you fitted for a bodybag in no time, so they will!" I ain't sucking anything up, KerryKillers is a great name and you really love it, bozo! KerryKillers (Dublin) - Posts: 711 - 13/09/2016 13:31:11 1913597 Link
Replying To centerfield: "Mayo must not concede goals to have a chance. Mayo conceded 7 in last 3 champ matches against Dubs" Dublin not scoring goals this year in championship. Only scored 5 goals in 5 games compared to 18 in 7 last year. Gael85 (Dublin) - Posts: 1433 - 13/09/2016 13:39:04 1913607 Link
Replying To the_walls: "I know it's being pedantic but should it not be Mayo V Dublin seeing as how Mayo won the first semi final?" You're right, it's a bit pedantic. CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 13/09/2016 14:00:47 1913625 Link
Replying To CroiGorm: "Deluded to say the least! Best forwards in the country kicking only 9 points?? Sure Rock will probably score that alone from placed balls." Jeez - Mayo will have to commit at least 5 fouls in the scoring zone for Dublin to get 9 scorable frees! cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5181 - 13/09/2016 14:16:18 1913647 Link
Will Dublin's achievements of the last few years be overshadowed if they are the first team to lose a final to Mayo since '51? Superglue (Kerry) - Posts: 1283 - 13/09/2016 14:34:17 1913659 Link
Replying To mayoday: "No but he will be wearing sunglasses for protection for your lot" To protect him from our dazzling football I'd say. Gerrupp the yard outta tha!!! Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4734 - 13/09/2016 14:41:17 1913663 Link
Replying To CroiGorm: "Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, they should have a ravenous appetite for battle on Sunday As will Dublin. Going for back to back All Ireland's." I don't doubt Dublin's hunger. I just think if they're even a few % off Mayo can capitalise. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9518 - 13/09/2016 14:49:33 1913668 Link