Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 2 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

Media made a huge frenzy of Henry going for his 10th All ireland senior medal last year. Justifiably so. Worth noting Jackie is going for his 10th all ireland medal which is a phenomenal achievement if he gets to the milestone.

mickmackey1 wrote: »

It was two years ago and all Shefflin's medals were on the field.

Not worth mentioning so! 😊
I can't see Jackie starting, only if things were going well towards the latter stages for KK could I see him coming on.

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Medal winners under Cody - on the field :pac:

10 -
H Shefflin

8 -
E Brennan
N Hickey
J J Delaney
E Larkin
R Power

7 -
M Kavanagh
T Walsh
J Tyrrell

6 -
D Lyng
M Comerford
M Fennelly
T J Reid

5 -
J McGarry
A Fogarty
B Hogan
R Hogan

4 -
P Murphy
C Fennelly

3 -
P Barry
C Fitzpatrick
D J Carey
A Comerford
J Tennyson
PJ Ryan
R Mullally
J Hoyne
K Joyce
C Buckley

2 -
P Larkin
B McEvoy
J Power I
C Carter
J Coogan
J Ryall
W O'Dwyer
E Murphy
P Walsh
C Fogarty
M Rice
D Herity
J Power II
W Walsh

1 -
W O'Connor
E Kennedy
D Byrne
C Brennan
P Mullally
S Dowling
C Phelan
J Mulhall
L Ryan
G Aylward
J Holden
S Prendergast

Total - 55

Phenomenal ðŸ‘

Cornerback1 wrote: »

brookville wrote: »

allthedoyles wrote: »

Wonder will KK start with the players dropped for semi.

I have doubt Joyce will be definate starter

unlikely jackie will start although someone like rob lennon could who knows

Although Lennon played in the corner V Galway, i'd have thought he'd be a more 'central' type of player.

I suppose the key issues from a Kilkenny point of view are;

1. Who will start at No. 6?
2. Who will play midfield with I presume, Conor Fogarty? - Lester or will TJ start there?
3. Will Liam Blanchfield start?
4. Who will play in the forwards? - JJ, Bergin or JP??
5. Any other suggestions?

Fogarty and TJ will start midfield i suspect. Although no doubt Hogan will be named there.

And Kevin Kelly could be the surprise inclusion given his supposed training form

Very Quiet on here for an All Ireland Friday, not feeling very confident about this one lads.

I see it going one of two ways, if we are to win I feel it will come down to our ability to come out on top in a close game.. on the other hand if things go right for Tipp I could see them doing a number on us and winning with a bit to spare. As always it will probably come down to who gets the breaks on he day.

Team selection will be interesting,heard Kevin Kelly was flying in training and would love to have seen him more involved this year. He hasn't had as many opportunities as others to show what he can do but for me the lad is a born finisher as he proved against Tipp in the league...would love to see him at FF.

Weather looks to be nice for Dublin on Sunday 17-19 degrees C with a light breeze. Seems like perfect conditions...if that's what we get!

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Medal winners under Cody - on the field :pac:

I'm not sure I get your point. If you're arguing that an AI medal is somehow devalued because the holder didn't get to make an appearance on final day, I beg to differ. Listen to the victors speech on Sunday and you can be guaranteed that special mention will be given to the 'panel' and how the win was as much down to the panel as the team. Every member of the panel will have worked his bollocks off, made all the sacrifices, put his life on hold etc. The wouldn't be on that panel if they hadn't. One of those medals could go to a player who has played every game of the season but found themselves on the sideline due to form/injury. Just because somebody didn't see game time doesn't mean they're any less entitled to that medal. IMO all AI medals count.

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Can't agree with that. Let's say some 36 year old panellist had been part of every Cody squad, and was now about about to win his 12th medal, that his achievement would be greater than say Shefflins? Crazy logic.

You're missing the point though, 36 or not he wouldn't be on the panel if he wasn't making a contribution.

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Can't agree with that. Let's say some 36 year old panellist had been part of every Cody squad, and was now about about to win his 12th medal, that his achievement would be greater than say Shefflins? Crazy logic.

That 36 year old is in that panel on merit. If you think Cody does sentiment, you don't know much about his selections down through the years. Shefflin and every other 'player' had to have somebody pushing them in training. Those 'players' are as much a product of training as they are of their talent.

Kil v Tipp
E Murphy
P Murphy J Holden S Prendergast
P Walsh K Joyce C Buckley
TJ Reid C Fogarty
W Walsh R Hogan E Larkin
K Kelly C Fennelly L Blanchfield
Subs
R Reid
J Tyrrell
R Lennon
D Cody
C oShea
L Ryan
JJ Farrell
J Power
M Bergin
C Martin
M Malone

Like the look of that team.but dont feel there is alot up front from the bench.jonjo and john power look to be the game changers if needed.delighted for kelly.

dubcat51 wrote: »

Like the look of that team.but dont feel there is alot up front from the bench.jonjo and john power look to be the game changers if needed.delighted for kelly.

I would not be surprised if Mark Bergin got a run as a sub, things didn't go for him the last day but he has is a decent player. Obviously Kelly has been producing in training. There is no doubt that Kevin Kelly has talent and must have convinced Cody that he can fight to win his own ball. Whatever way it goes, Cody has rolled the dice and is not afraid to make the big decisions. It must be one of the most inexperienced full forward lines ever.

blackcard wrote: »

I would not be surprised if Mark Bergin got a run as a sub, things didn't go for him the last day but he has is a decent player. Obviously Kelly has been producing in training. There is no doubt that Kevin Kelly has talent and must have convinced Cody that he can fight to win his own ball. Whatever way it goes, Cody has rolled the dice and is not afraid to make the big decisions. It must be one of the most inexperienced full forward lines ever.

Very true with in experience in ff line but love to see how actually they will line out...I think Cody after pulling off a stroke of genius...his bench is now stronger at anytime in the championship.

Charlie69 wrote: »

Delighted for Kevin Kelly, as I said in an earlier post this lad is a born finisher...you can't teach that, the instinct to go for the jugular when a point is the easy option. Best of luck to him.

I think that the addition of Kevin Kelly and Liam Blanchfield along with the form shown by Colin Fennelly the last day gives us more of a goal threat, something we have been struggling with for a while