Clare GAA discussion thread

funnyname · 01-01-2018 12:34AM

The way the championship is now set up and how Galway dealt with div 1b last year the national league now means jack sheet. Loads of opportunities to blood players so hopefully the management does that.

Clareman · 01-01-2018 09:59PM

funnyname wrote: »

The way the championship is now set up and how Galway dealt with div 1b last year the national league now means jack sheet. Loads of opportunities to blood players so hopefully the management does that.

The league hasn't been worth anything for a while now, it's nice to win but it's a but it's a distraction coming up to the main event, the replay against Waterford really wasn't needed a few years back.

I'm liking Cleary full and McInerney centre back, I always thought Cleary wasn't mobile enough for centre back and Mc was wasted at full back. We really need options in the half forward line, even if it's just to win our own puck out we need some physicality. Tony Kelly should be kept away from the team until after St. Patrick's Day as well in my opinion

Figerty · 02-01-2018 10:09AM

Clareman wrote: »

The league hasn't been worth anything for a while now, it's nice to win but it's a but it's a distraction coming up to the main event, the replay against Waterford really wasn't needed a few years back.

I'm liking Cleary full and McInerney centre back, I always thought Cleary wasn't mobile enough for centre back and Mc was wasted at full back. We really need options in the half forward line, even if it's just to win our own puck out we need some physicality. Tony Kelly should be kept away from the team until after St. Patrick's Day as well in my opinion

Cleary was outstanding at Centre back in the last Championship match clare played.
Solving the full back problem isn't going to be easy. Height is a major factor, and that's one issue. Pace is another one.

caddy16 · 03-01-2018 10:31AM

Clareman wrote: »

The league hasn't been worth anything for a while now, it's nice to win but it's a but it's a distraction coming up to the main event, the replay against Waterford really wasn't needed a few years back.

I'm liking Cleary full and McInerney centre back, I always thought Cleary wasn't mobile enough for centre back and Mc was wasted at full back. We really need options in the half forward line, even if it's just to win our own puck out we need some physicality. Tony Kelly should be kept away from the team until after St. Patrick's Day as well in my opinion

Would lack of mobility not be more of an issue at full back?

Clareman · 03-01-2018 10:17PM

caddy16 wrote: »

Would lack of mobility not be more of an issue at full back?

If it's just a case of holding position and stopping goals it wouldn't be as bad at full back as it would be at centre back. Lohan played an All Ireland final with 1 leg after all

danganabu · 03-01-2018 10:48PM

Clareman wrote: »

If it's just a case of holding position and stopping goals it wouldn't be as bad at full back as it would be at centre back. Lohan played an All Ireland final with 1 leg after all

Things have changed a hell of alot for full backs since those days - and whoever is playing FB wont have one of the greatest halfback lines ever in front of him.

caddy16 · 04-01-2018 10:26AM

danganabu wrote: »

Things have changed a hell of alot for full backs since those days - and whoever is playing FB wont have one of the greatest halfback lines ever in front of him.

I'd tend to agree. Cleary is slow to turn which for me means he's not suitable for full back. Would prefer if he was left at 6, did well there last year.

letowski · 04-01-2018 06:42PM

caddy16 wrote:

I'd tend to agree. Cleary is slow to turn which for me means he's not suitable for full back. Would prefer if he was left at 6, did well there last year.

Agree with this. Also getting a player to switch to full back at intercounty level requires alot of coaching and development, its a very technical position where you need to be a clever/disciplined defender. I dont think Cleary has ever been anywhere else, except on the 40.

That said our back line needs to be retooled. Where just not producing the backs of old where we can rely on guys to shut down their markers. Backs like McInerney, Morey, Fitzgearld and Shanahan are all supreme sticksmen but its not good enough if your shipping 4 points a man. Teams seem to run up a high score too easily.

Also David McInerney's skill set is not maximised in the full back. I wonder would it be just best to play Patrick O'Conner there and just make sure he has some protection around him.

Claregaafan18 · 06-01-2018 01:31PM

Clare team v Cork has been announced

1. Pa Kelly
2. Eoin Quirke
3. Conor Cleary
4. Pat O'Connor
5. David Fitzgerald
6. David McInerney
7. Seadna Morey
8. Ryan Taylor
9. Colm Galvin
10. Ian Galvin
11. Cathal Malone
12. Niall Deasy
13. Billy Connors
14. Peter Duggan
15. Conor McGrath

Among the subs include Tony Kelly, John Conlon and David Reidy

windy shepard henderson · 06-01-2018 11:01PM

Claregaafan18 wrote: »

Clare team v Cork has been announced

1. Pa Kelly
2. Eoin Quirke
3. Conor Cleary
4. Pat O'Connor
5. David Fitzgerald
6. David McInerney
7. Seadna Morey
8. Ryan Taylor
9. Colm Galvin
10. Ian Galvin
11. Cathal Malone
12. Niall Deasy
13. Billy Connors
14. Peter Duggan
15. Conor McGrath

Among the subs include Tony Kelly, John Conlon and David Reidy

Subs:
16 Andrew Fahey (Whitegate)
17 John Conlon(Clonlara)
18 Bobby Duggan(Clarecastle)
19 Tony Kelly (Ballyea)
20 Jack Browne(Ballyea
)21 David Reidy(Éire Óg Ennis)
22 Oisin O’Brien(Clonlara)
23 Cathal O’Connell(Clonlara)
24 Mikey O’Malley(Kilmaley)
25 Darragh Corry(Tulla)
26 Mikey O’Neill(Kilmaley)
27 Garoid O'Connell (ballyea)
28 Oisin O'Brien (clonlara)
29 Gary Cooney (O’Callaghan Mills
30 Shane O’Donnell(Éire Óg Ennis)
31 Colin Guilfoyle(Newmarket)
33 Diarmuid Ryan(Cratloe

as far as i know this is the bench for the cork game tomorrow

windy shepard henderson · 06-01-2018 11:04PM

tomorrows cork line up also very experimental with a very young bench

1. Anthony Nash - Kanturk
2. Conor O'Sullivan - Sarsfields
3. Eoghain Murphy - Sarsfields
4. David Griffin - Carrigaline
5. Chris O Leary - Valley Rovers
6. Tim O Mahony - Newtownshandrum
7. Rickard Cahalane - Ballymartle
8. Darragh Fitzgibbon - Charleville
9. Luke Meade - Newcestown
10. Eoghain Finn - St Finbarr’s
11. Brian Lawton - Castlemartyr
12. Daniel Kearney - Sarsfields
13. Robert O Shea - Carrigaline
14. Evan Sheehan - Na Piarsaigh
15. Shane Kingston - Douglas

Subs
16. Patrick Collins - Ballinhassig
17. John Cashman - Blackrock
18. Ian Cahill - Cloyne
19. Declan Dalton - Fr O’ Neills
20. Conor Cahalane - St Finbarr’s
21. Eoghain Keniry - Killeagh
22. Conor Twomey - Newtownshandrum
23. John Looney - Aghada
24. Greg Murphy - Newcestown
25. Aarons Myers - Sarsfields

Claregaafan18 · 07-01-2018 05:04PM

Really impressed by Clare's workrate and defensive structure today. I thought Conor Cleary really impressed once again, who knows could he be the man for the number 3 jersey come the league and championship? David Fitzgerald and David McInerney did very well also. Seadna Morey was outstanding in the 7 jersey in both defense and attack and got a few points also. In attack Peter Duggan took his 2 goals very well. David Reidy, Mikey O'Neill, Cathal Malone, Colm Galvin in the 1st half and Ryan Taylor all produced good performances. In general this was a very good team performance.

Cork looked very disinterested at times in particular at the end when they were just shooting for points and lacked a clear goal threat although much of that was more so down to good and honest workrate by the Clare lads.

More of that workrate and defensive structure please. Also it was great to see a Clare looking to score goals whenever the opportunity arose itself. A pleasing workout in truth for the Banner men. Limerick next week should be very interesting with both teams looking to prove a point after last year's disappointments in both league and championship.

windy shepard henderson · 07-01-2018 06:30PM

Good to see a good score put up but cork are under new management and lets face it were fairly under strength today

In saying that I felt some of the cork fringe cork players were very poor given that this was a chance to put a marker down

From our point of view its good to see Duggan and deasy and malone all dominate the half forward line . Good to see Billy Connors get a run out too . Very promising prospect

Clare scorers

Peter Duggan 2-0,
Cathal Malone, 1-2
Niall Deasy 1-2
Ian Galvin 0-3,
Seadna Morey, 0-2
David Reidy, 0-2
Tony Kelly, 0-2
Mickey O’Neill 0-2
Billy Connors, 0-1
Ryan Taylor 0-1

letowski · 07-01-2018 10:52PM

Some encouraging signs especially good to hear about solid defensive structure. I always felt Davy cheated by employing a sweeper, and not developing at backline to cope man on man with the six backs. Our attack as a result always struggled. As I said while Im not convinced Cleary has what it takes at 3, it's still a good idea to see what he can do in the position, I hope it works well, and he comes across as a good willing lad.

It's positive also to see new talent injected around the midfield and half forward line. I saw Ryan Taylor at U21 for Clare in the forward line and always thought he showed good skill and composure on the ball. But CQ definitely have it right in putting him at midfield. He could be a real find for us, he is excellent at running with the ball and has the stickwork and engine too for the position. He is off the back of an excellent club championship so it would be great if he could put his hand up for a starting role. It could get very competitive between 8-12, not a bad problem.

windy shepard henderson · 08-01-2018 01:12AM

letowski wrote: »

Some encouraging signs especially good to hear about solid defensive structure. I always felt Davy cheated by employing a sweeper, and not developing at backline to cope man on man with the six backs. Our attack as a result always struggled. As I said while Im not convinced Cleary has what it takes at 3, it's still a good idea to see what he can do in the position, I hope it works well, and he comes across as a good willing lad.

It's positive also to see new talent injected around the midfield and half forward line. I saw Ryan Taylor at U21 for Clare in the forward line and always thought he showed good skill and composure on the ball. But CQ definitely have it right in putting him at midfield. He could be a real find for us, he is excellent at running with the ball and has the stickwork and engine too for the position. He is off the back of an excellent club championship so it would be great if he could put his hand up for a starting role. It could get very competitive between 8-12, not a bad problem.

It should get competitive.between 8 and 12 there has been a number of guy's getting away with murder especially john conlon whos time is up in my b opinion . Podge will be lucky to gain a starting place too . Also Kelly has to come under question after both tipp and cork games last year but wont be dropped

Claregaafan18 · 12-01-2018 07:13PM

The big news from a Clare GAA point of view this week, is in regards to the administration side of things. Simon Moroney, a Clareman and secretary of the Munster Council has stepped down in that role and his term will end on the 6th of May this year. There has been much speculation as to whether he will seek the role of GAA Director-General vacated by Padraic Duffy. He is currently giving an interview with Clare FM so we should know his future intentions.

Claregaafan18 · 12-01-2018 10:26PM

Clare senior football team to play Cork has been announced

1. Killian Roche - Cooraclare
2. Eanna O'Connor - Eire Og
3. Cillian Brennan - Clondegad
4. Gordon Kelly - St Josephs Miltown
5. Conall O'Hanafein - Eire Og
6. Aaron Fitzgerald - Eire Og
7. Jamie Malone - Corofin
8. Sean O'Donoghue - Cooraclare
9. Cathal O'Connor - Coolmeen
10. Pearse Lillis - Cooraclare
11. Alan Sweeney - St Breckans
12. Kieren Malone - St Josephs Miltown
13. Evan Courtney - Eire Og
14. Keelan Sexton - Kilmurry Ibrickane
15. Conor Finnucane - Lissycasey

Subs 16. Eamonn Tubridy - Doonbeg
17. Darragh Bohannon - Shannon Gaels
18. Eoghan Collins - Ballyhaunis
19. Jonah Culligan - Ballyvaughan
20. David Egan - Kilmihil
21. Rory McMahon - Kildysart
22. Gearoid O'Brien - Kilrush
23. Martin O'Leary - Kilmihil
24. Tom Hannon - St Josephs Doora Barefield
25. Jamie O'Sullivan - Wolfe Tones
26. Joey Rouine - Ennistymon

So no Sean Collins in the team. I presume he is injured. Other players that I thought would be on the panel but aren't at this stage it seems include Joe McGann - St Breckans and Cormac Murray - St Josephs Miltown, to name but a few. While Joe Blake - Doonbeg drops out of the squad altogether after starting the other day against Waterford at the number 2 jersey.

Claregaafan18 · 13-01-2018 06:43PM

Fair play to Clare. Ten Points down midway through the 1st half and were 3 ahead with 69 mins until Cork replied with 1-1 in the last moments to win by one. Great to see Eimhin Courtney showing up with an outstanding performance according to Peter O'Connell and goals from Keelan Sexton, Alan Sweeney and Gearoid O'Brien. Great to see. FT Cork 3-13 to Clare 3-12

windy shepard henderson · 13-01-2018 07:15PM

Cork 3-13 Clare 3-12

Good effort in defeat by the footballers were trailing 2-07 to 0-4 points before half time . A late keelan sexton goal before the break looked no more then an early consolation

But an Alan Sweeney goal at the start of the second brought the game back to life . When gearoid o brien hit the back of the net for clares 3rd major it put them 2 points up halfway through the 2nd

Clare maintained a lead of 3 points up the 70minute a late cork point and a goal by Stephen Sherlock had the rebels a point up and time up

Good work out all the same . Cork probably had more regulary out then we did and with several players likes of gearoid O'Brien alan Sweeney conor finnucane and eibhan Courtney continuing on with good form from colm collins men look to be in good shape heading into the league

Scorers for Clare:
E. Courtney 0-03
G O'Brien 1-1
C. Finucane 0-5 3f
K. Sexton 1-1
A Sweeney 1-0
C. O’Connor 0-1
D. Bohannon0-1

CheltenhamJ · 13-01-2018 10:59PM

Any team announced for tmrw

windy shepard henderson · 14-01-2018 12:07AM

CheltenhamJ wrote: »

Any team announced for tmrw

Apparently the team is not going to be introduced until just before throw in . Could make buying a program a waste of time tomorrow . Limerick look strong enough for this time of year though

https://mobile.twitter.com/JeromeSport/status/951923532086370305/photo/1

CheltenhamJ · 14-01-2018 09:57AM

Hopefully the rain stays away

Claregaafan18 · 14-01-2018 01:33PM

Clare hurling team v Limerick

1. Fahy
2. Browne
3. Cleary
4. O'Connor
5. Fitzgerald
6. McInerney
7. Ryan
8. C Galvin
9. Taylor
10. Malone
11. Kelly
12. Deasy
13. O'Donnell
14. C O'Connell
15. Podge

Subs
16. Taaffe
17. Conlon
18. Reidy
19. Quirke
20. O'Neill
21. Gudgie
22. Morey
23. McCarthy
24. Corry
25. I Galvin
26. McGrath

So no Peter Duggan then. I presume he is injured. Good inside line. Just need good low attacking ball towards them and goals will come.

Claregaafan18 · 14-01-2018 04:15PM

18 mins left in the Gaelic Grounds in Munster senior hurling league final

Limerick 0-12 Clare 0-9

Claregaafan18 · 14-01-2018 04:28PM

Limerick now 6 points ahead 15 pts to 9. Jack Browne sent off. 3 mins left

Claregaafan18 · 14-01-2018 04:30PM

Clare yet to score for over 30 mins now. 16 pts to 9 down.

windy shepard henderson · 15-01-2018 01:47AM

limerick 0-16 0-10 clare

normally i would play down these type of games this time of year , but one or two glaring admissions raised there heads in the clare colours again today , 30 minutes of second half hurling without a score , 17 wides and only 10 points scored and only 7 scores in total from play coincided with another jack browne sending off ,

ether it is davey fitz in charge or anyone else them stats are not good enough , had this happened under fitz he would have been hammered after such a display , management cannot allow for a repeat performance over the course of the year and players need to take a look at themselves , far too often we have been dumped out of championships with all of the above haunting us time and time again

to be fair limerick played well and are much further down the road then where we are at the moment heading into the league , Arron gillane was excellent and looks like a real prospect at this level , picked off some lovely scores and the performance of morriessy and barry o'connell will make a huge difference to limericks chances of getting out of division 1B this year

but form a clare point of view its same old problems rising there heads again , regardless the time of year these problems need to be fixed in order for us to challenge this year

clare scores

Cathal Malone 0-4,
Cathal O’Connell 0-2 1f,
Niall Deasy (0-1f),
Podge Collins, 0-1
Tony Kelly, 0-1
David Reidy 0-1f

Claregaafan18 · 17-01-2018 03:18PM

HT Munster Post Primary Schools Senior Football A Championship quarter-final (Corn ui Mhuiri)

Tralee CBS 2-8
St Flannans College Ennis 1-5

Claregaafan18 · 17-01-2018 03:37PM

Claregaafan18 wrote: »

HT Munster Post Primary Schools Senior Football A Championship quarter-final (Corn ui Mhuiri)

Tralee CBS 2-8
St Flannans College Ennis 1-5

I'm afraid that St Flannans are being well beaten by a very impressive Tralee CBS. 3-13 to 1-5 in favour of the Kerry men midway through the second half. Damage limitation very much the essence for the Ennis school.

finbarrk · 17-01-2018 05:09PM

Brendan Bugler. 'Why I couldn't give any more to Clare'. Great interview here.
https://aib.ie/gaa/blog/2018/01/brendan_bugler_why_i_couldnt_give_anymore

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