Irish unhappy with aussies stealing their players

[Cmarsh]

They get paid well to play AFL and nothing in the GAA.

Think it's understandable that some young Irish players are going to choose the former.

 

[Cmarsh]

Would Irish clubs prefer our young talent head over there and play their rules? FMD, imagine that, would be carnage.

If you look back at the history of the International rules series, it's actually been really competitive between Aus and Ireland. There's no reason to believe an Aussie AFL player would dominate playing gaelic football.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

If you look back at the history of the International rules series, it's actually been really competitive between Aus and Ireland. There's no reason to believe an Aussie AFL player would dominate playing gaelic football.

If a young gun AFL player spent 12 months training for Gaelic he would dominate IMO, their game is a hell of a lot easier to pick up than ours.

 

[Brad Goodman]

Did you ever have much info on Conor Glass? There was a Hawks podcast where they were talking about the kid and apparently he was an absolute Gaelic prodigy before we poached him.

And here I was thinking he was just Jan O'Brady's imaginary boyfriend.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

On the Adding professionalism to that mix would further stack the dice against weaker counties as most don’t have the economic or demographic resources to compete with larger counties. All in all the amateur ethos is better suited to the code at present.

Except the GAA isn't amateur. They just don't want to pay players. If there's really an "amatuer ethos" then get rid of the TV deals, get rid of the corporate sponsorships, downsize from the 82,000 stadium, cull the full-time GAA officials who defend "amateurism" without a hint irony.

 

[Cmarsh]

Except the GAA isn't amateur. They just don't want to pay players. If there's really an "amatuer ethos" then get rid of the TV deals, get rid of the corporate sponsorships, downsize from the 82,000 stadium, cull the full-time GAA officials who defend "amateurism" without a hint irony.

The GAA reminds me of the NCAA in the States. Their officials don't want to pay their athletes by trotting out the "student athlete" line all the while making a motza off tv deals.

 

[Eshay187]

Maybe introducing hurling sticks would fix the modern game?

 

[donkeypunchd]

Did you ever have much info on Conor Glass? There was a Hawks podcast where they were talking about the kid and apparently he was an absolute Gaelic prodigy before we poached him.

He was, he played at u-18 level for Derry when he was still 15-16 , and scored a spectacular goal in the minor all-Ireland final against Kerry. His native county Derry is relatively weak at the moment so an AFL career was probably his best option tbh.

 

[donkeypunchd]

Except the GAA isn't amateur. They just don't want to pay players. If there's really an "amatuer ethos" then get rid of the TV deals, get rid of the corporate sponsorships, downsize from the 82,000 stadium, cull the full-time GAA officials who defend "amateurism" without a hint irony.

Those are fair criticisms to make of GAA HQ; particularly in the context of the current Leinster championship which Dublin are dominating in part thanks to the continued scheduling of games at Crocker. On the other hand it’s worth remembering that the inter-county championship has always drawn big crowds and sponsorships, even back in the day when it was a far more amateur code (in terms of facilities etc) than it is now.

 

[KermitJagger]

He was, he played at u-18 level for Derry when he was still 15-16 , and scored a spectacular goal in the minor all-Ireland final against Kerry. His native county Derry is relatively weak at the moment so an AFL career was probably his best option tbh.

Good info! He earnt a senior recall this week so pretty topical.

 

[Bostonian]

Thankfully we of the Banner County only produce quality Hurlers. Be surprised to see any footballers from the County.

 

[Vic pokiesmon]

Setanta was a thug, nothing more, (wasn't even good at that unless he could kick a helpless team mate in the face whilst laying on the ground) one of the bigger pieces of s**t to ever don an AFL jumper.[/QUOTE
Brainsnap at Carlton but who hasn't made a mistake.Look at a lot of ex footballers who now work in the Vic footy media.Was well liked at Giants from what I know

 

[loki04]

It's hard to respect the GAA when they are a bunch of blouses.

You do realise with all the changes to bumping, tackling and even marking duty of care rules our game is quickly becoming a bastardisation of Gealic with an oval ball on a oval field.

 

[Masqualero]

Pay your players then?

 

[Frank Gallagher]

So who gets the money from the television rights - sponsorships - gate takings? I know the Irish are backward but FMD.

 

[donkeypunchd]

Thankfully we of the Banner County only produce quality Hurlers. Be surprised to see any footballers from the County.

Not good enough for Galway though mind you the last time Clare won a Munster football title (1992) Marty Morrissey produced one of the most memorable comments in the history of the game (1.55 onwards)

 

[donkeypunchd]

So who gets the money from the television rights - sponsorships - gate takings? I know the Irish are backward but FMD.

Who do you think? Same as here, headquarters, the GAA. Is Australia backward too?

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Who do you think? Same as here, headquarters, the GAA. Is Australia backward too?

Players pay is linked to media rights here, so you're wrong.

 

[donkeypunchd]

Players pay is linked to media rights here, so you're wrong.

And who do the media sign the deal with? The clubs, the players association, or the AFL?

 

[Seldom Seen Kid]

Those are fair criticisms to make of GAA HQ; particularly in the context of the current Leinster championship which Dublin are dominating in part thanks to the continued scheduling of games at Crocker. On the other hand it’s worth remembering that the inter-county championship has always drawn big crowds and sponsorships, even back in the day when it was a far more amateur code (in terms of facilities etc) than it is now.

The main reason that the current Leinster championship is s**t is because the likes of Meath and Kildare are punching well below their weight in terms of producing good teams. Not Dublin's fault really. A few more games outside Croker would be good all the same.

The Dublin dominance will be hard to slow down given the disparity in playing numbers and sponsorship funding.

Thankfully we of the Banner County only produce quality Hurlers. Be surprised to see any footballers from the County.

Gary Brennan would given Aussie Rules a right go if given the opportunity IMO.

So who gets the money from the television rights - sponsorships - gate takings? I know the Irish are backward but FMD.

It's dispersed among the organisation, funding grassroots clubs and county boards. All elite players are entitled to grants, allowances, receive scholarships. Not enough to fund you full time, although a number of high profile players are essentially full time in that they are not holding down permanent jobs. See here