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Replying To Viking66: "Think there are still tickets for the match lad. Or if you're caught behind the bar you can listen to Liam and Billy and the lads- always entertaining! Sometimes Id listen to them on the headphones while I'm at the match!" I think you NEED to be at the match to know what's going on listening to those pair Yellow (Wexford) - Posts: 589 - 16/05/2018 18:30:26 2101470 Link
Just looking ahead to the match on Sunday, while the aforementioned battle of the "Liams" will garner all the attention, I think key to winning the game will be limiting the influence of Chris Crummey at the other end. He got MOTM versus Kilkenny and is generally one of Dublin's top performers every day he goes out. He has the height and aerial prowess to curb similar traits of JOC, who is so often a target from our puck-outs. In fact I would consider not starting JOC as he generally doesn't contribute enough from general play and needs to field a few early balls to get the confidence flowing. Perhaps favouring running ability would be a better tactic to go with. As for Rushe's display vs. Kilkenny, while it was devastating on occasion, I feel it is somewhat overplayed as while Kilkenny improved as the league went on, I genuinely feel they continue to have issues in defence, particularly at full-back. In fact, it could be argued that many of the top-tier counties have problems at number 3, with Wexford one of the few teams settled in that area, as Ryan is quietly becoming one of the best in his position. I can see him certainly him having the tools to cope with Rushe (a converted forward at the end of the day), although I would still be mindful of the damage Kilkenny done in the semi-final last year with direct ball into Fennelly. Murphy needs to roar back into true form at sweeper. beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1502 - 16/05/2018 23:59:13 2101558 Link
Realistically, keep Rushe from his bargin runs and keep Keaney quiet in his game playing and we'd be more than half way to winning. If Ryan does pick up Rushe, he cant get in tight on top of him straight away, or else Rushe will go past him or draw the foul. Play it clever and let him barge. He should have been called for a load of frees the last day, so need to play up on that. james2011 (Wexford) - Posts: 615 - 17/05/2018 09:28:32 2101600 Link
Does anyone else think that now more than ever we need to move Hanlon to full back and Ryan to centre back. I'd prefer to see Hanlon on Rushe so that we can cope physically. the_post (USA) - Posts: 186 - 17/05/2018 09:33:25 2101602 Link
So excited for the weekend should be a good game I expect us to be 4-5 point winners we are coming in fresh with the aim of building on 2017. To make a Leinster final this is one of three games we have to win. Dublin were good against Kilkenny but I can't see them being able to stop the Davy Fitz's machine. The home crowd bandwagon will get us over the line. hurlorhurley (Wexford) - Posts: 1660 - 17/05/2018 09:59:13 2101608 Link
Replying To the_post: "Does anyone else think that now more than ever we need to move Hanlon to full back and Ryan to centre back. I'd prefer to see Hanlon on Rushe so that we can cope physically." take arguably the best full back in the country out of his best position?no way,liam ryan is no slouch and well able to cope with rush,in fact probably a bigger man than rush? perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 17/05/2018 11:28:47 2101646 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Think there are still tickets for the match lad. Or if you're caught behind the bar you can listen to Liam and Billy and the lads- always entertaining! Sometimes Id listen to them on the headphones while I'm at the match!" as somebody said,that might not help me! ah sure.will be hurling in tv.sometimes get 15-20-25 mins of wex matches if not busy during match.and if not,the best analysis is in the pub from bar flys.....get the real fake news! perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 17/05/2018 11:32:53 2101650 Link
Replying To perfect10: "take arguably the best full back in the country out of his best position?no way,liam ryan is no slouch and well able to cope with rush,in fact probably a bigger man than rush?" He has been in good form this year but he did get shoved around by Colin Fennelly last year in Wexford park and Rushe is a much bigger player for him to be dealing with. Don't get me wrong Ryan is a fantastic player. I think the way he plays makes him more suitable slightly further out the field. If Rushe is the main threat why don't we try to negate that as best we can with our strengths. the_post (USA) - Posts: 186 - 17/05/2018 12:28:39 2101677 Link
Is O'Hanlon more physical than Ryan? I wouldn't have thought so? If it was a 1 v 1 in there, I would prefer Ryan in there than O'Hanlon. Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 17/05/2018 12:50:30 2101685 Link
Don't agree with those who say we should bypass Dublin's half back line. Our half forward line is our best row with the two o connors and chin All very good ball winners and strong in the air. I feel Dublin are the ones who should be nervous there Dublin played with a sweeper against kk. I wonder will we do the same. 5 forwards vs 7 backs for both teams will not make for pleasant viewing I don't feel there will be a team named til the day - fitzy is keeping very quiet on this one. All training sessions are behind closed doors - he must have something up his sleeve Yellow (Wexford) - Posts: 589 - 17/05/2018 20:18:34 2101782 Link
What team wil we go with is Nolan 100 percent fit?? Where do we start Rory o Connor?? We're we play chin?? Do we play j o Conor and play balls down on top of him... I was impressed with Dublin's half back line they were strong under the high ball.... I would go with fanning Reck Ryan Donohoe foley o hanlon o keefe murphy sweeper j o Connor foley Nolan Rory oconor chin Morris and Mac... Dunbar and dun e to Come on when Dublin get tired and they will after last Sunday gannett83 (Wexford) - Posts: 322 - 17/05/2018 20:43:24 2101790 Link
Replying To gannett83: "What team wil we go with is Nolan 100 percent fit?? Where do we start Rory o Connor?? We're we play chin?? Do we play j o Conor and play balls down on top of him... I was impressed with Dublin's half back line they were strong under the high ball.... I would go with fanning Reck Ryan Donohoe foley o hanlon o keefe murphy sweeper j o Connor foley Nolan Rory oconor chin Morris and Mac... Dunbar and dun e to Come on when Dublin get tired and they will after last Sunday" I'd go with something similar but if Dublin play a sweeper and 5 forwards like last Sunday I'd only play 6 in defence and push an extra man to midfield or forward line, tomkins and Harry Kehoe are 2 other options off the bench. Hopefully Murphy and Morris can step it up both had poor leagues compared to there 2017 form bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 17/05/2018 20:50:55 2101796 Link
Replying To wexico15: "I'd go with something similar but if Dublin play a sweeper and 5 forwards like last Sunday I'd only play 6 in defence and push an extra man to midfield or forward line, tomkins and Harry Kehoe are 2 other options off the bench. Hopefully Murphy and Morris can step it up both had poor leagues compared to there 2017 form" Agree I think we might see d o keefe being pushed up like In the league against Waterford he pushed up and kind of played like a 3rd midfielder... Harry Keogh Puzzles me don't j is his best position and I always find when he starts he is very poor but when he comes on he always goes well.. gannett83 (Wexford) - Posts: 322 - 17/05/2018 21:45:53 2101815 Link
Replying To gannett83: "Agree I think we might see d o keefe being pushed up like In the league against Waterford he pushed up and kind of played like a 3rd midfielder... Harry Keogh Puzzles me don't j is his best position and I always find when he starts he is very poor but when he comes on he always goes well.." I'd agree with you re Harry Kehoe he tends to play very well when coming off the bench. He's a very useful player and can play anywhere from midfield up. My team for Sunday... Fanning, ODonohue, Ryan, Reck, Foley, OHanlon, Dee, Murphy(Swepper), Nolan, Foley, Jacko, Roc, Mac, Morris, Chin. I think we shouldn't play Murphy as sweeper but I remember everyone saying the same before Waterford match last year and fitzy didn't change system. I'd put Murphy halfback and move Dee into forwards. Anyway let's hope we do the business. logger (Wexford) - Posts: 308 - 17/05/2018 22:56:51 2101831 Link
I Cannot believe with all the expert analyses on this nobody has mentioned Dunne and Dunbar.I can absolutely guarantee at least one of them will start if not both of them.Dublin and a offal are the games that we can apply our running game.I really believe Davy will leave Morris or somebody else off for this game remember we have four games in a row.I would not write off both of them starting against either Dublin or offalyyou can be sure at least one of them will score a goal Sunday.Both of them were in there element against Dublin in Parnell in the Walsh cup earlier this year which I was at.I think there is a big game in Dunbar and these 2 games are his time.and also Dunne to Shine... Wexpurebred (Wexford) - Posts: 205 - 17/05/2018 23:53:56 2101846 Link
start dunne or dunbar?i wouldnt start either. from what i seen in the league,i dont think either are worth starts. perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 18/05/2018 09:07:21 2101874 Link
I will be very disappointed if we do not go all out to match dublin physically in this game. I think our best performance under Fitzy was against Kilkenny in Nolan Park last year where we refused to let them bully us and actually intimidated them with our aggression. This has been something we tend to ease off on particularly after we get a win or two under our belt. Hit hard, hit often. Give not a single inch and fight like dogs for every ball. If we do this we have the potential for our best season in ages Yellow (Wexford) - Posts: 589 - 18/05/2018 10:25:10 2101896 Link
Apart from Dunne's performance against Waterford (which we must remember was the first round of the league!), he hasn't shown much else. Maybe the hard ground willsuit him better but for me Dunbar is a better option. Still think Morris deserves his place. the_post (USA) - Posts: 186 - 18/05/2018 11:20:36 2101917 Link
Seen that David treacy is expected to come in for Keaney, I presume he'll go half forward and Sutcliffe to 11 bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 18/05/2018 14:39:27 2101979 Link
Replying To the_post: "Apart from Dunne's performance against Waterford (which we must remember was the first round of the league!), he hasn't shown much else. Maybe the hard ground willsuit him better but for me Dunbar is a better option. Still think Morris deserves his place." agree.both will be better on hard ground for deffo perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 18/05/2018 14:45:37 2101983 Link