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 […]
2 weeks ago
Dublin legend puts Kobe McDonald ahead of two Mayo icons already
Huge praise Kobe McDonald could not have done much more on the weekend to live up to the insane hype surrounding the youngster. In his competitive debut for Mayo, he came off the bench against Monaghan and finished as his side’s top scorer with 1-4. On Off the Ball, Paddy Andrews – a seven-time All-Ireland […]
3 weeks 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 […]
3 weeks ago
WATCH: Fan reactions as Kobe McDonald tears it up for Mayo vs Monaghan
Kobe McDonald needed only a short spell on the pitch to remind Mayo supporters exactly why so much excitement surrounds the young forward. Andy Moran’s side cruised to an emphatic 2-30 to 2-11 victory over Monaghan in St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, but one of the biggest talking points came late in the second half when […]
3 weeks ago
Our GAA team of the the 21st century – 2000-2025 Football
No hype or nostalgia, just sustained excellence The last 25 years of men’s Gaelic football have been relentless, tactical and fiercely competitive, and picking an Ireland team from that era is guaranteed to cause debate. This Ireland XV from 2000 to 2025 isn’t about nostalgia or hype, but sustained excellence, big-game influence and the players […]
1 month ago
Crazy stat from Galway game shows why Mayo are real contenders for All-Ireland
Very interesting. Mayo got their NFL League campaign off to a perfect start against Galway on Sunday, with a 3-18 to 2-18 victory at Pearse Stadium. It is the hope that always kills for Mayo supporters, but their eye-catching play under new boss Andy Moran does provide legitimate cause for excitement. After the game, Moran […]
1 month ago