Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - Capital Punishment

Fann Linn

Patww79 wrote: »

I really thought he'd have been the kind of fella who would have done it and owned it instead of skulking behind someone else.

I'd say it was a MH idea if Tyrone won!

CatInABox

https://twitter.com/Hill16Army/status/1021793209629007872

Going round on Twitter now, anyone know the owner? Seems mad to keep such detail notes on a game, never mind all of them!

BonnieSituation

Only just cottoned on that both games in our group are on at the same time. I was looking forward to watching the game in Ballybofey. Our game is gonna be brutal.

I reckon most of the first half ensconced in my seat in the Cusack then out to the boozer for the second half of the real tussle in the group. Proper.

OldMrBrennan83

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BonnieSituation

Well they don't open the gates that early ya see. I was tempted to opt-out tbh. I never have before but I'll be well over my 60% as it is.

gormdubhgorm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Only just cottoned on that both games in our group are on at the same time. I was looking forward to watching the game in Ballybofey. Our game is gonna be brutal.

I reckon most of the first half ensconced in my seat in the Cusack then out to the boozer for the second half of the real tussle in the group. Proper.

Yeah I checked the fixtures was 50/50 about going to Croke Park then I saw I would miss the Tyrone v Donegal on telly.

Not going to Croke Park for a glorified challenge match.
If it was in Hyde Park it might be a bit of craic/novelty.
I would probably go then.

But in Croke Park will be able to hear the seagulls waste of time and money.
No meaning, no entertainment waste of time.

Fann Linn

CatInABox wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Hill16Army/status/1021793209629007872

Going round on Twitter now, anyone know the owner? Seems mad to keep such detail notes on a game, never mind all of them!

Some bloke called Gavin from up around Clondalkin owns that.

Grandeeod

Fann Linn wrote: »

Some bloke called Gavin from up around Clondalkin owns that.

I doubt it.:D

I played with Jim Gavin in Moyle Park in 1984 as we were both starting school there. I have no memory of him making notes like that after walking off a rain soaked pitch in a very bad Autumn.:D

gormdubhgorm

Grandeeod wrote: »

I doubt it.:D

I played with Jim Gavin in Moyle Park in 1984 as we were both starting school there. I have no memory of him making notes like that after walking off a rain soaked pitch in a very bad Autumn.:D

It is someone who has the sense never to buy a match programme anyway!

BonnieSituation

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Only just cottoned on that both games in our group are on at the same time. I was looking forward to watching the game in Ballybofey. Our game is gonna be brutal.

I reckon most of the first half ensconced in my seat in the Cusack then out to the boozer for the second half of the real tussle in the group. Proper.

Brother wants to go to the game. Now I have to cough up. FFS.

ProudDUB

Grandeeod wrote: »

I doubt it.:D

I played with Jim Gavin in Moyle Park in 1984 as we were both starting school there. I have no memory of him making notes like that after walking off a rain soaked pitch in a very bad Autumn.:D

Then you just weren't paying attention. Somewhere in Jim Gavin's house (or his parents attic/shed/box room) there is a stack of black, spiral notebooks in a box marked "Sep-Oct 1984: Useless fcukers I played with." :P

Grandeeod

ProudDUB wrote: »

Then you just weren't paying attention. Somewhere in Jim Gavin's house (or his parents attic/shed/box room) there is a stack of black, spiral notebooks in a box marked "Sep-Oct 1984: Useless fcukers I played with." :P

Apart from one great point I scored back then (it was a fooking beauty:D) I will completely admit that he was far better than me. I'd moved from Erins Isle to Round Towers and got completely outclassed. Gave up the game by 1985, but loved watching Moyler beat the Castle in Croker, with Gavin on that team.

RIALTO1

Any thoughts on what team Dublin will put out against Roscommon?

CatInABox

RIALTO1 wrote: »

Any thoughts on what team Dublin will put out against Roscommon?

Two schools of thought really, put out a second string team to keep the first team fresh, or put out the first team and tell them to take it easy.

A few of the first team could do with a game that could build their confidence, to be honest, so I'd imagine that at least some of them will play some part. Hard to know though.

salmocab

I’d imagine there will be maybe 4/5 changes nothing controversial but could see the sub forwards especially given a chance along with maybe Fenton and one change in the back 6.

Jaden

This is Jim Gavin we are talking about. Whatever he does, losing this game will not be an option for him.

4/5 changes, and willing to bring in the big guns if needed. Will BB make a cameo?

ProudDUB

I can see us going with quite a strong line up. There is a lot up front that just isn't working. Whether it's by design, hesitancy, lack of confidence, pre planned tactics or whatever, we're just not firing on all cylinders up front. A game against the Rossies could be just what the doctor ordered. This isn't the beginning of the Leinster champo, or the league, where we can experiment with lines up, or we can give lads a run out purely for the heck of it, knowing we have a lot of games left to get things just right. After Saturday, we only have 1-2 games left. It's time to get the scores that we are well capable of, up on the scoreboard and stop fluting about. As John O'Leary might say.

Slattsy

It'll be a very strong team, with not many changes.

I'd imagine from the team started training for the Championship, their training load, steadily increasing fitness levels, etc have been geared to include three hard games in the Super 8's also. So unless someone is carrying a knock, I cant see many changes. I'd like to see Flynn get a start though.

And also, for the likes of Mannion, O'Callaghan (maybe even Andrews) to get a couple of scores on the board to help with their confidence - not that its low - but certainly a couple of points from play is always good for the mind going into the semi final.

diceyreilly

Semi Final confirmed for Saturday 11th at 5pm.

gormdubhgorm

Jaden wrote: »

This is Jim Gavin we are talking about. Whatever he does, losing this game will not be an option for him.

4/5 changes, and willing to bring in the big guns if needed. Will BB make a cameo?

I remember at the start of the league I was convinced he would ease fellas in he went full blooded!

Ruthless...

salmocab

diceyreilly wrote: »

Semi Final confirmed for Saturday 11th at 5pm.

Bloody christening that day, will rte or sky have it? Or both?

gormdubhgorm

I think Jim McGuinness lastest article about how to stop the Dubs is funny.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/jim-mcguinness-rivals-must-master-patience-game-against-dublin-1.3574130


Rivals must master patience game against Dublin (In other words Wait till they get old...? )

Plus he says Dublin are too cushy in Croke Park.

The Dubs won in Omagh still unbeaten.....

Grasping at straws springs to mind.

ThunbergsAreGo

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

I think Jim McGuinness lastest article about how to stop the Dubs is funny.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/jim-mcguinness-rivals-must-master-patience-game-against-dublin-1.3574130


Rivals must master patience game against Dublin (In other words Wait till they get old...? )

Plus he says Dublin are too cushy in Croke Park.

The Dubs won in Omagh still unbeaten.....

Grasping at straws springs to mind.

How many ways has Jim come up with since 2014?

diceyreilly

salmocab wrote: »

Bloody christening that day, will rte or sky have it? Or both?

Not a clue. Sorry

DoctaDee

diceyreilly wrote: »

Semi Final confirmed for Saturday 11th at 5pm.

Disaster , not home til the Saturday night

Slattsy

salmocab wrote: »

Bloody christening that day, will rte or sky have it? Or both?

RTE av it!

salmocab

Slattsy wrote: »

RTE av it!

Perfect can watch it after whilst BBQing so.

gormdubhgorm

naughtb4 wrote: »

How many ways has Jim come up with since 2014?

It must be more then number of AI's Dublin have won since 2011 anyway!

gormdubhgorm

DoctaDee wrote: »

Disaster , not home til the Saturday night

They could put a big screen up in the church maybe?

gormdubhgorm

That fella who owned the detailed notebook got it back.

Supporting the Dubs since the 60s.

https://www.facebook.com/Hill16ArmyDublin/photos/a.406058002870992.1073741828.406048692871923/1607023532774427/?type=3