*Limerick GAA news/discussion thread*

Orizio wrote: »

Cork missed a half a dozen goal chances...

Heard Brouder had a fantastic game. I don't think Limerick fans ever expected us to actually win, but people who were at it seem to be reasonably happy with the performance, kept it close enough for a while, but we weren't as incisive and creative in attack. Not unexpected. I'd be happy with getting a few of those players up to senior intercounty standard (already have a few playing at that level...hopefully they can raise their game even more).



Hurling tomorrow...hopefully we can win despite our weakened team. Last chance for a few players to try and stake a claim for a starting place ahead of the league final.


I see some people think we'll definitely beat Dublin, I wouldn't be too sure....Dublin could have put us away in the 1st half in Croke Park, and they are not going to be as wasteful again, I'm sure of it. They scored a good bit against Wexford...and we conceded way too much against Offaly. If we give up the same kind of chances, we could be in trouble. Needs an all-round better performance.

Weren't great today...winning for most of the game but after 2 late goals (Gareth Sinnott's was a top class finish, but sloppy from a defensive pov) Paudie O'Brien had to equalise with the last puck of the game, a brilliant score tbh.


I know it was a makeshift side and everything, but I hoped for a more cohesive performance. Wexford were able to walk through us too easily at times and found space easier...their finishing was very poor though. Defence is a worry...Condon and GOM will be back but still, we can't afford to concede so many goal chances.

Allis was excellent today, scored 2 nice points and worked hard, won ball throughout.

Downes came on early and was very impressive, easily the best forward on the pitch. Scored 3 points from play, should have had another which was ruled wide when it looked over to me. Only problem is when he starts showing off, he went for 2 speculative efforts which were never going to over when he should have taken the ball on more. Some of his build-up play was superb too, one fantastic handpass created a score for Dowling.

Adrian Breen looked lively every time he got the ball, his goal was very very good. Could be an option for the Championship.

Dowling wasn't great in the first half... I wish he'd run more. He kind of stands there. His free-taking is superb, his point-taking in general is very accurate, he strikes the ball brilliantly. In the 2nd half, he looked more lively, fed off Downes and Allis and finished with 3 points from play, 6 or 7 overall. He's just not as much a threat as someone like Downes because he doesn't create space for himself as well, and finds it hard to win his own ball even though he's capable. Still, should boost his confidence.


Tobin was fairly poor. Ahern worked hard, went on some good runs, but his end product was largely poor. Ryan was good before he went off. Ryan mixes good with bad, some very sloppy play. King was impressive in the 2nd half, some good defensive work but dropped the ball a lot. Some of the distribution from the half-back line was poor.

So we've had 5 league games and the Waterford Crystal Cup, but it's all been building up to this league final with Dublin. We have to gain promotion.

So, what team would you pick for it?

I'm still unsure...there are question marks over the defence, one of the corner-back positions open. Does Wayne Mac stay centre-back, or will he go for Paudie O'Brien maybe?

Midfield pairing is still open...Ryan and Allis/Browne/O'Brien/Hickey?

It seems likely Hickey will start centre-forward, but is that his best position? Has Dowling done enough to earn a start? Moran seems to be a favourite of Allen's, is he a certainty? Will Breen play? Did Allis do enough in his couple of games to get a start?


There are plenty of question marks.

I think the team for the dublin game will be fairly predictable, though there may yet be a few changes by summer. Will there be an element of not showing our hand or will our strongest possible 15 line out?

I'm not sure Dempsey or Carmody have done enough to dislodge Walsh. Wayne Mc will continue at 6 and presumably GOM on one wing though his form has not been great. We're hardly likely to see Hickey moved back now are we? I don't think O'Brien is a wing back really. I was very impressed with Tom Ryan's use of the ball at wing back v Wexford, a pity he didn't get more gametime in the league. Browne has probably been than Ryan at midfield through the league, and I'm not sure Allis has forced his way in there or at half forward yet either. Washman, I think Breen is a half forward or nothing for this team, not a CB anyway. Dowling showed signs of a return to form but maybe hasn't forced his way back in yet, I think and really hope he will be back firing for the championship. The full forward line is probably the only settled line on the pitch.

I think Allen will go with:
Quaid
Walsh Richie Condon
O'Brien Wayne Mc GOM
Ryan Browne
Allis/Breen Hickey Hannon
Mulcahy Moran Downes

I would pick:
Quaid (Prob still first choice)
Dempsey Richie Condon
Ryan Wayne Mc GOM
O'Brien Browne
Hannon Hickey Allis
Mulcahy Moran Downes

I'm assuming that Hickey won't be moved back at this stage so being realistic I have him at 11, I'd like to see him at midfield. Starting Dempsey (or Carmody) and Ryan could be a bit risky but better to test them in a game like this than in the first round of the championship v Tipp. O'Brien is a mid. Touch and go between Allis and Breen but going with Allis as he needs some game time I reckon, could try him at midfield too actually. I'd be hoping O'Grady and Dowling would come back into the starting team come summer.

Dublin team named.


1. Alan Nolan
2. Peter Kelly
3. Paul Schutte
4. Ruairí Trainor
5. Michael Carton
6. Conal Keaney
7. Shane Durkin
8. Joey Boland
9. Liam Rushe
10. Simon Lambert
11. Johnny McCaffrey
12. Danny Sutcliffe
13. David O’Callaghan
14. Conor McCormack
15. Paul Ryan



Keaney named at centre-back, Rushe at midfield.

Forward line is potentially dangerous, but I reckon we can handle them if we're on form. Can't give away too many frees though.

Any idea on admission prices for the match tonight? Can't seem to find it anywhere

http://www.livegaelic.com/news/allianz-hurling-league-preview-limerick-vs-dublin/


Preview of the hurling game, hope I don't look stupid in a few hours time.


Hon Limerick!!

Good aul Liam og is looking after me on Live 95, happy enough with that actually. Limerick 2 up early on.

Absolute disgrace from the management.

Hickey was a joke, allowed rushe to run the match.

Our best forward didnt see the ball at full forward while the man he should have been marking won the match.

Breen is not an intercounty half forward. Why was he left on so long and then replaced by someone playing like a drain. Why not bring on the younger breen or tobin.

Browne not good enough for this level.

Absolute jokeshop and the management must take the blame



The championship is now absolutely fcuking pointless, i dont give a sh*t at this stage about it.

Fcuking jokes

From a neutral looking at tonight, it was almost the opposite of the group game in Croke Park. That night Dublin should have been well ahead at half time, tonight Limerick should have been well in front had they taken their goal chances.

Back to back finals beaten by a single point. Disappointing.
Can anyone enlighten as to why Allis and not Hannon took the first few frees. He hit 2 wides, the second one at least would have been converted by Hannon.
On the other side, I don't think Paul Ryan missed one all night.

Subs also made a difference, all of Dublin's made a notable contribution with McMorrow and Tracy involved in a few crucial scores