Wexford GAA Discussion Thread

I said it in the hurling championship thread earlier in the week, and I do think its valid, that the assumption in some quarters is that Kilkenny's forwards have the potential to let rip in Croker.

Well I would contest that ours are equally as likely. Three of our starting forwards scored at least twice from play the last day (Rory O, Morris, Mac), as did Jacko when he came on, and that's not even mentioning Dee's contribution further back. Whereas Mullen and Fennelly were the only KK players to score more than once from open play.

Okay Reid shouldn't be as subdued again, but it could be argued that Dunbar has the potential to burn the ground in Croker, and Chin is capable of putting in a tour-de-force in scoring as well. Our bench had a bigger impact the last day too- Nolan will be a loss in this regard.

Anyway, for the first time in my lifetime (more or less), I travel up to a Leinster final vs the Cats optimistic that we can do it, rather than praying Henry doesn't tear us asunder. And that right there is the Davy Factor working wonders.

The scenes in Gorey last night were like what I imagine it's like if Boca Juniors or some other huge South American team won the Copa Libratadores. Amazing atmosphere that I will never forget.

I was struck by the delight of the scores of young children at the match- they must think winning is second nature to Wexford and are too young to remember the years of heartbreak.

Proud of each and every one of those lads on the pitch yesterday, particularly with the composure they showed in not panicing when holding on to the lead at the death.

It is only the Leinster title. A lot of hurling to be played yet

What a win, what an atmosphere, and I'm old enough to remember '96/97 ! Fair play to the 12 lads who made the trip down to Clare to encourage Davy to hang in for another year. I was at the Clare game last year and it was probably the worst Championship game played in 2018, some turn-around.
I fancy our chances to make the All Ireland, the Dubs will be hard to beat tho

Edgware wrote: »

It is only the Leinster title. A lot of hurling to be played yet

I'd say you're great craic at parties

Edgware wrote: »

Its as open a year as we have had for a long time. I wonder if it is an advantage to go straight to a semi final rather than have a quarter final.
I'm not going to take the bait about Dublin. Eddie Brennan might have his lads cause an upset yet

I reckon straight to a semi has to be an advantage, ie. momentum, croke-park experience, winning confidence, un-beaten, time off to build up to the game, no chance of another game introducing injuries/fatigue/red-cards. You're only 1 game away from a final appearance.
Obviously Tipp will look to the positives about their scenario, ignore the last game (off-day) and bounce back against Dublin(or Laois). How good are Dublin tho, that's the interesting Q !
I also think Leinster hurling has made great strides this year, how many teams in Munster would fear playing > Galway/KK/Wex/Dublin and with Carlow/Laois/Westmeath making steady progress as well.

conor05 wrote: »

Generally peddled by very jealous people.

How many counties around Ireland would give anything to win a provincial in football or hurling??

Enjoy every single minute of it.

Wexford will be ready for the semi final, have no doubt about that.

Ignore him and saviour every single minute of it. As a Clareman I've been lucky to savour 3 Munster and 3 All Ireland homecomings - there were thousands of Clare people that got to see none for 60 odd years before that though. They are special moments.

Congrats from a Dub.

Completely right to celebrate the win on Sunday, and give people the chance to get together with the players.


Some people nearly expect lads to apologise when they win something.

Edgware wrote: »

Do you enjoy your day trips out with Nurse?

Say what now?

Aidan Nolan back for the semi-final: https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/major-boost-for-davy-fitzgerald-as-wexfords-aidan-nolan-wins-appeal-and-is-free-to-play-allireland-semifinal-38307210.html

RiCriostoir wrote: »

Have to say the U20 Hurlers were unlucky against Kilkenny to not get the three Leinster titles. The Kilkenny goal made the difference, as it has Wexford trailing, but Wexford were unlucky not to get the two goals in the first half. Some great talent shown by the young lads even in bad weather between both teams.

Very unlucky not to get the win, especially with Ross Banville going off injured. There was a few frees near the end he could have pointed.

bruschi wrote: »

I thought they were poor enough to be honest. I thought their work rate, particularly in the first half was really poor. Letting KK walk the ball out to the midfield and hit in lovely cross field passes inside unchallenged. I dont think we were unlucky at all, I thought Kilkenny were a long way ahead of us. Missed a load of chances and were not at all clinical enough. Any time we posed a challenge, KK went down and scored. there was no free Banville missed when he went off injured, we had one on the 21 that was pointed and then a 65 which was played short for a handy scoring shot that was drove wide. Tactics I thought were poor. Sitting back deep and not pushing up at all. It improved somewhat in the second half, but I think the Munster champions will give us a trimming in the semi final.

All not lost though, the minors and seniors have great chances of an AI final.

Thought sure there was a few frees missed, i stand corrected!
No doubt KK were the better team and Wex made the wrong decisions at time. Just thought Wex were right in the game up to the end and been a bit cleverer could have sneaked a win! But wasnt to be.

As you say minors and seniors have great chances and its great to be talking like this!