mickeyk wrote: » This could be a real banana skin for Kerry, long injury and absentee list, so so league and an underrated and in-form Tipp team that must be relishing a shot at the AI champs. It's the ideal time for Tipp to be playing us and given they have home advantage I wouldn't be surprised if they caused an upset tbh, even though we have always pulled through these kind of games in the past.
lodger222 wrote: » What is it about Kerry supporters? It's the same every year. Some of ye are trying to convince us to put the mortgage on a Tipp. win.
Paddico wrote: » Who is currently out injured for Kerry? I think we have a great chance to run you close this year but beating Kerry is a much bigger task then even beating Cork. Your just too strong and experience, even compared with other Division 1 and 2 teams it really is a surmountable task. Looks like Colin O Riordan is out for us as well, hip problems.
ciarriaithuaidh wrote: » James O'Donoghue, Johnny Buckley, Marc O'Sé, Pa Kilkenny, Galvin all missed the club championship games in last 2 weeks. There's around 10 players injured in total from what I hear and they are mostly staying at home to rehab instead of traveling to Portugal.
Boom__Boom wrote: » Not sure but Fionn Fitz could well be another who didnt travel - has had something with his leg the last while. Was first sub off in the Crokes game against Shannon Rangers. Don't think it's too serious but been niggling him the last few weeks apparently. As I said before injuries to the backs are a serious concern, because if an injury crisis hits in the backs, we could end up looking at a very inexperienced defence. Donnchadh Walsh went off injured early enough in the Mid Kerry Legion game, which I think is a worry because if he is out then the alternatives are a good way below what he brings to the table. The whole goalkeeper situation is a bit awkward as well - Based on his appearance on the bench in the league Shane Murphy looks to be 3rd choice for Kerry at the moment. However he started the first round county championship game against South Kerry (where South Kerry didnt score any goals) Then in the 2nd round against Foilmore a week later, Kealy was back between the nets and conceded 2 goals, 1 of which was clearly a keeper mistake and the other was in the category of "possibly could/should have done better" Both goals were as a result of high balls into a tall full-forward, which given his history of issues with high balls are a concern. The fact that the first and third choice Kerry keepers (at the moment) are at the same club definitely isn't ideal. I had heard that Kealy had a knock which was why he was on the bench for the South Kerry game but it's a tricky situation.
DDC1990 wrote: » Wait which 2 Keepers are at the same club? Kelly - Legion Kealy Kilcummin Ryan - Rathmore Or did Ryan move clubs? Or is it a different Shane Ryan? EDIT: I'm an idiot. Shane Murphy not Shane Ryan.
9bred4 wrote: » Kealy was shocking under the high ball. In my opinion at fault for 2 goals.
DDC1990 wrote: » Will be in Croker again today hoping to round off a great year.
Poor_old_gill wrote: » Yeah- I'm contemplating taking my first ever trip to a hurling game today!
ShamoBuc wrote: » 1-10 v 0-08 up at, hopefully ye can keep ahead, it would be nice to see yer hurlers get recognition for all their work in the form of a trophy.
