C__MC wrote: » So that's it for 2019 A year that was disappointing really apart from laois and wexford Galway, Clare and cork never hit the same heights as 2018. Limerick will rue a brutal opening 20 mins against kilkenny and way ward shooting. Full credit to tipp, they were magical when needed. They have some great players and finish the decade with 3 titles. Healthy enough. Good talent coming through, they'll be knocking about for a bit Kilkenny took 4 this decade. But since 2016, the well has dried. No flair to a great hurling county, skill level isn't as high. Hard work and cody toughness keeps them alive. They are very much back in the pack I would think. It would appear the next decade will see titles scattered amongst Munster counties and galway?
C__MC wrote: » I might add we need the hurling final back to September, minor back to 18 and separate weekends for semi Tradition is hard bet
tipp_tipp_tipp wrote: » https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0820/1069917-hawk-eye-say-that-controversial-final-call-was-correct/ Interesting, still not convinced myself
Brian017 wrote: » The Celtic Cross instead of the corporate GAA logo on the pitch for the finals? :P
Lefty Bicek wrote: » Nor I. We know from 2013 that there is a precise dimension input for a sliotar. That's what the system requires. But how does Hawkeye distinguish the ball from the hand that is holding it ?
Field east wrote: » Also , there are three relevant positions in relation to the crossbar and the sliotar traversing it is (1) the crossbar ‘edge ‘ on the playing field side (2) the crossbar’ edge’ on the other side (3) the middle of the crossbar Likewise, re the sliotar, there are 3 relevant points as the ball traverses the crossbar. Ie (1)The mid line of the ball (2) the leading surface of the ball as it approaches the crossbar (3) the surface opposite to two above The above 6 parameters presents NINE choices as to when there is a point scored My guess would when point one re the sliotar crosses point 3 re the crossbar. I wonder which one is it? P When the Hawkeye failed to take account of the sliotar dimensions earlier on it would not surprise me if the issue as to when a point is scored is still a bit ‘up in the air’ eg as soon as point 2 re the sliotar traverses point one re the crossbar- by ,say , just one mm , then Hawkeye records that as a Ta. Just saying. It would be most unfair if that is the case
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » Good lord is he still denying it? Won't do himself any favors. Best to just accept it and move on. The bitterness being shown doesn't reflect well.
Chalk McHugh wrote: » Let him come back next year and we'll let him retire on a much happier note ; only a 10 point win for Tipp!
terryrogers wrote: » Look, the sending off was the correct call but was very harsh. Of course a manager is going to be upset and complain over it, especially when worse offenses have gone unpunished all year. Congrats to Tipp the better team won on Sunday, and they've been the best team all year. Let's move on.
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » I hope it's not the last we see of him. He's been an excellent player for kilkenny. Sour way to go out if that's the end for him. He's been declining for a few years now though, the game has moved on and he's been swallowed up. It'll be a hard road back for him and it's hard to see him being a regular in the team going forward.
cson wrote: » This contradictory nonsense is very prevalent in the narrative, even Duignan was saying it today. It simply can't be harsh & at the same time the right call. They're mutually exclusive concepts. The correct call isn't harsh, its simply correct. Equally you can't hang James Owens for making the correct decision on the basis of the failings of his peers in prior matches. There's not been near enough introspection from Shefflin etc; the spotlight should be on Richie Hogan for making a challenge that puts the referee in a position to send him off.
Chalk McHugh wrote: » Fair play to him if he puts his body through the rigour for another year. Great player. I can understand why he wouldn't want that red card to be his last act. One more year i'd say. Cody too. Going to be some championship next year but we'll winter well beforehand.
awaywithyou wrote: » KK won’t get out of Leinster next year
cson wrote: » The correct call isn't harsh, its simply correct.
Chalk McHugh wrote: » Haven't heard one Kilkenny pundit, ex player etc come out and say it was a deserved red yet. Incredible really. Shefflin, Tyrell, Tommy Walsh, Richie Power, Herrity, JJ, Brennan, Larkin. Funny that not one can accept it was justified. It's ridiculous really. You'd expect some to defend it with blind loyalty but everyone is just mad stuff altogether. Poor form really.
awaywithyou wrote: » Shefflin has been brutal as a pundit/analyst. Himself and Sean Cavanagh were great players but are rubbish to listen to... they should be got rid of and ya can add Donal Og as well
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » In fairness to Sheflin he offers very little in terms of analysis. He's just waiting in the wings for Cody to retire so that he can take over. Might be waiting a while though as I don't see Cody going anytime soon. He's building a good team, Lawlor and Browne have been great finds and Mullan and Donnelly look like superstars in the making. Kilkenny aren't going away anytime soon.
Bonniedog wrote: » That must be a great icebreaker at parties
smelly sock wrote: » I think youll find Eddie Brennan might have something to say about the KK job when cody steps down. Re poor analysts, Ursula Jacob is as bad as any of them. Really hard to listen to and doesnt really add anything. McGrath and Tyrell are good.
Chalk McHugh wrote: » I like Ursula think she's decent. Tyrell is a bit old to be wearing no socks on the Sunday Game. I suppose he lost them giving socks out about the red card.
Lefty Bicek wrote: » Her accent though...
Chalk McHugh wrote: » I know. Very sexy..
