not one GAA discussion on here lads, hows that? no one curious what new players on Dublin panel next year..
Lord, obviously no knowledge... not to worry. BTW, the law says "no competitive matches" for 2 months, not training. they are training like monsters now and playing a LOT of training matches, tournaments etc. the panel itself are training 4 nights a week. 2 in the gym, and 2 on the pitch. and then saturday or sunday mornings. One would like to educate the average premiership footballer of this discipline.. Might go a long way for some of the spoiled brats
it's a pity the current dublin team reminds us a lot like the spice boy Pool team of the 90's.. something that upsets me.... more worried about their 6 packs and social reputation than winning a fooking all ireland. Tyrone, a team i epitomise.... win at all costs, they would knock the bollix out of their own grandmother to win a celtic cross. it's the attitude to have lads.
send a tape of the tyone v dublin match of 2008 to premiership managers and see what they think. lads don't get paid to do what they do. and if you look closely, you will see the tyrone lads knock the complete bollix out of us. watch it closely lads... late tackles, knees in the back, sly digs, and lots and lots of skill. you can't be but impressed with that. And by the way, the tyrone factor is not up for discussion. I'm a die hard Dub BTW. Anyone with a gripe, can PM me
and terrible sorry to harp on about this, but last but not least - team of the decade. people say it is kerry because they have won 5 all irelands this decade, but the unfortunate statistic about that is the lack of northern teams they have beaten in these. yikes, dare i mention. (kerry ppl won't appreciate me saying that) and you's might think i'm a northy team lover, but it's the style of football i love about them. win at all costs. tyrone are the team of this decade because they've beaten all sorts, and over come all obstacles en route. thats gaelic football for ye lads
One reply to your own post= Boared Two reply's and you start to worry about your self. Third reply and thats it you know you are fcuked,if you answer youself when you need to have a piss you may sing yourself in.
Cork hurling manager Denis Walsh has angrily hit out at the GAA's decision to ban inter-county training in November and December. A furious Walsh said: 'Cork have been out of competitive action since we went out of the championship several months ago, and counties in a similar position shouldn't have to wait another two months before getting back into the swing of things. 'It's nonsense as far as we are concerned.' Walsh is playing his cards close to his chest, regarding his squad for next season, but he insists it will be down to the players to let him know if they wish to be part of the squad. 'January is the date I've laid down for players to decide whether they are going to be part of the squad or not. 'We have been inactive for almost six months, which gives plenty of time for players to make their minds up. 'Come January, I will need to know who is in or out. It's then the work will commence and I want to have our squad ready by then.'
Hartmann endorses training ban 11 November 2009 Leading sports injury specialist Ger Hartmann has given his backing to the inter-county closed season. Limerick-based Hartmann is working with several inter-county teams, including All-Ireland football champions Kerry, to help them maximise the current eight-week period where all collective training is banned. He told the Irish Times: "The rigours of the season catch up with everyone, and this is the time of year to take stock. "The biggest benefits really are for those playing intercounty, and also Sigerson and club. It's about a mental break as much as a physical break. Burn out results from overdoing it both mental and physically. Players can only commit so much every year. They only have so much appetite to come to squad sessions anyway. "But nearly every GAA player we see has imbalances around the hip, pelvic, or lumber area or carrying strains, not just from this past season, but maybe the season before as well. "This is a fantastic opportunity for county managers, or individuals, to address that. And I think more managers are asking the question now, 'can they prevent injuries for next year?' Kerry certainly had an inordinate amount of injuries this season. He added: "The other point is that while most counties do have a very good medical back-up, it typically ends with the end of the championship. That's the end of the medical staff providing their services, until the season starts again. So at the very time when athletes are carrying knocks and really need the attention there's no service given by the county board. "By giving back to the players at this time of year, they can save themselves an awful lot of money. Because the amount spent on trying to get players right during the season when they're in seven or eight sessions a week to get ready for a semi-final or whatever is huge. "The acute injuries will always happen, like the guy who goes over on his ankle, but a lot of the chronic, over-use injuries can only be prevented now. It saves everyone in the long term."
Proposed GAA Rule Changes RTÉ understands that there are nine proposed rule changes in football and seven in hurling after the Central Council of the GAA voted this weekend to introduce the spate of experimental to the game. Depending on their success they will then be voted on at Annual Congress 2010 in County Down. Some are significant, such as the complete overhaul of the square ball rule, the introduction of a mark and a proposal that penalties in Gaelic football be moved two metres closer to goal. Others are technical and involve changes to the wording in current rules. A number of these proposals may be tidied up and altered before the GAA release them later in the week. Gaelic football's experimental rule changes: 1: When a player is in possession of the ball it may be struck with an open hand or a fist provided there is a definitive striking action (the current rule just allows for striking with the fist). 2: Introduction of a free kick (or mark) for catching a kick-out between the two 45 metre lines. Free kick must be taken by the player who catches the ball. 3: The rule governing the bounce is redefined - there will be no foul unless the ball is caught. That appears to suggest that a player may bounce the ball more than once as long as the ball is not caught. 4: The square ball rule is to be altered greatly. An attacking player can now enter the small rectangle before the ball. There are three exceptions: a player cannot be in the square before the ball if from a sideline kick, a free-kick or a 45. 5: Statistics show that fewer penalties are being scored. Therefore it is proposed that the penalty kick be moved forward from the 13 metre line to 11 metres from goal. 6: To speed up play it is proposed that all kick-outs be taken from the 13 metre line. 7: To provide more clarity to the advantage rule, referees shall use clearly defined signals to indicate that the foul has been seen and is playing advantage. 8: It was thought that players are getting charged while picking up the ball. To refine the rule and add protection, instead of a fair charge definition using the words 'side to side', the rule should refer to a 'shoulder to shoulder' charge. 9: Topical in view of the controversy during the Cork and Tyrone match and borrowing a rule from rugby, it is suggested that after the full time whistle comes after the expiration of added time when the ball next crosses any boundary line. Selected hurling's experimental rule proposals: 1: After a number of unsightly scenes it is proposed that throws in should not take place closer than 13 metres from the sideline. 2: Judgement in whether the ball has been thrown has proven difficult so the committee is proposing that definition should be that ball must be released and struck with a definite striking action of the hand. 3: Presumably to give the penalty taker more space, the wording in the rule shall change from 'before the penalty puck is taken' to 'before the ball is struck'. 4: The penalty for taking a puck-out outside the small square is to be altered. Instead of a free puck from the 65 metre line, the new penalty will be to cancel the puck out and throw the ball in on the defenders' 20 metres line. 5: It will now be foul to deliberately step outside the sidelines to gain an advantage. A free puck will be awarded from where the foul occurred. Like in football, clearer signals will be given in the advantage rule and a fair charge must be 'shoulder to shoulder', as to opposed to 'side to side'.
Maybe, but at least it rewards a player for fielding a high ball. As it stands as soon as a player fields a high ball when his feet touch the ground he has 2/3 players waiting to clobber him! No harm in trying out these rules and fair play to the GAA for being open to new ideas. Pity FIFA don't take a leaf out of their book!
sorry for going OTT last night, too much drink. apologies but dublin are training at the minute, know that for a fact.. but to stop the likes of burn out, it should be banned in winter IMO
Lads if you think about it,. Surely every gaa player in the country must be training all the time,. I dont even play sports at the moment, but i drag myself out of bed in the mornings to go to the gym and for a swim, and then in the evenings after work I go for a 5 mile run,. Just so i can keep in shape, for no reason,. These lads are athletes and will want to stay in peak physical condition, whether that means training on your own, or in a group or having secret unapproved inter county training sessions and practice matches,. Not even soccer players take a 2month full time break from training, throughout the summer is the main time to keep fit, so your bang on form for when the season starts,. So id well believe the Dubs are training at the moment, and probably training hard too,. And worse yet, the GAA probably know about it,.