Dublin GAA Discussion Thread: Mod Note - No 'Dublin Dominance' chat allowed!

A midfielder and a free-taker are what is needed to make the team favourites for an All-Ireland, without them we might win an all-Ireland, with them we should win an all-Ireland.

When I watched the development team in Portarlington, I didn't see either. Frees were missed and we didn't have a dominant midfielder against Offaly.

Any new stand outs, with a bit about them, that look like they could be pushing for the panel?

Genuine question.

Would your development squad or whatever it is called win the Tailteann Cup? I reckon ye'd go very close.

About 4-5 years ago maybe, not so sure now. There was a number of younger players talked up back then. There does not seem to be the same level coming through now for a while - worryingly from a Dublin point of view.

I can't remember what year it was but the Dublin panel went on holidays (Jim Gavin era), Paul Clarke took charge for the O'Byrne Cup. And it was not even second string Dublin and they walked the competition. That was the real peak for me.

Edit - just noticed post 7000 - nearing Parnell Park capacity

An absolutely cracking free taker and in fairness contributed a bit from play around 2016-18 (2+1 in 2016, 4 in 2017 & 2 in 2018).

As a Mayo fan, I'm glad to see the back of him!!

Deano gave us some fantastic memories , a great freetaker and he nailed the big ones when it really counted .He worked so hard on his game I think because as far as I remember he was off the panel for a bit and came back and the rest is history .I really wish him well and his family because the whole family his dad and wife have given so much to Dublin GAA over the years .

Dean Rock championship/league records. Amazingly same totals in championship and league. Dublin all time scorer in both championship & league. 3rd all time scorer in championship. Behind Cillian O'Connor and Colm Cooper.

2013 he played the super role. 2015 final he was harshly taken off, he won a free putting his body on the line. Cluxton converted to put Dublin 4-3 and was big turning point in game. The 2016 semi final for me was a turning point for him in a Dublin jersey as a freetaker. Kicked 10 from placed balls on top of 2 from ball. He also contributed more in finals scoring 1-14 from play.

Was noticeable had lost a yard of pace not that he was fastest. He went out on a high kicking the insurance point against kerry. A great way to finish up.

I remember watching Dean Rock when he was playing u21. Won v Donegal. He was a lot lighter then. But built himself up and improved his all round game. His auld fella said he’ was a better all round player than he was. Can’t get much better praise than that.

Dean will be a very hard player to replace. Most of the time I was tempted to mark him down for any free before he kicked it. The biggest surprise was if he missed.

Could do with unearthing a couple of defenders as well if possible.If we had a couple of good man markers it might offset not having an out and out freetaker like Deano who you always fancied to knock them over.Mick Fitz will be another year older and if we meet Kerry with DC likely to get more out off him next time we will need options .

Pretty poor today really passing and handling really poor .We never really used the strong wind in the second half to any effect. We seemed to over do things in the forward line especially in the first half .Second half when it was clear we needed a goal or two we couldn't seem to get the ball in quick and give us a chance before Longford had all their defence in place .Would have expecting N Scully and C Basquel to have been more prominent than they were .

Wouldn't worry too much about it. For the footballers it might ease talk of splitting the county in 2.:)

No it wont, Their are a few posters that will continue with that nonsense.

I heard there was talk of splitting the cats in 9 ? 😂

Speaking of the cats, I wonder would it be possible for Dublin hurling to entice a few of the KK hurlers that don't make the panel to play for Dublin. Not much of a distance to travel, should up the level of hurling overall in theory.

There must be loads of Kilkenny players that fall through the cracks that would be of use to Dublin hurling?

What do you mean, sure water carries are 10 a penny!!

I can understand that ,was just wondering if it is actually true that he isn't involved .