Waterford GAA Discussion Thread 3 ***Updated Mod Note Post 1***

archieknox wrote: »

I would go with Seanie Barry in goal, jack Mullaney instead of McNulty and Kieran Power instead of Harney. Serious team on paper as you said but how often have we thought that. Our record at this grade is poor recently and add to that we have to go to Cork where our record at underage is terrible so I won't get carried away just yet. Brown and Mullane will definitely bring alot to the thing so hopefully we get the right result but it will be far from easy.

I don't think there's too much difference between Seanie and Billy at the moment, both are top class keepers. I reckon Mcnulty will get in ahead of Jack Mullaney due to the fact the made the 26 for the Seniors last Sunday, so he must be training well even though I think there are better lads than him, Again between Kieran Power and Harney, delighted to see Power hurling well again he went off the radar a bit last year, but I'd go for Harney to be honest, I've watched the lad since his harty cup days, some man to catch the ball, serious work ethic, he'll give you everything, if he speeded up his hurling a little he'll make the senior panel no bother. The full back line is difficult to choose, I reckon Darragh Lyons will be close to the starting 15, you'll have him competing with Conor Gleeson, Kieran Bennett, Colm Roche, Shane Mcnulty and Jack Mullaney for a starting spot. For the #15 spot I think it's between Mikey Kearney and Ryan Donnelly, 2 class forwards but I'd say they'll go for Mikey Kearney again because he made the Senior panel last Sunday, nothing between the 2 lads but because of Dono's fitness I'd say they'll be using him as an impact sub, not a bad sub to have really! My team is lining out like this :

Billy Nolan
Shane Mcnulty, Kieran Bennett, Darragh Lyons
Aussie, Tadhg, Harney
Colin Dunford, Mark O'Brien
DJ Foran, Tom Devine, Shane Bennett
Paddy Curran, Stephen Bennett, Mikey Kearney

That team is impressive but when you look at the bench it's even more impressive.. Seanie Barry, Conor Gleeson, Jack Mullaney, Colm Roche, Kieran Power, Jason Roche, Cormac Curran, Cathal Curran, Barry O'Sullivan, Brendan Phelan (some man to catch a ball) Ryan Donnelly

Orizio wrote: »

No interest in playing inter-county hurling.

Seems flying it for Ballyhea

Anbody know who stocks Waterford Hurling Flags and those car window flags in Waterford City? Thanks

Deise_2012 wrote: »

I don't think there's too much difference between Seanie and Billy at the moment, both are top class keepers. I reckon Mcnulty will get in ahead of Jack Mullaney due to the fact the made the 26 for the Seniors last Sunday, so he must be training well even though I think there are better lads than him, Again between Kieran Power and Harney, delighted to see Power hurling well again he went off the radar a bit last year, but I'd go for Harney to be honest, I've watched the lad since his harty cup days, some man to catch the ball, serious work ethic, he'll give you everything, if he speeded up his hurling a little he'll make the senior panel no bother. The full back line is difficult to choose, I reckon Darragh Lyons will be close to the starting 15, you'll have him competing with Conor Gleeson, Kieran Bennett, Colm Roche, Shane Mcnulty and Jack Mullaney for a starting spot. For the #15 spot I think it's between Mikey Kearney and Ryan Donnelly, 2 class forwards but I'd say they'll go for Mikey Kearney again because he made the Senior panel last Sunday, nothing between the 2 lads but because of Dono's fitness I'd say they'll be using him as an impact sub, not a bad sub to have really! My team is lining out like this :

Billy Nolan
Shane Mcnulty, Kieran Bennett, Darragh Lyons
Aussie, Tadhg, Harney
Colin Dunford, Mark O'Brien
DJ Foran, Tom Devine, Shane Bennett
Paddy Curran, Stephen Bennett, Mikey Kearney

That team is impressive but when you look at the bench it's even more impressive.. Seanie Barry, Conor Gleeson, Jack Mullaney, Colm Roche, Kieran Power, Jason Roche, Cormac Curran, Cathal Curran, Barry O'Sullivan, Brendan Phelan (some man to catch a ball) Ryan Donnelly

You're team is close to how I imagine they will line out. However, I believe Micheal Harney sustained a possible broken collarbone in that challenge game against Tipp so is unlikely to feature. I would imagine Conor Gleeson will see action at corner back, possibly in place of Darragh Lyons. Cathal Curran has played most of the challenge games, with and without the senior players, at midfield so I would say he will be starting and Mark O'Brien may lose out. Kearney / Donnelly is hard to call, Donnelly has been playing in the challenge games of late so I wouldn't be surprised to see him start, although it is hard to imagine he is up to full speed yet.

That would leave it looking along these lines:
B. Nolan
C. Gleeson K.Bennett S. McNulty
K.Power T. de Burca A. Gleeson
Cathal Curran & C. Dunford
DJ Foran T. Devine Shane Bennett
P. Curran Stephen Bennett R. Donnelly

Could see Devine midfield with Dunford centre possibly. Donnelly has played some challenges at centre forward so maybe they fancy him for that role. Personally would prefer to see M. O'Brien and Kearney involved, maybe even D. Lyons. That does leave some serious options on the bench however, which has been a feature of the senior performances lately.
Will be interesting to see if they try to implement the same style that the seniors are playing given so many are involved in the panel and the success it has brought.

Does Seamus Keating hurl anymore?

stumblingblock wrote: »

Lads billy nolan is still only 16. Minor again next year. Madness starting him for u21s. Surely Barry will be the keeper?

Sure he's playing Senior for Roanmore..

TyrionPower wrote: »

I would go with Billy Nolan - he is the best U21 Goalie in the county

As would I. Cork have picked Patrick Collins since he has been u17 for their u21 team. Best player goes in goals

Just catching up on all the comments since the last game. One of the things that caught my attention are the comments about the small waterford support. Personally I thought there was great waterford support the last day and every one was full of passion and excitement. I haven`t been surrounded by such enthusiastic fellow deise supporters in a long time and it`s great to see the buzz back about the team again! We were always going to be outnumbered by Cork supporters due to the population difference but personally I think we were the loudest of the two! With the goal threat back it`s such an exciting and skillful team to watch and it has such an effect on the supporters as a whole! Sorry for digging up old conversations and going off the current topic but I haven`t been on this in weeks. In the interest of making it relevant though.. I would also have Billy Nolan in goal for the match next week :P

Deise189 wrote: »

Just catching up on all the comments since the last game. One of the things that caught my attention are the comments about the small waterford support. Personally I thought there was great waterford support the last day and every one was full of passion and excitement. I haven`t been surrounded by such enthusiastic fellow deise supporters in a long time and it`s great to see the buzz back about the team again! We were always going to be outnumbered by Cork supporters due to the population difference but personally I think we were the loudest of the two! With the goal threat back it`s such an exciting and skillful team to watch and it has such an effect on the supporters as a whole! Sorry for digging up old conversations and going off the current topic but I haven`t been on this in weeks. In the interest of making it relevant though.. I would also have Billy Nolan in goal for the match next week :P

Yes the support that was there was enthusiastic, loud and really got behind the team. The numbers though were lacking, even more so considering the team were league champs. Anyway no doubt a much bigger number at the Munster final.

Noticed one outstanding coaching feature last sunday in the way the players tackled the cork player in possession without committing the all to common foul. The waterford player slowed the opponent down with his arm without holding on to him in any way. It was plain to be seen that it was practiced as all the wford players were doing it. It doesnt stop the opponent fully but you cannot really do that anyway without fouling. Great coaching and attention to detail.

TyrionPower wrote: »

Onto the U21 next week, this grade seems to always result in disapointment for Waterford, espeically when they have a high numbers of 21's on the senior panel - maybe it is because it is not the best players primary focus - or because half of the panel dont even see each other never mind play or plan together for any significant time before the game.

I know we have been saying this for the last few years as well - but on paper we have a ridiculously good team,

The Cork U21 team play the same style as our seniors do very defensive it should be interesting to see how we cope playing against our own tactics

Mountainlad wrote: »

You might see Austin Gleeson up front on Wednesday.

You know the possible 15?

Limerick or Tipp who do u want in the final ??

id perfer Limerick as it will be in Thurles and we have a good record over them

I can also see wexford beating Kilkenny next weekend. Laois could beat Galway too but i think Galway will have too much firepower

Imagine the Qualifers having both Kilkenny and Tipp (similar to 2013)

PTH2009 wrote: »

Limerick or Tipp who do u want in the final ??

id perfer Limerick as it will be in Thurles and we have a good record over them

I can also see wexford beating Kilkenny next weekend. Laois could beat Galway too but i think Galway will have too much firepower

Imagine the Qualifers having both Kilkenny and Tipp (similar to 2013)

Tipp by 5. Kilkenny by 8. Galway by 10.
I d love to see the reverse but it just won't happen.
Would much rather limerick in Munster final but really fancy Tipp.

As for the U21s, on paper they have to win and I believe they will. All these lads are pretty used to playing with each other which will make it very differant to other years.