Dublin GAA Discussion Thread MOD WARNING POST #2944

Slattsy

Am I on my own hoping Bastic starts ahead of MD?

El Horseboxo

Anybody been to Boston and watch a Dublin game before? Looking for somewhere to watch it. Thanks.

Slattsy

El Horseboxo wrote: »

Anybody been to Boston and watch a Dublin game before? Looking for somewhere to watch it. Thanks.

Irish pub I reckon.

BonnieSituation

Slattsy wrote: »

Am I on my own hoping Bastic starts ahead of MD?

Nope. I want us to front up with him.

Delighted with that team now that I see it.

Roll on Sunday ta ****!!!

Slattsy

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Nope. I want us to front up with him.

Delighted with that time now that I see it.

Roll on Sunday ta ****!!!

Go to bed your drunk ya bollox.
In Walshes!

BonnieSituation

Slattsy wrote: »

Go to bed your drunk ya bollox.
In Walshes!

Like ships in the night. I went to Mulligans for a bit of scram then to Fibbers and finally in the Bough for an impromptu bop.

davegrohl48

Stoner wrote: »

If that team starts we were more or less correct Andrews starting rock starting.
MDMA to finish the game I think

I think the team will start but Id put MDMA in for Andrews. MDMA is not at 2013 levels but that was POTY levels.

Flukey

Slattsy and Bonnie, we'll yiz give yer livers a break? They'll be working hard on Sunday evening. Good to give them some training sessions, and yer elbows will benefit too, but you need them to be fresh at 5pm tomorrow and ready to go. By the sounds of it, most of the preparation work has been done, so you can ease down now in preparation for tomorrow evening.:)

As for the team, it looks good and we have a strong bench. There seems to be a lot of speculation about who really will start between Bastic and McCauley. There could be other changes come throw-in too. It's getting closer now, and though we are favourites there are a lot of people giving Mayo a good chance and even tipping them. They won't be afraid of us. They've turned us over before in semi-finals, against the odds. They are on a mission, though of course Mayo always are. If the overall mission succeeds, it will have been well won. They've got to get past us first. It'll be close. No 17 point margins this time, or 5 goals scored. Like Kerry last Sunday, the winning of it for us could be on the bench.

Stoner

I think Fenton and bastic will start, if we need him early or say Fenton is overwhelmed then he'll come on. Of the three he's the game changer imo.

CurryFlavoured

davegrohl48 wrote: »

I think the team will start but Id put MDMA in for Andrews. MDMA is not at 2013 levels but that was POTY levels.

Definitely wouldn't drop Paddy, easily our best ball winner and that's important in tight games like these.

davegrohl48

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Definitely wouldn't drop Paddy, easily our best ball winner and that's important in tight games like these.

Andrews is a good player but I think Mayo would be happy with MDMA on the bench. Could tip the balance in middle of pitch.
What will Dublin do if its OShea on left side on 21 n Barry Moran in at full forward? Think they have to bring back Bastick. Moran is too tall for most other options.

Stoner

Big difference between Moran with the ball and AOS with the ball at hand IMO There's only one AOS wrt breaking tackles mobility etc.
I agree Andrews to start,
We will just have to adapt on the day.

davegrohl48

I wasnt a Barry Moran at full forward fan. But he has improved a lot in terms of his fitness n mobility. Seems more agile. Agree big difference to AOS. But idea might be to free up AOS n Cillian by keeping some attention on Barry Moran. Connolly - Keegan that is worth admission. Hope its Higgins - Brogan for another classic matchup.

corny

Predictions?

General play very even but Dublin have too many scoring options. Dublin by 4.

Stoner

Draw . Two goals each

Slattsy

Stoner wrote: »

Draw . Two goals each

No points?

CurryFlavoured

davegrohl48 wrote: »

Andrews is a good player but I think Mayo would be happy with MDMA on the bench. Could tip the balance in middle of pitch.
What will Dublin do if its OShea on left side on 21 n Barry Moran in at full forward? Think they have to bring back Bastick. Moran is too tall for most other options.

Not saying I wouldn't bring in a 3rd midfielder, I'm saying I wouldn't sacrifice Paddy for it.

billyhead

corny wrote: »

Predictions?

General play very even but Dublin have too many scoring options. Dublin by 4.

I think if Dublin are ahead at half time they will win this game. They need to keep a tight reign on AOS as he will be their target man in the forwards. The battle between Bernard and Keith Higgins will be interesting. Cluxton will have to go short with a lot of his kickouts as the Mayo midfield will win a lot of possession if he goes long. Were due a big game from Flynner and hopefully Dermo gets a couple of early scores as hes a confidence player. Should be a cracker with too very attacking sides. I don't think we will see many surging runs from the likes of McCarthy and McCaffrey as they wont want to get caught out of position. I really think are backs will keep Mayos forwards quiet (Cooper and Philly have been having a great championship so far) and as we have better forwards and we can bring the likes of Alan and Kmac off the bench I reckon its Dublin to win by 2.

Joekers

Anyone buy the Parnell Park pass online this year ? Whats the whole deal with needing a google account and all that ?

ProudDUB

The DCB have disabled the link to buying the PP online, due to the match being sold out. If Dublin win tomorrow & they put the PP on sale again, the link should work again, without you needing any log in codes or accounts.

Joekers

ProudDUB wrote: »

The DCB have disabled the link to buying the PP online, due to the match being sold out. If Dublin win tomorrow & they put the PP on sale again, the link should work again, without you needing any log in codes or accounts.

Cheers for that PD

ProudDUB

No probs.

The Dubs - The story of a season documentary is on RTE now. It's a behind the scenes look at at the 2005 season under Pilar.

seanhynes

Cracking documentary this it hadn't been shown in years and wasn't online anywhere

Kavrocks

seanhynes wrote: »

Cracking documentary this it hadn't been shown in years and wasn't online anywhere

Thoroughly enjoyed it and very timely too to get people up for the game tomorrow!

ProudDUB

It was gas seeing how excited the players, mgt & fans were at winning a Leinster title. Now, the only excitement comes from betting on how much they are going to win by. :rolleyes:

Nidgeweasel

ProudDUB wrote: »

It was gas seeing how excited the players, mgt & fans were at winning a Leinster title. Now, the only excitement comes from betting on how much they are going to win by. :rolleyes:

Probably because it was only the 2nd in 10 years. Still fresh.

CurryFlavoured

Got a last minute ticket!

Here....we...go!

DoctaDee

CurryFlavoured wrote: »

Got a last minute ticket!

Here....we...go!

Happy for ya boss

ProudDUB

Morning troops !

Here we go, here we go here we go, here we go, heeeeere we go !!!!

Safe travels to everyone heading in. Which sounds a bit daft, as I only have a 20 minute bus ride, but shure its the thought that counts.

Give yerself some extra time and have some back up plans in place if you are meeting people to exchange tickets. The Guards are closing off Jones Rd (and access to the Croke Park Hotel) unless you have a Hogan stand ticket.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

ProudDUB wrote: »

Morning troops !

Here we go, here we go here we go, here we go, heeeeere we go !!!!

Safe travels to everyone heading in. Which sounds a bit daft, as I only have a 20 minute bus ride, but shure its the thought that counts.

Give yerself some extra time and have some back up plans in place if you are meeting people to exchange tickets. The Guards are closing off Jones Rd (and access to the Croke Park Hotel) unless you have a Hogan stand ticket.

Or a Nally

ProudDUB

Ah who cares about the peasants in the Nally? :P

Slattsy

Wasnt able to get my hands om a ticket. Got one for my old man though, so happy enough.

Currently any plans to head in and try wrangle a ticket are on holds because i destroyed myself yesterday and im in the fetal position on the couch.

Cant wait now, really expecting us to go from 2nd gear to 6th and if we can get a good early run of points i can really see us pushing on. Mayo might have to kick into AOS earlier than they want and if they start doing that early we'll know they're panicking.

Dublin by 7-ish.

DoctaDee

I need a drink will be 1st on the queue for the cusack bar. Optimistically well be at it from the off but that's probably unlikely. They've shown recently that they have Mayos number and of all the top teams they seem to be capable of scoring goals frequently against Mayo.

But all that's gone before has no bearing on the 70 mins to unfold. As much as Mayo people can wish and hope, we're no different. I'll settle for a scrappy win but I'm optimistic with the thought we'll see Dublin show what they're really about today. Dublin by 10

BonnieSituation

Currently lying in bed thinking of what breakfast to line the stomach with. Hope those clouds feck off too. Don't they know the deal.

AISF day needs to be sunny as fook.

I predict a classic. Better than 2013. And one which we'll come out the other side of by a couple.

COYBIB!!!

ProudDUB

Slattsy wrote: »

Wasnt able to get my hands om a ticket. Got one for my old man though, so happy enough.

Currently any plans to head in and try wrangle a ticket are on holds because i destroyed myself yesterday and im in the fetal position on the couch.

Cant wait now, really expecting us to go from 2nd gear to 6th and if we can get a good early run of points i can really see us pushing on. Mayo might have to kick into AOS earlier than they want and if they start doing that early we'll know they're panicking.

Dublin by 7-ish.

Up. And. At. 'Em. Soldier !

We'll have none of this lying around feeling sickly malarkey. (Some flat 7up, Solpadine, a fry and a bit of brandy in the tae & you'll be grand.) We need as many Dubs as possible in Croker, roaring their heads off.

Flukey

Get up you lazy so and so! Your county needs you. I am heading off now shortly. The minor is at 1:30pm. See you later. Hopefully this is our second last championship match of the year, barring draws! Come on the Dubs!

blue4ever

The "pot herbs" are shot, the only answer for that is a pint (X3/4)!

Section A awaits!

Good luck to both,

C

DoctaDee

The battlefield awaits

Slattsy

Doesnt look like a sell out. Why buy tickets if you're not going to ****ing go !!

DoctaDee

I'll be spending as little time as possible in me seat....brickin it that high up..Le cidre being trialed as the cure as we speak

salmocab

me nerves are jangled here lads

DoctaDee

salmocab wrote: »

me nerves are jangled here lads

Tell me about it .. bloody 2 hours still to go. 3 early goals and I'll be grand :pac:

ProudDUB

DoctaDee wrote: »

Tell me about it .. bloody 2 hours still to go. 3 early goals and I'll be grand :pac:

Nerves are in bits too & even worse, there was no time for a quick settler, so am cold stone sober. Had to wait over a hr for a bus (Eff you Dublin Bus ye shower of worthless toerags) so had to get a taxi in. Am bloody raging !!!

ProudDUB

DoctaDee wrote: »

Tell me about it .. bloody 2 hours still to go. 3 early goals and I'll be grand :pac:

Nerves are in bits too & even worse, there was no time for a quick settler, so am cold stone sober. Had to wait over a hr for a bus (Eff you Dublin Bus ye shower of worthless toerags) so had to get a taxi in. Am bloody raging !!!

EnergyBlaster

**** I can't handle this anymore

Nidgeweasel

Good game to have under your belt. Dublin should win the replay and this will leave you in much better stead to play Kerry. If you had have won that and went into the final you would have been totally undercooked and walking into an ambush.

Perhaps this week Dublin might do a wee bit of work on the tackle? As bad as Cavan at it today.

Stoner

Nidgeweasel wrote:

Perhaps this week Dublin might do a wee bit of work on the tackle? As bad as Cavan at it today.

It was very poor alright. Something to work on and also not protesting every one to bring the free from difficult to easy .

keane2097

Stoner wrote: »

It was very poor alright. Something to work on and also not protesting every one to bring the free from difficult to easy .

Yeah I thought Dublin's discipline was surprisingly poor, not something I would have associated with this team.

CurryFlavoured

Bad discipline, inside forwards not good enough, midfield average and kickouts useless. Lots to work on and I'm a bit glad we're still in the championship even though we threw away a 7 point lead ourselves.

No more McAuley starting this season please.

ThunbergsAreGo

Someone over on ResDubs saying O Connor gave ROC a good whack, lets hope its highlighted, if hes not there its a massive blow for Mayo.

Poor second half, Flynns glory shot near the end annoyed me no end.