ciarriaithuaidh wrote: » Jack Sherwood full back? Jesus wept.. I think this league campaign may be a tough one based on what I'm hearing and the Crokes players plus a few notable other injuries are absent of course. The above defence and midfield would be in serious bother against the top teams. Also, without going into too much of panel, if Tony Brosnan isn't included it's a bit of a joke.
Same As wrote: » Sherwood was at FB for a recent challenge vs ITT to the best of my knowledge. He acquitted himself well in county championship a little further out the field which is pretty much the only barometer the new management had to go on to gauge recent form. Presumably has been placed there for some sort of effort against the offensive mark as he has height and strength; something most of our available backs are short of, particularly the former.
blowitupref wrote: » Kerry lost to Laois
An Ciarraioch wrote: » Excellent news for Kerry hurling - Parnells have been approved to launch a full adult team, starting out in Division Two and intermediate, but obviously the long -term aim is to go senior, and certainly the results of the minors and u-21s in recent years would justify the decision.
ciarriaithuaidh wrote: » We've been there and done that with Jack Sherwood. He's not an Inter county defender and he's certainly not a full back, so this sounds fairly crazy to me. He's 28 this year and has had a lot of chances in the Fitzmaurice era. In fairness he was only ever a converted defender, having been a midfielder and forward at underage and club level. I'd much rather we tried to develop 20-24 year old defenders who have more potential but may be lacking physicality or experience. I was delighted with the management team appointed but some of the early calls made aren't filling me with joy. I hope it's mere experimentation and the Crokes players, including Johnny Buckley who we need, returning in March or before, will lead to a much stronger squad.
cms88 wrote: » I wouldn't say he lot plenty of chances under Fitzmaurice. He only played maybe two championship games, one when he was thrown in at the deep end. Don't think he played a whole lot of league games either, when he did he plyed quite well from what i remember. For example imo Johnny Buckley is someone who has had plenty of chances without much end product. He's also 30 this year. Although going by your other posts you seem to be a Crokes man so that explains that
Bass Reeves wrote: » I cannot understand why you would have Sherwood and Enright on the panel over Ronan Shanahan TBH
ciarriaithuaidh wrote: » I cannot understand the fascination some have with Ronan Shanahan when he has been exposed badly at club championship level a few times. Enright is an allstar winning defender. Granted, had a poor year last year but is still an important player if fit and in form.
Bass Reeves wrote: » Shanahan was fairly good last year at intercounty level. Some players are often better at county than club. As well if you are the fastest defender your club has you will be marking marquee forwards from other team. Slower defenders will often play in Central positions and are at less risk of exposure. Shane Enright was exposed by Andy Moran and made Moran an all star and player of the year in 2017
cms88 wrote: » For example imo Johnny Buckley is someone who has had plenty of chances without much end product. He's also 30 this year. Although going by your other posts you seem to be a Crokes man so that explains that
wonga77 wrote: » Surely you are not forming your opinion on the back of one county championship game? Ive seen plenty of hopeless displays by county stars at club level, didnt affect their performances in the green and gold though
ciarriaithuaidh wrote: » No, I'm not. I've seen Ronan Shanahan play dozens of times over recent years with Stacks, with GMIT in Sigerson and with Kerry. He's not a bad footballer - grand on the ball, pacey enough..but nowhere near a good enough defender in my view. It seems to be something of a systemic problem in recent years for us. Too many "corner backs" like Fionn Fitz, Shanahan and Brian Begley who are decent players but not strong enough defensively at all. Disciplined, tough defenders are an essential part of any successful team. We need a few of these to be developed. If Kerry squad I'm hearing for Sunday is correct, there are 2 lads on bench who fit the bill for me, Graham O'Sullivan and Gavin Crowley. The starting 6 backs though don't fill me with confidence at all. The forward line has 2 glaring selections that I don't like and we are weak in middle too it looks like.
cms88 wrote: » You mustn't have been looking very closely, seeing as he was playing with DIT not GMIT
DDC1990 wrote: » Kerry team named. 1. Shane Ryan 2. Peter Crowley 3. Jack Sherwood 4. Brian O'Beaglaoich 5. Tadhg Morley 6. Paul Murphy 7. Tom O'Sullivan 8. Jack Barry 9. Adrian Spillane 10. Jonathan Lyne 11. Sean O'Shea 12. Stephen O'Brien 13. Mikey ****ing Geaney 14. Paul Geaney 15. James O'Donoghue
Fr Tod Umptious wrote: » Would I be right in saying there is not a single debutant, league or championship in the line up. There is certainly an argument to be made that an experienced teams is better when targeting a home game against tough opposition.
DDC1990 wrote: » I'm 99% sure that the Goalkeeper Shane Ryan is a debutant at Senior Level, but other than that no.
munster87 wrote: » I think Gavin Crowley is potentially a fantastic player for Kerry, did he get injured towards the end of the league last year? Didn’t play as much as I thought he would. Hopefully can remain injury free this year.
Gael85 wrote: » Very impressive league final against Dublin in 2017 and done well against Mayo last year in league. Thought he stood well to Aidan O'Shea that night. Did he put up a injury in a Sigerson game that ruled him of league games last year?
munster87 wrote: » And could become one of the most important of the last few years
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