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Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 3 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

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  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭kkclubhurling


    I know Ballyhale were excellent but some of the Hyperbole here is off the wall. I didn’t see any posts looking for 5/6/7 of them to start for Kilkenny after the Village match.

    The Boro looked like they totally overthought the occasion and froze, Ballyhale pushed up on the puckout with confidence the Boro didn’t have ball winners on the half forward line. The Boro gave Ballyhale too much respect and pulled their half forward line way out the field, this gave Ballyhale half back line the freedom of the park, you just can’t afford to do that!

    To put it into context, none of the Boro forwards will start for Kilkenny this year or have played regularly in the past, the difference between club and county is huge.


  • Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭larrya


    I know Ballyhale were excellent but some of the Hyperbole here is off the wall. I didn’t see any posts looking for 5/6/7 of them to start for Kilkenny after the Village match.

    Shamrocks were poor against the village.where as village hurled to their best but still were not good enough.
    But Cody will probably still have as many village as shamrocks players in there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 957 ✭✭✭BloodyBill


    Ballyhale are a fine tuned machine.
    TJ, quite possibly the most complete hurler I have ever seen
    Colin Fennelly emulating his brother Mick in a good steady career till late 20s and then turning in to a beast of a player

    Forget club, there isn't a county in Ireland that wouldn't kill to have the pair of them

    The Boro will be shattered at the scale of the loss, but the reality is that no club team in Ireland could live with that quality today

    I agree that Buckley just hasn't got back to his former self and probably shouldn't start for Kilkenny and it's tough to have to say that

    On current form you couldn't see Buckley or Paul Murphy deserving their places against the likes of Darren Mullen or Richie Reid

    At this stage it is hard to see how Kilkenny would line out without at least 5 Ballyhale players and as many as 7 if Adrian Mullen is fit


    The one sided nature of the final shouldn't detract from a very high quality senior championship with the vast majority of our county squad men's form very good
    And on that note, I think Kilkenny are in better position to win an AI right now than at any time in last 5 years

    If fully fit, I would rate Kilkenny's likely starting 15 at least as good as any of the top 2/3 contenders.

    The format would suit Kilkenny aswell. Back to the 4 matches to win an All Ireland. Theyve every chance. The longer format doesn't suit them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭JJs Left Hand


    Just to give my two cents worth

    Richie Reid is not intercounty standard
    Eoin Murphy is not an intercounty outfield player

    Darren
    Joey
    TJ
    Adrian (if fit)
    Colin
    Cody

    are all legit starters for Kilkenny

    If Buckley is given the correct role then he can still make an impact for Kilkenny but that would require an element of tactical nous that I don't think we possess.


  • Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭Alonzo Moseley


    Sad News that Billy Dwyer (AI's 57 and 63) has died in Dublin
    A legendary figure on and off field, he was much respected and feared by some of the greats of the era.
    Keher has frequently lauded him
    John Doyle too
    And was one of the few who regularly discommoded Nick O' Donnell

    In an era when some still considered Kilkenny a bit on the soft side, Dwyer was fearsome and formidable

    The best description I have seen of him was in Enda Mc Evoy's Tommy Maher book when he was labelled "the sawn off shot gun from Foulkstown"

    Sad that such a character will be buried during lockdown up here without a chance to give him an appropriate send off
    The Faughs old timers he hurled with when he left Kilkenny are a crowd I run in to a bit up here and are a great crew
    The stories and yarns would have been epic.

    RIP


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,704 ✭✭✭citykat


    Sad News that Billy Dwyer (AI's 57 and 63) has died in Dublin
    A legendary figure on and off field, he was much respected and feared by some of the greats of the era.
    Keher has frequently lauded him
    John Doyle too
    And was one of the few who regularly discommoded Nick O' Donnell

    In an era when some still considered Kilkenny a bit on the soft side, Dwyer was fearsome and formidable

    The best description I have seen of him was in Enda Mc Evoy's Tommy Maher book when he was labelled "the sawn off shot gun from Foulkstown"

    Sad that such a character will be buried during lockdown up here without a chance to give him an appropriate send off
    The Faughs old timers he hurled with when he left Kilkenny are a crowd I run in to a bit up here and are a great crew
    The stories and yarns would have been epic.

    RIP

    I’ve no doubt he’ll be remembered in the Village. His grand nephew played against the Shamrocks a couple of weeks ago.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    Hard to know what happened the boro yesterday.Did they over think it or show them to much respect but the shamrocks just tore into them from the get go.Anyone watching all the club matches know that the boro are better than what they gave yesterday.I think one of the problems with the boro is they are producing alot of the same player.
    Good to see adrian mullen togged out yesterday and on the extended panel.There is speculation he could be back in a few weeks.
    Congrats to ballyhale yesterday a joy to watch in full flow.They hammered everyone except the village en route to the final.you would fancy the shamrocks to beat a few county teams at joe mcdonagh level.
    Eoin cody and darren mullen will probably start for kilkenny later in the year.Eoin cody isnt a speed merchant but he would be an addition and well able take a score.


  • Registered Users Posts: 968 ✭✭✭conor05


    brookville wrote: »
    Hard to know what happened the boro yesterday.Did they over think it or show them to much respect but the shamrocks just tore into them from the get go.Anyone watching all the club matches know that the boro are better than what they gave yesterday.I think one of the problems with the boro is they are producing alot of the same player.
    Good to see adrian mullen togged out yesterday and on the extended panel.There is speculation he could be back in a few weeks.
    Congrats to ballyhale yesterday a joy to watch in full flow.They hammered everyone except the village en route to the final.you would fancy the shamrocks to beat a few county teams at joe mcdonagh level.
    Eoin cody and darren mullen will probably start for kilkenny later in the year.Eoin cody isnt a speed merchant but he would be an addition and well able take a score.

    Not sure about the Joe McDonagh, Laois, Carlow & Kerry are good but they would definitely beat all the teams in the Christy Ring cup. Without a doubt.


  • Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭JohnCougar


    conor05 wrote: »
    And Darren Mullen would be one of the smaller built lads on the Ballyhale team.

    Every 50/50 physical battle Ballyhale won it hands down.

    I remember in 2017 Cuala blew Dicksboro off the pitch physically in Leinster, something they Havnt obviously worked on since.



    I have to agree, Dicksboro were way behind physically and tactically that day in 2017 v Cuala. As you said they have not learned from that. A poor show in 2018 v Shamrocks in Callan and a worse one in 2019 in Nowlan Park v Erins Own should have shown warning signs.

    They were way behind tactically and physically on Sunday again and it was frightening at how good Ballyhale were but how easy they fended off all the Boro players was testament to their training regime. It was like Kilkenny in 2008.

    The Boro have a fantastic underage structure and for the past 20 years and all those players have won many county titles and have won many games by 21 points themselves and have hammered my club many times. They need to look at the transition from underage to senior and look at a different model if they want to be another Ballyhale at senior level.


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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Well done Conahy made up for last year dissapointment, great heart fight by the two teams.


  • Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭KK36


    Fred Daly wrote: »
    Well done Conahy made up for last year dissapointment, great heart fight by the two teams.

    Great heart is right. Conahy have shown that in the QF, SF and final. Conahy got the goals and they were vital. Quiet and all as James Bergin was he still scored two vital goals. The Conahy backs were brilliant especially Callanan and Liam Cass. Kieran Mooney once again just oozed class. The Conahy subs worked well too with Darragh Dooley and Alan Healy contributing well.

    Dicksboro will be sick after driving so many wides. They had nearly 50 shots at the goal in total. I thought Padraig Moylan was a colossus at centre back. A fine young hurler. Aaron Murphy and Davy Ryan looked dangerous too but they didn't get enough out of a couple of big players like Eoin Fennelly and Joe Sheehan.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    Suprised to hear we played Waterford last sunday in a challenge.We generally dont play practice matches against competingteams it's nearly always AvB .Dj was giving a few interviews.He was saying adrian mullen should hopefully see game time for us.He is doing most of the training just not participating in the matches.It would be some recovery if he got back in October/November time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭Grats


    brookville wrote: »
    Suprised to hear we played Waterford last sunday in a challenge.We generally dont play practice matches against competingteams it's nearly always AvB .Dj was giving a few interviews.He was saying adrian mullen should hopefully see game time for us.He is doing most of the training just not participating in the matches.It would be some recovery if he got back in October/November time.

    Any word on challenge match?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    Alot of counties getting in challenge matches.We beat clare last weekend.its a long time since we scored 5 goals in a game but eoin cody got a few goals and also hurled well against Waterford the previous week.its hard to read much into these matches but eoin cody should push hard for a starting spot in a few weeks time if things go ahead.


  • Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭therealdonster


    brookville wrote: »
    Alot of counties getting in challenge matches.We beat clare last weekend.its a long time since we scored 5 goals in a game but eoin cody got a few goals and also hurled well against Waterford the previous week.its hard to read much into these matches but eoin cody should push hard for a starting spot in a few weeks time if things go ahead.

    Didn't Tony Holohan say that the senior championships would go ahead, even in a L5 scenario as it was regarded as elite sport? But the U20 and minor would be cancelled in same L5 situation? I know events may take over here but we have to assume at this stage that it will go ahead.

    Thanks for the info Brookville. Any chance of more detail on the team, make up of panel, who has been dropped to whittle panel down to the mandated 32 etc?

    I think Clare may struggle in this campaign with a number of significant injuries and absences.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,058 ✭✭✭blackcard


    Didn't Tony Holohan say that the senior championships would go ahead, even in a L5 scenario as it was regarded as elite sport? But the U20 and minor would be cancelled in same L5 situation? I know events may take over here but we have to assume at this stage that it will go ahead.

    Thanks for the info Brookville. Any chance of more detail on the team, make up of panel, who has been dropped to whittle panel down to the mandated 32 etc?

    I think Clare may struggle in this campaign with a number of significant injuries and absences.

    I heard the names of 12 people that started
    E Murphy
    Tommy Walsh
    Huw Lawlor
    Ciaran Wallace
    ???
    Paddy Deegan
    Conor Delaney
    ???
    Conor Fogarty
    Billy Ryan
    TJ
    Richie Leahy
    ???
    Colin Fennelly
    Eoin Cody

    Cody and TJ supposed to have done well

    Conor Delaney


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    You are missing padraig,richie reid and wally.Cillian buckley could be under pressure to get back for the first round after picking up a hand injury in the county final.
    If the two practice games are anything to go by Padraig could be going back to his number 5 with deegan at 6.Tommy,wallace,darren mullen and Delaney will put pressure on last years backs.
    I would like to see Liam blanchfield given a run this year and eoin cody will give us a scoring threat.Billy Ryan got a great taste of it last year and gives us a bit of pace.hopefully donnelly can stay improving.


  • Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭paulie gaultieri


    The gaa website has has our match against Laois or Dublin down for Sat 31st at 15.45 on GaaGo. No experience with GaaGo but I assume there will be a charge to watch it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,930 ✭✭✭kksaints


    The gaa website has has our match against Laois or Dublin down for Sat 31st at 15.45 on GaaGo. No experience with GaaGo but I assume there will be a charge to watch it

    The matches this week are €5 but according to the link below it will be €10 for provincial matches. This might change in the next few weeks as I think the link below is from pre-covid times.

    https://support.gaago.ie/support/solutions/articles/77000034293-how-much-does-gaago-cost-


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Swamp_Cat


    The gaa website has has our match against Laois or Dublin down for Sat 31st at 15.45 on GaaGo. No experience with GaaGo but I assume there will be a charge to watch it

    Give yourself some time as the gaago media player leaves a lot to be desired and can be tricky w/live matches. I stream to a chromecast device although it's listed as not supported. The county streaming this summer was superior to gaago.
    + If you're having trouble getting it to cast try reloading the page or clearing the cache on the browser you're using.
    + Beware: sometimes if you tune into a live game late & manage to rewind it, say ten minutes, with ten left to play your stream will automatically switch to the end which can be hugely frustrating during a close match.
    + recently I'll load the game and the prerecorded 'content beginning shortly' will play w/a podcast in the background. then it keeps going past the time the show or match should've started. I reload the page & stop + start casting and the match or pre-match commentary is playing.
    Definitely frustrating at times but it's the only option other than radio if you live outside the ROI & better than nothing.
    Good luck with GAAGO*
    * They were talking about an upcoming GAAGO specific app a few months ago. not sure if any progress has been made.

    This summer really showed what is possible. I hope clubs continue to stream once crowds are back though I doubt they had many international viewers.


    Julie catch a rabbit by its hare...



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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    Hopefully now the gaa will be able to continue with the announcement.
    On ourselves I'm hoping we can have a good season. I wonder will no crowd have an affect on some teams who often help get them over the line.It will be same for all teams so we will have to get used to it.
    On ourselves going by the league and more recently the few challenge games wallace has being there all year and will probably take one of the corner spots.he is a tidy defender and was improving during the league.Id like us to try find a position for darren mullen somewhere in defence.Tommy walsh could also be an option.
    Deegan is shaping up to be our 6 and Padraig at five and maybe delaney at 7.Buckley could be out injured.
    Midfield has being our most troublesome position I feel and we have chopped and changed this alot over the last few years.Richie reid has being trailed here recently.
    Donnelly and tj in the half foward line.I dunno if they will use hogan as an impact sub but unlikely a 70 min man now.Wally blows hot and cold as does leahy.Adrian mullen unlikely to see early action.Mossy had a good club campaign.
    Billy ryan and eoin cody could be two dangerous corner fowards and both know how to score and are better closer to the goal.Colin has really tidied up his touch and striking over the last two years and on his day is nearly unremarkable.Blanchfield has improved.Aylward hurled well for glenmore.James bergin was good for conahy.
    I think we're not in a bad position going into this championship we have some very good hurlers.This is going to be an unusual championship in greasy conditions in empty stadiums we could have a few surprises along the way.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    Just see eoin bergin from ballyragget who was a county minor in 2012 has passed away.Devasting news.rest in peace


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭Village87


    brookville wrote: »
    Just see eoin bergin from ballyragget who was a county minor in 2012 has passed away.Devasting news.rest in peace

    Excellent club forward the last 8/9 years. St Patricks have a lovely spread of forwards, on his day he would be one of the main man.


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Swamp_Cat


    brookville wrote: »
    Hopefully now the gaa will be able to continue with the announcement.
    On ourselves I'm hoping we can have a good season. I wonder will no crowd have an affect on some teams who often help get them over the line.It will be same for all teams so we will have to get used to it.
    On ourselves going by the league and more recently the few challenge games wallace has being there all year and will probably take one of the corner spots.he is a tidy defender and was improving during the league.Id like us to try find a position for darren mullen somewhere in defence.Tommy walsh could also be an option.
    Deegan is shaping up to be our 6 and Padraig at five and maybe delaney at 7.Buckley could be out injured.
    Midfield has being our most troublesome position I feel and we have chopped and changed this alot over the last few years.Richie reid has being trailed here recently.
    Donnelly and tj in the half foward line.I dunno if they will use hogan as an impact sub but unlikely a 70 min man now.Wally blows hot and cold as does leahy.Adrian mullen unlikely to see early action.Mossy had a good club campaign.
    Billy ryan and eoin cody could be two dangerous corner fowards and both know how to score and are better closer to the goal.Colin has really tidied up his touch and striking over the last two years and on his day is nearly unremarkable.Blanchfield has improved.Aylward hurled well for glenmore.James bergin was good for conahy.
    I think we're not in a bad position going into this championship we have some very good hurlers.This is going to be an unusual championship in greasy conditions in empty stadiums we could have a few surprises along the way.

    Definitely time for Richie Leahy to find consistent form before his time passes. He was one of few if not the only one who impressed me during his last outing w/his club. Little rusty but workrate was 2nd to none.
    J. Donnelly has to be there. I really like this kid & see a bright future if he wants it & stays injury free. Darren Mullin has to stop w/the persistent fouling and stupid frees but he definitely improved in that respect from the quarter/semi's to a much better final performance.
    Roll on the 31st!


    Julie catch a rabbit by its hare...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,877 ✭✭✭Pogue eile


    Swamp_Cat wrote: »
    J. Donnelly has to be there. I really like this kid & see a bright future if he wants it & stays injury free.

    Was excellent in last years final as well which kind of got overlooked because of the result. Was the best player on the field in the first 20 mins.


  • Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭kk1970


    brookville wrote: »
    Just see eoin bergin from ballyragget who was a county minor in 2012 has passed away.Devasting news.rest in peace

    A powerful hurler , No mention of this on the official kilkenny gaa site, you would think there would be some acknowledgement for someone that played for kilkenny only a few years ago, rest in peace eoin bergin


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Swamp_Cat


    Pogue eile wrote: »
    Was excellent in last years final as well which kind of got overlooked because of the result. Was the best player on the field in the first 20 mins.

    Couldn't agree more. He was a part of nearly everything early on & had a solid overall performance. Humble kid too it seems. Himself & Adrian will be a formidable pair w/some good talent around them too. Happy with the prospects throughout the pitch. can't wait for some overdue action.

    RIP Eoin Bergin


    Julie catch a rabbit by its hare...



  • Registered Users Posts: 12 Takeyourpoints


    kk1970 wrote: »
    A powerful hurler , No mention of this on the official kilkenny gaa site, you would think there would be some acknowledgement for someone that played for kilkenny only a few years ago, rest in peace eoin bergin

    Completely agree, it's very disappointing that they haven't made any reference to him. A man who was known by most Kilkenny club hurling fans and a gentleman off the pitch by all reports. Even more so now when there is no club hurling and there won't be a minutes silence for him to pay respects.

    I don't know the full story surrounding this, but you have to worry about some people during this time. Being locked up without seeing friends and not being able to go for a few sociable ones or to spend time with their friends for such an extended period, it has seriously adverse effects. We all know that this virus is serious but I really do fear for mental health in this situation. In young men this can leave long lasting issues.

    It's times like this that the GAA and all clubs and counties need to remind players that there are people they can talk to if they are feeling down. I'd like to see the GAA bring more proactive in this area.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Jimmy Walsh and a couple more from Nowlan park were out with his family.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 doel


    Very sad news about Bergin. Condolences to his family and the GAA community in Ballyragget.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭tbiggertycome


    So tis Dublin then, no massive surprise there a few nice forwards that will take watching. Hopefully we can exploit their back lines


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    So tis Dublin then, no massive surprise there a few nice forwards that will take watching. Hopefully we can exploit their back lines

    Good win for dublin tonight and a bit of revenge on last years defeat.high scoring and a run out in croke park will please kenny.They also could introduce liam rushe,trollier Dillon and shane barrett at the end Donal burke was very good and crummey brings strength and physicality to the attack.This is a big year for matty kenny he needs to make a leinster final to make progress.
    We can only worry bout ourselves.id be happier going to croke park than going to Parnell park.That match tonight will help dublin it's being a long time since we played competitively.
    Attention will turn to our team selection recent challenge matches have went well but I wouldnt read much into them.
    I would like to see something new around midfield.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭Grats


    Conor Browne and R Reid midfield?


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭cluaindiuic


    Anyone want to take a stab at an expected team?


  • Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭Swamp_Cat


    Anyone want to take a stab at an expected team?

    Think my club tinted glasses are still on. I rarely get it right if I base my guesses
    on club comps. & after watching more club matches than ever. I would enjoy getting a look @ the midfield duo mentioned previously. Without knowing injuries makes it tough.
    1 Murphy
    2
    3 Lawler
    4 Holden
    5 P. Walsh
    6. P. Deagan
    7 Delaney/Brassil
    8 Brown
    9 Reid/?
    10 J. Donnelly
    11 TJ
    12 Leahy/ E.Cody
    13. B. Ryan
    14 Colin Fen
    15 Wally

    T Walsh
    Darren Mullin
    ?
    Or some mishmash that's not too far off the above.


    Julie catch a rabbit by its hare...



  • Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭minty81


    Looks like our game next week not on tv? Wexford Galway on RTE and Cork Waterford on Sky


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 doel


    Is Brassil in the running to start? Fine hurler but don't think he's anywhere near ready for this. But he is from the village and so must have a good chance.
    Would Wallace from Comer be good enough?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭JJs Left Hand


    minty81 wrote: »
    Looks like our game next week not on tv? Wexford Galway on RTE and Cork Waterford on Sky

    GAA Go I think

    I think Wallace will start with either Joey or Mullen in the other corner


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭Grats


    GAA Go I think

    I think Wallace will start with either Joey or Mullen in the other corner

    Wallace at 4 and T Walsh at 2.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭larrya


    On club form Joey Holden should be starting


  • Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭kkclubhurling


    doel wrote: »
    Is Brassil in the running to start? Fine hurler but don't think he's anywhere near ready for this. But he is from the village and so must have a good chance

    Do you think Brassil will start ahead of Joe Hennessy?

    Hopefully Mick Crotty goes well inside he’s big and strong for this time of year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 731 ✭✭✭dubcat51


    Stab at team
    1.murphy
    2.walsh
    3.lawlor
    4.joey
    5.padraig
    6.deegan
    7.delanrey
    8.browne
    9.reid
    10 tj
    11.JD
    12.wally
    13.billy ryan
    14.colin
    15.cody


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 doel


    Is Fogarty injured or just outta form?
    From all the latest reports Cody is going really well and looks like starting.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭Grats


    dubcat51 wrote: »
    Stab at team
    1.murphy
    2.walsh
    3.lawlor
    4.joey
    5.padraig
    6.deegan
    7.delanrey
    8.browne
    9.reid
    10 tj
    11.JD
    12.wally
    13.billy ryan
    14.colin
    15.cody

    If Buckley was available I'd start him at 7 and switch Delaney to centre back.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭tbiggertycome


    Don't think Browne's form for the club at least would justify him starting.

    My stab at a team would be

    E Murphy

    C Wallace, H Lawlor, P Deegan
    P Walsh, C Delaney, C Buckley (is back training a few weeks after a thumb injury in the county final)

    R Reid, R Leahy (or Conor Fogarty)

    J Donnelly, TJ Reid, W Walsh (would have 20mins to make an impact)
    B Ryan, C Fennelly, E Cody

    I've heard Billy Ryan's form has been really strong and is destroying lads since he's been back in with the county.

    We have plenty on the bench too but that's a really strong starting 15. It's likely fairly wrong but I would hope most of the above will start.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    If recent matches are anything to go by we are going to have billy and cody close to the goal.Both are hurling very well and will hopefully give us a scoring threat we have being missing.
    Deegan has being playing at 6 recently but can play anywhere in defence.Joey would be unlucky to miss out on a start.
    Richie hogan was outstanding for danesfort before injury so the dilemma is do the start and get what they can out of him or try bring him on.Wally has being hot and cold.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 doel


    Tough team selection to be fair. I'd go with
    Murphy
    Wallace Lawler Holden
    Walsh Deegan Delaney
    Ried Browne
    Donnelly TJ Wally
    Cody Fennelly Aylward

    Strugglin g with a few things
    - B Ryan doesn't do it for me. Have seen a fair bit of him coming tru and don't think he's up to it
    - Wally needs to perform big time
    -Browne could be used to cover for Walsh who I hope will be used/encouraged to attack as much as possible
    -If Hogan fit , I'd start him instead of Aylward.


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    Any word on clubs with new managers.
    From what I hear, Boro, Tullaroan, Vegas,Comer,Danesfort all looking for new men in charge plus a host of intermediate/junior clubs aswell


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,747 ✭✭✭brookville


    It's a numbers game now and the squad is very important.We only have a few recent challenge games to go off.Id like to see Darren mullen somewhere in that team.I think we will definitely see a few changes especially in defence.Paul Murphy will struggle to get in.its hard to guess the team because we havent seen much in a few months.Fogarty has being a very good servant but we have struggled in this area and have chopped and changed.Id still expect fogarty to start midfield.We will have to be very disciplined cause donal burke is very accurate.Dublin have gone for pace but if we bring our high intensity and cut out the silly fouls we have a good chance especially in croke park but that game will stand to dublin.Its unlikely we will see adrian mullen until hopefully later in the year if we are still standing.
    My team for what it's worth
    Murphy
    Wallace,lawlor,joey
    Padraig,deegan,delaney
    Fogarty,darren mullen
    Tj,donnelly,wally
    Billy,colin,cody
    We need more consistency from Wally if not I'd hope the likes of blanchfield,aylward or leahy will be breathing down his neck for a start.
    I know mid field is not Darren mullens natural position but he has such a good hurling brain.He does need to cut out the silly fouls.Richie reid will be close to starting as will buckley but I would like to see a few changes
    I would be slightly concerned with deegan at 6 I remember the boro made hay running down the middle and created a few goal scoring chances.I would prefer delaney ar 6 and I heard buckley wont be ready for this weekend.


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