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This podcast episode covers rugby analysis, including Munster's Champions Cup exit, Leinster's hard-fought victory in Bayonne, and preparations for Ireland's Six Nations opener against France. The hosts also discuss the dramatic All-Ireland Club Football final won by Dingle and Shane Lowry's disappointing collapse at the Dubai Invitational.
Dingle's Dramatic All-Ireland Club Football Victory
Dingle won the All-Ireland Club Football final in extraordinary fashion, defeating St Bridget's in extra time after a remarkable comeback. The match featured incredible drama, including a last-gasp two-pointer to force extra time and Mikey Ganey coming off the bench to kick the winning point despite living in Dublin with his wife due to give birth in three days. The victory capped an unbelievable run where Dingle had staged comebacks in every knockout game.
- St Bridget's scored a two-pointer at the end of normal time to force extra time when Dingle were two points ahead
- Mikey Ganey, 36 years old, lives in Port Marnock and hasn't trained with Dingle collectively since the Munster final because his wife is due in three days
- Gavin Curran, Dingle's goalkeeper who also lives in Australia, flew back from Australia last Thursday after his wife gave birth yesterday morning
- Dingle were 10 points down in the All-Ireland semi-final and seven points down twice in the Munster final
" Mikey Ganey, the man who kicked the winner off the bench, He's 36 years old. He lives in Port Marnock. His wife is due in three days. So he hasn't trained collectively with Dingle since the Munster final. "
" Paul Gainey...Rather than Kicking for a point And then potentially Hitting the upright I guess And the ball coming back And the play just turns And whacks it 20 yards wide...The greatest missed free Paul Ganey ever had. "
Mark O'Connor's Remarkable Journey from Australia
Mark O'Connor spoke emotionally about Geelong's support for his return to play in the All-Ireland final. The professional Aussie Rules player revealed he previously played without permission and got in trouble, but this year the club fully supported his journey after he explained what Dingle meant to him. Geelong teammates even traveled from Melbourne to watch him achieve his dream.
- O'Connor previously played a few years ago without permission from Geelong and got in trouble
- After explaining what the club meant to him, Geelong said 'why didn't you just ask?' and have been extremely understanding since
- O'Connor stated he wouldn't still be in Australia if it wasn't for Geelong's support and understanding
" I played a few years ago without permission, and probably got in a small bit of trouble for that, but I probably explained to them what the club actually meant to me, and they just, after explaining, they just said, why didn't you just ask? "
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