Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 2 MOD NOTE POST 1*

robwen · 05-04-2018 07:43PM

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0405/952413-combined-kilkenny-v-tipperary-xv-since-2009/

Combined Tipp KK team since 09, won't go down to well in Tipp I'd imagine, I'd have Richie Power in ahead of Colin Fennelly

Realt Dearg Sec · 05-04-2018 07:47PM

robwen wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0405/952413-combined-kilkenny-v-tipperary-xv-since-2009/

Combined Tipp KK team since 09, won't go down to well in Tipp I'd imagine, I'd have Richie Power in ahead of Colin Fennelly

I would say it's tough on Cummins and Eoin Kelly as well. No way C Fennelly would really be in the mix when you think just of the KK forwards he is in ahead of. Mick Kavanagh might also feel left out. I'm sure there's others.

danganabu · 05-04-2018 08:39PM

I wont comment on any Tipp ommissions as it will just like a Tipp man whinging but when the author describes Bonner as a brilliant score getter then its time to stop reading. Bonner has many fine attributes and worth his place but he has never been in that forward line as a score getter, Bonners job and he does it better than anyone is to compliment the Kellys, the Corbetts, the McGraths etc. with hard graft and winning primary possesision, something Tipp have always struggled with.

Joe_ Public · 05-04-2018 09:21PM

danganabu wrote: »

I wont comment on any Tipp ommissions as it will just like a Tipp man whinging but when the author describes Bonner as a brilliant score getter then its time to stop reading. Bonner has many fine attributes and worth his place but he has never been in that forward line as a score getter, Bonners job and he does it better than anyone is to compliment the Kellys, the Corbetts, the McGraths etc. with hard graft and winning primary possesision, something Tipp have always struggled with.

The Bonner one is all just bullish!t, doesn’t capture his essence at all which was an ability to get on ball and, by sheer dint of will, create something out of it whether it was finding a colleague in space or having three lads dragging out of him and getting a free, he made stuff happen and made opponents work like dogs to stop him.

I did always think though that he could have bscked himself more to score on occasion. Seemed sometimes that it was the last thing on his mind.

Getting back to the list, it does bring it home how Kilkenny dominate in defense and the central positions while Tipp do best in the marquis forward lines.

dubcat51 · 05-04-2018 10:23PM

No power no larkin no bubbles allin ahead of colin for me

Realt Dearg Sec · 05-04-2018 11:28PM

danganabu wrote: »

I wont comment on any Tipp ommissions as it will just like a Tipp man whinging but when the author describes Bonner as a brilliant score getter then its time to stop reading. Bonner has many fine attributes and worth his place but he has never been in that forward line as a score getter, Bonners job and he does it better than anyone is to compliment the Kellys, the Corbetts, the McGraths etc. with hard graft and winning primary possesision, something Tipp have always struggled with.

Yeah I hadn't read what he said about Bonner, but anyone with even a passing knowledge of the game would tell you Bonner wasn't there for his score taking. Good idea for an off season rainy day debate list but it's a little amazing that there's someone getting actual money from the national broadcaster for that guff.

MentalMario · 05-04-2018 11:39PM

Is the terrace open Sunday lads?

tbiggertycome · 06-04-2018 12:24AM

MentalMario wrote: »

Is the terrace open Sunday lads?

Yeah I went buy a ticket terrace ticket this evening in Loughboy SuperValu and they only had Ollie Walsh Stand tickets for sale. They're not always released to Centra/SuperValu at the same time and seem to be released in batches. Hopefully they're selling them in the Marketcross SuperValu because I have to buy 8 terrace tickets now.

Realt Dearg Sec · 06-04-2018 01:32AM

Is the Ollie Walsh stand the loughlins end one? Didn't know they named it. Great choice.

tbiggertycome · 06-04-2018 01:45AM

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Is the Ollie Walsh stand the loughlins end one? Didn't know they named it. Great choice.

The Ardan Breathnach, also known as the old stand is the stand with the uncovered seats on either side of the main stand. It was named after Ollie Walsh.

The country end stand is Ardan Cearbhaill named after Ted Carroll

The stand with the full length stand is Ardan de Gras is named after Paddy Grace

I don't think the town end terrace is named after anyone.

Realt Dearg Sec · 06-04-2018 02:19AM

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Is the Ollie Walsh stand the loughlins end one? Didn't know they named it. Great choice.

The Ardan Breathnach, also known as the old stand is the stand with the uncovered seats on either side of the main stand. It was named after Ollie Walsh.
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Ffs in my stupidity I never made that connection.

Maybe we should name the town end after Diarmuid Kirwan, wind up the tipp lads.

Comerman · 06-04-2018 07:34AM

Any chance anyone has a spare Ardan De Gras ticket available? Went up to Loughboy Wednesday morning for a third one and they were gone. PM me please.

brookville · 06-04-2018 10:17AM

Just on the match sunday most agree it's always a 50-50 game when we meet each other.
How we recover from last weekend's performance could be crucial.If we can get a similar performance and be more clinical when goal chances arrive could decide this match.
The fact that it's at home might help our less experienced lads.
Underfoot conditions mightnt be great although I think it's to get better over the weekend.
Will cody make changes?maybe fogarty for maher.
Couple of key matchups could be vital.will tipp put maher on tj that could be some battle,or maybe someone like Walter or mossy could be 11 to try break up the play and reduce his influence.
Forde and mcgrath have continued their good form it'll be interesting to see who marks these.
Sunday's game will be different to last weekend's and more 15v15.
Tipp will be anxious to get a win in nowlan park but if we can lift it again sunday we should have a right chance.

danganabu · 06-04-2018 10:53AM

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Ffs in my stupidity I never made that connection.

Maybe we should name the town end after Diarmuid Kirwan, wind up the tipp lads.

I was actually thinking of proposing Ardan Ó Corbáin in honour of yer favourite gael

blackcard · 06-04-2018 07:00PM

Hard to know where Kilkenny are at the moment. The home league wins against Tipp and Wexford were against depleted opposition, the win over Offaly was nothing to write home about. A good win against Wexford who reportedly had a heavy training session on the Friday before that match. Not that I am complaining as all players have given 100% but we will be a bit wiser on Sunday evening. I imagine Scanlon or Blanchfield will replace Aylward if he is out with a hamstring injury. I wouldn't be expecting us to win but hope we put up a decent performance.

JJs Left Hand · 06-04-2018 07:14PM

Aylward has been in the gym a few times this week and doesn't look like a lad who's hurt so be surprised if he's left out

Garyp88 · 06-04-2018 07:22PM

blackcard wrote: »

Hard to know where Kilkenny are at the moment. The home league wins against Tipp and Wexford were against depleted opposition, the win over Offaly was nothing to write home about. A good win against Wexford who reportedly had a heavy training session on the Friday before that match. Not that I am complaining as all players have given 100% but we will be a bit wiser on Sunday evening. I imagine Scanlon or Blanchfield will replace Aylward if he is out with a hamstring injury. I wouldn't be expecting us to win but hope we put up a decent performance.

Wasn't kilkenny also depleted against tipp missing Walsh, donnelly and delaney never mind the two away with the army. Also they beat offaly didn't lose, a hard fought scrappy win is the best of all you can only beat what's put in front of you and even better given " we supposed to have had our day “

Cornerback1 · 06-04-2018 08:02PM

I see the winners on Sunday will travel to Australia in November to play Galway - another incentive if one was needed!

kilkennyboy · 06-04-2018 09:07PM

Tipp team named beatable

HughCassidy · 06-04-2018 09:20PM

The best of luck to both senior camogie, senior hurlers, on sunday in the park hopefully ye will bring spring to life.

Garyp88 · 06-04-2018 09:25PM

Interesting how tipp have named Mark Russell on the bench. Not featured the last 2 games and was very threatening and effective when bought on against us last time

tbiggertycome · 06-04-2018 09:57PM

Kil v Tipp
E Murphy
J Holden P Walsh P Deegan
C Delaney C Buckley E Morrissey
R Leahy J Maher
M Keoghan TJ Reid J Donnelly
B Sheehan W Walsh A Murphy
Subs
D Brennan
C O'Shea
R Lennon
C Browne
L Ryan
C Fogarty
L Blanchfield
P Lyng
L Scanlon
C Martin
R Reid

minty81 · 06-04-2018 10:08PM

No Kilkenny team yet?

Charlie69 · 06-04-2018 10:08PM

Surprised Fogarty not starting, thought he was excellent when he came on the last day. Aylward obviously not fit.

kilkennyboy · 06-04-2018 10:15PM

No harm to hold fogarty give Maher his start and bring him in.would have liked to see Scanlon in .
As good as we Have I think we might not be to far away .should be great atmosphere

Comerman · 06-04-2018 10:27PM

Would of preferred Scanlon Corner forward than Murphy otherwise looks good.

usualstripes · 06-04-2018 10:27PM

kilkennyboy wrote: »

No harm to hold fogarty give Maher his start and bring him in.would have liked to see Scanlon in .
As good as we Have I think we might not be to far away .should be great atmosphere

More of the same hopefully Sunday. Getting into the league final a boost for these lads. They deserve it based on the performances thus far. Having fogarty, Lester, blanchfield and Scanlon to call on is a plus too as these guys especially the younger lads are gaining confidence with each outing.

Garyp88 · 06-04-2018 10:28PM

Comerman wrote: »

Would of preferred Scanlon Corner forward than Murphy otherwise looks good.

Would definitely agree with that especially after he goaled last time against them and not started since

dubcat51 · 06-04-2018 11:13PM

Looking forward to game.were so lucky to follow this team of ours.the spirit they show win or lose is brillant to witness.lets roar them on and the girls beforehand v cork.

brookville · 07-04-2018 09:52AM

Looking at the two teams both teams will fancy their chances.
Tipp have more experience obviously but if we contain breen,mcgrath and forde we definitely have a good chance.
I don't ever remember the team named as late they must of being going through things in great detail.
I know some lads disappointed scanlon not starting but murphy is also a good hurler it's a pity someone like conor martin who's being on the panel a few years can't nail down a spot.I'd perfer to see someone like billy ryan ahead of him at this stage.
Bonner will be a loss for tipp but Mccarthy done some good things the last time these teams met.
It's a shame aylward is injured he needs as many games as he can get.
Should be a good atmosphere tomorrow both stands full already hopefully the weather is nice.
It'd be a fair achievement for cody to win the league when you think of the criticism he was getting after the first 2 matches.
Best of luck to our 2 teams tomorrow.

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