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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread VI: End of the MOC [Revenge of the STH]

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    #5432
    CatFromHue
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    I dunno, our first 3 games are winnable and if Scotland make it to the QF's the last 3 are possible wins too.

    Lanelli away will be the hardest.

    Does anyone know when Ruddock and M Kearney are expected back?

    Alot of the fringe guys who will be taking a role in the first part of the season all got some or a few games last year under MOC so other than the props I don't think we'll have anyone making their debut for us.


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    #5433
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    shuffol wrote: »
    I'd like to see Adam Byrne or Kelleher get some gametime during the WC, Fanning is a steady hand and was very useful to have when there was no-one from the academy deemed ready to step up but with Byrne impressing in pre-season and Kelleher there also I'd like to see one of them get an opportunity in the home games against the Blues or Dragons.

    Mcquilkin mentioned Kelleher as being someone they'd like to see shine. He was talking about how Sexton and Healy were the guys filling the gaps during the world cup in 2007 so it was a pretty complimentary comparison.


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    #5434
    jacothelad
    Registered Users Posts: 5,911 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Could we see Madigan at 9 this season?
    That would be great. Maybe every game. The 'Bergamasco Move' could go down in history.


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    #5435
    awec
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    20% discount code arrived and while I don't usually buy Leinster gear for wearing to games, this top is nice enough that I may not be able to resist: http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/restofworld/tracktops/mens-leinster-poly-track-jacket/invt/55900620


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    #5436
    thomond2006
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    If anyone wants mine drop a PM. Veteran boardsies to be considered first!


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    #5437
    bunnyarmstrong
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    awec wrote: »
    20% discount code arrived and while I don't usually buy Leinster gear for wearing to games, this top is nice enough that I may not be able to resist: http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/restofworld/tracktops/mens-leinster-poly-track-jacket/invt/55900620

    I have the supporters retro one from few years back, with the yellow stripe down the sleeves. It's a lovely lovely jacket.


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    #5438
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    If anyone wants mine drop a PM. Veteran boardsies to be considered first!

    I would like that. I think we should do it based on a metric of who has posted the most times in a single thread.


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    #5439
    thomond2006
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    PRL sympathizers need not apply. :pac:


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    #5440
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,145 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    awec wrote: »
    20% discount code arrived and while I don't usually buy Leinster gear for wearing to games, this top is nice enough that I may not be able to resist: http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/restofworld/tracktops/mens-leinster-poly-track-jacket/invt/55900620

    You're on a slippery slope Awec. You may end up going home for a game only to find you've only Leinster gear to wear :pac:


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    #5441
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Hoping to see Mick McMgrath involved in the early games. I actually didn't expect him to be involved with the amount of talent we have in the back line but I was really impressed with him last week, probably our best back, it's good to see a wing get creative and come infield a lot, especially with his carrying and rucking skills.


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    #5442
    FrannoFan
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    He was out of it and training on Thursday. I stuck up a pic of it on the day.

    That is encouraging. Thought I saw somewhere he would be out for a month


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    #5443
    Squidgy Black
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    Hoping we still get to see McGrath get some starts during the WC, I suppose Boss not being selected for the squad is a good thing for us in regards to experience and depth, but I think we need to look at Luke and the academy lads during that period.


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    #5444
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    If anyone wants mine drop a PM. Veteran boardsies to be considered first!
    Still available folks....

    Edit: Gone


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    #5445
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,186 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    _Tyrrell_ wrote: »
    Hoping we still get to see McGrath get some starts during the WC, I suppose Boss not being selected for the squad is a good thing for us in regards to experience and depth, but I think we need to look at Luke and the academy lads during that period.

    If Cathal Marsh starts, I reckon it will hinder McGrath's time on the field.


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    #5446
    shuffol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭shuffol


    Buer wrote: »
    If Cathal Marsh starts, I reckon it will hinder McGrath's time on the field.

    As opposed to who though?


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    #5447
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    shuffol wrote: »
    As opposed to who though?

    Exactly. Marsh was always going to start unless we moved Isa to 10, which I highly doubt was ever going to happen.


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    #5448
    Squidgy Black
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    Yeah the only options at 10 really ar Marsh, Crosbie, Byrne and if Isa moved to 10.

    With a bit of luck McGrath will outperform Boss and Leo will give him a chance at least during the WC to get some game time under his belt and we can see how he fares out.


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    #5449
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,186 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    shuffol wrote: »
    As opposed to who though?

    As opposed to Nacewa. It's unlikely but it is an option. I fully expect Marsh to start this weekend but that may not be the case in the weeks that follow if he doesn't go well.

    If he does go well and settles quickly, McGrath might get the nod alongside him.

    Who knows? Maybe they'll decide Boss hasn't been around enough and McGrath has earned the start alongside McGrath. Would be a very green halfback pairing though.


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    #5450
    Uriel.
    Registered Users Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭Uriel.


    was thinking of putting my 20% STH code to use and buying the new home kit. Has anyone tried these on yet? Are they the same size fitting as the present European Jersey? (standard not test fit)


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    #5451
    shuffol
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    Buer wrote: »
    As opposed to Nacewa. It's unlikely but it is an option. I fully expect Marsh to start this weekend but that may not be the case in the weeks that follow if he doesn't go well.

    If he does go well and settles quickly, McGrath might get the nod alongside him.

    Who knows? Maybe they'll decide Boss hasn't been around enough and McGrath has earned the start alongside McGrath. Would be a very green halfback pairing though.

    I couldn't see Nacewa starting at 10, for one he hasn't played there for ~5 years and wasn't particularly good when he did, with Kirchner away his experience is far more beneficial at 15. Even if he did start at 10 I don't think the argument for McGrath gets any stronger.


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    #5452
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Yeh I can't see McGrath starting with marsh.


    We could see something like...


    Isa
    McFadden
    Teo
    Reid
    Fanning
    Marsh
    Boss
    Conan
    Ryan
    Locky
    McCarthy
    Denton
    Moore
    Dundon
    Bent

    Byrne
    Dooley
    Rolls
    Beirne
    Leavy
    McGrath
    Byrne
    McGrath

    Not bad...


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    #5453
    scott1974
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    .ak wrote: »
    Yeh I can't see McGrath starting with marsh.


    We could see something like...


    Isa
    McFadden
    Teo
    Reid
    Fanning
    Marsh
    Boss
    Conan
    Ryan
    Locky
    McCarthy
    Denton
    Moore
    Dundon
    Bent

    Byrne
    Dooley
    Rolls
    Beirne
    Leavy
    McGrath
    Byrne
    McGrath

    Not bad...

    I thought it was a "week too early" for Moore..:)


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    #5454
    UnknownEntity
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    Guys how does everyone have their 20% STH voucher already? Does it not come in that STH package before the very first home game?


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    #5455
    LEIN
    Moderators Posts: 9,936 ✭✭✭LEIN


    .ak wrote: »
    Yeh I can't see McGrath starting with marsh.


    We could see something like...


    Isa
    McFadden
    Teo
    Reid
    Fanning
    Marsh
    Boss
    Conan
    Ryan
    Locky
    McCarthy
    Denton
    Moore
    Dundon
    Bent

    Byrne
    Dooley
    Rolls
    Beirne
    Leavy
    McGrath
    Byrne
    McGrath

    Not bad...

    That's a fine team considering....


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    #5456
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,445 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    Last season we put out the following team in the first game:

    Kirchner
    McFadden
    Macken
    Reid
    Fanning
    Gopperth
    Boss
    Healy
    Cronin
    Ross
    Marshall
    McCarthy
    Ryan
    Jennings
    O'Brien

    Edinburgh aren't as good as Glasgow but it'll still be interesting to see how the team perform in the opener this season, compared to last season.


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    #5457
    Buer
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    Good interview with Kev Mc in the IT today. Really struggled to come back from this injury and was considering retirement at one point.

    Great to see him back and he seems extremely pumped to get playing competitive rugby again. I think it's a pretty shrewd appointment as captain. I see him as being the closest thing to Cullen in terms of play and personality on the field (McLaughlin is probably a more disciplined, less cynical operator, though)


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    #5458
    [Deleted User]
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    Buer wrote: »
    Good interview with Kev Mc in the IT today. Really struggled to come back from this injury and was considering retirement at one point.

    Great to see him back and he seems extremely pumped to get playing competitive rugby again. I think it's a pretty shrewd appointment as captain. I see him as being the closest thing to Cullen in terms of play and personality on the field (McLaughlin is probably a more disciplined, less cynical operator, though)

    ha, understatement


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    #5459
    molloyjh
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    Apparently Rhys is due back in 2 weeks and Moore in 3. That would be a boost during the RWC. Team for tomorrow starting to look something like this:

    Bent Dundon Hagan
    Denton McCarthy
    Locky Conan Leavy/VDF

    Boss Marsh
    D'Arcy/Reid Te'o
    Fanning Nacewa McFadden

    B Byrne, Dooley, RBF, Beirne, Ryan, L McGrath, Byrne, M McGrath


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    #5460
    vienne86
    Registered Users Posts: 17,075 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    molloyjh wrote: »
    Apparently Rhys is due back in 2 weeks and Moore in 3. That would be a boost during the RWC. Team for tomorrow starting to look something like this:

    Bent Dundon Hagan
    Denton McCarthy
    Locky Conan Leavy/VDF

    Boss Marsh
    D'Arcy/Reid Te'o
    Fanning Nacewa McFadden

    B Byrne, Dooley, RBF, Beirne, Ryan, L McGrath, Byrne, M McGrath

    How badly are Edinburgh affected by RWC call ups?


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    #5461
    awec
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    How badly are Edinburgh affected by RWC call ups?

    Lost 9 players.


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