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

Wexford on their own patch are going to provide serious opposition, I think Davy and his team will have Wexford at peak fitness and KK may struggle to cope with their tactics

I'd say the hurling community wants a big hurling year this year to counter the 'Super 8's' in the football next year.

Big games needed in hurling throughout the whole summer!

unrealtime wrote: »

Anyone who thinks that Wexford are not a serious team is living in the Dean's Clould Cockoo Land. They were exceptional in the league winning their Division and then moving up and beating us no bother. If we did not have Ger Mick and Padraig I would give us little chance.

Well by the sound of it Padraig Walsh while recovering well will not be ready in time and won't be rushed.
Ger is lighting it up in training and crucifying lads with power, pace and skill.
Michael Fennelly is 50-50 that's from the horse's mouth meet him in town yesterday. If he is ready he's very unlikely to start I would think. They might throw him in at the end if we need him or if he's feeling 100% and wants a run.

I'm under no illusions that we're just going to walk into Wexford park slap their yellow bellies and they'll role over. It will be a very tough physical, low scoring game with chances at either end at a premium. Whoever is that bit sharper in front of the sticks will obviously get over the line. Full of clichés there I know.

I think we have lots of forward options to me our biggest issue is defence in effect you probably have 1 of the six that you can definitely name at this point and he hasn't even been playing up to his usual high standard. The other 5 positions could be anyone there are probables but I don't know anyone outside the set up that could confidently name the other 5 after Paul Murphy.

So
1 Eoin Murphy✓
2 Paul Murphy✓
3 could be a few here Joey Holden, Kieran Joyce, Conor Delaney and I've heard rumours of Joe Lyng.
4 Conor O'Shea will probably play here but far from certain
5,6 &7 could be a load of lads on the half back line Joey, Buckley, Fogarty, Joyce, O'Shea, Joe Lyng, Jason Cleere, Lester Ryan.
And you have to pick your midfield out of those half back options and Ollie Walsh, Richie Hogan, Walter Walsh.

I hope Cody and Co have this sorted because this is where we struggled the last day against the Wexicans. If our defence can hold its own and the players are there to do it then we can win this one.

pmy.murphy wrote: »

unrealtime wrote: »

A few changes from speculated team. Top quality side really showing strength in depth. I would be surprised and more worried about the future if that team were to lose.

Real starting team is different from that on the webside

1. Darren Brennan
2. Michael Cody
3. Conor Delaney
4. Ryan Bergin
5. Tommy Walsh
6. Jason Cleere
7. conor doheny
8. Huw LAwlor
9. PAt Lyng
10. Alan Murphy
11. Sean Morrissey
12. Billy Ryan
13. Shane WAlsh
14. Liam Blanchfield
15. John Walsh

You seem to be in the know? Any idea of how the seniors will line out?

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Well by the sound of it Padraig Walsh while recovering well will not be ready in time and won't be rushed.
Ger is lighting it up in training and crucifying lads with power, pace and skill.
Michael Fennelly is 50-50 that's from the horse's mouth meet him in town yesterday. If he is ready he's very unlikely to start I would think. They might throw him in at the end if we need him or if he's feeling 100% and wants a run.

I'm under no illusions that we're just going to walk into Wexford park slap their yellow bellies and they'll role over. It will be a very tough physical, low scoring game with chances at either end at a premium. Whoever is that bit sharper in front of the sticks will obviously get over the line. Full of clichés there I know.

I think we have lots of forward options to me our biggest issue is defence in effect you probably have 1 of the six that you can definitely name at this point and he hasn't even been playing up to his usual high standard. The other 5 positions could be anyone there are probables but I don't know anyone outside the set up that could confidently name the other 5 after Paul Murphy.

So
1 Eoin Murphy✓
2 Paul Murphy✓
3 could be a few here Joey Holden, Kieran Joyce, Conor Delaney and I've heard rumours of Joe Lyng.
4 Conor O'Shea will probably play here but far from certain
5,6 &7 could be a load of lads on the half back line Joey, Buckley, Fogarty, Joyce, O'Shea, Joe Lyng, Jason Cleere, Lester Ryan.
And you have to pick your midfield out of those half back options and Ollie Walsh, Richie Hogan, Walter Walsh.

I hope Cody and Co have this sorted because this is where we struggled the last day against the Wexicans. If our defence can hold its own and the players are there to do it then we can win this one.

Paul Murphy will probably start but he has been Kilkennys worst back the last few months, not sure i would have him down as a guaranteed.

Options are limited

R.I.P. Georgie - what a legend in Kilkenny hurling circles.

Charlie69 wrote: »

How true...absolute legend R.I.P

R.I.P

I think blanchfield tends to get caught out running for loose ball, he's often a yard behind his man, whether out of a lack of pace, lack of workrate or a lack of reading the game I don't know. Some of those problems are easier to fix than others. Dunno if I can name six obviously more talented forwards to start ahead of him, but in terms of production this year he certainly isn't nailed on either.

Tbh his form has being patchy and he is work in progress i do believe he'll make it in time.The way I see it is 5 of the 6 fowards will be tj,hogan,walter,ger and colin the other spot will be up for grabs possibly the likes of john joe,kevin kelly,conor martin,blanchfield,john power,mark bergin all at similar level

Maybe your right but I think id go Kelly myself,it's a pity someone like bolger or john walsh didn't do more granted neither seen any league time.I was disappointed with walsh last wednesday night while bolger has being impressive in his 3 games for his club.I think myself the last spot will come down to Kelly, john joe or blanchfield

I'd imagine there is a rush in Wexford to take the 3/1 odds on Wexford. 3/1 on odds for Kilkenny is nuts.

Looks like Liam Of McGovern has done his ACL again which is unfortunate for him and the Wexicans. From vague recollection he didn't play most of the league and only came on as a sub in the league playoffs. He's a good player and will be a loss but they got this far without him they'll be able to adapt easily I would imagine.

Joyce will start full back according to what I am hearing. If so my team is murphy joyce o shea. fogarty cleere buckley. lester and fennelly. TJ wally Hogan. Blanchfield Alyward Colin Fennelly. Prendergast will prob start corner back but personally think o shea has more to offer going forward.

Will team be named tomorrow night as its a Saturday game?