Waterford GAA thread - mod warning post #1 and #51

Obi1mikal wrote: »

Just to redress your address oh wise one. Conor power has been available for the last 3 games for ballygunner games which have taken place over a 7 week period and never got back in. I was aware of dj forans injury and we just asking a simple question regarding his status on the panel.

Was At the inter semi final , dj foran didn't come on

Deskjockey wrote: »

Brilliant tribute to Brick this morning on WLR, what a fabulous versatile player for us over the years.

LEGEND

Some cringe on it too and u swear the poor guy was after dying

He deserves it tho, never met him but going by that he is a gent

mountgomery burns wrote: »

Had the privilege of meeting him as a young fan at the Tramore races in 2007. Was an absolute gent, got a photo with him and he was in good spirits despite it being only 4 days after that horrific defeat to Limerick.


As a player, is there anyone else who's won an all star as a back, midfielder and forward? I think commitment sums him up best, that's what he's given over the course of 17 years as a senior hurler for Waterford. A powerhouse as a midfielder, commander in chief as a center back (how did he fill Ken Mcgraths boots with distinction?!?) and then, the greatest trick of all, reinventing himself as a forward in 2017 especially.

Hearing the phrase "the Brick flick" about a particular skill of the game says it all, the man's legacy will live on. Thank you, Michael Brick Walsh.

Tommy Walsh maybe ?

mountgomery burns wrote: »

Had the privilege of meeting him as a young fan at the Tramore races in 2007. Was an absolute gent, got a photo with him and he was in good spirits despite it being only 4 days after that horrific defeat to Limerick.

This is Brick all over. as soon as the final whistle is blown, he's the exact person same whether he won or lost, or whether played well himself or not.
Despite this incredible desire inside to be the best he could be for himself and his teammates, he doesn't take himself too seriously at the same time. One of a kind

Couple of players including Ken and Walsh were "accommodated" at midfield because they played in a variety of positions during the year in which they won their award.

Brick is without doubt a legend and deserves the plaudits being handed out because he is not just a great player and athlete, but also for how he shuns the limelight but leads by example and does his talking on the field, a quite but extremely witty character. Best of luck Brick (if you have in fact retired) thanks a million for the wonderful memories you have given us.

All that being said I am not a fan of this "greatest ever tag" that constantly gets thrown about. As a county, considering our lack of ultimate success, we are very lucky to have had some fantastic hurling talents, leaders and absolute characters, and not just in the recent past. We have had men who have given us great memories and who have inspired the current generation, including the likes of Brick. Remembering moments such as Ken's catch in the last minute of the 2004 Munster Final and his superb display in 2002 Munster Final scoring points for fun, - Flynn's wonder goal in the the 2004 Munster Final , Mullane's and Shanahan's Munster Final hat-tricks in 2003 and 2007 respectively - Tony Browne winning hurler of the year in 1998 plus many more , - and that is before i delve into the history books of John Keane and Phillie Grimes etc .... they and many many more all deserve massive credit

It's funny reading about Brick as a gentleman off the pitch and no doubt a true legend of Waterford GAA, also part of the 2003 Munster football under 21 winning side of course but you don't play 76 intercounty championship games or win 10 county senior football titles being a gentleman on it (But never touching a drink also probably helped!).
He was the ultimate competitor and would do anything to win. Whether it was insult your mother, girlfriend or sister, Brick would do it. He would take any player out of a game by any means if it meant the best for his team and often illegally. He influenced every referee in our county for years and would not shut up arguing and giving out to referees throughout the whole match until he got his way and the best decisions for his teams.
Despite all this, it is impossible not to admire the man and the player. A more natural footballer and definitely the best in our county this century despite not playing often for Waterford, he manufactured himself in to an incredibly effective hurler. His physicality, ball winning ability, game management, vision and reading of a game were 2nd to none but his biggest attribute was his leadership.
A true Deise legend.

Some day for the Ballysaggart club this weekend.

Does anyone know how many players on the Naomh Chartaigh team are from Ballysaggart?

BloodyBill wrote: »

Listen Sixmilebridge has hosted many Munster club matches..recently a semi Versus Na Piarsaigh, a much bigger draw than Ballygunnar because of the closeness of the 2 clubs. There is a fence enclosing the pitch and there is capacity and has been for years.

There is a young brick Walsh playing club hurling for stradbally on youtube

Mastermcgrath wrote: »

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what do you mean, exactly? Naomi Charthach is Lismore and Ballysaggart combined at underage.

I know, I was just wondering how many players from the club were playing in the minor final, as in the younger Bennett brother, or is there any other players from he Ballysaagart area that could potential be eligible for the Adult team next year should they win the intermediate final and go senior.

If they have players playing at Div 1 minor standard it could really improve the strength of their panel next year.

Did I say something out of place?

busy weekend for clubs

Friday 18th Oct
Senior Football Championship Relagation Final
Portlaw vs Bricky Rangers
Fraher Field 19.45

Saturday 19th Oct
County Minor Hurling Div A final- Ballygunner vs Naomh Carthaigh- Walsh Park 12pm
County Intermediate Hurling Final- Ballygunner vs Ballysaggart- Walsh Park 2pm
Western Junior A Hurling final- Abbeyside vs St Marys- Fraher Field 2pm
Senior Hurling Relagation Final Replay- Ballyduff Upper vs FMW- Fraher Field 4pm

Sunday 20th Oct
County Senior Football Final- Rathgormack vs Ballinacourty- Fraher Field 3.30pm

95% of posters in this thread have never held a hurley in their hand. if you were to ask them their armchair view then you might get an answer.

whiteandblue wrote: »

Done well with Erin's Own in Cork getting them to a senior final a few years back and I think he was coaching Modeligo when they won the Munster junior and has been with WIT and obviously Waterford so he's definitely rated as a good coach.

That’s good hear. He is training Bride Rovers next year.

Rebel norrie wrote: »

That’s good hear. He is training Bride Rovers next year.

Mikey will probably get a game for ye so.:D

Jesus Ballygunner are strong

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