Waterford GAA Discussion Thread 3 ***Updated Mod Note Post 1***

Bobby Duggan only got three possessions in the game, the first when he brought the ball out over the sideline under pressure from several Waterford players, the second deep in his own half before half time, and the third in the last minute. Although his marker Conor Prunty played little ball himself, he deserve credit for sticking to Duggan like a leech and effectively taking him out of the game.

Duggan did terrible damage to Waterford last year when his marker Michael Harney was taken off at half time for no apparent reason. Harney did a very good defensive job last night. Taking him off last year was sheer lunacy which may have cost us an All-Ireland.

Aaron Shanagher only had two possessions, once in the first half when he scored a point and one near the end when he was pulled up for over-carrying when bottled up by the Waterford defence.

I thought Jordan Henley did really well in goal apart from a couple of errant puckouts. I know some people are unhappy with the way Jack Fagan transferred from Meath to Waterford but he could be a serious asset once he gets some hurling done following his recent injury. I was surprised to see neither Andy Molumby nor Cormac Curran among the subs. Anyone know anything about this? Is Cian Leamy still injured?

I was surprised to see neither Andy Molumby nor Cormac Curran among the subs. Anyone know anything about this? Is Cian Leamy still injured?[/quote]

Cormac Curran is in America and Molumby is just returning from injury himself. Cian Leamy broke his leg playing a soccer match earlier in the year and is set for a long period out of action, big loss for both Ballyduff and the u21s.

Honestly i'd take the win at U21 level because if we beat Wexford i can't see us beating KK and we might get a heavy defeat which would do no good, if we win the Munster Under 21 i think we'll at least get to the final and would be favorites to win it. I'd take an Under 21 AI over another SF defeat in the seniors.

Lovely we get Tipp at home now instead of having to travel to Limerick, easier game you would think. Hopefully a big crowd to roar our lads to victory.

My talk of heading to Limerick was premature. Hopefully I can make it to the game. Should be a great crowd at it. Who are the danger men for Tipperary ???

Brilliant opening remarks from tipp's paul Maher immediately following win in tg4 interview. :-)

Hope its not raining or should i say tipping

Whiplash85 wrote: »

We are a limited enough side. A fact backed up by the fact that only one senior panelist from last Sunday was on the team. Waterford will definitely be strong favourites in 2 weeks time. While it is a very physically imposing team they are more likely to use an iron fist rather than a velvet glove to eek out a victory. There was no silky play tonight or interchanging moves instead aerial bombardment was used to punch holes in the Limerick defense. By the way the ref should have added a further 40 seconds at the end there for the schmozle in injury time.

Agree substantially although they did get 2 finely worked goals to be fair to them, the first was a great move, the second was beautifully taken. They look a team with great heart and industry but Waterford's firepower will present a different test altogether I think.

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Agree substantially although they did get 2 finely worked goals to be fair to them, the first was a great move, the second was beautifully taken. They look a team with great heart and industry but Waterford's firepower will present a different test altogether I think.

Wet or no wet I haven't seen a game in years that had as many groundstrokes and first time pulling as tonight. Even the goal was a great finish. Was great to see.

Whiplash85 wrote: »

Wet or no wet I haven't seen a game in years that had as many groundstrokes and first time pulling as tonight. Even the goal was a great finish. Was great to see.

Yeah spot on. I think Tipp handled the conditions that bit better tonight, there's a bit of old-fashioned heft about them and nothing wrong either with a bit of hit and hope if you've got a stickler like Quirke inside.

As regards subs, yeah certainly Maher seems to be taking some left-field decisions so he's obviously not afraid to put his stamp on it. Wonder if he will make changes for the final, I'd say one or maybe two, but not many anyway. I did think Tommy Nolan might have nailed a starting place this year but maybe it's too soon for him yet.

Interesting that former senior Waterford selector Willie Maher is Tipperary under 21 boss. He will know a few Waterford players but would not of worked with some as they only came on the senior scene post 2014, not that it will have much baring on the game I'd say

A nice dry evening will suite us. Anyway we have the seniors to concentrate on for the next 10 days

Tipp looked a very impressive outfit - a very hard working team.

I was struck last night by how easy it was at times for 3 or 4 care players to pop off balls off to each other to point - with no Waterford player pressurising them.

It was on about the 26th minute before I remember seeing a clare player harassed to the point of a turnover.

We have fantastic individuals, hopefully we up the work rate for the dirty stuff - as tipp did tonight - so we won't come unstuck

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Where do you start with this?

Hahaha. Ah yes indeed,one can only laugh!