Best Munster Hurler of The Last Decade

Spiritoftheseventies

Folks following on from poll on best hurler player of last twenty five years (see below) am now asking who in your opinion is the best Munster hurler of this decade. At the end of the fortnight. will make up poll from contributions.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055612739&page=4&highlight=nicky+english

suitcasepink

Im kinda biased but I think Tony Browne

EKRIUQ

As DJ Carey only retired in 2005, I'd have to give it to him

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EKRIUQ wrote: »

As DJ Carey only retired in 2005, I'd have to give it to him

KK is leinster

Jugs82

Maybe change the thread title to 'Best Munster Hurler of The Last Decade'

As for Munster hurlers over the past decade, I'm torn between any of the list below:

Paul Flynn
Eoin Kelly
Tony Brown
Ben O'Connor
Brendan Cummins
Brian Lohan

Spiritoftheseventies

Jugs82 wrote: »

Maybe change the thread title to 'Best Munster Hurler of The Last Decade'

As for Munster hurlers over the past decade, I'm torn between any of the list below:

Paul Flynn
Eoin Kelly
Tony Brown
Ben O'Connor
Brendan Cummins
Brian Lohan

how does one rename a thread?

cruiserweight

bayviewclose wrote: »

how does one rename a thread?

Changed it for you

Johnny86

john carroll all the way!!

bullpost

Ken McGrath

Jugs82

Johnny86 wrote: »

john carroll all the way!!

Very under-rated hurler IMO, even amongst Tipp fans - An Ox of a man

River Allow

Ben O Connor... No question about it!!

The Real McCoy

Ah twould have to be Brian Corcoran. 3 all irelands in that space of time, 1 hurler of the year, 2 all stars. Dominated in two completely different positions he played in. Don't think anyone else could measure up to that

Daysha

Ken McGrath. I would have said Paul Flynn but he was only at the top of his game for the first 4 years of the decade. Ken meanwhile has continuously proven to be our best and most important player consistently throughout the decade, whether he played at centre back, centre forward or full back.

The Real McCoy

Ah come on you can't really say Ken Mcgrath. Where was he against kilkenny on the big day last year? Thats where players are to be judged.
Was actually targeted by kilkenny in last years final and he had to be moved out of position.
Didnt perform well at all at full back when he was there- (he was only put there cos waterford had no other options).
How are people talking about Brian Lohan as player of this decade (1999- 2009). Brian Lohan was well past his prime in the last half of this decade.
Last good season for Clare was 2004.

Daysha

The Real McCoy wrote: »

Ah come on you can't really say Ken Mcgrath. Where was he against kilkenny on the big day last year? Thats where players are to be judged.
Was actually targeted by kilkenny in last years final and he had to be moved out of position.
Didnt perform well at all at full back when he was there- (he was only put there cos waterford had no other options).

There were 13-14 Waterford players that didn't play well that day, but that shouldn't take away from their past performances in the years that led to that day. It's well handy for great Munster players like Corcoran or O'Halpin because have been given numerous opportunities to prove themselves on the "big day". But for a few of those players last September could well be the only All-Ireland final the play in their careers, and they had the misfortune of coming up against one of the best hurling teams ever.

Anyway, since when was that match the only "big day" Ken played in? How about the 2002 Munster final when he scored 7 points from play to win our first Munster title since the 60's, or the same match two years later when he captained us to victory against Cork despite being a man short, or in last years AI semi final when he gave a MOTM performance to help us qualify for our first final in 45 years? Are Munster finals and AI matches in Croke Park not big days in the Championship?

He didn't play bad at full back either. He was asked to do a job and he did it, it just so happened that they saw his services were more required elsewhere.

Spiritoftheseventies

okay to make this more interesting, going to add this to the mix. each poster at end of their post names their top three contributions. ie 1. Davy Fitzgerald(Ce), 2. Brian Corcoran (Crk) 3. Dan Shanahan (Wford). Also a few contributions from Limerick would be welcome here just to make the poll representative of all the hurling counties. those who have previously posted can edit their posts with their top three at the bottom.

deccy15

The Real McCoy wrote: »

Ah twould have to be Brian Corcoran. 3 all irelands in that space of time, 1 hurler of the year, 2 all stars. Dominated in two completely different positions he played in. Don't think anyone else could measure up to that

wouldn't go so far as to say he dominated at full forward!!!

Spiritoftheseventies

for now can we just stick to nominations. when poll is up you can debate all you want. will make it easier to collate votes.

Daysha

bayviewclose wrote: »

for now can we just stick to nominations. when poll is up you can debate all you want. will make it easier to collate votes.

Can't we just add the poll now? It's inevitable people are going to debate in this topic anyway, and if you're worried about not putting the right players in the poll just add an "other" option at the end.

Spiritoftheseventies

No because in other poll people were saying others were left out. two weeks gives people plenty of time to forward their nomination.

Benhonan

It's difficult to pick a hurler from this decade alone. A lot of the legends of the game would have been at their best in the 90s, lads like Brian Lohan, Brian Corcoran, Tommy Dunne, Ciaran Carey and Fergal Hartley (trying to be diplomatic here). For two or three years there you'd have entertained the notion of Nially McCarthy being up there, yet he went on to be exposed as not good enough to make his own team. Eoin Kelly also was the best hurler in Ireland for a few years there but has fallen off the radar to an extent lately. You won't find many hurlers who have performed consistently for the decade.

I'm going to go with 1. Eoin Kelly (Tipp) 2. Ken McGrath (Wford) 3. Ben O'Connor (Cork)

Paul Flynn and Tony Browne also deserve a mention, as does Lar Corbett. Was tempted to put McGrath in first but I think he only reached the level of greatness when he moved to centre back and as a forward he would have been eclipsed by Flynn.

deccy15

1. brian lohan
2. ben o connor
3. john mullane

Spiritoftheseventies

1.Davy Fitzgerald (Clare)
2. John Mullane (Waterford)
3. Joe Deane (Cork)

premierstone

Ken Mcgrath, Brian Corcoran and Eoin Kelly in what order though I cant decide

vag77

there has been some great players for me it has to be joe deane unreal hurler

soundsham

+1
deano for me too
and a getleman to boot

Benhonan

I can't stand Dean. Anyone whose dives that much cannot be respected in a GAA context. Great little hurler who finished very well but all those cynical dives turned me off him completely. I don't care how much you lack in size, it doesn't justify it.

RHunce

limerick out and out here

ciaran carey
mark foley
andrew o'shaughnessy

soccymonster

Eoin kelly (tipp), brian lohan (clare) and mark foley (a limerick nominee. Some hurler.)

Spiritoftheseventies

just putting it out here but anyone for Sean Og or Diamuid O'Sullivan. The way i see it Cork have been the outstanding munster team of the last decade and Sean Og despite one or two bad sideline cuts was still going strong after fifty championship games. some achievement. The Rock also put in some mighty performances as well.

MrJoeSoap

Tipp - Eoin Kelly, Brendan Cummins
Cork - Joe Deane, Sean Òg, Ben O'Connor
Waterford - Ken McGrath, John Mullane
Clare - Brian Lohan
Limerick - Mark Foley

royaler83

If Ken McGrath played for cork there would be no question here. An absolute genius and cool as you like!

Spiritoftheseventies

royaler83 wrote: »

If Ken McGrath played for cork there would be no question here. An absolute genius and cool as you like!

keep the nominations coming lads. Wednesday week is when poll is going up.

TheSpecialOne

ciaran carey
mark foley
eoin kelly
brian corcoran
brendan cummins
anthony daly
brian lohan
john mullane
john gardiner
ken mcgrath

take your pick....also worth a mention even if i dont like him is donal og fantastic keeper!

Spiritoftheseventies

TheSpecialOne wrote: »

ciaran carey
mark foley
eoin kelly
brian corcoran
brendan cummins
anthony daly
brian lohan
john mullane
john gardiner
ken mcgrath

take your pick....also worth a mention even if i dont like him is donal og fantastic keeper!

Actually if you could keep it to a top three that would be great.

TheSpecialOne

bayviewclose wrote: »

Actually if you could keep it to a top three that would be great.

wooops sorry about that mate!!ill get back to you on that by wens!need to think it out!

Spiritoftheseventies

yes a few front runners emerging already. Definitely Ken McGrath and Corcoran in poll judging by nominations so far. all will be revealed soon.

Pride Fighter

Ken McGrath for me, I always picture him catching impossible balls with 2 or 3 opposition forwards swarmed around him, winning a free 100 yards out and banging it over the bar.

Spiritoftheseventies

btw please remember there are two eoin kellys if anyone puts forward nomination.

premierstone

bayviewclose wrote: »

btw please remember there are two eoin kellys if anyone puts forward nomination.

I beg to differ there really is only 'one' Eoin Kelly

derealbadger

premierstone wrote: »

I beg to differ there really is only 'one' Eoin Kelly

and he plays for waterford

premierstone

derealbadger wrote: »

and he plays for waterford

lol delusion amuses me

derealbadger

premierstone wrote: »

lol delusion amuses me

ok i can give you lots of amusement have you got a mirror handy lol

tipptop2008

1) Eoin Kelly (Tipp), 2) Ken McGrath (Waterford) and 3) Ben O'Connor (Cork). Think all three have been major forces in their teams for the whole 10 year period but Kelly is a class above.

BENDYBINN

seanie mcmahon clare

Hacks

I cant believe there is such a debate here: Eoin Kelly (Tipp) has won 5 All-Stars and i dont think there is anyone else who has more than 3 ??? I know that All-Stars are not always bang on but they are always a fair reflection on things. May i also remind everyone that the All-Ireland finalists dominate the All-stars every year and Kelly has only played in one All-Ireland (2001) that i can remember........he has definately only won one !! I think this should be the end of this debate

Professey Chin

Id still say Tony Browne

Daysha

I think you can safely assume the Eoin Kelly votes are going for the Tipp man.

The Waterford Eoin Kelly shouldn't be anywhere near this list.

Hacks

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Id still say Tony Browne

On what basis ??? Because you're a Waterford man ???
Granted he has been a great hurler and the last decade have been his best years, they've won about 3 Munster titles and he has 2 or 3 All-Stars but Eoin Kelly has been the most consistant hurler for the last 10 years in Munster and i cant see how anyone can argue with that.

Also, 2 others who i'm surprised haven't been spoken about much here: Sean Og O Halpin & Eamonn Corcoran

Spiritoftheseventies

Hacks wrote: »

On what basis ??? Because you're a Waterford man ???
Granted he has been a great hurler and the last decade have been his best years, they've won about 3 Munster titles and he has 2 or 3 All-Stars but Eoin Kelly has been the most consistant hurler for the last 10 years in Munster and i cant see how anyone can argue with that.

Also, 2 others who i'm surprised haven't been spoken about much here: Sean Og O Halpin & Eamonn Corcoran

again can you state which Eoin Kelly you are talking about. two of them as i keep saying.

premierstone

bayviewclose wrote: »

again can you state which Eoin Kelly you are talking about. two of them as i keep saying.

The use of the word 'consistant' should make it very clear that its Eoin Kelly of Tipp