Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

Zzippy · 01-09-2018 9:01pm #1

Old thread full up so here's the new thread for all things Connacht-related. Suggestions for a thread title welcome and we'll run a poll.

thomond2006 · 01-09-2018 9:08pm

Some Like It TOH

The Ultanate Warrior

MattressRick · 01-09-2018 9:19pm

Mul, it's over

In Godwin we trust

Bazzo · 01-09-2018 9:19pm

Mul, it's over

Whatever the subtitle, can we name it "ConnACHT Team Talk Thread V" ?

Zzippy · 01-09-2018 9:31pm

Bazzo wrote: »

Whatever the subtitle, can we name it "ConnACHT Team Talk Thread V" ?

Eh, yeah...?

Bazzo · 01-09-2018 9:35pm

Mul, it's over

Zzippy wrote: »

Eh, yeah...?

I'm not saying you misspelled it, I was suggesting capitalising it to emphasise it... Something tells me it wouldn't work anyway...

Diabhal Beag · 01-09-2018 9:48pm

Plz make it Sergeant Heffer's Solid Lineouts Band

flatty · 01-09-2018 10:15pm

Why? Just call it the connacht rugby thread. Its not big or clever shoehorning some crap song title into it.
Some schoolboy errors from both teams today. Draw would have been fair.

wp_rathead · 01-09-2018 10:24pm

You've got a Friend in me

flatty wrote: »

Why? Just call it the connacht rugby thread. Its not big or clever shoehorning some crap song title into it.
Some schoolboy errors from both teams today. Draw would have been fair.

The Craic Police are here

Losty Dublin · 01-09-2018 11:31pm

TG4 Tress.

MattressRick · 01-09-2018 11:41pm

Mul, it's over

flatty wrote: »

Why? Just call it the connacht rugby thread. Its not big or clever shoehorning some crap song title into it.
Some schoolboy errors from both teams today. Draw would have been fair.

Party's over. Everyone out.

gally74 · 02-09-2018 7:36am

The Friend Zone

Jarrad's Jargon

Schmogel · 02-09-2018 8:19am

The Friend Zone

The Jarrad Butler did it

MarinersBlues · 02-09-2018 8:29am

Mul, it's over

Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Shoehorned Song Title

testtech05 · 02-09-2018 8:30am

Some Like It TOH

Heroes in a Heff shell....

eezipc · 02-09-2018 8:36am

I can't believe it's not Butler

testtech05 wrote: »

Heroes in a Heff shell....

Tiernan power.

testtech05 · 02-09-2018 8:48am

Some Like It TOH

eezipc wrote: »

Tiernan power.

I think we've cracked it!!!!

stephen_n · 02-09-2018 8:54am

Connacht team talk thread V - The Friend Zone

Turnipman · 02-09-2018 9:42am

Zzippy wrote: »

Old thread full up so here's the new thread for all things Connacht-related. Suggestions for a thread title welcome and we'll run a poll.

The curse of Kieran Keane?

Richie_Rich89 · 02-09-2018 9:44am

Mul, it's over

Friends in high places

connemara man · 02-09-2018 9:46am

The Friend Zone

Connacht team talk thread V - you've got a friend in me

Connacht team talk thread V - I'm not your friend, buddy -I'm not your buddy, pal - I'm not your pal, guy -I'm not your guy, friend -I'm not your friend, pal -I'm not your pal, buddy

freyners · 02-09-2018 2:12pm

The Friend Zone

Waiting for someone more intelligent than me to shoehorn in a godwins law reference

Zzippy · 02-09-2018 10:46pm

freyners wrote: »

Waiting for someone more intelligent than me to shoehorn in a godwins law reference

That was gonna be my suggestion but I'm sure we can find something better...

RobbieRuns · 03-09-2018 4:17pm

All Friends here.....

its_phil · 03-09-2018 4:34pm

Mul, it's over

Some Like It TOH

N1one · 03-09-2018 7:39pm

The Butler did it

Some Yoke · 03-09-2018 8:11pm

Copelands Call

Some Yoke · 03-09-2018 8:13pm

I can't believe it's not butler!

Robbo · 03-09-2018 9:26pm

I can't believe it's not Butler

"Mul, it's over"

d-gal · 03-09-2018 9:44pm

Mul, it's over

its_phil wrote: »

Some Like It TOH

Does Schmidt like it TOH

accensi0n · 03-09-2018 9:57pm

You've got a Friend in me

The Wrong Farrell

Zzippy · 04-09-2018 9:33am

Some great suggestions there. Poll added with 6 of the best as selected by our jury (me).

Vote early, vote often!

Bazzo · 04-09-2018 4:03pm

Mul, it's over

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1036992377045561344?s=19

Interesting, getting a bit of extra help maybe?

04-09-2018 4:10pm

Mul, it's over

Bazzo wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1036992377045561344?s=19

Interesting, getting a bit of extra help maybe?

I think the coaches in general aren't going to be messing around at all this season and will be as hands on as they need to be with the provinces to ensure we are in the best possible position before the world cup. Not interfering with coaching but certainly observing and probably offering feedback etc.

I expect to see a lot of this to be honest.

That or maybe he was just visiting a friend.

Wegians89 · 04-09-2018 6:51pm

The Friend Zone

Andy Farrell was also at training today

Some Yoke · 04-09-2018 9:03pm

Bend it like Bealham

swiwi_ · 05-09-2018 4:22am

Mul, it's over

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I think the coaches in general aren't going to be messing around at all this season and will be as hands on as they need to be with the provinces to ensure we are in the best possible position before the world cup. Not interfering with coaching but certainly observing and probably offering feedback etc.

I expect to see a lot of this to be honest.

That or maybe he was just visiting a friend.

I like your work Venjur but it’s too long for a thread title.

wp_rathead · 05-09-2018 9:06am

You've got a Friend in me

Reece just got his 3rd for a hat trick for Waikito (sp?)
It's on Sky Sports

b.gud · 05-09-2018 10:45am

Here are the highlights apparently he had another one disallowed for a double movement

ClanofLams · 05-09-2018 10:47am

Mul, it's over

Just from what Murray Kinsella has said previously, Reece has some defensive issues but if those can be sorted out, he should be an excellent addition.

05-09-2018 11:14am

Mul, it's over

ClanofLams wrote: »

Just from what Murray Kinsella has said previously, Reece has some defensive issues but if those can be sorted out, he should be an excellent addition.

Same could be said for James Lowe and that worked out quite well. He looks like a classy footballer and a good signing, when is he due to arrive?

b.gud · 05-09-2018 11:19am

Deleted User wrote: »

Same could be said for James Lowe and that worked out quite well. He looks like a classy footballer and a good signing, when is he due to arrive?

After the Mitre 10 cup I think. Currently Waikato are bottom of the table so potentially around late October

ClanofLams · 06-09-2018 3:44pm

Mul, it's over

The lack of website updates this season so far is a bit odd. No injury/availability updates or a team listing.

Good news that Marmion is back this week and that Aki is in full training albeit may not play this weekend. A good win this weekend and with those two back in the shakeup would do wonders for confidence heading to Edinburgh.

Redo91 · 06-09-2018 4:24pm

You've got a Friend in me

I’d save them this weekend and play them v Edinburgh and Scarlets. I know we lost to Zebre twice last season but we should have enough to beat them without Aki and Marmion.

ClanofLams · 06-09-2018 8:04pm

Mul, it's over

https://www.connachtrugby.ie/connacht-eagles-squad-named-for-celtic-cup-opener/

Cillian Gallagher in A team tomorrow. Mitchell starting with McKeon on bench so Marmion obviously in 23 this weekend. Tom McCartney making his comeback also for A team.

Wegians89 · 06-09-2018 9:20pm

The Friend Zone

ClanofLams wrote: »

https://www.connachtrugby.ie/connacht-eagles-squad-named-for-celtic-cup-opener/

Cillian Gallagher in A team tomorrow. Mitchell starting with McKeon on bench so Marmion obviously in 23 this weekend. Tom McCartney making his comeback also for A team.

Could see sob and Colby come into the 23 for gallagher and Eoin Mckeon?

ClanofLams · 06-09-2018 9:35pm

Mul, it's over

Wegians89 wrote: »

Could see sob and Colby come into the 23 for gallagher and Eoin Mckeon?

Would think it has to be yeah. SOB at 8 I guess?

Robbo · 06-09-2018 9:51pm

I can't believe it's not Butler

ClanofLams wrote: »

Would think it has to be yeah. SOB at 8 I guess?

I'd say SOB on the bench and Copeland starts at 8.

TOH may be carrying a knock so with Leader playing for the Eagles, it's going to be Kelleher at FB. If Bundee is allowed back, I can see Farrell as the replacement utility back.

Conan O'Donnell should see some action on Saturday as well.

realhorrorshow · 06-09-2018 9:52pm

ClanofLams wrote: »

Would think it has to be yeah. SOB at 8 I guess?

Possibly, although Boyle primarily played 8 in the AIL for Buccs last year. Butler also has experience there in Super Rugby although I can't recall him packing down at 8 for us. Much prefer SOB at 6.

realhorrorshow · 06-09-2018 9:55pm

ClanofLams wrote: »

https://www.connachtrugby.ie/connacht-eagles-squad-named-for-celtic-cup-opener/

Cillian Gallagher in A team tomorrow. Mitchell starting with McKeon on bench so Marmion obviously in 23 this weekend. Tom McCartney making his comeback also for A team.

Wonder what has happened to Kerins.

ClanofLams · 06-09-2018 10:16pm

Mul, it's over

Robbo wrote: »

I'd say SOB on the bench and Copeland starts at 8.

TOH may be carrying a knock so with Leader playing for the Eagles, it's going to be Kelleher at FB. If Bundee is allowed back, I can see Farrell as the replacement utility back.

Conan O'Donnell should see some action on Saturday as well.

Copeland not available according to Indo earlier this week. Don’t think Bundee will
play but be good to see O’Donnell.

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