Mayo legend defends ref after Michael Murphy avoids red for clear punch
Scandalous. Besides Donegal’s absolute domination of Kerry in their 3-20 to 2-10 win yesterday, to take home the National League Division 1 title, the main talking point was Michael Murphy and how he managed to avoid a red card after multiple strikes on Dylan Casey. The Donegal talisman somehow only received a yellow card from […]
3 weeks ago
Wexford win promotion over Westmeath with crazy last-play goal
Hup the Yellowbellies! Wexford have been promoted to Division 2, following a last-gasp win over Westmeath at Chadwicks Wexford Park. With the clock winding down, Westmeath had possession and a two-point lead over their promotion-chasing rivals. But a missed attempt at a point gave Wexford one last opportunity, and it was Seán Ryan who hammered […]
1 month ago
Dublin boss Ger Brennan attacks Galway staff during game
Unreal scenes! Dublin have travelled to Galway for their Division 1 clash this afternoon. With the scores at 0-12 to 0-07 for the visitors, tempers frayed after the Tribesmen missed a penalty. It looked to be over and done with between the players but the scrap made its way to the sidelines, and Sky Blues […]
1 month ago
Mayo legend picks out key Kobe moment to show why he is so suited to AFL
This was beautiful. The Kobe McDonald hype train picked up even more speed yesterday, following another stellar showing off the bench, during Mayo’s Division 1 win over Armagh. The game finished 2-17 to 0-22 at MacHale Park, in wet and blustery conditions. McDonald followed up last week’s 1-4 off the bench with 0-2 yesterday, while […]
1 month ago
Pat Spillane passionately urges GAA to sort out major AFL issue
He’s not wrong. The better Kobe McDonald plays, the more bittersweet it will be for Mayo fans, knowing they will be losing him to Australia after the summer. The 18-year-old’s performance against Monaghan on the weekend – where he scored 1-4 off the bench – solidified the hype around him as the best young player […]
2 months ago
Kobe McDonald pays tribute to legendary father during Mayo debut
A nice touch. Remarkably, Kobe McDonald finished as Mayo’s top scorer against Monaghan on Sunday, despite only coming off the bench in his competitive debut. The 18-year-old’s cameo could not have been much better, and it included a superb goal and a well-taken two-pointer. On his wrist, the Crossmolina man wore a band with the […]
2 months ago