Underrated Armagh players

jpowell100

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Thought I would change the subject a bit and suggest a new discussion - under-rated Armagh players. In my time watching the county I would say Brian Mallon was underrated, a very tidy footballer. From my own club I thought John toal didnt get as much credit as he deserved at times. For a current player I think Mark Shields would fit into the category for me
 

Big Jim

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Funnily enough, I reckon Jamar Hall is very much in the mould and style of Brian Mallon. Rarely does Paul McGrane get mentioned among our greats.
 

Big Jim

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Really? I've seen many polls where Paul McGrane features.

I'd add Andy Mallon to those previously mentioned.
Yes he appears in polls. That's right, but I don't think he gets the praise he deserves. Andy would be the same. Appears in polls as one of the best defenders, but rarely mentioned along with the likes of Oisin, Stevie, Diarmuid etc.
 

Armagh_paul

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Oisin McConville outside the county. I have seen many attempts to belittle his achievements on other forums that suggest he only had success because of the overall quality of the teams. Is there anything he hasn't won? Peter Canavan might have multiple All Ireland medals but when you compare the number of trophies/winners medals they have I bet Oisin comes out on top.
 

bcb1

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Oisin McConville outside the county. I have seen many attempts to belittle his achievements on other forums that suggest he only had success because of the overall quality of the teams. Is there anything he hasn't won? Peter Canavan might have multiple All Ireland medals but when you compare the number of trophies/winners medals they have I bet Oisin comes out on top.

If you want to compare club and county medals between Canavan and Oisín there is no comparison. Canavan has 17 and Oisin has 41. Granted he had the majority of those with Cross but ironically they both have 9 county medals.
 

Armagh_paul

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If you want to compare club and county medals between Canavan and Oisín there is no comparison. Canavan has 17 and Oisin has 41. Granted he had the majority of those with Cross but ironically they both have 9 county medals.
A born winner.
 

POINTMAN

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If you want to compare club and county medals between Canavan and Oisín there is no comparison. Canavan has 17 and Oisin has 41. Granted he had the majority of those with Cross but ironically they both have 9 county medals.
Just a query - if Oisin has 41 medals but 'only' 9 county medals - what is the breakdown of the other 32?
 
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