Fantasy Gaelic Football

Swiper the fox

Anyone doing this, I saw an article in the paper today(Sindo:o, I got the Observer also;)), starts today but prob doesn't make much difference.
Well? Is it worth a go, is there a Hurling equivalent?

KevIRL

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Anyone doing this, I saw an article in the paper today(Sindo:o, I got the Observer also;)), starts today but prob doesn't make much difference.
Well? Is it worth a go, is there a Hurling equivalent?

I saw one game which while looking good didnt include the qualifiers, that was an automatic pass from me, not including the qualifiers is crazy

That was football not hurling btw.

Swiper the fox

I picked a team last night on this http://www.fantasygaelic.ie/

I did it all in about 5 minutes, maybe I should have put some thought into it as no transfers are allowed until quarter final stage. Qualifiers are not included which is disappointing but understandable as some teams play a lot more games than successful teams.

Lemlin, I didn't pick any Cavan players as they played already, yer man Dunne is some player though.

Anyoone else?

Lemlin

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I picked a team last night on this http://www.fantasygaelic.ie/

I did it all in about 5 minutes, maybe I should have put some thought into it as no transfers are allowed until quarter final stage. Qualifiers are not included which is disappointing but understandable as some teams play a lot more games than successful teams.

Lemlin, I didn't pick any Cavan players as they played already, yer man Dunne is some player though.

Anyoone else?

I'd suggest ya keep an eye on the 'keeper Gilsenen. He takes 45s so should knock over a few scores and Cavan are defending well so should let in very little.

I'd also suggest ya keep an eye on Eugene Keating. I'd expect him to score more in the next week.

Steel Dog

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I picked a team last night on this http://www.fantasygaelic.ie/

I did it all in about 5 minutes, maybe I should have put some thought into it as no transfers are allowed until quarter final stage. Qualifiers are not included which is disappointing but understandable as some teams play a lot more games than successful teams.

Lemlin, I didn't pick any Cavan players as they played already, yer man Dunne is some player though.

Anyoone else?

Picked a team in that one myself lastweek. Done it in about 5 minutes too.

Its a pity once you pick your team the first time and confirm your team that you cant make changes up until the deadline.

No budget also so you can pick all the ''top'' players.

Maybe a transfer a week or something might have improved it.

Anyone do this one: http://www.gaamanager.com/

DulchieLaois

Wondering if anyone want to join this forum for the summer ahead

patmac

I would say 3 Donegal players would make sense as themselves and Tyrone will have more games than most.

cocoman

patmac wrote: »

I would say 3 Donegal players would make sense as themselves and Tyrone will have more games than most.

Qualifiers don't count so if you pick 3 donegal players and they lose then you'll miss out on a lot of points until transfer window opens.

Swiper the fox

I've played this game for the last two years and have done very well, last year I was the top scorer in Cork and was very high up in the overall game.
Re: Donegal and Tyrone, only championship games, that is provincial championship and quarter finals on count for points, you have to wait until before the provincial finals to make changes so one of those teams will be out of the running for a few games.
It takes a bit of research unless you have been following the league in great detail. Remember there are more teams in the ulster and leinster championships and therefore more games, 45 kicking goalkeepers and attacking half backs like Lee Keegan or Jack McCaffrey are gold dust.
It's a good game and I play just for my own enjoyment, if there was a bit of interest here that'd be great but I don't think there will be.

Chesty08

I will be entering a team! When is the deadline?

cocoman

Chesty08 wrote: »

I will be entering a team! When is the deadline?

This Saturday at 7pm. You can enter after then but will miss out on some games.

DulchieLaois

Great to get this forum going..........I have picked my 4 finalists and picked players from that list

Swiper the fox

DulchieLaois wrote: »

Great to get this forum going..........I have picked my 4 finalists and picked players from that list

Just one thing, county loyalty is fine if like me you are from Cork.
In your situation I strongly recommend you avoid it:pac:

Although it could be worse, you could be from Cavan:eek:

DulchieLaois

Dont worry, theres no way, I am picking palyers from Laois - it would be pointless doing the competition in the first place

Lemlin

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Just one thing, county loyalty is fine if like me you are from Cork.
In your situation I strongly recommend you avoid it:pac:

Although it could be worse, you could be from Cavan:eek:

Coming from a Limerick man that's hilarious. We played our second string in the final League game last year and hammered you on your own patch!

We even gave yas a Cavan player in Killian Phair!

Swiper the fox

Lemlin wrote: »

Coming from a Limerick man that's hilarious. We played our second string in the final League game last year and hammered you on your own patch!

We even gave yas a Cavan player in Killian Phair!

Cork, my good man.
Although that league win against Limerick was about as much use to ye as your own upset of my lads in the FSA premier league, I recall Roscommon hammering ye out the gate in the championship while Limerick were marching on to the next round.

Why don't you make a team for this?

InishGael

Team picked. I wasn't far off top in this last year. Be good to see bit of banter on here with good few having a go. Takes bit of thinking though as some teams could possibly have 2 easy games before provincial final, thinking Roscommon, Meath with Donegal, Tipp & Monaghan players appealing as well as obvious choice of the Dubs. I'm staying away from some bigger counties like Cork, Mayo & Kerry. Not worth it before provincial finals & transfers available then.

Copper_pipe

Lemlin wrote: »

Coming from a Limerick man that's hilarious. We played our second string in the final League game last year and hammered you on your own patch!

We even gave yas a Cavan player in Killian Phair!

Mr Phair lines out @ Full forward for our parish!

Lemlin

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Mr Phair lines out @ Full forward for our parish!

I thought he had moved onto London now?

Copper_pipe

Lemlin wrote: »

I thought he had moved onto London now?

No he lined out at full forward for us at the weekend!

Lemlin

I tried to register there but it wouldn't give me a list of clubs so that I could select my club.

ThunbergsAreGo

So which is the "best" one to do?

Swiper the fox

naughtb4 wrote: »

So which is the "best" one to do?

Although the post is two years old the link in post 3 on this thread will direct you to the homepage where you register for Fantasygaelic.ie or whatever it's called, it's quite a good game imo, not aware of others.

patmac

Lemlin wrote: »

I tried to register there but it wouldn't give me a list of clubs so that I could select my club.

Try registering the county first.

stephenl15

Struggling to choose between Dean Rock and Connolly. Any suggestions?

internet_user

Team picked, this should tide me over the summer somewhat:cool: Just the two players for me for the weekend, two tyrone lads!

internet_user

stephenl15 wrote: »

Struggling to choose between Dean Rock and Connolly. Any suggestions?

I wouldnt't be sure rock would be a definite starter

Swiper the fox

internet_user wrote: »

I wouldnt't be sure rock would be a definite starter

I'd say he will start alright but Connolly is a certainty, I've gone with Rock.

Any suggestions for attacking half backs, as the summer goes on I'll become more expert but at this time of the year it's difficult to know who'll start outside of your own county or some of the top teams

internet_user

Swiper the fox wrote: »

I'd say he will start alright but Connolly is a certainty, I've gone with Rock.

Any suggestions for attacking half backs, as the summer goes on I'll become more expert but at this time of the year it's difficult to know who'll start outside of your own county or some of the top teams

i see yourself already noted Lee Keegan and Jack Mccaffery, Emmet Bolton from Kildare is always flying forward and Roscommon's David keenan often plays as a forward, I fancy Roscommon to win Connacht!

Swiper the fox

What about Meath, any prospects in that defence?

internet_user

Swiper the fox wrote: »

What about Meath, any prospects in that defence?

Went with Kevin reily myself because he's their only back that I know! Pretty sure he's full back though

Swiper the fox

Lemlin is the man here, c'mon pal who's Meaths most likely scoring defender?

internet_user

Mickey Quinn for longford against offaly this evening named at half forward and should be on 45's. Should be decent for one game at least, winner plays the dubs pretty sure

Nib

John Heslin will be a good differential. He's down as a midfielder but will most likely play in the forwards and he takes all Westmeath's frees. The play Louth in the first round so there's a good chance he'll have two games.

Bryan Sheehan is similar.

JuanJose

Gonna give this a rattle. I see the deadline is 6pm tonight and not 7pm as posted earlier on in the thread.

Any freetaking keepers outside of Tyrone or Dublin spring to mind, anyone?

Lemlin

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Lemlin is the man here, c'mon pal who's Meaths most likely scoring defender?

Post the list of their backs from the game.

Nib

1-5 from Donie Kingston last night gives me a decent start. John Heslin to play today v Louth.

stephenl15

I missed a trick, hadn't realised Heslin was down as a midfielder

An Ciarraioch

stephenl15 wrote: »

I missed a trick, hadn't realised Heslin was down as a midfielder

Was Lacey booked - didn't get any points, even though he played and scored 0-1?

Nib

Don't think Lacey was booked. They're still updating the game, so it might not show until tomorrow.

0-9 from John Heslin today. :eek:

stephenl15

Nib wrote: »

Don't think Lacey was booked. They're still updating the game, so it might not show until tomorrow.

0-9 from John Heslin today. :eek:

Ah dont say that That stings

cocoman

I see that Darren McCurry hasn't been credited with the goal he got yesterday. I presume that will be amended later today?

JuanJose

Nib wrote: »

John Heslin will be a good differential. He's down as a midfielder but will most likely play in the forwards and he takes all Westmeath's frees. The play Louth in the first round so there's a good chance he'll have two games.

Great shout

DulchieLaois

can one change the captain every week or is it the case of no changes for the whole provisional matches ?

JuanJose

DulchieLaois wrote: »

can one change the captain every week or is it the case of no changes for the whole provisional matches ?

Rule 6.
You can only change your captain during these transfer windows (1st one is before the provincial finals) - See more at: http://www.fantasygaelic.ie/home/rules#sthash.Hc85T6ra.dpuf

cocoman

Anyone know what the 5 point bonus is for?

DulchieLaois

cocoman wrote: »

Anyone know what the 5 point bonus is for?

Appearance points - 5 per game in provinional

cocoman

DulchieLaois wrote: »

Appearance points - 5 per game in provinional

There seems to be another 5 point bonus on top of that. Only some players got this extra 5 points but I don't know why. Any ideas?

An Ciarraioch

cocoman wrote: »

There seems to be another 5 point bonus on top of that. Only some players got this extra 5 points but I don't know why. Any ideas?

There are points going for MOTM awards, so presumably that.

cocoman

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

There are points going for MOTM awards, so presumably that.

No it's not the MOTM. 20 for that.

cocoman

Just found out what the bonus points are for. According to fantasy gaelic:

"Bonus points are given to the stand out players in a game. Up to five players in each game potentailly can get bonus points depending on performences, so the players receiving bonus points will vary."

I don't know how they will decide who were stand out players. Could be a bit dodgy especially if there are only a few points separating the winner at the end of the competition.