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

citykat wrote: »

See the Walsh cup final is down for Kilkenny, presumably NP. Cue more whingeing from our western opponents.

Id say it'll be in dunmore or maybe freshford,with the league approaching they'll want to mind nowlan park with waterford coming in two weeks

citykat wrote: »

See the Walsh cup final is down for Kilkenny, presumably NP. Cue more whingeing from our western opponents.

I doubt there will be too much complaining for the Walsh Cup.

The 2012 final was played in Galway (against KK).

Noddy33 wrote: »

Just on a side note does anybody know who the kk new physical trainer is?He and youngish lad and was taking all the warm up drills

Derek Lyng? :pac:

Anyone have the team from today and positions.

Topcat32 wrote: »

Noddy33 wrote: »

Thought Wexford were unlucky not to win today but they didn't take their chances and Richie Reid pulled off fantastic save last minute

Best for kk were Lyng and Buckley.Lyng doesn't look the most naturally skilful hurler but work rate is top notch.It was a very heavy ground conditions so you wouldn't judge any player on today's showing

Just on a side note does anybody know who the kk new physical trainer is?He and youngish lad and was taking all the warm up drills

On a side comment I thought the pitch in New Ross was shocking poor.The goal area at club house end was desperate and the pitch surface is desperate in general.Im all for counties to share match locations around the county but first and foremost the facilities and pitch have to be up to scratch to ensure player safety

Wouldnt be suprised if he ends up further back, played half back on the minor team in 2014, not afraid to get stuck in but Wexford would be a big match for him considering where he lives and went to school

Agreed he was very geared up for today and was pumped up even when just winning a free.Got a bit too excited at ok e stage when he won a free right in front of goal but then threw the ball at the Wexford player so Galvin left with no choice but to throw the ball instead.

Alan Murphy although he got 10pointe from frees will also be very dissapointed with the 4 very bad misses he had too.I also really am suprised at how he doesn't get pulled up for balancing the ball on the Hurley before striking

Noddy33 wrote: »

Lined out as follows

Reid
Holden
Lennon
P. Walsh
Murphy
Buckley
Fogarty
Ollie Walsh
Deegan
Lyng
Martin
James maher
A Murphy
Jonjo
Leahy

Thanks noddy

jeff bingham wrote: »

Noddy33 wrote:

Reid Holden Lennon P. Walsh Murphy Buckley Fogarty Ollie Walsh Deegan Lyng Martin James maher A Murphy Jonjo Leahy

Pauric walsh corner back? Its hard to see him tied down there but he could hurl anywhere.
If Paul Murphy does end up CB your talking about nearly a new FB line which would be a very difficult task at that level.

Yes Walsh was corner back. He did reasonably well but to me it makes very little sense to continue playing him there. He is possibly the best half back in the country at getting forward so playing him corner back negates this part of his game altogether. Perhaps Cody feels he might get forward to much which leaves gaps in defense so that could be his reasoning for corner back but  if we were going to change his position for this year I would love to him play a game or two on the half forward line. 
Murphy for all the games has been wearing No. 6 for all games but I think I am correct in saying he has yet to actually play there and has been operating on the wing each game. Deegan can be happy enough with his debut and captained the side. He didnt strike much ball but came into it the last 10 mins but I thought the introduction of Lester meant kilkenny started winning more of the breaking and dirty ball which is Lesters bread and butter all day!

Did wexford play with a sweeper yesterday does anyone know.just read in the papers that their crowd were a bit impatient with the team.

Is Diarmuid Cody involved with Fitzgibbon or injured?

See bolger got 2 goals for it carlow today.deserves a chance imo.

Fitzgibbon cup

IanVW wrote: »

Sure there not playin till thursday against mary i

They played last week against DIT, presume that's when he got the goals?

IanVW wrote: »

I know not today though

Presume playing for IT Carlow means he's not allowed play for Kilkenny in the Walsh Cup anyway. Maybe he'll get a shot in the league.

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Presume playing for IT Carlow means he's not allowed play for Kilkenny in the Walsh Cup anyway. Maybe he'll get a shot in the league.

Once they are put out, can they come back onto the county squad? I'm not sure.

Cornerback1 wrote: »

Once they are put out, can they come back onto the county squad? I'm not sure.

Yeah read this rule in the Kilkenny People at the start of the Walsh Cup. It basically states that the College team have priority over the county team for a player who is eligible for both. However once the team is knocked out of the Walsh Cup or the player is not deemed necessary by the College they can return to duty with the county.