Clare GAA discussion thread

First ten minutes of second half the same as the first half was and this game will be done.
Ballyea in total control.

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It's done.

Never do that again

Well done to Ballyea, delighted for them.

I didn't get the chance to watch the game, but I heard Deasy hit 1-11. Is that right?

fantastic night in thurles , yes it almost unraveled near the end but that should be credit to st thomas's for keeping the pressure on

the ballyea backs were superb for 50 minutes , and to be fair they were wining the bulk of 50/50's and breaking balls out the field for that same period of time , legs got tired and momentum switched from then on lads droppiing balls , tired passing they had everything given by that stage

while everyone will praise the likes of kelly espically for his insurance point at the end , the work rate of cathal doohan , joe neylon , james murphy and stan lineen were excellent again today , there work rate is one of the main keys to success over the past 10 months

the inside forwards did not click today , an awful lot of ball was quickly returned out the field by the thomas's defenders , felt sorry for damien burke never really got going , lillis and pajo connelly worked hard the latter was far more effective when brought out the field , garry brennan also found it hard to get on top of his man

deasy was sensational today again , winning crucial puck outs along with his contribution on the score board , he as i have said in the past been superb over the last number of years for ballyea i doubt he will be over looked by gerry or donal after paddys day

Ballyea for Croker ....on Paddy's day:):):):)

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

fantastic night in thurles , yes it almost unraveled near the end but that should be credit to st thomas's for keeping the pressure on

the ballyea backs were superb for 50 minutes , and to be fair they were wining the bulk of 50/50's and breaking balls out the field for that same period of time , legs got tired and momentum switched from then on lads droppiing balls , tired passing they had everything given by that stage

while everyone will praise the likes of kelly espically for his insurance point at the end , the work rate of cathal doohan , joe neylon , james murphy and stan lineen were excellent again today , there work rate is one of the main keys to success over the past 10 months

the inside forwards did not click today , an awful lot of ball was quickly returned out the field by the thomas's defenders , felt sorry for damien burke never really got going , lillis and pajo connelly worked hard the latter was far more effective when brought out the field , garry brennan also found it hard to get on top of his man

deasy was sensational today again , winning crucial puck outs along with his contribution on the score board , he as i have said in the past been superb over the last number of years for ballyea i doubt he will be over looked by gerry or donal after paddys day

Great summary, far more insightful than I could've given.

Big negative for me today was crowd of youngsters (must've been 30/40+ of them) who sang "DC is on fire" during national anthem and who jeered loudly during St Thomas free taking.

I'm not from Ballyea, but as a hurling mad GAA Clarewoman I'm delighted to support them past few games. I recognised two of the young lads, and they are also not from Ballyea. I doubt they are the types of supporters Ballyea would like to see joining the bandwagon.

It didn't take away from the gallant players or game but it was disappointing nonetheless.

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

fantastic night in thurles , yes it almost unraveled near the end but that should be credit to st thomas's for keeping the pressure on

the ballyea backs were superb for 50 minutes , and to be fair they were wining the bulk of 50/50's and breaking balls out the field for that same period of time , legs got tired and momentum switched from then on lads droppiing balls , tired passing they had everything given by that stage

while everyone will praise the likes of kelly espically for his insurance point at the end , the work rate of cathal doohan , joe neylon , james murphy and stan lineen were excellent again today , there work rate is one of the main keys to success over the past 10 months

the inside forwards did not click today , an awful lot of ball was quickly returned out the field by the thomas's defenders , felt sorry for damien burke never really got going , lillis and pajo connelly worked hard the latter was far more effective when brought out the field , garry brennan also found it hard to get on top of his man

deasy was sensational today again , winning crucial puck outs along with his contribution on the score board , he as i have said in the past been superb over the last number of years for ballyea i doubt he will be over looked by gerry or donal after paddys day

Just watched the game there on youtube. Really agree with this^^^^.

I think its beyond doubt Donal is going to give him a try now at senior, I hope he can make the step up. He is exactly the type of player we need to break through. We have tonnes of small scoring forwards. Badly need a guy to can win ball, break the tackle and lay the ball off.

Derry 0-11 Clare 1-08

disappointing not to hold out for the win , late derry score by james kielt to tie it up in the end , good to see a number of young lads hold there own at this level , possibly one of the toughest tests passed today shame we couldnt hold on but a win against down very much within our range next sunday in the park

That was some weekend performance by Gary Brennan.. Togs out for Ballyea and within 24 hours heads north for the league clash with Derry.True GAA legend,massive respect.

seligehgit wrote: »

That was some weekend performance by Gary Brennan.. Togs out for Ballyea and within 24 hours heads north for the league clash with Derry.True GAA legend,massive respect.

He was also on the line for the Munster Schools A Football Semi-Final between Flannans and the St Brendans Killarney on Saturday - Throw-in was 1 in Rathkeale. [Brendans won]

Seems like we're going to be without one of our big names for the foreseeable future.

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Tell us more.

It's a disciplinary thing. Allegedly regarding a star midfielder who isn't Tony Kelly.

Read these posts earlier and went off to a source of mine. **** me, that's pretty big news if true.

Touhy
Browne
Dillon
Morey
Bugs
Cleary
Shanahan
Golden
Kelly
Conlon
Podge
Malone
Shanagher
Reidy
SOD