Kilkenny GAA Thread

conor05 · 10-05-2026 01:23AM

A fully fit Mullen would be a massive addition for the rest of the campaign

Marrooned · 10-05-2026 03:22AM

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absolutely.

Charlie69 · 10-05-2026 08:02AM

Things not going as well for Tommy Walsh unfortunately, the knee is not healing well for him.

Charlie69 · 10-05-2026 08:05AM

Patrick Horgans opinions/analysis on Eoin Murphy on last night’s Saturday game was very interesting. He gave his analysis from a forwards perspective… both on how difficult it is to beat him and on how vocal he is with his defenders.

Marrooned · 10-05-2026 08:18AM

the biggest problem with Murphy in the goal was. Up to Deegan, back to Murphy back up to Deegan, this caused us all sorts of problems and coughed up scores against us sometimes been responsible for 1-02 or 1-03 this wasn’t ever good enough and this is where the frustration grew. As a shot stopper he was second to none.

Charlie69 · 10-05-2026 08:23AM

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There’s no doubt he has been frustrating in relation to puck outs and distribution in general….but there’s also no doubt he brings more to the team than Tallis at the moment imo and has a huge settling effect on a relatively rookie full back line and to the defense/ team in general.

Marrooned · 10-05-2026 11:13AM

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ye Cha I’d agree with that. Anyway ready for the off heading to Tullamore in an hour. I heard Screeney is gone is this bogus?

Charlie69 · 10-05-2026 11:18AM

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I didn’t hear that Marrooned but I actually hope he’s playing. I think it won’t be easy today but fancy us to eventually get on top in the second half and win the game.

Firstsub · 10-05-2026 11:24AM

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Screeney has a hamstring injury and is out today

Sir Chaz · 10-05-2026 11:44AM

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Yeh I'd have been one to call for Tallis to be promoted but sometimes you don't appreciate what you have. Even with a less than perfect puckout Murphy is still probably a net positive in the goal for us, even though Tallis has been pretty much faultless. Great to have a back up like Tallis to step in, and his day will definitely come sooner rather than later.

Sir Chaz · 10-05-2026 11:45AM

Hopefully we'll see a good Kilkenny following in Tullamore, especially with the match not on TV. Must win game for us and hopefully a good performance as well.

Charlie69 · 10-05-2026 12:01PM

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Agree with all of that Chaz… Darren Brennan was another one who was unlucky that he had Scruff around at the same time as him. I can’t remember seeing Darren Brennan ever making a mistake in the goals. Still not 30 years of age.

nippy corner foward · 10-05-2026 02:17PM

Scruff was a incredible shot stopper, a few years ago when kk were really struggling he was pointing long range frees. The save against Peter Duggan a few years ago was unbelievable but theres no doubt last years semi final he said himself that he should of done better and he also said he doesn't like the modern game where puckouts have to be pinged. Scruff used to hang his puckouts in the air and it gave opposition that extra second or two. Theres absolutely no doubt he is very vocal and helps the defense,aidan deserved a run during the league and made some great saves, ive no doubt kk are lucky to have aidan coming behind scruff but in a couple of league matches it was very noticeable aidan wasn't that vocal. This comes with experience. The offally match is all about getting the win,no injuries and move on. We seen yesterday galway werent tuned in and got a fright against kildare. Its a pity offally have a few injuries and with matches against kildare and wexford coming they will want everyone to try stay up. Offally definitely wont fear kk and I know its a long time ago but offally should of probably bet kk that day in the park. Mullen is hoping to be back for the dublin game which could be a leinster semi final up in parnell park. Liam rushe rolled back the years but wexford are very poor. They didnt start hurling till time was nearly up. Opposition just tie down chin and the scores are very hard come by. Unfortunately for them some of their key players best days are behind them. I feel sorry for keith rossitor but this was always going to be a period of transition. Their minors got a woeful skutching after the heroics the previous week.Granted senior players not playing for different reasons but it if kk had lawlor,tommy walsh,mullen,billy ryan and harry shine available it would put them in a much stronger position. Huw is home at the moment for his brother's wedding. No surprises with the kk team after the last day but with a big u20 match coming up i thought macdermot and garret would be left concentrate on that. Patrick lacey will hopefully keep his form up at u20. Its a pity marty murphy isnt making the match day squads.

Nickindublin · 10-05-2026 02:50PM

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He maybe a better option especially with our spine being all new to their positions. Now some players like it and some dont.

Nickindublin · 10-05-2026 02:59PM

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Personally i think we should play the game that best suited our players and the short game doesnt suit our players ATM. Its fine when not under pressure but once the pressure comes on it goes out the door or we make serious errors. When you look at Limerick and then look at us you can see how comfortable they are and we are not.

nippy corner foward · 10-05-2026 03:41PM

Kilkenny will be desperately dissapointed at half time. 12 wides and two very good goal chances missed. Kk will have the wind in the second half

Marrooned · 10-05-2026 03:42PM

TJ needs to be hovering around the square two goals missed and three frees wide.

me89 · 10-05-2026 03:42PM

Leaving them in it at halftime 3 missed goal chances and TJ poor on the frees

JJs Left Hand · 10-05-2026 04:36PM

We're rubbish lads.

mullinr2 · 10-05-2026 04:36PM

If anyone thought we could take on any of the Munster teams and even be in contention for the All Ireland, this should shut them up.

kentu · 10-05-2026 04:41PM

Well enough people were on here saying last few weeks We Should win Handy when we were warned after Offaly drawing with Dublin, so complacency from supporters will get us nowhere before blame is put on players and Management. Granted i obviously know we should not be drawing but Offaly are on the up.

Village87 · 10-05-2026 04:41PM

A Dublin loss will more than likely eliminate us from Leinster

Krazy gang · 10-05-2026 04:43PM

Fair dues to offaly. Kilkenny not good but offaly becoming more consistent and mature

JJs Left Hand · 10-05-2026 04:43PM

How could you watch that game for 70 minutes and think Tom Phelan should come off before Deegan. This management are clueless. If anyone comes in here saying oh we missed 3 goals, oh we hit x amount of wides I'll lose it. An awful performance and regardless of whether it was a 65 or not we didn't deserve to win.