Waterford GAA Thread - Mod note post #1

McBurgermacs

https://twitter.com/WaterfordGAA/status/1781074179229393291?t=0h_zWGJl7_uRI_oeXdSF3Q&s=19

Can't see that team starting

DiscoStew

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122036580#Comment_122036580

Fagan & Leavey replacing Darragh Lyons & Kevin Mahony would be my best guess.

Pudz2180

Shane Bennett not named on panel anyone know what’s the story there? Taught he was one of the few positives from the league. Also is there a question mark over Calum lyons fitness did he pick up an injury lately. Fagan and leavy to come in for Mahony and darragh lyons? Would like to see fagan in the half forward line and Callum back to half back

Deiseland

injured

JD. 60

Pity about Shane Bennett not being available. Fairly good full back line.

thesultan

No way Leavy should not be starting. Had a great league

DLS2THECORE

Does anyone here happen to have a spare ticket floating about? Left it too late to get on Ticketmaster and now it seems they’re all gone?

munsterlegend

Expecting a big display from Waterford. Gave Limerick plenty of it last year and yes league form was poor but have a stronger team out for Sunday. Never know what Cork might do. Connolly adds a goal threat which might be the difference from previous years. Unless a sending off I can't see a big win for either team.

Jjjjjjjjbarry

I feel more positive after seeing the team. Even if there are a few late changes as suggested, it’ll only strengthen it more. That’s a team that should be capable of winning IF they go out and play hurling.

Jjjjjjjjbarry

On a side note, the new supporters club is beyond crap. An email with the team a day after it’s already known is basically all they’ve provided, so essentially, zero value other than a fancy way to donate. At least club deise sent out a car sticker/hat.

dzilla

are there any details yet about the official parking spots, I know Mount Sion usually have a good setup but hoping to avoid bottleneck going through estates.

Is the WIT openning this year? I know Waterford Shopping center usually does.

There is nothing on the twitter or county board website yet

brian2614

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122037948#Comment_122037948

Hence there is only 60 odd suckers who actually signed up to it. Another shambles. Remember WLR were actually praising Skins Ryan on the radio while interviewing him about that.

whiteandblue

I'm agreeing with most posters that there will be changes and more than likely Leavey will start, possibly for Kevin Mahony. I don't see Callum Lyons playing in the half forward line unless he is a 3rd midfielder. It is actually a team full of versatile players so very hard to know where most of them will play.

My hope is that they push Jamie Barron to 11, & play 2 of Leavey/Lyons/Montgomery midfield & give Joyce something to think about at 6, rather than allowing him to sit deep in front of the full forward line. Barron will naturally drop deep to help in the middle third but he is one of the best shooters from distance in the team and could pick off a few scores from distance and make Joyce follow him out, which in turn allows space in front of the full forward line.

I know it is often said that midfielders should try cover the centre forward when they drift out but Barron is as elusive as they come and Darragh Fitzgibbon wouldn't be the most defensive minded of midfielders. I used to hate watching Noel McGrath pick points off for fun as Brick or Tadhg de Búrca sat (not a criticism, this was his role) and Cian Lynch plays a similar role at the minute for Limerick. It could perhaps be argued that Barron wouldn't be a puckout option but in the Clare game, with Jack Prender at 11, he actually got into space to collect puckouts at head height or bouncing in front. Again, this may tie up Joyce & it doesn't make sense to rain puckouts on Joyce anyway.

Montgomery, Lyons & Leavy are hardworking, athletic midfielders but with Montgomery & Lyons I reckon they average 2/3 wides a game so I hope they look at offloading & delivering the ball inside to what could be potentially a lethal inside forward line if they play inside.

Asdfgh2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122039046#Comment_122039046

Nice to see that cork are persisting with their full back ie Cahalane…….he will hopefully over step it with the physical stuff and get himself sent off😀

TheScoringGoal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122038684#Comment_122038684

Nothing yet but that's something the county board tend to be fairly good at. I'd imagine there will be traffic plans tomorrow if not later today.

PTH2009

On paper the team is one of the strongest we've had out in a while and hopefully we can get a much needed win. Cork have derailed our championship hopes the last 2 years, that day in 2022 was one of the most disheartening results in years

Best of luck to the Under 20s tonight

Gluteus_Maximus

Waterford 0-10 Tipp 1-07 at half time. Waterford on top for second quarter

JD. 60

Mid way through the first half, Waterford were being outplayed and out muscled by Tipp but somehow they have managed to draw level at half time ; more of the same please.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122040053#Comment_122040053

JD. 60

Think I spoke too soon.

Gluteus_Maximus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122040106#Comment_122040106

Tipp completely dominating since second half started unfortunately

seananigans

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122038684#Comment_122038684

Consider parking further out and walking ,or taking a bike off the rack for the last 1-5k, unless you have a disabled pass no harm in a bit of walking

dzilla

Not what I asked but thanks for the input.

seananigans

jesus that's woeful,even Ken cannot save us

Gluteus_Maximus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122040115#Comment_122040115

Waterford 0-15 Tipp 1-21 final score.

sportsfan90

As a Corkman I was pretty confident at the start of the week, but much less so now after seeing the Waterford teamsheet - that's a bloody decent team now that almost everyone is back available for selection. Anyone I'm talking to is nervy enough for Sunday. Like most others I expect to see one or two changes in the Waterford starting 15. Looking forward to seeing the new Walsh Park too.

TheScoringGoal

The underage crisis continues.

I wonder is Monty picked to track Fitzgibbon in midfield? I'm surprised at Kevin Mahony being picked when he saw very little game time in the league. Will be interesting to see what role he plays. I thought we might put Sean Walsh over on Mark Coleman as the latter is a brilliant hurler but Brick caused him trouble physically.

I'd be worried about our full back line. All fine players but neither Fitzgerald or Daly are naturals there while Prunty is down game time and didn't look himself before the injury.

Finally Horgan is an excellent free taker. During the league our free taking was a big issue.

Asdfgh2020

Sportsfan90…….other than a parking spot I doubt you’ve a lot to worry about….

914

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122038684#Comment_122038684

Where are you coming from?

ShamoBuc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122040600#Comment_122040600

Cork. Never travelled down to Walsh Park before, want to get down there early, get to a pub for the Clare game - thoughts for parking and a pub on the way ?

914

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122040798#Comment_122040798

Mount Sion GAA club is a good shout, plenty of parking, bar with TV and less than a 5 minute walk to Walsh Park