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2022 Wexford Intercounty Hurling

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Replying To wexico15:  "Even accounting for more rotation from Cork you'd have to be happy again with yesterday's outing on the whole, taught we did get sopply at times particularly 3rd quarter while Cork did at times too, taught the pitch condition didn't help with a few pick ups etc for both teams. That work there doing on the surface later in the year looks like it's really needed. Fanning has really become so comfortable and confident in his role as a sweeper keeper, while it did look like Devitt struggled at times I think it must be remembered he was in my opinion marking Cork's best performer on the day in Lehane, Kevin Foley at centre back was very interesting, think its the 1st time I remember him playing in a defensive role directly marking an opposition forward, he's really been tried out in different positions so far this year, with Dee dropping back they were almost like 2 centre backs, taught Dee and clubmate Liam Og got through a huge amount of work and both played really well. Corey Byrne Dunbar did well for a 1st start for a 18/19 year old while Rory really looks to have moved to another level, 3-16 from play in 4 league games speaks volumes, poor Niall O'Leary probably had nightmares about him last night, was thinking at half time that his influence on the game in the 1st half reminded me of Matty Forde in his pomp. McGuckin did really well when introduced setting up a couple of important scores at a time when Cork had started to wrestle the momentum, finally on the game how in gods name was Conor Mac not getting frees and penalties in the 2nd half for constantly getting manhandled.

Tough and good test next weekend, hope it is in Nowlan Park getting a run out there before meeting Kilkenny in championship on May 21. Think its our 1st competitive meeting with Waterford since 2018 league, did play them in 2 challenge games in 2020. As things worked out I think we would have played every 1A and 1B team except Antrim so far this year as we played Dublin, KK and Laois in Walsh Cup and Tipp in a challenge game I'm January."
I think the semi against Waterford will be played at nearer championship intensity. And the final if we win the semi even more so. The 4 teams that made the semis were the four teams along with Dublin that probably wanted to most at the start and I think all 4 will give it their best shot to win it now that they are there. Agree Nowlan Park makes the most sense for a game between us and Waterford. We are both much changed teams since 2018 so I think there are no real indicators how the game might go from past form.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16543 - 21/03/2022 09:59:28    2406100

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I have asked how defenders are getting away with what they are doing to forwards on any day..looks like McDonald is not rising to the bait..we've seen it in limerick where our fellas react..what are the two boys at the post doing that it's not brought to refs decision??its like the hand pass rule which is being implemented during league,if refs start blowing the defenders who are fouling then it will surely stop..another very good day for Wexford and I've mentioned before,think this could be a huge year in championship..panel depth has improved,o Hanlon,foleys,o keeffee and more enjoying their hurling..fanning also looks to have improved hugely in all aspects..looking forward to a great game v Waterford for ye and this is one I just can't call..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2571 - 21/03/2022 10:09:27    2406105

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Off all 4 Teams left in League I would prefer Wexford to win it really like Darragh Egan as manager finally freedom for the players Rory O Connor a joy to watch.

Wexford will win silverware this year

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 996 - 21/03/2022 10:23:48    2406108

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Rory O'Connor gave the best individual performance by a wexford player that I have seen. A few cork supporters sitting beside me were in awe of what he was doing. He's just pure class and is in the form of his life at the moment.
Fade out after half time was the big negative but that was probably down to how comfortable we were and cork were bound to have a kick after Kingston no doubt tore into them at half time. We responded really well when cork got back to within 3 points. I'd expect to see Waterford at close to full strength next weekend so that'll be a huge challenge for us.
As other posters have said The situation with the scoreboard is unacceptable and has been an issue since the walsh cup game v Kilkenny so it should have been sorted a long time ago. I walked across the pitch at the end and it's in really poor condition. Hopefully it will improve greatly over the next 4 weeks before the championship starts.

HurlingBuzz (Wexford) - Posts: 554 - 21/03/2022 10:37:55    2406113

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Replying To clooney:  "Off all 4 Teams left in League I would prefer Wexford to win it really like Darragh Egan as manager finally freedom for the players Rory O Connor a joy to watch.

Wexford will win silverware this year"
Hope so but 5 League wins like swallows dont always herald good summers!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16543 - 21/03/2022 10:44:07    2406118

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Replying To ChinCanHurl:  "Wouldn't read anything at all into that game. Cork looked like they couldn't care less we fell asleep for 20 minutes in the second half and still won handy enough. We learned nothing except that it takes us over 2 months to fix a scoreboard.

Looking forward to the Waterford game hopefully it will be two full strength teams in a proper game."
The championship is just around the corner. To say that it looked like Cork couldn't care less is most definitely incorrect. Every player out there, wexford and Cork were doing all that they could to impress their respective managers. Isn't that what they are there for? I didn't see any player holding back and not trying hard to get into the first 15 or perhaps becoming a sub that would get gametime. Places are alway up for grabs and Cork were keen to win this one by introducing 3 regulars in the 2nd half. I'm sure Kingston wanted to finish winning all 5 games. Fact is they didn't, we did because we were the better team on the day. Hopefully we can go on to win the league now. Remember there aren't many trophies handed out in the year and we haven't
Won the league for 49 years. Of course the championship is the big one and with the new guys blending in so well i think we are well up there and won't fear anyone. On the match yesterday, just one word, RORY!!!!

Blockandhook (Wexford) - Posts: 668 - 21/03/2022 11:05:49    2406131

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Congrats to Wexford winning all their games in the most difficult division. That is an achievement in any competition. At least one of us will now be in the final.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3133 - 21/03/2022 13:13:10    2406181

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One side note on yesterday . Those retro jerseys were class. I wonder is there any chance O Neills will release them on general sale ?

Afinestick (Wexford) - Posts: 999 - 21/03/2022 13:20:27    2406185

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Really enjoyed yesterday.

A decent performance but thought we were very wasteful in the second half.

The level of excitement and anticipation every time Rory got the ball was just class.

I don't know how Conor mac didn't react yesterday. If that had come to a head the referee was to blame.

Finally, Waterford will be a really tough test. I'd love to win it now, but the league has been really positive for us regardless.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3828 - 21/03/2022 13:35:02    2406190

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Replying To Afinestick:  "One side note on yesterday . Those retro jerseys were class. I wonder is there any chance O Neills will release them on general sale ?"
No apparently it was a once off to celebrate Allianz been 30 years sponsoring the league

Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 370 - 21/03/2022 13:37:59    2406193

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Replying To Canuck:  "Congrats to Wexford winning all their games in the most difficult division. That is an achievement in any competition. At least one of us will now be in the final."
Hopefully whichever 1 of us it is will win that final!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16543 - 21/03/2022 13:48:11    2406197

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Replying To Wexfordgaa:  "No apparently it was a once off to celebrate Allianz been 30 years sponsoring the league"
Shame. Idve bought 1 too.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16543 - 21/03/2022 13:48:52    2406198

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "I have asked how defenders are getting away with what they are doing to forwards on any day..looks like McDonald is not rising to the bait..we've seen it in limerick where our fellas react..what are the two boys at the post doing that it's not brought to refs decision??its like the hand pass rule which is being implemented during league,if refs start blowing the defenders who are fouling then it will surely stop..another very good day for Wexford and I've mentioned before,think this could be a huge year in championship..panel depth has improved,o Hanlon,foleys,o keeffee and more enjoying their hurling..fanning also looks to have improved hugely in all aspects..looking forward to a great game v Waterford for ye and this is one I just can't call.."
This hand pass issue is going to cause controversy like last year when a team loses because it was called or not called. I am not saying it should not be called but the ones where the ref is behind the play are not called. The ones where he is level or ahead of the play are getting officiated. All the more reason for two refs. This is typical of telling these refs stamp down on something that will be ignored later. Also the shoulder tackle is not allowed anymore. Foran was sent off in the wrong yesterday. He made contact first with the shoulder but the player was on the way down and got it in the head also. Hard to distinguish but look at some other factors before brandishing red cards. He did not take a run at him. The play was there and zero intent. The hit to the head was collateral damage that was contributed by the injured player. I don't like criticizing refs but so many are totally unfit to keep up with the game of hurling. Time to make this one of the all ready paid jobs in the GAA. Every ref required to take part in the training with his county team and some other exercises for running backwards.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3133 - 21/03/2022 14:16:27    2406209

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Replying To Canuck:  "This hand pass issue is going to cause controversy like last year when a team loses because it was called or not called. I am not saying it should not be called but the ones where the ref is behind the play are not called. The ones where he is level or ahead of the play are getting officiated. All the more reason for two refs. This is typical of telling these refs stamp down on something that will be ignored later. Also the shoulder tackle is not allowed anymore. Foran was sent off in the wrong yesterday. He made contact first with the shoulder but the player was on the way down and got it in the head also. Hard to distinguish but look at some other factors before brandishing red cards. He did not take a run at him. The play was there and zero intent. The hit to the head was collateral damage that was contributed by the injured player. I don't like criticizing refs but so many are totally unfit to keep up with the game of hurling. Time to make this one of the all ready paid jobs in the GAA. Every ref required to take part in the training with his county team and some other exercises for running backwards."
I taught the Foran incident was a red, I don't think he meant it but it was dangerous and clumsy. Think its right and fair to have zero tolerance with head and neck related incidents as the potential long term damage is there. No coincidence alot of sports rugby, gaa etc. are going strong on this.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 21/03/2022 14:27:49    2406220

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Replying To Canuck:  "This hand pass issue is going to cause controversy like last year when a team loses because it was called or not called. I am not saying it should not be called but the ones where the ref is behind the play are not called. The ones where he is level or ahead of the play are getting officiated. All the more reason for two refs. This is typical of telling these refs stamp down on something that will be ignored later. Also the shoulder tackle is not allowed anymore. Foran was sent off in the wrong yesterday. He made contact first with the shoulder but the player was on the way down and got it in the head also. Hard to distinguish but look at some other factors before brandishing red cards. He did not take a run at him. The play was there and zero intent. The hit to the head was collateral damage that was contributed by the injured player. I don't like criticizing refs but so many are totally unfit to keep up with the game of hurling. Time to make this one of the all ready paid jobs in the GAA. Every ref required to take part in the training with his county team and some other exercises for running backwards."
If you think you might make contact with someones head you shouldn't go in with the shoulder. That's the rule Canuck. And the ref has to enforce it. It is a safety issue as the players have got faster and bigger. Finn was very lucky he wasnt worse injured by Kingston for example. The rule was brought in for safety reasons and intent is irrelevant.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16543 - 21/03/2022 14:30:57    2406221

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Replying To Canuck:  "This hand pass issue is going to cause controversy like last year when a team loses because it was called or not called. I am not saying it should not be called but the ones where the ref is behind the play are not called. The ones where he is level or ahead of the play are getting officiated. All the more reason for two refs. This is typical of telling these refs stamp down on something that will be ignored later. Also the shoulder tackle is not allowed anymore. Foran was sent off in the wrong yesterday. He made contact first with the shoulder but the player was on the way down and got it in the head also. Hard to distinguish but look at some other factors before brandishing red cards. He did not take a run at him. The play was there and zero intent. The hit to the head was collateral damage that was contributed by the injured player. I don't like criticizing refs but so many are totally unfit to keep up with the game of hurling. Time to make this one of the all ready paid jobs in the GAA. Every ref required to take part in the training with his county team and some other exercises for running backwards."
Think the ref got the call right Canuck. Also thought jack O'Connor should've got red against Galway. As has been said rugby are also coming down hard on any tackle above shoulder high and rightly so. Looking forward to next weekends clash. Great preparation ahead of start of the championship for both teams 3 weeks later

HurlingBuzz (Wexford) - Posts: 554 - 21/03/2022 15:04:09    2406237

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No confirmation of venue date or time for the semi v Waterford yet. Hopefully that doesn't mean they're trying to organise a double header with the cork Kilkenny game in cork or thurles! Kilkenny is the logical venue for our game

HurlingBuzz (Wexford) - Posts: 554 - 21/03/2022 15:12:35    2406238

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Replying To Viking66:  "Shame. Idve bought 1 too."
Try ogra they do a lot of old school jersey's

Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 370 - 21/03/2022 15:16:44    2406240

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Canuck you are a fair poster most of time..it was a red all day..watch it back again dangerous and high..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2571 - 21/03/2022 15:17:31    2406242

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Replying To wexico15:  "I taught the Foran incident was a red, I don't think he meant it but it was dangerous and clumsy. Think its right and fair to have zero tolerance with head and neck related incidents as the potential long term damage is there. No coincidence alot of sports rugby, gaa etc. are going strong on this."
Definite red. In the circumstances I would wouldn't say it was clumsy but it was reckless - there was no way he was ever going to catch him shoulder to shoulder, given the size and direction the player was moving. The Kilkenny lad showed earlier in the game exactly how to do it.

zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 2025 - 21/03/2022 15:25:10    2406246

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