Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show after the not-so-thunderous start to this year’s championship.

The 2024 Championship kicked off over the weekend, but low attendances and public attention means the conversation around the fixtures calendar continues to spark debate - with Dick stating that situations some counties are forced into is ‘not good enough’.

Meanwhile, ahead of their Leinster championship meeting with old rivals Dublin, Frank assesses whether Meath can pose a challenge in Croke Park, and the panel also discuss whether Kildare can hold up their end of the bargain and set up a semi-final against Louth.

Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show after the not-so-thunderous start to this year’s championship.
The 2024 Championship kicked off over the weekend, but low attendances and public attention means the conversation around the fixtures calendar continues to spark debate - with Dick stating that situations some counties are forced into is ‘not good enough’.
Meanwhile, ahead of their Leinster championship meeting with old rivals Dublin, Frank assesses whether Meath can pose a challenge in Croke Park, and the panel also discuss whether Kildare can hold up their end of the bargain and set up a semi-final against Louth.

Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

From talking points, solo-runs and head-to-heads,…

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Football: ‘Broken system’ leaves small counties and championship hype behind

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys and Frank Roche join Will Slattery to break down Donegal’s triumph in the Ulster final after what was a supremely difficult route to the decider. 

Armagh were the latest victim to Jim McGuinness’s tactical nous, but Colm suspects that Kieran McGeeney’s side got too comfortable when they got four points ahead despite a high-quality showing in the first half. 

Meanwhile, Dublin won another Leinster title, but they were not without challenge as Louth pushed them all the way. The team outline why Con O’Callaghan is now the front-runner to be player of the year.

Football: Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh get ‘too comfortable’ in Ulster final defeat

The magic of the Munster championship served up one of the greatest hurling clashes in history as Cork pipped Limerick - John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. 
 
The excitement is evident after the entertainment in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork got their tactics right but now face the risk of being drained for the next game against Tipperary on Sunday. But the GAAGO controversy was a negative around the ‘epic’, and John makes his passionate case for more free-to-air games. 
 
Meanwhile, Kilkenny are in jeopardy after a surprising draw at Carlow, one the Barrowsiders fully deserved. So ahead of their trip to Dublin this weekend, Eddie warns that the men from the capital will be a huge challenge for Derek Lyng’s men.

Hurling: Cork's joy in one of the best games ever - if only we could watch it

Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders?

Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action.

Plus, where does this leave Mayo? Dick and Colm believe that Kevin McStay’s side haven’t progressed since last year, though they do have an arguably easier round-robin path than Galway.

And just why was the round-robin draw made in advance of the provincial finals?

In Munster, Kerry won another title overcoming Clare but there’s still question marks around their form.

Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders?
Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action.
Plus, where does this leave Mayo? Dick and Colm believe that Kevin McStay’s side haven’t progressed since last year, though they do have an arguably easier round-robin path than Galway.
And just why was the round-robin draw made in advance of the provincial finals?
In Munster, Kerry won another title overcoming Clare but there’s still question marks around their form.

Football: ‘Broken system’ leaves small counties and championship hype behind

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