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Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

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    #7502
    KBurke85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭KBurke85


    The Friend Zone
    Diabhal Beag wrote: »
    That's the biggest clearout in a very long time

    In fairness we lose about 10 players most seasons


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    #7503
    Tommybojangles
    Registered Users Posts: 388 ✭✭Tommybojangles


    Mul, it's over
    KBurke85 wrote: »
    In fairness we lose about 10 players most seasons

    I think hes right though as regards first teamers, the lads there must have had close to 100 starts between them last year


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    #7504
    KBurke85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭KBurke85


    The Friend Zone
    Tommybojangles wrote: »
    I think hes right though as regards first teamers, the lads there must have had close to 100 starts between them last year

    Ya fair point


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    #7505
    FACECUTTR
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    That is a big clear out. Best of luck to all of them and hopefully they all find clubs to go to. Wouldn't be surprised to see Niyi going to France.
    Very short in the back 3 and back row now. Cant see any signings from abroad now so hopefully there are a few loan deals from the other provinces.


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    #7506
    Bazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    Mul, it's over
    If it's really 12 out 4 in even with academy promotions it's hard to call the squad anything but too small. It was already very stretched last year, and it could leave us in a very bad way if we don't have more bodies coming in.

    Best of luck to all those leaving, some great servants in there.


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    #7507
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Loosehead

    Denis Buckley (30) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Matthew Burke (23) - Signed contract in 2019
    Paddy McAllister (31) - Signed contract in 2019

    Jordan Duggan (22) - Academy year 2

    Tighthead

    Jack Aungier (21) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Finlay Bealham (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Conor Kenny (24) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020
    Dominic Robertson-McCoy (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020

    Hooker

    Shane Delahunt (26) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020
    Dave Heffernan (29) - Signed contract in 2019
    Jonny Murphy (28) - Signed contract in 2018

    Declan Adamson (21) - Academy year 1
    Dylan Tierney-Martin (21) - Academy year 2

    Lock

    Ultan Dillane (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Oisin Dowling (23) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Cillian Gallagher (23) - Signed contract in 2018
    Quinn Roux (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Gavin Thornbury (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019

    Niall Murray (20) - Academy year 2

    Back row

    Paul Boyle (23) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Jarrad Butler (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Eoghan Masterson (27) - Signed 2 year contract in 2018
    Sean O'Brien (25) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Conor Oliver (24) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020

    Joshua Dunne (20) - Academy year 2
    Sean Masterson (22) - Academy year 3
    Oisin McCormack (19) - Academy year 1
    Mikey Wilson (23) - Academy year 2

    Scrumhalf

    Caolin Blade (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Stephen Kerins (24) - Signed contract in 2019
    Kieran Marmion (28) - Signed 3 year contract in 2020

    Colm Reilly (21) - Academy year 2

    Outhalf

    Jack Carty (28) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Conor Fitzgerald (22) - Signed contract in 2019

    Luke Carty (22) - Academy year 3
    Conor Dean (22) - Academy year 2

    Centre

    Bundee Aki (28) - Signed 3 year central contract in 2020
    Sammy Arnold (24) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tom Daly (27) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tom Farrell (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Peter Robb (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020

    Shane Jennings (19) - Academy year 1
    Sean O'Brien (22) - Academy year 2

    Back 3

    Stephen Fitzgerald (24) - Signed contract in 2019
    Matt Healy (31) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tiernan O'Halloran (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    John Porch (26) - Signed contract in 2019
    Peter Sullivan (22) - Signed short term contract in 2019

    Colm de Buitléar (22) - Academy year 3
    Hugh Lane (21) - Academy year 1
    Oran McNulty (20) - Academy year 2

    In: Jack Aungier (Leinster), Oisin Dowling (Leinster), Conor Oliver (Munster), Sammy Arnold (Munster)
    Out: Peter Mccabe, Rory Burke, Tom McCartney (Retiring), Joe Maksimyw, Robin Copeland (Soyaux Angouleme), Colby Fainga'a (Lyon), Eoin McKeon, Angus Lloyd (Retiring), Dave Horwitz, Kyle Godwin, Niyi Adeolokun, Darragh Leader


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    #7508
    ClanofLams
    Registered Users Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭ClanofLams


    Mul, it's over
    That’s 35 players excluding academy? Need at least seven players in, hard to see where they are going to come from.

    This season wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either, especially away capitulations, next season (or end of this season etc) could be grim.


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    #7509
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Potential academy entrants:

    Charlie Ward (prop)(u21)
    Eoin deBuitlear (hooker)(u20)
    Kolo Kiripati (hooker)(u19)
    Darragh Murray (lock)(u20)
    Cian Prendergast (lock/back row)(u21)
    Lucas Culliton (back row)(u21)
    Donnacha Byrne (back row)(u20)
    Kacper Palamarzuck (back row)(u19)
    Diarmuid McCormack (back row)(u20)
    Cathal Forde (out half/centre)(u20)
    Diarmuid Kilgallen (centre/wing)(u21)

    Diarmuid Kilcommins would be in the mix also but he's focusing on hurling I think.


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    #7510
    Lucas44
    Registered Users Posts: 379 ✭✭Lucas44


    realhorrorshow wrote: »
    Loosehead

    Denis Buckley (30) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Matthew Burke (23) - Signed contract in 2019
    Paddy McAllister (31) - Signed contract in 2019

    Jordan Duggan (22) - Academy year 2

    Tighthead

    Jack Aungier (21) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Finlay Bealham (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Conor Kenny (24) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020
    Dominic Robertson-McCoy (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020

    Hooker

    Shane Delahunt (26) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020
    Dave Heffernan (29) - Signed contract in 2019
    Jonny Murphy (28) - Signed contract in 2018

    Declan Adamson (21) - Academy year 1
    Dylan Tierney-Martin (21) - Academy year 2

    Lock

    Ultan Dillane (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Oisin Dowling (23) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Cillian Gallagher (23) - Signed contract in 2018
    Quinn Roux (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Gavin Thornbury (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019

    Niall Murray (20) - Academy year 2

    Back row

    Paul Boyle (23) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Jarrad Butler (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Eoghan Masterson (27) - Signed 2 year contract in 2018
    Sean O'Brien (25) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Conor Oliver (24) - Signed 1 year contract in 2020

    Joshua Dunne (20) - Academy year 2
    Sean Masterson (22) - Academy year 3
    Oisin McCormack (19) - Academy year 1
    Mikey Wilson (23) - Academy year 2

    Scrumhalf

    Caolin Blade (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Stephen Kerins (24) - Signed contract in 2019
    Kieran Marmion (28) - Signed 3 year contract in 2020

    Colm Reilly (21) - Academy year 2

    Outhalf

    Jack Carty (28) - Signed 2 year contract in 2019
    Conor Fitzgerald (22) - Signed contract in 2019

    Luke Carty (22) - Academy year 3
    Conor Dean (22) - Academy year 2

    Centre

    Bundee Aki (28) - Signed 3 year central contract in 2020
    Sammy Arnold (24) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tom Daly (27) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tom Farrell (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Peter Robb (26) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020

    Shane Jennings (19) - Academy year 1
    Sean O'Brien (22) - Academy year 2

    Back 3

    Stephen Fitzgerald (24) - Signed contract in 2019
    Matt Healy (31) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    Tiernan O'Halloran (29) - Signed 2 year contract in 2020
    John Porch (26) - Signed contract in 2019
    Peter Sullivan (22) - Signed short term contract in 2019

    Colm de Buitléar (22) - Academy year 3
    Hugh Lane (21) - Academy year 1
    Oran McNulty (20) - Academy year 2

    In: Jack Aungier (Leinster), Oisin Dowling (Leinster), Conor Oliver (Munster), Sammy Arnold (Munster)
    Out: Peter Mccabe, Rory Burke, Tom McCartney (Retiring), Joe Maksimyw, Robin Copeland (Soyaux Angouleme), Colby Fainga'a (Lyon), Eoin McKeon, Angus Lloyd (Retiring), Dave Horwitz, Kyle Godwin, Niyi Adeolokun, Darragh Leader


    Hugh lane, Luke Carty, Mikey Wilson are all released. Some additional players from Leinster and elsewhere from this years Irish 20s joining the academy


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    #7511
    realhorrorshow
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    Lucas44 wrote: »
    Hugh lane, Luke Carty, Mikey Wilson are all released. Some additional players from Leinster and elsewhere from this years Irish 20s joining the academy

    Not surprised about any of them.


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    #7512
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    ClanofLams wrote: »
    That’s 35 players excluding academy? Need at least seven players in, hard to see where they are going to come from.

    This season wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either, especially away capitulations, next season (or end of this season etc) could be grim.

    Loosehead, lock, and back row depth particularly concerning as it stands.


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    #7513
    Burkie1203
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    Mul, it's over
    Bazzo wrote: »
    If it's really 12 out 4 in even with academy promotions it's hard to call the squad anything but too small. It was already very stretched last year, and it could leave us in a very bad way if we don't have more bodies coming in.

    Best of luck to all those leaving, some great servants in there.

    Depends what form next season takes.


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    #7514
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users Posts: 17,333 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Any idea where Niyi is off to? He hadn't really gotten back to the levels of 2016 and I know he was struggling with injuries but at 29 you'd think there still would've been a fair push to keep him.

    Thought he was worth a new contract. He hasn't really lost any speed when he's fit. Granted missed a lot of games last season.

    Some clear out. I would seriously worry about our ability to be competitive next season. Whatever form it takes. Those interprovincial games in late August might not be pretty.


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    #7515
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    ongarite wrote: »
    Big clear out.

    https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1266326522840977409




    Well TBF i'd have pick the exact same list to release...

    Very very happy Masterson and Gallagher stay!


    need 5 additions now


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    #7516
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Worth noting we'll have a large group of year 3 academy players next season who could/should pick up some of the slack.


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    #7517
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    Position |1st |2nd|3rd| 4th
    LH Prop|Buckley|McAllister|M.Burke|Bealham
    Hooker|Heffernan|Delahunt|Tierney-Martin|Murphy
    TH Prop|Bealham|McCoy|Aungier|Kenny
    n°4 2nd Row|Dillane|Roux|New one| Thornbury
    n°5 2nd Row|Thornbury|Murray|Gallagher |Dowling|
    Blindside Flanker|Boyle|Gallagher|Dowling| SOB
    Openside Flanker|Bultler|Oliver|Boyle
    n°8 | New One|SOB|S.Masterson|Boyle
    SH | Marmion | Blade | Kerrins | (Reilly)
    OH |Carty|Fitzgerald|Dean|(Daly/Goddard)
    11 | Healy | Porsh | New One (Wootton?)| McNulty
    Inside Centre|Aki|Robb|Daly|Arnold
    Outside Centre|Farrell|Arnold|Aki|(SOB 2.0)
    14 | S.Fitzgerald | Porch | Sullivan | De Buitlear

    15 |TOH|S.Fitz| Same Back-3 cover (Wooton?)|(McNulty/De Buitlear)




    That's 3 to ABSOLUTELY sign even if we stretch the squad to the slimest (in red)
    a 10/15 is needed too IMO. Shame P.Lydon signed in France
    in orange : weaknesses, 5 signings would be ok...


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    #7518
    ClanofLams
    Registered Users Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭ClanofLams


    Mul, it's over
    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Depends what form next season takes.

    It doesn’t really, unless it’s one game per month or something crazy, the current squad is simply too small.


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    #7519
    Wegians89
    Registered Users Posts: 3,448 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    The Friend Zone
    Had heard niyi was going to France but no idea what the story is now. Would be happy if Darren O Shea, wootton and another back row were signed up. Can see the academy taking the rest of the spots


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    #7520
    RogerThis
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    connachta wrote: »
    Position |1st |2nd|3rd| 4th
    LH Prop|Buckley|McAllister|M.Burke|Bealham
    Hooker|Heffernan|Delahunt|Tierney-Martin|Murphy
    TH Prop|Bealham|McCoy|Aungier|Kenny
    n°4 2nd Row|Dillane|Roux|New one| Thornbury
    n°5 2nd Row|Thornbury|Murray|Gallagher |Dowling|
    Blindside Flanker|Boyle|Gallagher|Dowling| SOB
    Openside Flanker|Bultler|Oliver|Boyle
    n°8 | New One|SOB|S.Masterson|Boyle
    SH | Marmion | Blade | Kerrins | (Reilly)
    OH |Carty|Fitzgerald|Dean|(Daly/Goddard)
    11 | Healy | Porsh | New One (Wootton?)| McNulty/De Buitlear
    Inside Centre|Aki|Robb|Daly|Arnold
    Outside Centre|Farrell|Arnold|Aki|(SOB 2.0)
    14 | S.Fitzgerald | Niyi | Porch | Sullivan

    15 |TOH|S.Fitz| Same Back-3 cover (Wooton?)|(McNulty/De Buitlear)




    That's 3 to ABSOLUTELY sign even if we stretch the squad to the slimest (in red)
    a 10/15 is needed too IMO. Shame P.Lydon signed in France
    in orange : weaknesses, 5 signings would be ok...

    You left Niyi in the table


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    #7521
    Bridge93
    Registered Users Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Bridge93


    I’ve heard Dan Goggin might be heading west. From a friend of a friend etc so pinch of salt. Centre would be strange given where needs lie.

    I find it hard to believe so many would be released with no contingency plans in place


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    #7522
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Bridge93 wrote: »
    I’ve heard Dan Goggin might be heading west. From a friend of a friend etc so pinch of salt. Centre would be strange given where needs lie.

    I find it hard to believe so many would be released with no contingency plans in place

    Not a chance.


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    #7523
    gally74
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    The Friend Zone
    Bridge93 wrote: »
    I’ve heard Dan Goggin might be heading west. From a friend of a friend etc so pinch of salt. Centre would be strange given where needs lie.

    I find it hard to believe so many would be released with no contingency plans in place

    Raw reality of covid. Irfu gaveto trim


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    #7524
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Some Like It TOH
    Bridge93 wrote: »
    I’ve heard Dan Goggin might be heading west. From a friend of a friend etc so pinch of salt. Centre would be strange given where needs lie.

    I find it hard to believe so many would be released with no contingency plans in place

    Goggin is signed up at Munster until 2022 and has made 25 starts in the last two seasons. I'd be shocked if he left along with Arnold, who only made 14 starts in the same period.

    If you want available Munster players: Jack Stafford is a 9 and Alan Tynan is a 10/15 who are likely to be released after their academy stints ended.


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    #7525
    FACECUTTR
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭FACECUTTR


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Goggin is signed up at Munster until 2022 and has made 25 starts in the last two seasons. I'd be shocked if he left along with Arnold, who only made 14 starts in the same period.

    If you want available Munster players: Jack Stafford is a 9 and Alan Tynan is a 10/15 who are likely to be released after their academy stints ended.

    We are well stacked at centre so its doubtful. Stafford and Tynan would fill a gap but better quality/experienced players are needed.


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    #7526
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    RogerThis wrote: »
    You left Niyi in the table


    Thank you!
    Fixed


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    #7527
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    Adam Byrne has his interest to move West!
    His carreer won't fly if he doesn't


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    #7528
    testtech05
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭testtech05


    Some Like It TOH
    connachta wrote: »
    Adam Byrne has his interest to move West!
    His carreer won't fly if he doesn't

    I suppose we would have to ask him first :)

    Now that Fergus McF has announced his retirement and no confirmation otherwise from Rob K, Byrne might feel he has an opportunity for more game time with Leinster.


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    #7529
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    testtech05 wrote: »
    I suppose we would have to ask him first :)

    Now that Fergus McF has announced his retirement and no confirmation otherwise from Rob K, Byrne might feel he has an opportunity for more game time with Leinster.


    You just want to keep your player. As usual
    Byrne is 26 even starting 6 games won't be enough, if he prioritise rugby, which is not sure, he shoud try to be 1st choice, and could in Connacht (Healy not young)


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    #7530
    ClanofLams
    Registered Users Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭ClanofLams


    Mul, it's over
    connachta wrote: »
    You just want to keep your player. As usual
    Byrne is 26 even starting 6 games won't be enough, if he prioritise rugby, which is not sure, he shoud try to be 1st choice, and could in Connacht (Healy not young)

    Fairly sure testech is Connacht supporter. Regardless the poster is right about asking them. Some guys prioritise different things being close to family/friends, staying in Dublin,etc

    Don’t get me wrong I think for the sake of his rugby Adam Byrne should move but some players are happy being a small fish in a big pond.


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    #7531
    salmocab
    Registered Users Posts: 11,307 ✭✭✭✭salmocab


    connachta wrote: »
    You just want to keep your player. As usual
    Byrne is 26 even starting 6 games won't be enough, if he prioritise rugby, which is not sure, he shoud try to be 1st choice, and could in Connacht (Healy not young)

    Testech is a Connacht supporter not sure how you think he wants Leinster to keep their players as usual.


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