Kilkenny GAA Thread

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262047#Comment_120262047

It's not as if Lyng doesn't know Mason, he had him at under 20.

conor05

There is an issue between Mason and Lyng. Mason won’t be on the panel as long as Lyng is manager.

I would imagine Lyng really wants Paddy Mullen to make the step up, he is an enforcer would give it to Donal O Donovan and Will o Donoghue come summertime anyway they want it.

He is generally a great score taker too.

kentu

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262031#Comment_120262031

Lar Murphy who is Glennon's club mate not there at moment either, was also dropped, we must have an awful lot of brilliant half backs and corner forwards if these 2 can't be involved.

brookville

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262072#Comment_120262072

Darren brennan came on at half time and made a few very good saves. He's a bit suspect under a high ball but we're lucky in this county with good shot stoppers. Hopefully our puckouts improve. Derek has has great time for last year's u20 so I'm not suprised tallis is in and i think he'll be sub goalie for the championship.Maybe the management have a bit too much time for last year's u20 but they've done well enough so far.

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262098#Comment_120262098

We need to persevere with as many of the under 20s as possible, that's the future. Game plan is most crucial, no matter what players are involved.

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262047#Comment_120262047

Don't recall Lyng actually say that about Mason. I don't think Mason being 3rd, 4th goalkeeper or not on the panel at all will make any difference to how Kilkenny go this year.

Tis a bit of a joke alright. No wonder they win so many, no players left for anyone else

Village87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262097#Comment_120262097

It will be interesting to see how many Dicksboro, Clara and Fenians players they carry on the u20 panel, all the management clubs. I don't know much about Tullogher/Rosbericon but they are the only club aside from my own club to put it up to Dicksboro last 4/5 years at minor. Outstanding minor the last 3/4 years.

usualstripes

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262481#Comment_120262481

Tullogher beaten by Dicksboro by 1point in the county final that day. Danny glennon caused a lot of problems for Dicksboro and could easily have ended up with 3 or 4 more scores. On the day Tullogher had 8 lads not up to the age. Tullogher have a good young team now eligible to play adult hurling but the u17 rule will probably stop some of these playing adult straight away. Ridiculous rule. Giving 17 year olds an extra year at u18 would do most the power of good. Same for all clubs but harsh on many young lads.

Marrooned

Boro men had little chance with village men in charge,anyway Dicksboro are the most dominant underage team in a long time. No apologies.

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262990#Comment_120262990

You're spot on.

Rebelside

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120258574#Comment_120258574

😂 😂

citykat

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262990#Comment_120262990

Buckley was lucky he was born and bred in the Village.

Billy Ocean

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41075180.html

me89

Highlights from Sunday

https://twitter.com/TipperaryGAA/status/1627600139731992581?t=UzLnzyZDG9OKu5vSx9DIDw&s=19

brookville

I know it was only a challenge match and we had a stronger team but paddy mullen was involved in a couple of goals. He gave smart ball into the forwards. Hopefully the injury isn't serious and he gets a run against laois Sunday. If he has a few more good matches we could see himself and Adrian midfield for the championship.

It will be intresting to see if Gearoid dunne can see championship time. Last year was his first year playing senior club so it would be some jump if he makes the breakthrough.hes a very big chap. Id expect more changes sunday,getting a look at lads while trying to get the balance right. We're carrying a big panel and will probably be cut at the end of the league. Eoin cody should return this weekend.Adrian is aiming to be back for the Waterford match.

Grats

G Dunne has two years left at under 20, as has K Doyle. Lyng got criticised for trying Doyle when it didn't work out. Seems he got it right with Dunne!

KK36

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120268632#Comment_120268632

Killian Doyle had played one Junior adult match for his club. At least Gearoid Dunne had a senior campaign behind him. Plus Dunne is a much better player.

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120268829#Comment_120268829

I've seen both play many underage matches, including post primary and under 20, and I'd find it hard to say one is a much better hurler than the other. Each has their own skillset and with more coaching and conditioning could develop into two fine senior hurlers.

Bazng

glennon was requested to get an operation on his wrist last Dec by the kk u20's so he would be back in time for the league / championship. He then got dropped 2 weeks out from returning to fitness. He also missed Good Counsel matches over this .

kentu

https://twitter.com/OfficialCorkGAA/status/1621932732480618498?t=B_Flj1OnSqxTKkLMUE2pBQ&s=19

recent challenge game between kk and Cork u20's.

Interesting to see lads represented from all management clubs including Clara, Fenians, John Lockes and obviously Dicksboro as you'd expect seeing as they are Kings of underage in the county.

Village87

7 out of the 21 from management clubs. 33% of the squad. In fairness it is rife in Kilkenny. We all know Dicksboro have been excellent and surely they deserve a few players involved. Clara, Fenians and John Locked have been poor underage the last few years but still get there players in. We have been very competitive last few years in minor and u20, competing in A and have no players involved.

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120271690#Comment_120271690

Would you cop onto yourself once and for all. 3 are from the Boro which you'd expect, that leaves just 4. And as an avid follower of Kilkenny hurling you must be aware that there were a lot of definite starters missing for that Cork game. Give those players that made themselves available some credit.

You seem to get such little enjoyment out of the game perhaps you should take a break from it. It can't be good for you suffering on.

By the way, not for the first time when asked to pick a team for the league match against Tipp, you disappeared. Great at saying who shouldn't be starting but not so great at coming up with alternatives.

Village87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120271745#Comment_120271745

I was analysing previous concerns from other members and had a greater look in detail. Simple science behind the post. The concerns seemed appropriate to me anyway

Grats

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120271910#Comment_120271910

Did you even realise that your 7 could be reduced to 4, bearing in mind that the Boro would be expected to supply at least some? Not even simple science.

Did you realise that the panel for the Cork match was short a lot of possible starters, hence replacements were required? Again no great science needed.

I will say, at least you replied to my post unlike on many other occasions when you go missing when your bluff is called out.

kentu

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120271745#Comment_120271745

What did the poster say that's so wrong Grats??

Simply replying to what other posters have concerns about....I like you don't agree with EVERYTHING village87 says on this thread but he's just pointing out a few things here and he is wondering how other very talented players are currently not in the squad, everyone would have known players were missing for that game.

Deskjockey

Must have touched a nerve with Grats

brookville

This was the kk team that played against cork a few weeks ago. Kierans will contribute alot of players to the u20 panel. Danny glennon is still injured at the moment I was told. I don't think it's anything against the club. He's missed alot of hurling and maybe he wouldn't be able get up to the speed of things. I would also like to see him involved but it's obvious the injury has has curtailed any involvement.u20 probably starting in 6 weeks.

Good insight into the league match with kk tipp 2 weeks ago

https://youtu.be/fOsePQA4zog

Village87

Im not stating any bias against any clubs. Just managements bias for there own club players. Tullogher/Rosbericon are a junior club so players need to perform at that level at least

Marrooned

16 f......g clubs represented in a trial match what’s the problem with you people.if people you feel weren’t picked there might be a good reason why they weren’t. It’s just like the people last week giving out about the seniors.

Nedflanders02

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120272697#Comment_120272697

In fairness I wonder were they not picked for that challenge game because Good Counsel were still involved in the colleges hurling? I have no idea of the make up of the panel so could be wrong on that. I think one thing that can't be argued is the level of talent on the U-20 panel this year, it must be the most talented squad we've had at this level since the late 00's.

citykat

I can’t think of any Village player worth a look in this years U20 squad. McDermott might get a look in when Kieran’s are done. That’s it.

JJs Left Hand

Is McDermott not still minor or was last year his final year at U17?

brookville

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120277849#Comment_120277849

I think theres two chaps in it and the older lad is overage for u17 but I could be wrong.

Deskjockey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120277849#Comment_120277849

The older chap is still underage for minor this year.

KK36

Does anyone have any idea what the team for Sunday will be? I'd imagine we'll see a number of changes again.

Nedflanders02

I'd say it's more than likely going to be a mixture of players from the 2 Tipp games. There's a few lads back from injury now so I'd imagine they'd try and get more game time from them. With everything this time of year it's hard to know who is and isn't available but the team I'd start with would be:

Tallis,

Delaney, Lawlor, Rowe

Shefflin, Blanchfield, Heary

P Mullen Deegan

Donnelly Kenny E Cody

B Drennan Mossy G Dunne

Hopefully then we'd also get to see James Bergin, Shane Walsh, Ronan & Darragh Corcoran, Timmy Clifford off the bench then also.

Comerman

Anyone know if the game is being streamed anywhere Sunday.

dzer2

KKvLAO E Murphy S Murphy C Delaney P Walsh T Walsh R Reid C Buckley P Deegan P Mullen B Ryan J Donnelly E Cody B Drennan M Keoghan G Dunne Subs D Brennan N Rowe D Dunne D Corcoran C Fogarty A Murphy R Corcoran T Phelan C Kenny W Walsh T Clifford Team supplied by KGSC in association with UPMC Nowlan Park

tbiggertycome

KK v Laois

E Murphy

S Murphy C Delaney P Walsh

T Walsh R Reid C Buckley

P Deegan P Mullen

B Ryan J Donnelly E Cody

B Drennan M Keoghan G Dunne

Subs

D Brennan

N Rowe

D Dunne

D Corcoran

C Fogarty

A Murphy

R Corcoran

T Phelan

C Kenny

W Walsh

T Clifford

JJs Left Hand

Strange backline...

kksaints

Where's the best place to park near O'Moore Park? Presume there will be some changes to that backline otherwise it will be one of the slowest backlines ever played.

brookville

Shane murphy never played corner back in his life and padraig is definitely not a corner back. I guess he will be full back. They're kinda struggling to find a position for him. It's a strange back line but this is a game they should be winning realistically and the next two games the team should start taking shape before the championship. Its very obvious alot of teams aren't really bothered with the league.Alot of experimenting going on and alot of changes every week.

usualstripes

Maybe I've missed something here but no lawlor, butler or blanchfield.

Are they injured?

KK36

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120286274#Comment_120286274

Haven't heard that they are. This is really the last game for experimentation so that's what's going on. With such a huge panel lads have to be given a chance. The chance window is starting to shut though.

Neewollah

Heard Blanchfield has a minor knock. Butler probably the same

JJs Left Hand

Butler in a boot I think after the Tipp game. Got a belt and they were waiting for swelling to go down to scan it this week.

usualstripes

I know it's probably been mentioned here already but is there any link being broadcast today aside from kclr as due to commitments won't be able to make portlaoise today.

Comerman

I've been searching too but doesn't seem to be anywhere

kksaints

14 point lead at halftime. We've played with the wind so far, it's strong enough but shouldn't make a huge difference. Fairly nondescript match so far. Forwards have done well so far but we really should have a goal, Mossy Keoghan had two very good chances both he hit straight at the keeper although in fairness for one of them the keeper closed the angle down excellently. Drennan and Donnelly have done very well. Paddy Mullen has drifted in and out of the match but had scored 2 good points. Delaney has been fine at centre back bar one goal chance that he got brushed off a bit easily.