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Connacht Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread.

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    #3512
    freyners
    Registered Users Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    tbh i think people are seriously underrating reynecke here, he has been impressive in the loose every time hes played. gpes through some amount of carries and has had his share of turnovers too

    his throwing is shaky at times but to be fair it was solid v munster


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    #3513
    porterbelly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,803 ✭✭✭porterbelly


    freyners wrote: »
    tbh i think people are seriously underrating reynecke here, he has been impressive in the loose every time hes played. gpes through some amount of carries and has had his share of turnovers too

    his throwing is shaky at times but to be fair it was solid v munster

    I'm a Reyneke fan, his throwing is decent enough tbh and he puts in a great shift in the loose. Wears his heart on his sleeve. We do need a 3rd hooker, always good to have the option. As I said already, we've been lucky that both have been injury free this season. During the 6 nations last year we had to bring Loughney on as hooker in a game because Cronin was on Irish duty and Flavin was injured. Needless to say, that didn't end well


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    #3514
    freyners
    Registered Users Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    porterbelly wrote: »
    I'm a Reyneke fan, his throwing is decent enough tbh and he puts in a great shift in the loose. Wears his heart on his sleeve. We do need a 3rd hooker, always good to have the option. As I said already, we've been lucky that both have been injury free this season. During the 6 nations last year we had to bring Loughney on as hooker in a game because Cronin was on Irish duty and Flavin was injured. Needless to say, that didn't end well

    im not disputing the need to have a 3rd quality hooker on the squad, in fact its necessary becase as you pointed out, if one gets injured, your a heartbeat from disaster. my post was more aimed at people who are dismissing reynecke as a journeyman.


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    #3515
    SparKing
    Registered Users Posts: 302 ✭✭SparKing


    porterbelly wrote: »
    Could Eddie O Sullivan be next out west?

    I could have sworn i saw him at the game on Saturday, anyone else see him?
    How long is Eric contracted for? Assistant coach O Sullivan?


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    #3516
    ambid
    Registered Users Posts: 1,591 ✭✭✭ambid


    SparKing wrote: »
    I could have sworn i saw him at the game on Saturday, anyone else see him?
    How long is Eric contracted for? Assistant coach O Sullivan?

    Yeah he was on TV in a big close up (and he's going a little grey the poor bloke).


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    #3517
    Funk It
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭Funk It


    SparKing wrote: »
    I could have sworn i saw him at the game on Saturday, anyone else see him?
    How long is Eric contracted for? Assistant coach O Sullivan?

    My only fears would be if Eddie would out grow the assistant tag pretty quickly and try to dictate the operation, and the other fear is that he would bring back George Hook with him back into a Connacht management role.

    In all seriousness though, it would be great to have him on board. To have Eddie working with the young backline we have could produce something special. You can be assured that they will be well drilled anyways.


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    #3518
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    Funk It wrote: »
    My only fears would be if Eddie would out grow the assistant tag pretty quickly and try to dictate the operation, and the other fear is that he would bring back George Hook with him back into a Connacht management role.

    Eddie O'Sullivan or Eddie the eagle?:D

    more seriously, I totally agree we need a 3rd hooker, in case of injuries, and to prepare Flavin retirement. I'm not underestimated Raynecke, on the contrary he is for the moment a 1st choice in my opinion.


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    #3519
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    Connacht season ticket details came out today:

    app_full_proxy.jpg


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    #3520
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    Logged in ok- clicked "Buy Packages" and then get nothing.. :confused:

    Hate com-pu-ters


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    #3521
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    its_phil wrote: »
    Connacht season ticket details came out today:

    Jaysus that's great value.


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    #3522
    Meteoric
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭Meteoric


    wprathead wrote: »
    Logged in ok- clicked "Buy Packages" and then get nothing.. :confused:

    Hate com-pu-ters

    Not available until the 29th......


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    #3523
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    Meteoric wrote: »
    Not available until the 29th......

    I also hate calendars


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    #3524
    gally74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭gally74


    Best purchase I made last year


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    #3525
    cuculainn
    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭cuculainn


    .ak wrote: »
    Jaysus that's great value.

    Can some one post the details?

    I cant view the image posted thanks


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    #3526
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,560 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Great move with the prices and discount scheme. I'll be renewing despite most likely living further afield next season.

    I see in the Advertiser today that Griffin is injured so Tonetti will be at 13, Vainikolo on the wing. Loxton played at full back for Galwegians last week.


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    #3527
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,599 Mod ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    cuculainn wrote: »
    Can some one post the details?

    I cant view the image posted thanks
    http://www.connachtrugby.ie/season-tickets-201213

    Details are all here


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    #3528
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    Ah, its only 3 free pints next year, for the HEC matches, none for the RD12 games... :(

    I'll still be renewing though... ;)


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    #3529
    siltirocker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭siltirocker


    Zzippy wrote: »
    Ah, its only 3 free pints next year, for the HEC matches, none for the RD12 games... :(

    I'll still be renewing though... ;)

    Yer man running it made a HUGE hit on it unfortunately. And is suffering I believe.


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    #3530
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,599 Mod ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    Zzippy wrote: »
    Ah, its only 3 free pints next year, for the HEC matches, none for the RD12 games... :(

    I'll still be renewing though... ;)
    and only if Connacht compete in the HEC next year. None in Amlin games


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    #3531
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »
    and only if Connacht compete in the HEC next year. None in Amlin games

    Please don't mention that possibility! :o


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    #3532
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,963 ✭✭✭✭phog


    That's great value, for my Munster membership, Rabo and H/C terrace tickets it costs me €316.50.


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    #3533
    SparKing
    Registered Users Posts: 302 ✭✭SparKing


    siltirocker wrote: »
    Yer man running it made a HUGE hit on it unfortunately. And is suffering I believe.

    Took a huge hit?
    Doubt it, more than likely sponsored by Heineken as they are a minor Connacht sponsor, works out at less than 600 kegs I reckon, but at a fiver a pint he did ok from the payers, it was a great introductory offer though in fairness. Great offer for next year in fairness.


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    #3534
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    siltirocker wrote: »
    Yer man running it made a HUGE hit on it unfortunately. And is suffering I believe.

    I thought that bar was run directly by Connacht Rugby- hence why couldn't avail of pint over in the Main Stand in Dog Racing bar?

    I'm all over this new offer- shame about no free pint, but sure i don't mind dipping my hand in the wallet

    Be nice to get along to the B&I Cup games

    Do you think the "Free transport" is for people from around the Province to get to our home games- or for us to go Lim/Dub/Belfast for the away inter-pros


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    #3535
    freyners
    Registered Users Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    im sure fatguy2k1 will be able to answer that


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    #3536
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Cracking offer lads, the province are doing great stuff in terms of marketing/promotion. Hopefully better results on the pitch can follow.


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    #3537
    leeroybrown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,563 ✭✭✭leeroybrown


    SparKing wrote: »
    Took a huge hit?
    Doubt it, more than likely sponsored by Heineken as they are a minor Connacht sponsor, works out at less than 600 kegs I reckon, but at a fiver a pint he did ok from the payers, it was a great introductory offer though in fairness. Great offer for next year in fairness.
    I'm not sure how much of a hit is involved but I'm pretty sure they underestimated two things: 1) how good the average Connacht season ticket holder is at minding their vouchers and how ingenious they are at getting it to a drinking attendee if they're not using it; 2) how low bar sales can be when you've a full house in terraced stadium where people are afraid of losing their spot and it's awkward to get in and out.
    wprathead wrote: »
    I thought that bar was run directly by Connacht Rugby- hence why couldn't avail of pint over in the Main Stand in Dog Racing bar?
    The Clan Bar is run by Simon Heaslip who is a member of the Connacht Professional Game Board and owns Massimo (along with being involved in Róisín), with the profits going to the Connacht branch.


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    #3538
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,560 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    It's also worth noting that the cost of licensing such an operation increased quite dramatically during the season.


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    #3539
    seanin4711
    Registered Users Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Zzippy wrote: »
    Ah, its only 3 free pints next year, for the HEC matches, none for the RD12 games... :(

    I'll still be renewing though... ;)

    thats presuming we are in the HEC next year!
    i will be getting mine asap also great value!


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    #3540
    fatguy2k1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭fatguy2k1


    wprathead wrote: »
    Do you think the "Free transport" is for people from around the Province to get to our home games- or for us to go Lim/Dub/Belfast for the away inter-pros
    just a guess to be honest, but i would say it be for home games. no point collection money for the other provinces.


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    #3541
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    fatguy2k1 wrote: »
    just a guess to be honest, but i would say it be for home games. no point collection money for the other provinces.

    that is what I was thinking, be great to get buses from Sligo / North Mayo region


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