The Irish Game

Vikings · 10-03-2012 8:35pm

Roughly 2.5 hours. Give or take 1/4 hour.

bobby wade · 11-03-2012 6:38pm

Rebels 52 Trinity 18
Trojans 31 Cowboys 10
Rhinos 38 Phoeinix 0

SantryRed · 11-03-2012 6:49pm

Went down for the first half of Trinity against the Rebels today. Why don't teams go for the extra point after scoring a TD? Is it because they have no one to actually take the kick? (The people taking kick off were pretty poor at it) Or is it the fact that they wouldn't have enough time for snap and to get it down in time?

bobby wade · 11-03-2012 6:57pm

The Rebels have rarely kicked extra points as far as I can tell, there are other teams who do but it would seem the chances of converting 2 are higher than 1

DonkeyPokerTour · 14-03-2012 3:19pm

SantryRed wrote: »

Went down for the first half of Trinity against the Rebels today. Why don't teams go for the extra point after scoring a TD? Is it because they have no one to actually take the kick? (The people taking kick off were pretty poor at it) Or is it the fact that they wouldn't have enough time for snap and to get it down in time?

Last season the rebels went for 1 after every TD unless 2 was needed. However this year the three kickers they had are in other countries and so their down to their 4th choice kicker. One of there normal kickers returns mid season so they might go back to kicking XP instead.

Also something that people forget because in the NFL Xp's are a gimmie but they are missed occasionally in the IAFL. But lets assume that Your team is 100% on kicking XP's, they only need to be 51% on 2PC for them to score more points!

Q_Ball · 21-03-2012 3:17pm

Does anyone know if there are any flag teams in south dublin?

Vikings · 24-03-2012 12:51pm

Rhinos host Belfast Trojans tomorrow at 1pm in Castleknock College.

All welcome, set up to be a belter of a game.

Jasondeans86er · 24-03-2012 2:22pm

Q Ball: ucd usually run a team (you dont need to be a member of the college to attend) if I think of anymore I will let you know, if you fancy the trip to glasnevin the dublin city 86ers are always taking players.

Jasondeans86er · 26-03-2012 6:47pm

The Dublin city 86ers (flag) will be training again on sunday the 1st of april 10-12 at wadelai Park Glasnevin (behind the Matt weldon pub) all newcomers welcome to come down and play.

Pudsy33 · 02-04-2012 12:35am

Gaa_ wrote: »

I. Think its ridiculous

What is?

JayRoc · 11-04-2012 5:33pm

Hey guys, just looking for some up-to-date info on Dublin teams.

I know of UCD, the Rebels, Dragons and Rhinos, are there any other (non-flag) teams currently based in Dublin?

Thanks

-JayRoc

PLACE77 · 03-06-2012 9:44pm

Trinity also have a team and there is a couple of 8's teams just outside Dublin in Drogheda and Trim.

Chardee MacDennis · 08-06-2012 4:53pm

Anyone going down to the UL game this weekend? there's also a double header out in Sportslink.

http://nfl-ireland.com/2012/06/iafl-fixtures-week-16/

Chardee MacDennis · 10-07-2012 10:33am

Hey all, I'm trying to put together a comprehensive team directory for Ireland! Could anyone running a team help me by filling out their details on this form?

http://nfl-ireland.com/teams-directory-listing/

Thanks!

neddynono · 03-09-2012 8:57pm

Are the Carlow chargers still going? I know it's off season but what team is best for someone from wicklow/Carlow area?

davetherave · 10-09-2012 10:43pm

I'm fairly sure the Carlow team folded a few years back after the coach transferred college. Word had it that nobody else wanted to do the work.

Was anybody else up in Belfast yesterday for the 8's charity tournament? Trojans, Cowboys, UCD, the Mullingar Minotaurs and the North Kildare Reapers all fielded teams.
Kildare looked very impressive for a four month old team. Trojans are as physical as ever.

SupraSonic_26 · 17-09-2012 10:09pm

just fully got into watching nfl the other week been reading so much about it in the last week what a game, my friend plays for ul vikings who start pre season training this week which im gonna go down have a look might join up

Gweedling · 18-09-2012 1:28pm

I've thought about starting to play as well but a few things holding me back:

I've yet to watch a game over here, so not sure of the players age/quality/size/fitness Level
I'm 27 (a bit old for prime fitness?)
I'm drastically unfit and would never be able to get straight into the game, would take a solid 6 months hard training before i'd consider myself in enough shape to play a game seriously
The only sports I've ever played competitively were a local soccer team at the age of 13 for a year. Even then I was rubbish and rarely got a game.

I read John Grisham's "Playing for pizza" which brightens me up a bit, it's about a little league football team in italy, the players are all laymen, aged up to 50 and just play for the love of the game. Is this what the Irish game is like? how seriously is it taken?

CoachTO · 18-09-2012 1:30pm

Gweedling wrote: »

I've thought about starting to play as well but a few things holding me back:

I've yet to watch a game over here, so not sure of the players age/quality/size/fitness Level
I'm 27 (a bit old for prime fitness?)
I'm drastically unfit and would never be able to get straight into the game, would take a solid 6 months hard training before i'd consider myself in enough shape to play a game seriously
The only sports I've ever played competitively were a local soccer team at the age of 13 for a year. Even then I was rubbish and rarely got a game.

I read John Grisham's "Playing for pizza" which brightens me up a bit, it's about a little league football team in italy, the players are all laymen, aged up to 50 and just play for the love of the game. Is this what the Irish game is like? how seriously is it taken?

As someone who coaches and plays here all of your concerns should not put you off the game. Joining a team now gives you 6 months working and training with the team and getting your fitness up while learning the game. All of the teams offer good coaching and it wont take you long getting into it.

Jasondeans86er · 18-09-2012 5:11pm

IF you dont think you are up to full contact you should look into a flag team (fitness levels lower etc) depending on where your from I can poss name a team.

Gweedling wrote: »

I've thought about starting to play as well but a few things holding me back:

I've yet to watch a game over here, so not sure of the players age/quality/size/fitness Level
I'm 27 (a bit old for prime fitness?)
I'm drastically unfit and would never be able to get straight into the game, would take a solid 6 months hard training before i'd consider myself in enough shape to play a game seriously
The only sports I've ever played competitively were a local soccer team at the age of 13 for a year. Even then I was rubbish and rarely got a game.

I read John Grisham's "Playing for pizza" which brightens me up a bit, it's about a little league football team in italy, the players are all laymen, aged up to 50 and just play for the love of the game. Is this what the Irish game is like? how seriously is it taken?

Deadpool · 18-09-2012 7:35pm

There will be a new team based in Kildare town starting up very soon

CoachTO · 18-09-2012 7:36pm

Deadpool wrote: »

There will be a new team based in Kildare town starting up very soon

The Reapers or another one?

Deadpool · 18-09-2012 7:41pm

New one. some of the soldiers players and some of the chargers players.

neddynono · 14-10-2012 12:12am

What do people think of the new plans for next season.
http://www.americanfootball.ie/new-league-structure-for-2013/
Seems new teams are starting everywhere.
Anyone know who the new 5 teams who applied are?

Bukman13 · 14-10-2012 12:27am

neddynono wrote: »

What do people think of the new plans for next season.
http://www.americanfootball.ie/new-league-structure-for-2013/
Seems new teams are starting everywhere.
Anyone know who the new 5 teams who applied are?

I would imagine, Waterford Wolves, North Kildare Reapers applied. Not sure about the others, Mullingar Minotaurs, and Galway warriors possibly.

Guffy · 17-10-2012 12:43am

Lads just wondering about coaching courses. How does one get the level 1 course done?

I assume there is a way seen as every team has to have 1 level 1 coach?

Shane.C · 21-10-2012 1:05am

Galway Warriors american football team are now recruiting, practices are on every Sunday 13:00 at Claddagh Park. People of all fitness levels and experience are welcome! We have a good group of dedicated guys! Here is the link to the facebook like page https://www.facebook.com/GalwayWarriorsFootball

Deadpool · 22-10-2012 7:51pm

South Kildare Soldiers are based in Kildare town and are looking for players and coaches. Phone TED on 0872109921

macker20 · 24-10-2012 2:45pm

TRIM BULLDOGS are recruiting players and assistant coaches. All levels of experience and fitness are accepted.

macker20 · 24-10-2012 2:49pm

gufc21 wrote: »

Lads just wondering about coaching courses. How does one get the level 1 course done?

I assume there is a way seen as every team has to have 1 level 1 coach?

I'm informed by the head of coaching that the new plan for Kitted Level One has been submitted to coaching Ireland and the teams will be informed once it has been approved. If you're looking to get into coaching we are recruiting assistant coaches for the upcoming season

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