Test 1 Prediction: International Rules

Before I head off to Limerick tomorrow to watch the first test, I thought I'd make a prediction of the results. This is pretty much impossible but I want to give it a shot anyway.  The Irish have the edge in three really important ways: familiarity with the round ball, familiarity with shooting for goal, and familiarity with the game in general. The Aussies have the edge in...

All-Ireland Final 2010: Cork v Down

Another fantastic summer is coming to a close. There were some great matches this summer. The semi-finals were both great but earlier rounds were exciting as well. There was the Leinster Final controversy, Down's destruction of Kerry, and total unpredictability in Connaught.

It was a year for underdogs as all of the giants, most notably Kerry and Tyrone, were cut down by deserving teams. There is still one giant left though and I think Down have what it takes to slay Cork and make this truly the Year of the Underdog.

Match Predictions: 30 July 2010 - Quarterfinals

We are down to the final eight in 2010!  I can't wait to watch the matches this weekend.  I think Cork are the only ones who will have an easy win.  I have to agree with the oddly anonymous predictions on the Hoganstand site.  My picks for this week are Kerry, Tyrone, Cork, and Kildare.