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Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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    #12602
    jim Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jim Dempsey


    Porsh and cordero are probably leaving at the end of the season freeing up 2 non Irish spots. Carty looks likely as wel freeing up a lot of money. What kind of non Irish is best to sign ? Someone like shl who can become Irish qualified or a actual proven international? What positions would be best to invest in ?



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    #12603
    Wegians89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122814687#Comment_122814687

    You’d probably be looking at 10 and the front row, but props are banned. Could potentially look at back three depth but think there’s enough Irish talent to get by there.


    Actually my dream signing would be Shaun Stevenson.



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    #12604
    ElisaAtWar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,814 ✭✭✭ElisaAtWar


    Robbo, can you please, please put up a new title for this thread. The TOH or HOT is no longer. So let's move on. If we could have Graham Rowntree as a coach we would be so lucky. To me this season is a defining moment. Probably our best ever players with our worst ever coach.

    So 'Connacht: The Pete Wilkins era' as a title sounds appropriate to me. Because the sooner it is over the better for all of us. And hopefully we won't need to use that title for long



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    #12605
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,325 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122814687#Comment_122814687

    What is up with Porch anyway? I know he was injured for a while but he I presume he's just completely out of favour at this stage as he hasn't been involved in ages. At least not regularly.



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    #12606
    ShineyShiney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭ShineyShiney


    This year id prioritize retention. All 7 props,and joyce and Ben Murphy top of my list.

    Shopping, a lock, a hooker and a 15.

    Maloney, lee Baron and no idea who for 15 but a senior pro not a young lad. Must be good under the high ball.



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    #12607
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122820450#Comment_122820450

    We have the option to extend Buckley and Dooley's contracts, Illo is the only other prop out of contract. Joyce could well be up for renewal, unless he signed for 3 years initially. I doubt Ben Murphy signed any less than a 2 year deal but could be wrong.



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    #12608
    jim Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jim Dempsey


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122819385#Comment_122819385

    Not sure I thought he was gone before I was corrected. He would be better then cordero but I suppose management are looking to develop smith,jenning,Bolton. O'Connor is the best 15



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    #12609
    jim Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jim Dempsey


    Connacht will learn from the Irish game yesterday.Forde must stay 12, don't try and turn him into a 10. it doesn't work playing between 10 and 12. NZ and SA don't do it and it has hurt Crowleys game too. The Connacht 10 who was behind prendergast at u20 has been playing 15 because he isn't a great goal kicker but playing 15 won't hurt his playmaking. He can switch back to 10 easily. Look at carty, smith,Hanson, dmac styles of play compared to frawley, Crowley and Owen Farrell.



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    #12610
    ElisaAtWar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,814 ✭✭✭ElisaAtWar


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122821411#Comment_122821411

    Now Jim, ye have your own issues to deal with. That said I do agree with you. Ioane is perfectly fine. Issues are in the pack. They slip off tackles, they look unsware. It's gobsmacking to watch the ineptitude while many say this is our best pack ever.

    For example you have Prendergast who falls off tackles while you have Joe Joyce who goes full blast into tackles. Where is the darn intensity in this team. Your captain is supposed to lead and instead you just brush past him.

    On other matters Denis really has to be retired. It's beyond a joke with him.



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    #12611
    RonnieL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 946 ✭✭✭RonnieL


    I know it's been discussed before on here, but during the Ireland game at the weekend I found myself wondering if we should give Mack at couple of chances at 10 for us - he essentially plays 10 for Ireland at times, and always looks dangerous.



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    #12612
    jim Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jim Dempsey


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122825582#Comment_122825582

    I think Connacht have the front 5 from the U20s Irish 2021 team. That was the biggest front 5 Ireland had for a while. Probably 2 more years until them boys come into their prime. Murray,illo,lassi are all big men



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    #12613
    Lost Ormond
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,466 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lost Ormond


    Irish defence forces playing Dutch armed forces jn Corinthians Wednesday 2 30pm for anyone who's free. Should be good game



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    #12614
    phog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Connacht v Quins in February

    https://twitter.com/rugby_ie/status/1856726888594771978?t=Dr-Cf6lDNzh620GulcuJ1A&s=19


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    #12615
    Wegians89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    Any mention of the A inter pro against Leinster? No teams named or details about the stream?



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    #12616
    b.gud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭b.gud


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122840247#Comment_122840247

    Team announced at noon today and stream details have been released , it'll cost €7 with commentary from Galway Bay FM/ craggy rugby guys

    https://www.connachtrugby.ie/news/watch-live-connacht-eagles-v-leinster-a/bp3206/



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    #12617
    Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3


    CONNACHT EAGLES MATCHDAY 23 VS LEINSTER 'A'

    1. Shane Jennings
    2. Chay Mullins
    3. Byron Ralston
    4. John Devine
    5. John Porch
    6. Seán Naughton
    7. Colm Reilly
    8. Jordan Duggan
    9. Eoin de Buitléar (C)
    10. Fiachna Barrett
    11. David O'Connor
    12. Oisín Dowling
    13. Bobby Power(u20)
    14. Oisín McCormack
    15. Éanna McCarthy(u20)
    16. Adam McBurney
    17. Billy Bohan(u20)
    18. Temi Lasisi
    19. Charlie Keane(u19)
    20. Seán O'Brien
    21. Tomás Farthing(u20)
    22. Daniel Hawkshaw
    23. Shane Mallon
    24. James Nicholson
    25. Andrew Smith


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    #12618
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,015 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122842186#Comment_122842186

    Using the old numbering system.



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    #12619
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    Looks like Bryan Walsh may not be in the system any more then, considering there is no reserve lock and there are PTS squad members selected.



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    #12620
    Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122843426#Comment_122843426

    Was reportedly released last season.



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    #12621
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122843512#Comment_122843512

    Can't for the life of me understand that, but obviously the academy coaches know a lot more than me and we have to trust the process.



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    #12622
    kita99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 355 ✭✭kita99


    I watched Corintians HP, and found the name of Bryan Walsh (5) in the match squads against MU Barnhall 9th november. Is he another Walsh? And there is no name ( for tommorow's match) of Max Flyn, Finn Treacy and Harry West. Are they all injury or premature?



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    #12623
    phog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Connacht v Munster could be on in Mayo

    I think, I'd travel up to it for the novelty

    https://twitter.com/MayoPodcast/status/1858570719598440863?t=hhimBq4j9xRSuEVGLZSpNw&s=19


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    #12624
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122855324#Comment_122855324

    Absolute slap in the face to season ticket holders. Just like the Ulster game in the Aviva

    We'll take your money for a season ticket, and then take away one of the biggest home games of the season



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    #12625
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,015 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856487#Comment_122856487

    It's still in Connacht?



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    #12626
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856692#Comment_122856692

    Yeah, and I bought my tickets for the Sportsground



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    #12627
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,662 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856487#Comment_122856487

    I don't think you can reasonably compare this to the Ulster game in Lansdowne Road at all. That was literally the first post-lockdown fixture (of any code) without restrictions so the attraction of a larger stadium was quite obvious there for the public health concerns which still remained.



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    #12628
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,393 ✭✭✭HBC08


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856725#Comment_122856725

    I'm pretty sure you bought it for Connacht?

    All the provinces have played games away from their principal home ground,Leinster and Munster do every season.

    It's great to have the option of spreading the appeal of Connacht rugby and the use of big stadiums especially while the Sportsground is being redeveloped.

    As many people as want to go to the game can now from both Connacht and Munster.Itll be a great novelty factor and could see 15k-20k at a home Connacht game.

    Also there's a huge Mayo/roscommon/Sligo and Leitrim support for Connacht.Surely you can't begrudge some of them (in this case people in Castlebar and surrounds) not having to travel for once?

    Seems a very bitter and shortsighted viewpoint to have.



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    #12629
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857206#Comment_122857206

    Refund me for the game not held in Galway, and that's fine

    Highlight this before selling the season ticket, and it's fine

    Connacht vs Munster is generally the busiest game of the year. Its a selling point for some season ticket holders, and that is been moved 74km away.

    It's a money making exercise, absolutely nothing more

    Munster sell different types of season tickets. One for Thomand only, one for Cork only, and one that includes both

    Leinster generally share games between the RDS and the Aviva. 1km or a 14min walk away. Even this year, Croke Park is only 4km from the Aviva



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    #12630
    phog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭phog


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857353#Comment_122857353

    I think all this is valid, I like the idea that the game might be held in McHale Park but I can understand any frustration a Connacht fan might have in it being moved after season ticket sales has taken place.

    I can also see a huge attraction to it from a Connacht Rugby POV, grow the game in the province and probably increase their income from the game with increased ticket sales.



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    #12631
    evil_seed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,457 ✭✭✭evil_seed


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857353#Comment_122857353

    Of course it's a money making exercise. The Sportsgrounds capacity is way under due to the renovations, why wouldn't you be happy to see them fill the coffers? Why are you so mad?



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