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Replying To ExiledInWex: "The Munster counties just have a naturally higher profile. The game is just of higher profile. In Wexford, and Leinster in general nothing is done to promote the games and as a result the game is falling further behind the Munster counties. We, as a province need to get our house in order. One All-Ireland in 12 years tells its own story and even before that it was a legendary Kilkenny team that carried the candle for Leinster hurling since the 90s." Agree that the profile is low in leinster and Wexford. As someone living in Dublin I have to say that the cutting of Wexford GAA TV has been terrible. there used to be great previews or interviews and updates on different things like the building of Wexford Park. The promotion at the moment is very poor. wexfordwin (Wexford) - Posts: 198 - 10/02/2026 13:42:21 2655793 Link
Replying To Afinestick96: "If we get a fit Jippo back it would be huge for us. Please god he can get a bit of luck and stay injury free. If he was to return to training now I wouldnt rush him back let him build his fitness and robustness we need him ready for Newbridge v Kildare first round of Championship. I agree with you that it is a worry the scores we are conceding against Joe Mac teams. Im hoping with the return of Damien Reck to 6 and Donohoe we can cope v Dublin next week then hopefully Cian Molloy and Jippo return in time for championship which is only 9 weeks away I think. Im reasonably happy with the work we've done so far with loads to improve on particularly at the back. I thought our passing and movement looks to be improving particularly the last day. I think Keith is starting to get an idea of what our best 15 will be . We need to be really competitive against Dublin and Clare and hopefully by the end of the league Patsy, Jacko and Jippo will be back to further strengthen our starting 15." If we get Patsy and Jippo back fully fit Afinestick, what back 6 would you go for based on what we have seen so far in the 3 games? Id probably go- Simon, Jippo, C Foley Richie, Reck, Patsy Not neccessarily in those exact positions as match ups will be very important too. Niall Murphy, Philip Dempsey might come into the equation too depending how they play in the rest of the League. And move Wickham to start midfield with Hearne. That might all change after the Dublin game too. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 14:01:33 2655795 Link
Replying To ExiledInWex: "The Munster counties just have a naturally higher profile. The game is just of higher profile. In Wexford, and Leinster in general nothing is done to promote the games and as a result the game is falling further behind the Munster counties. We, as a province need to get our house in order. One All-Ireland in 12 years tells its own story and even before that it was a legendary Kilkenny team that carried the candle for Leinster hurling since the 90s." What do Munster do that Leinster don't as regards promoting hurling Exiled? Serious question, something that could be acted on. Meant to ask you this a few months back but got sidetracked. I know with the exception of Kilkenny they would have more of a culture of families pucking ball and more families in general involved in clubs on average, but what else do their County Boards do that ours don't? Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 14:12:21 2655797 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "I'd say of the newer lads Patsy looks the most comfortable at championship level. Just my opinion of course and that's excluding Eoin Ryan who's a big loss." Cian Byrne has averaged 3.5 points from play across 6 Championship starts, and that stat wasn't packed with high scoring against lower tier counties. I think Conor Foley and Richie Lawlor have probably stepped up to Senior at least as well as Patsy also. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 14:32:12 2655799 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "I'd say of the newer lads Patsy looks the most comfortable at championship level. Just my opinion of course and that's excluding Eoin Ryan who's a big loss." Cian Byrne has averaged 3.5 points from play across 6 Championship starts, and that stat wasn't packed with high scoring against lower tier counties. I think Conor Foley and Richie Lawlor have probably stepped up to Senior at least as well as Patsy also. And Cian and Conor would both be a year younger than Patsy, probably nearly 2 years younger in Conors case. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 14:45:02 2655803 Link
Replying To wexfordwin: "Agree that the profile is low in leinster and Wexford. As someone living in Dublin I have to say that the cutting of Wexford GAA TV has been terrible. there used to be great previews or interviews and updates on different things like the building of Wexford Park. The promotion at the moment is very poor." Fully agree Wexford GAA TV was great for promotion of Wexford GAA. I know Clubber has our club championship rights but what is stopping Wexford GAA TV from going behind the scenes at training, interviewing Keith or other members of the backroom team who we know very little about aswell as some of the players . Would only benefit Wexford GAA in my opinion Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 864 - 10/02/2026 14:45:36 2655804 Link
Hey lads can we list the players not available at the moment and just for the purpose of looking forward to the next few games. Liam Ryan - may be back fingers crossed Eoin Ryan - opting out? Any chance of.coming back? Cian Moloy - injured,.he should be OK? Nial Murphy - is he injured at the moment? Eoin Whelan- injured isn't he? Will he be back? Shane Reck - opting out? CBD: - is he injured? Rory - travelling l. He wint be back will he? Dunbar - fall out? Can yhe Gorey lads get back McGuckin - same as above Mac - same Cian Byrne - is he carrying a knock, under used in league Jacko - injured but will be back Rowley - injured, will he be OK soon? Am I missing anyone? You could make a full team out of all yhe lads.missing. when you see the list here plus.others who just wont line out its very discouraging for the supporters. But in saying that we can only support the lads who do want to play for Wexford WEXILE (Wexford) - Posts: 455 - 10/02/2026 14:46:00 2655805 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "I'd say of the newer lads Patsy looks the most comfortable at championship level. Just my opinion of course and that's excluding Eoin Ryan who's a big loss." Patsy does look like a class act and id love to see him back soon Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 864 - 10/02/2026 14:46:33 2655806 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "It goes without saying that it can't be over emphasised the importance of Liam Ryan to our team. He really is a colossus and a vital cog in our set up. According to one poster he is to meet Rossi . So hopefully if fit he will be back training soon. Maybe the above is just a rumour and no truth in it. Hopefully that is not the case and we get Jippo back.our backs have not been overly solid so far and that's against Joe Mac teams. With experienced players like Jacko, patsy, Damien and Ryan in the team along with the newcomers such as Redmond, Wickham, Kinsella and Roche we will become more competitive and ready for the tough games to come in the championship." Liam Ryan hasn't been fully fit in a few years though. Still our best defender in Galway last year playing on one leg. He's one who's commitment can't be questioned but if his body isn't able to play competitive games week on week then can understand him stepping away. I'd love to have seen him fully fit given a go at 6. Always felt he was wasted a bit at 3. How many of last years championship panel are we down? Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 504 - 10/02/2026 15:00:36 2655807 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "What exactly do you mean by this? Chinner and Rory have done fairly well from endorsements and brand ambassador stuff. A good few of the lads have sponsored cars etc." How many of them would though? And how many of them get handy summer jobs from college to help them out? The point he makes about playing in front of 1,000 people is right too, its why we can't attract the top dual players. Unfortunately, if what you get from it doesn't match the commitment required its not going to appeal to players. That is just life. ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1554 - 10/02/2026 16:55:12 2655815 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Cian Byrne has averaged 3.5 points from play across 6 Championship starts, and that stat wasn't packed with high scoring against lower tier counties. I think Conor Foley and Richie Lawlor have probably stepped up to Senior at least as well as Patsy also." First challenge for young players is to stay above water Next challenge is to then thrive The perception of how good/bad a young player is can change markedly in a short space of time; only have to look at how quite a few Tipperary players were perceived in 2022, 2023, and 2024 compared to 2025 ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 872 - 10/02/2026 18:31:05 2655826 Link
Replying To Viking66: "If we get Patsy and Jippo back fully fit Afinestick, what back 6 would you go for based on what we have seen so far in the 3 games? Id probably go- Simon, Jippo, C Foley Richie, Reck, Patsy Not neccessarily in those exact positions as match ups will be very important too. Niall Murphy, Philip Dempsey might come into the equation too depending how they play in the rest of the League. And move Wickham to start midfield with Hearne. That might all change after the Dublin game too." Think I'd like to see David Codd in midfield, hurled well for the Martin's in the club championship, looked a bit rusty last weekend but that's allowable on his first start back Wickham might be more effective off the bench given his speed Speaking of speed, any word on when Rowley is back? And are Cillian Byrne and Luke Codd on the panel? ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 872 - 10/02/2026 18:32:43 2655827 Link
Replying To WEXILE: "Hey lads can we list the players not available at the moment and just for the purpose of looking forward to the next few games. Liam Ryan - may be back fingers crossed Eoin Ryan - opting out? Any chance of.coming back? Cian Moloy - injured,.he should be OK? Nial Murphy - is he injured at the moment? Eoin Whelan- injured isn't he? Will he be back? Shane Reck - opting out? CBD: - is he injured? Rory - travelling l. He wint be back will he? Dunbar - fall out? Can yhe Gorey lads get back McGuckin - same as above Mac - same Cian Byrne - is he carrying a knock, under used in league Jacko - injured but will be back Rowley - injured, will he be OK soon? Am I missing anyone? You could make a full team out of all yhe lads.missing. when you see the list here plus.others who just wont line out its very discouraging for the supporters. But in saying that we can only support the lads who do want to play for Wexford" Jippo: Paper said there'd be a discussion, would still assume he won't be coming back but am hoping otherwise Eoin Ryan: Woud guess he comes back next year, think he's going travelling Cian Molloy: Must have had a very bad concussion, hope that gets resolved sooner rather than later because that it not a nice ailment to have Niall Murphy: Would guess he's injured Eoin Whelan: Think he's been in the squad for all three league games, just hasn't been used, might still be coming back to full fitness because he missed a lot of Fethard's campaign last year? Shane Reck: Recovering from an injury and unavailable per the paper CBD: Was told he took a bad belt in the ribs when he came on against Antrim, am guessing that's why he's out Rory: Not confirmed when he'll be back but would assume he won't be back in time Dunbar: Don't know, would guess not, think he has a young family McGuckian: Would think this could be more to do with lack of playing time alright Mac: Has been injured a lot in recent years and has a young family, I think Cian Byrne: Might still be working his way back to full fitness? Probably started against Antrim because we were so short on options? I don't know if he was 100% fit last year tbh, thought he might've been carrying some form of knock Jacko: Paper said his first competitive game back is likely to be the start of the Championship Rowley: Took a big accidental hit in the Fitzgibbon, no idea on when he returns ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 872 - 10/02/2026 18:40:06 2655828 Link
Replying To Timbertony: "Liam Ryan hasn't been fully fit in a few years though. Still our best defender in Galway last year playing on one leg. He's one who's commitment can't be questioned but if his body isn't able to play competitive games week on week then can understand him stepping away. I'd love to have seen him fully fit given a go at 6. Always felt he was wasted a bit at 3. How many of last years championship panel are we down?" Don't know about the squad but think 9 who played in the Championship last year are currently unavailable Mac Jippo Rory Eoin Ryan McGuckian Dwyer Casey Shane Reck Dunbar ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 872 - 10/02/2026 18:45:45 2655830 Link
Replying To ExiledInWex: "How many of them would though? And how many of them get handy summer jobs from college to help them out? The point he makes about playing in front of 1,000 people is right too, its why we can't attract the top dual players. Unfortunately, if what you get from it doesn't match the commitment required its not going to appeal to players. That is just life." This is 100% chicken and egg though. Are people actually that selfish or unmotivated? Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4225 - 10/02/2026 18:54:59 2655833 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Cian Byrne has averaged 3.5 points from play across 6 Championship starts, and that stat wasn't packed with high scoring against lower tier counties. I think Conor Foley and Richie Lawlor have probably stepped up to Senior at least as well as Patsy also. And Cian and Conor would both be a year younger than Patsy, probably nearly 2 years younger in Conors case." I know that Viking. I was raving about Cian only a week ago. They may be younger but they both have an extra season under their belt by comparison to patsy and got more minutes last year as well Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4225 - 10/02/2026 18:58:23 2655834 Link
Replying To WEXILE: "Hey lads can we list the players not available at the moment and just for the purpose of looking forward to the next few games. Liam Ryan - may be back fingers crossed Eoin Ryan - opting out? Any chance of.coming back? Cian Moloy - injured,.he should be OK? Nial Murphy - is he injured at the moment? Eoin Whelan- injured isn't he? Will he be back? Shane Reck - opting out? CBD: - is he injured? Rory - travelling l. He wint be back will he? Dunbar - fall out? Can yhe Gorey lads get back McGuckin - same as above Mac - same Cian Byrne - is he carrying a knock, under used in league Jacko - injured but will be back Rowley - injured, will he be OK soon? Am I missing anyone? You could make a full team out of all yhe lads.missing. when you see the list here plus.others who just wont line out its very discouraging for the supporters. But in saying that we can only support the lads who do want to play for Wexford" Off the top of my head (including those who've opted-out), you've missed: - Paidi Foley - perhaps he shouldn't really be in the list here given how long he's been out but he sure would add size and physicality to our back-line. - Oisin Foley - Mickie Dwyer - Joe Barrett Fulgrim (Wexford) - Posts: 274 - 10/02/2026 19:15:50 2655836 Link
Replying To Afinestick96: "Fully agree Wexford GAA TV was great for promotion of Wexford GAA. I know Clubber has our club championship rights but what is stopping Wexford GAA TV from going behind the scenes at training, interviewing Keith or other members of the backroom team who we know very little about aswell as some of the players . Would only benefit Wexford GAA in my opinion" No intercounty set up is allowing that kind of access. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 19:17:09 2655837 Link
Replying To WEXILE: "Hey lads can we list the players not available at the moment and just for the purpose of looking forward to the next few games. Liam Ryan - may be back fingers crossed Eoin Ryan - opting out? Any chance of.coming back? Cian Moloy - injured,.he should be OK? Nial Murphy - is he injured at the moment? Eoin Whelan- injured isn't he? Will he be back? Shane Reck - opting out? CBD: - is he injured? Rory - travelling l. He wint be back will he? Dunbar - fall out? Can yhe Gorey lads get back McGuckin - same as above Mac - same Cian Byrne - is he carrying a knock, under used in league Jacko - injured but will be back Rowley - injured, will he be OK soon? Am I missing anyone? You could make a full team out of all yhe lads.missing. when you see the list here plus.others who just wont line out its very discouraging for the supporters. But in saying that we can only support the lads who do want to play for Wexford" Eoin Whelan has been on the bench, so I assume he isnt injured. He didnt look match fit when he was playing earlier this year though. Jacko had a procedure on his knee, back for Championship. Patsy has concussion, unknown return date, maybe not this year at all. Cian Byrne finished his apprenticeship, was late rejoining the panel. Been told Eoin Ryan has opted out for the year, but was playing Fitzgibbon and is training with his club. Might come back next year. Murphy, CBD and Rowley all injured apparently, not sure what's wrong with them. Paper said Rossi was trying to get Dunbar back. And trying to get Mac back too maybe. Cillian Byrne hopefully back soon, was told to rest/rehab his knee for a few months after the end of the club championship. Dara Kehoe back in training the last 2 or 3 weeks. There are others going well in training too apparently, who might get League gametime also. Really hope Rory O Connor comes back for Championship, but thats entirely up to himself. Really hope Jippo comes back too. Some of the others would maybe have something to offer, but Im not sure Id be pushing too hard to get them back if I was Rossi if they arent 100% committed. Not fair on the lads who are in there working hard now, and some weren't too much of an addition when they last were in the panel, certainly not irreplaceable. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 19:30:49 2655839 Link
Replying To Timbertony: "Liam Ryan hasn't been fully fit in a few years though. Still our best defender in Galway last year playing on one leg. He's one who's commitment can't be questioned but if his body isn't able to play competitive games week on week then can understand him stepping away. I'd love to have seen him fully fit given a go at 6. Always felt he was wasted a bit at 3. How many of last years championship panel are we down?" Ones that would definitely make the team this year? And ones that were also Championship regulars last year? Rory O'Connor. Its not a huge list. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18327 - 10/02/2026 19:38:38 2655840 Link