The Tactics Board: Tyrone’s challenge without Harte

Friday, April 26th, 2013

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With Peter Harte out of action for Tyrone ahead of Sunday’s GAA Football League Final against Dublin, Emmet Ryan takes to the Tactics Board to see what Mickey Harte’s charges are up against.

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Barcelona, when the giants rest

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

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Emmet Ryan picked an odd weekend to go to Barcelona and an almost as odd travel companion. Here’s what happens when Barcelona take the field and the court without their biggest stars.
There’s a lot more to Barcelona than sport but at this time of year it’s hard to realise as much from the outside. This [...]

The Tactics Board: The next step for Cluxton’s new role

Monday, March 25th, 2013

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Jim Gavin’s tactic of pushing Stephen Cluxton further off his line has been fundamental to Dublin’s defensive shift in 2013. In the latest episode of the Tactics Board, Emmet Ryan looks at one way this was used against Down and how it may be deployed come Championship time.

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IAFA Insider – Episode 3

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

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Emmet Ryan speaks with Garland Drake, head coach of the Meath Bulldogs, after his side lost a defensive struggle with the Dublin Dragons. We’re also asking fans for their thoughts on what we should use as intro music in future episodes. Listen now.

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The Tactics Board: How to beat Ballymun’s defence

Monday, March 11th, 2013

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In the latest episode of The Tactics Board, Emmet Ryan examines the defence played by Ballymun Kickhams and looks at what St Brigid’s need to do to beat it in the All-Ireland Club Final on Sunday.

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IAFA Insider – Episode 2

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

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Emmet Ryan of Action81.com hosts the second edition of IAFA Insider. This week’s guests are Russell Kerley, communications officer with the IAFA and head coach of the Drogheda Lightning, and Andrew Redmond, starting strong safety with Trinity College Dublin.

Massive thanks are due to John Whelan of the Drogheda Lightning for providing images for this week’s [...]

The Tactics Board: Stephen Cluxton’s movement for Dublin

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

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In Episode 7 of The Tactics Board, Emmet Ryan takes a look at goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton’s positioning for Dublin.

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The Tactics Board: St Brigid’s use Basketball tactics against Crossmaglen

Monday, February 25th, 2013

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In Episode 6 of The Tactics Board, Emmet Ryan breaks down the Basketball tactics used by St Brigid’s against Crossmaglen.

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The Tactics Board: Craig Dias caps off a big day for Dublin

Monday, February 11th, 2013

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Dublin cruised to a 1-11 to 0-4 victory over Kerry in the GAA Football League. Emmet Ryan breaks down the play that capped off a big day for Jim Gavin’s charges as Craig Dias found the net.

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The Tactics Board: Tomás O’Connor makes two goals against Cork

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

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In Episode 3 of The Tactics Board, Emmet Ryan looks at the difference Tomás O’Connor made for Kildare late against Cork. The Lilywhites scored two goals off moves involving O’Connor to take the points 2-10 to 1-9.

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