Waterford GAA Thread - Mod note post #1

I am not in any way trolling but this sole win was in my opinion fortuitous at best.

Then again there were only a handful of Waterford fans actually there to witness it .

Say what you like about him, and plenty have, but he's the best player in Ireland bar none this year. Absolutely imperious today.

I’d say bring your opinion back to the cork page because it’s certainly not wanted here 🙂

I mentioned it here yesterday and then Joe Canning said it on the Sunday Game last night, did Davy give the team the best chance of winning the game yesterday with how he set up? I don’t think he did. Everyone knew the situation yesterday and everyone knows how good Limerick are yet there was no rabbit from the hat gameplan which was needed. Cork were in the same situation as Waterford two weeks ago and went at them with everything they had. Did we do that yesterday? I can’t say we did. That’s nothing on the players, they ran themselves into the ground, but I do feel there was a chance to really change things up and just go at Limerick. That didn’t happen and in the first half yesterday at times, we were treated to a full forward line of one player with nobody within 40 yards of him. Yesterday was a huge ask and pretty much everyone deep down was expecting the result that followed but you’re out if you lose for gods sake just take them on and see what happens.

agreed. think it’s written in the stars!

I just watched The Sunday Game there. The usual complaints about inconsistent referees. There was a show stopper from Joe Canning. He said he was disappointed to see the Dublin management looking for a red card for David Burke’s self indulgent stupid tackle. “No player wants to get another player sent off” said Joe the rock of sportsmanship.

I must have imagined that game a few years ago when Waterford were beating Galway out the gate. Kieran Bennett was chasing a Galway player across the pitch when Joe tried to obstruct him. Bennett threw out a harmless flick to clear the way. Down went Joe as the half time whistle went. There was immediate concern. Would Joe ever hold a pint let alone a hurl again. A crack team of medics worked on him, helping him off with his arm cocooned in his sleeve to support the horrific injury. At half time the commentary team gave us news of the sub who would be coming in (who told them that?).

The second half started with a red card for Kieran Bennett and, miracle of miracles, the novenas were answered and Joe manfully made it back for the second half.

He used to be my favourite non Waterford hurler, but, just like him, I can’t stand hypocrisy or fellas trying to get someone sense sent off (you are in my notebook too Morrissey).

Waterford gaa what’s app group ?

Conor Gleeson I think? That was a great performance that day.

Speaking of which is he finished this season? Didn't see any mention of him

Yeah it's a bit farcical but similar was said in the Championship thread but was dismissed by posters

Ah the jeopardy would still be there and better still Tipp would still have had a chance the last day out so it further reduces the chance of that dead rubber.

Whatever about the winners of the Joe McDonagh but the losers getting a place just doesn't make sense.

Gone travelling as was Shane McNulty.

yep it just makes the current hurling championship set up look like a farce

big difference playing the likes of Limerick and Clare etc than Down and Meath etc each week

Do like the Football, play the Munster and Leinster championships as knockout, use them for seeding and have a group stage then