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Replying To flyinghigh: "Our subs bench suddenly looks sparse and lacking impact players.We have many we rate promising but still await them to deliver when need greatest.Dont think we have currently anyone on panel to solve full back position long term.Is it time to try something outside the box.How about trying Cian Lynch there.He is strong mobile and great reader of game.Galway tried it with Burke Kilkenny did it with Padraig Walshe.We keep trying to stick with status quo hoping it will finally come good." Cian Lynch is such is such a dynamic hurler he probably could be turned into a great full back. However, he is the engine of the team at the moment which was proven when Clare put water in his petrol a few weeks ago. Maybe when he's in his late 20's and slowing down a bit. His Ball skills are what the modern position needs. Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 07/07/2018 09:49:51 2119288 Link
Personally I'd have left m casey at full and brought in s hickey as a direct replacement for finn i have been a fan of r mac but not convinced now he was superb v kk last yr no doubt but that came with the price of sitting hannon in front of him if i recall properly either way if he could do a job at 3 it'd be huge plus as you'd have extra cover on bench having say hickey and finn for backs plus having casey dowling nash p ryan to come in for forwards we'd be in rude health. Take the mun final imagine bringing on 4 or 5 of those listed above with 20 left in that heat? This brings me to our midfield cover i hope it goes well for will o Don but i do believe colin ryan is a far superior hurler and the fact he's not there might reflect more on colin ryan than anyone else i dont know him but he's such a fine hurler something is not right its hard to know when you're not in the know o don is a big man and kiely likes big men so its an opportunity for him . With respects to carlow we should get past them then its a hop of kk or Galway we can talk of that when we get thru today someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 07/07/2018 10:05:33 2119292 Link
Replying To Seeking_silver: "Very silly comment to make about the "Camogie Wan" She happens to have three All Stars which is more impressive when she was on the loosing All Ireland team on each occasion. And to state she knows FA about it!!! What the F do you know about it. .... and after all, she's the one on TV. Not you!! All three panalests discussed how poor the pitch looked. Yet you pick out the one female panelist's comment. I fully agree that for a munster final the pitch should have looked better. It's being watched around the world. If Croke Park can be watered then the venues for all the big games should be watered. You were obviously never at a Camogie match in your life and are one of these old boys that don't respect women in sport." Calm down. The sun must be getting to you too. We all know the only reason she's on the Sunday Game panel is for 'equality' and 'gender quota'. She adds little to the analysis except the usual clichés that my dog could come out with. And we all know that 'winning' an All-Star is more about being media friendly than being a good player. Footballer John Galvin is living proof of that. And for the record, I probably have seen more camogie matches that you've had hot dinners. hamstring (Limerick) - Posts: 318 - 07/07/2018 10:39:50 2119302 Link
Replying To munsterchamps: "cian lynch at full back......i think the sun is gettin to you.....what a load of rubbish." Some load of rubbish alright. To even suggest this is complete rubbish. Maybe clare might put tony Kelly fullback. Kilkenny might play tj Reid fullback brud (Limerick) - Posts: 943 - 07/07/2018 10:47:06 2119304 Link
Replying To LMK2012: "His highlights reel is impressive, but... his balance is average for intercounty, he can move in a straight line quickly but is slow to twist and turn. he often shoots over the shoulder while half turned without success IMO he has the power to compensate but that means taking punishment, he's not a distributor either for a big man." Every player has things to work on in his game but for a big man he is extremely skillful. StandingBear (Limerick) - Posts: 257 - 07/07/2018 13:00:21 2119329 Link
Replying To flyinghigh: "Our subs bench suddenly looks sparse and lacking impact players.We have many we rate promising but still await them to deliver when need greatest.Dont think we have currently anyone on panel to solve full back position long term.Is it time to try something outside the box.How about trying Cian Lynch there.He is strong mobile and great reader of game.Galway tried it with Burke Kilkenny did it with Padraig Walshe.We keep trying to stick with status quo hoping it will finally come good." Ridiculous StandingBear (Limerick) - Posts: 257 - 07/07/2018 13:00:54 2119330 Link
Replying To StandingBear: "Ridiculous" I'd like to see us start English at full back in 2019. I'd have reasonable confidence that he could hold down that position on a long term basis. If not, I'd give Hayes a shot at full back. I still don't think the current selection is the nailed on lineup for the longer term (if that even exists). I don't believe that Hayes is a natural forward and that our attack needs more refinement and scoring power to progress beyond where we are now. Dealer (Limerick) - Posts: 837 - 07/07/2018 13:47:17 2119335 Link
Going back for Richie mac is not a positive step. Every inter County coach in the country sees him as a potential weak link We all want limerick to win an all Ireland. We will not be winning an all Ireland unless we play our best forwards available to us in the full forward line. Our best full forward line is Casey, Dowling and Gillane. No full back line in the country wants to see these three heading towards them. The other lads are potential impact subs but don't have the hurling to match these three lads Shame about Downes. Potential game changer but I don't think we will be seeing him. Similar comments for Colin Ryan 4ever (Limerick) - Posts: 29 - 07/07/2018 16:17:16 2119355 Link
what I think is ridiculous is guys thinking short term.no way are any of fellas we currently trying to make into a full back are inter county standard there.yes it will beat the minnows but in a knockout winner take all contest other managers will target and exposed our short comings there.Burke was a Galway mid fielder and padraigh walshe drifted between both half back lines with kk.now they capable and inspirational full backs thanks to foresight of their managers.we will spend week again saying we back after carlow massacre and that is what to be expected by those who can't see any benefit of trying lynch full back.only short term vision. flyinghigh (Kerry) - Posts: 213 - 07/07/2018 21:03:59 2119428 Link
Replying To flyinghigh: "what I think is ridiculous is guys thinking short term.no way are any of fellas we currently trying to make into a full back are inter county standard there.yes it will beat the minnows but in a knockout winner take all contest other managers will target and exposed our short comings there.Burke was a Galway mid fielder and padraigh walshe drifted between both half back lines with kk.now they capable and inspirational full backs thanks to foresight of their managers.we will spend week again saying we back after carlow massacre and that is what to be expected by those who can't see any benefit of trying lynch full back.only short term vision." There is no long term now. It's win the next game or bust. Nothing else matters Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 443 - 07/07/2018 21:42:41 2119433 Link
Replying To StandingBear: "Every player has things to work on in his game but for a big man he is extremely skillful." His touch is poor when he's coming towards quick ball, it ricochets off him a lot of the time. I like the guy but he's behind similar players on the panel... LMK2012 (Limerick) - Posts: 15 - 07/07/2018 22:13:15 2119439 Link
Things going off the rails here again I see. TG serious championship back next week. Westfester (Limerick) - Posts: 980 - 07/07/2018 23:29:57 2119477 Link
Replying To Dealer: "I'd like to see us start English at full back in 2019. I'd have reasonable confidence that he could hold down that position on a long term basis. If not, I'd give Hayes a shot at full back. I still don't think the current selection is the nailed on lineup for the longer term (if that even exists). I don't believe that Hayes is a natural forward and that our attack needs more refinement and scoring power to progress beyond where we are now." If one was to make a radical step in relation to the full back position I think Dan Morissey might be the man to put back there. He was tried there before when he was a callow yout, but now he is a strong confident player with the skill and physique to acquit himself well in the position. Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4500 - 07/07/2018 23:41:42 2119483 Link
Great to be back in a 1/4 final roll on next Sunday cannot wait, hopefully Galway Kilkenny will be a real battle today in the heat, il take any advantage going into next week... Anything of note from last night? Had to work, as to get next week off... I see Dowling didn't get a run, nice to see Casey rack up 1-3 from play...could he possibly start Sunday? noexpert (Limerick) - Posts: 91 - 08/07/2018 08:06:40 2119501 Link
Replying To flyinghigh: "what I think is ridiculous is guys thinking short term.no way are any of fellas we currently trying to make into a full back are inter county standard there.yes it will beat the minnows but in a knockout winner take all contest other managers will target and exposed our short comings there.Burke was a Galway mid fielder and padraigh walshe drifted between both half back lines with kk.now they capable and inspirational full backs thanks to foresight of their managers.we will spend week again saying we back after carlow massacre and that is what to be expected by those who can't see any benefit of trying lynch full back.only short term vision." Flyinghigh. I hope you are taking the piss about putting Cian Lynch fullback. That has to be the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard. You want to take our most creative player who can literally change a game in second and put him full back. Lynch is our playmaker and sets up the a lot of attacks. He is playing out of hes skin in midfield so how could you suggest putting him full back? Limerick__73 (Limerick) - Posts: 73 - 08/07/2018 08:13:10 2119503 Link
Why has everyone lost faith in Casey at FB all of a sudden? I think he has to be persisted with in the position. The Clare game is not one to judge him on. The problems were way out the field that day. The ball in was a fullforwards dream. If anything Finn is the weak link. He's a fine hurler vmbut prone to switching off and ball watching on occasion. Tadhgmacda (Limerick) - Posts: 99 - 08/07/2018 11:17:16 2119543 Link
I think the reaction to flyinghighs notion of lynch at fullback is gone a bit toxic.. Calm down a bit and see that he's got a point. It's a problem position and needs a bit of thinking outside the box. Granted putting Lynch there is a bit like having a racehorse pulling a plough, he'll do a job but it's not whats he's about. Full back is probably the most restricted position on the team, all attacking instincts have to be reigned in. Kyle Hayes, Dan Morrisey, even paddy ó Loughlin would be worth trying..big men, well able to hurl. Stephen lucy wasn't a natural full back but was excellent once he got to terms with what was needed. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1107 - 08/07/2018 12:13:07 2119563 Link
Replying To noexpert: "Great to be back in a 1/4 final roll on next Sunday cannot wait, hopefully Galway Kilkenny will be a real battle today in the heat, il take any advantage going into next week... Anything of note from last night? Had to work, as to get next week off... I see Dowling didn't get a run, nice to see Casey rack up 1-3 from play...could he possibly start Sunday?" The battle between Byrnes and the Carlow no 12 was worth the drive in itself. He was a huge man, well able for Byrnes. Carlow couldn't score to save their lives and weren't as bad as the scoreline suggested but we were very comfortable always. Barry Nash looked sharp enough when he came on. Peter Casey was excellent i thought. His first touch and shooting top notch. Still don't think he's going to start ahead of Mulcahy who did nothing wrong. Casey will be ready to come from the bench and should be raring to go. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1107 - 08/07/2018 13:09:35 2119584 Link
Replying To skillet: "The battle between Byrnes and the Carlow no 12 was worth the drive in itself. He was a huge man, well able for Byrnes. Carlow couldn't score to save their lives and weren't as bad as the scoreline suggested but we were very comfortable always. Barry Nash looked sharp enough when he came on. Peter Casey was excellent i thought. His first touch and shooting top notch. Still don't think he's going to start ahead of Mulcahy who did nothing wrong. Casey will be ready to come from the bench and should be raring to go." Thanks Skillet, bench will be vital next weekend noexpert (Limerick) - Posts: 91 - 08/07/2018 13:30:28 2119589 Link
If KK score 3 goals 15 points next week they will be in the semifinal. Westfester (Limerick) - Posts: 980 - 08/07/2018 16:41:42 2119662 Link