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The only game I saw him roasted was the Leinster Semi in 2010 Vs Meath, whole defence was all over the shop that day, but Rory particularly at sea was a huge learning curve for him. Absolutely though he all the natural physical attributes of a traditional 3, a great battler, leader and keeper of standards. He was very composed, never panicked and could play out from the back and be the anchor in terms of security. Only 1 of his All Ireland's were won when we played a sweeper. It's a pity the years away took their toll on being able to hit that pitch again, but still owes the Dub5 nothing. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 3671 - 24/10/2020 17:26:32 2300844 Link 1 |
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True. When he went to NZ he played a bit of ball but the standard very poor. Guys in USA are playing good standard. That break did him harm and the covid etc does nt help as he needed plenty of football. He s still young enough but the years fly by but def the last of the great full backs. A no nonsense player that got the job done quietly.
CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 630 - 24/10/2020 17:49:40 2300855 Link 2 |
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Conor McGill is a natural 'old school' full back. Sean Andy is another. Plenty still about. Try watching more than the top 3 or 4 teams.
cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 4135 - 24/10/2020 18:00:20 2300863 Link 2 |
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He actually played a bit of ball out in the states for Chicago before hitting NZ and played a bit, I played out in NZ myself and it's rag tag, basically just lads from home who fancy a match and a bit of craic. Rory like Jack was always someone who saw a bigger picture to life, both work with people going through adversities in life and I think on a personal level they see the game as a interest and hobby that doesn't consume their identity and both would have an altruistic nature. Maybe that's why both played so calm and composed. I always liked the look of Sean Andy at Galway through the underage years and his first season for Galway seniors, not sure he's kicked on like I thought he would. There really isn't those huge profile super star 3's that there were. Come All Stars you always feel it could be anyone who's showed a bit of decent for, that year. The game evolves all the time doesn't it. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 3671 - 24/10/2020 18:15:01 2300877 Link 1 |
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Wouldn't say he was the last of the natural full backs. Neil McGee, Drew Wylie and Ronan McNamee all still around and I'd consider them natural full backs. In Inter County underage games I've seen examples of what would be considered natural full backs, they're rarer now but definitely not gone totally.
Kerry15 (Kerry) - Posts: 597 - 24/10/2020 18:24:20 2300883 Link 1 |
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Conor McGill is definitely a old school full back. And damn good one too
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 17035 - 24/10/2020 18:55:28 2300901 Link 0 |
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I watch many games and whileI had great hope for S. A. Kelly as a fb I don't anymore.
CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 630 - 24/10/2020 19:28:29 2300921 Link 2 |
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Yerra I think the transition is over Hermit, congratulations on winning the league today, I think it could well be Kerry38 in 2020 if we get it played, if I was a betting man I'd be backing Kerry to beat the Dub5 in the final.
Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 1076 - 24/10/2020 19:31:25 2300925 Link 2 |
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Of course there are good full backs around still like the forementioned on posts but a lot of them play with packed defences in front of them. IMO he was a natural full back. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 630 - 24/10/2020 19:32:03 2300927 Link 1 |
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Again would point to McGill who doesn't play with a packed defense. One and one man marker. He is best in country at one on one marking.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 17035 - 24/10/2020 20:20:01 2300937 Link 0 |
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One Covid case could scupper any team Tirchonaill, so you never know whats coming in the next few weeks! Personally not looking past Cork in two weeks, nor do I think any other Kerry fan is either. Best of luck next weekend against Tyrone, do or die stuff now, should be blood and thunder. TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 5828 - 24/10/2020 20:40:34 2300946 Link 4 |
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Keep replying to yourself there's a good boy. First sign of.... As for once again bringing in posts not relevant to the topic, this seems too be a prerequisite for kerry folk on here, as well as the obligatory smile emoji at the end of the post.... The topic is about Galway v Dublin. Concentrate harder....! Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3309 - 24/10/2020 20:40:44 2300947 Link 5 |
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This game doesn't matter now, I wish TG4 would switch the live game to Mayo v Tyrone. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 1076 - 24/10/2020 21:00:02 2300957 Link 2 |
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On Galway v Dubs. With nothing to play for now it's a kind of anti climax but it gives both teams a sense of freedom so it could make good viewing. Galway will feel they l have to show well after last week's collapse. Hope to see both teams utilise the subs bench also.
CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 630 - 24/10/2020 21:00:07 2300958 Link 1 |
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I made a semilar post that didn't make it on here, I'd much prefer to watch Mayo v Tyrone as there is something on the line in that game.
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 11732 - 24/10/2020 23:06:13 2301006 Link 1 |
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They should let the under 20 teams at it. Give them the final they deserve
cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 4135 - 25/10/2020 00:31:27 2301031 Link 2 |
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Mayo v Tyrone is live on TG4 player. I think you may be also able to watch on TG4 YouTube channel.
yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 10339 - 25/10/2020 08:16:49 2301050 Link 2 |
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Noice 1.
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 11732 - 25/10/2020 09:16:30 2301057 Link 1 |
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This is a dead rubber game, both counties will use experimental sides maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1042 - 25/10/2020 09:59:58 2301066 Link 0 |
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It would be very short notice for them as until yesterday both Galway and Dublin still had a chance of winning league. Also I think both PJ and Dessie glad to get run out today.
CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 630 - 25/10/2020 10:03:11 2301068 Link 0 |