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Replying To Mads: "Yeah, the handpass punishment is a bit of a joke, we seem to be the only team being punished. In fairness it's hard to know what to do against cork. That's 3 tight championship matches where they have managed to get on the right side of the result. We were able to say we had a lot of injuries last year. Nash was the last straw ahead of the semi. This time was different, finally a full pack to pick from and cork down 2 definite starters. A bit of a worry. Now look we haven't actually lost to them in play time yet this year.
The Sunday game highlighted how our half backline was exposed. Hannon wasn't the problem, we don't seem to be set up well to deal with the movement of the cork half forwards. Do we go extra defensive and have DO'D as a 3rd midfielder in place of Reidy. Or as was said do we make sure goal chances are taken against a leaky full backline..Hego's maybe wasn't a goal opportunity but there were 2 others we should have buried." Supporters will always remember the decisions which go against them. On hand passing, you're definitely not the only county being blown for them. We were blown for at least two against Kilkenny. Not that it made a whole pile of difference in the finish.
Cork supporters would argue that there was blatant foul on (I believe it was) Hayes in the build up Limerick's second goal. That was definitely a critical moment.
As a genuine neutral, I thought the ref let a lot go, but he did do it for both teams. Both can definitely feel aggrieved about certain non-calls, but they also benefited from the same at times.
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Even though we technically drew, the feeling of a defeat is still raw. While we have not lost to Cork this year and gave them a trimming when they were off it a few weeks ago, the narrative is now that they have our number and in some ways they do. They certainly won't doubt themselves if we meet again….
Focusing on the positives from Saturday. The ease with which Cork created goal changes against us last year was frightening but we have certainly tightened up in that regard in our meetings this year. We really went after their full back line in the first half and it is obvious Limerick feel they can be got at. If we took even half of the goal chances created in the first half, then it is a completely different game. Both teams left a lot of chances behind them but some of the Limerick misses were very uncharacteristic - the wind was a huge factor and the poor shot efficiency reminded me of our semi in Croke Park last year. If we do click and our shot efficiency is hopefully switched on in All Ireland series, we have a great chance.
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Replying To Mads: "Yeah, the handpass punishment is a bit of a joke, we seem to be the only team being punished. In fairness it's hard to know what to do against cork. That's 3 tight championship matches where they have managed to get on the right side of the result. We were able to say we had a lot of injuries last year. Nash was the last straw ahead of the semi. This time was different, finally a full pack to pick from and cork down 2 definite starters. A bit of a worry. Now look we haven't actually lost to them in play time yet this year.
The Sunday game highlighted how our half backline was exposed. Hannon wasn't the problem, we don't seem to be set up well to deal with the movement of the cork half forwards. Do we go extra defensive and have DO'D as a 3rd midfielder in place of Reidy. Or as was said do we make sure goal chances are taken against a leaky full backline..Hego's maybe wasn't a goal opportunity but there were 2 others we should have buried." "The Sunday game highlighted how our half backline was exposed." They tend to pick selective aspects of play the feed into how one team won and the other lost. Had Limerick won and it is not without the realms of reality that that could have happened, wouldn't they have highlighted Kyle Hayes' brilliant defensive work in how he cut out 3-4 Cork goals opportunities when the Cork forwards were doing what they love, to run at the opponent's defense? Limerick to me were far more solid defensively than last year. How many real goalscoring chances did Cork create this time? Balls will break and touches and deflections happen, and as a halfback line on any team, you'll be lucky to hold the likes of Harnedy, Tom Morrissey, or John Donnelly to 3 points or less per game.
I don't think that the Limerick half-back line was as exposed as much as was insinuated on the Sunday Game. Hannon, while a fine player and a great warrior and leader of Limerick hurling, doesn't it would seem have the legs anymore to go toe-to-toe with Shane Barrett for 70 minutes. Hayes, on the top of his game, does.
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Replying To WanPintWin: "Supporters will always remember the decisions which go against them. On hand passing, you're definitely not the only county being blown for them. We were blown for at least two against Kilkenny. Not that it made a whole pile of difference in the finish.
Cork supporters would argue that there was blatant foul on (I believe it was) Hayes in the build up Limerick's second goal. That was definitely a critical moment.
As a genuine neutral, I thought the ref let a lot go, but he did do it for both teams. Both can definitely feel aggrieved about certain non-calls, but they also benefited from the same at times." Yeah that's a fair response.
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Watched the match back again..yes the ref left a lot go on both sides and both could feel calls went against them..couldn't believe only 6 frees in total in first half..I keep reminding people,limerick weren't beaten in the match..
I don't think there needs to be any major panic after what happened.there were a few missed chances and the odd wrong option taken..no disrespect to Dublin but it looks like a kk semi final for us.they will be very hard to beat but I think it's set up nicely now for our boys.really looking forward to next few weeks.
CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2546 - 12/06/2025 23:50:56
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Replying To foreveryoung: ""The Sunday game highlighted how our half backline was exposed." They tend to pick selective aspects of play the feed into how one team won and the other lost. Had Limerick won and it is not without the realms of reality that that could have happened, wouldn't they have highlighted Kyle Hayes' brilliant defensive work in how he cut out 3-4 Cork goals opportunities when the Cork forwards were doing what they love, to run at the opponent's defense? Limerick to me were far more solid defensively than last year. How many real goalscoring chances did Cork create this time? Balls will break and touches and deflections happen, and as a halfback line on any team, you'll be lucky to hold the likes of Harnedy, Tom Morrissey, or John Donnelly to 3 points or less per game.
I don't think that the Limerick half-back line was as exposed as much as was insinuated on the Sunday Game. Hannon, while a fine player and a great warrior and leader of Limerick hurling, doesn't it would seem have the legs anymore to go toe-to-toe with Shane Barrett for 70 minutes. Hayes, on the top of his game, does." When Cork had the wind in the first half, Hayes did huge covering for other backs and cut out a number of serious attacks. For the only goal Cork Himself, Morrissey and Finn had the Cork forwards bottled up only for Byrnes to come off his man, Barrett. If Byrnes had stayed on the loose man, no goal. Cork were supposed to be the team to score all those goals in the Championship this year and Limerick were supposed to be hopeless for scoring goals. In two games V Limerick Cork got two goals in total, one from a free the first day, when the game was well over, and one the last fay, which should have been prevented. By contrast Limerick scored five goals over the course of the two games and created even more goal vjances, that could have gone in another day. The Cork Full Line conceded about 2.10 from play the LAST DAY, with two rookies playing at Full Forward, but nobody is commenting on that.
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Replying To Oldtourman: "When Cork had the wind in the first half, Hayes did huge covering for other backs and cut out a number of serious attacks. For the only goal Cork Himself, Morrissey and Finn had the Cork forwards bottled up only for Byrnes to come off his man, Barrett. If Byrnes had stayed on the loose man, no goal. Cork were supposed to be the team to score all those goals in the Championship this year and Limerick were supposed to be hopeless for scoring goals. In two games V Limerick Cork got two goals in total, one from a free the first day, when the game was well over, and one the last fay, which should have been prevented. By contrast Limerick scored five goals over the course of the two games and created even more goal vjances, that could have gone in another day. The Cork Full Line conceded about 2.10 from play the LAST DAY, with two rookies playing at Full Forward, but nobody is commenting on that." Pat Ryan has proved to be very tactically astute. You could see, especially in the first half they were ready for the diagonal ball to Gillane so many times with two in that channel. Shane Barrett at centre forward was immense for them I thought. Hayes had a great game too but he could not afford to man mark Barrett as he drifts all over. Some people might disagree but i think a calm day and a more open pitch like Croker might suit Limerick that bit more. Limerick work the ball that bit more than Cork and have to be more precise with the ball into the forwards. Cork are probably the most direct team in the championship and in Brian Hayes they have the perfect target.
Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 448 - 13/06/2025 10:29:26
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Replying To LarryLuimneach: "Even though we technically drew, the feeling of a defeat is still raw. While we have not lost to Cork this year and gave them a trimming when they were off it a few weeks ago, the narrative is now that they have our number and in some ways they do. They certainly won't doubt themselves if we meet again….
Focusing on the positives from Saturday. The ease with which Cork created goal changes against us last year was frightening but we have certainly tightened up in that regard in our meetings this year. We really went after their full back line in the first half and it is obvious Limerick feel they can be got at. If we took even half of the goal chances created in the first half, then it is a completely different game. Both teams left a lot of chances behind them but some of the Limerick misses were very uncharacteristic - the wind was a huge factor and the poor shot efficiency reminded me of our semi in Croke Park last year. If we do click and our shot efficiency is hopefully switched on in All Ireland series, we have a great chance." If ye beat Kilkenny the all ireland is yours in my opinion thats going to be the final in my eyes think Tipp will beat Cork in other semi.
Tiger1 (Wexford) - Posts: 392 - 13/06/2025 11:56:00
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Replying To Oldtourman: "When Cork had the wind in the first half, Hayes did huge covering for other backs and cut out a number of serious attacks. For the only goal Cork Himself, Morrissey and Finn had the Cork forwards bottled up only for Byrnes to come off his man, Barrett. If Byrnes had stayed on the loose man, no goal. Cork were supposed to be the team to score all those goals in the Championship this year and Limerick were supposed to be hopeless for scoring goals. In two games V Limerick Cork got two goals in total, one from a free the first day, when the game was well over, and one the last fay, which should have been prevented. By contrast Limerick scored five goals over the course of the two games and created even more goal vjances, that could have gone in another day. The Cork Full Line conceded about 2.10 from play the LAST DAY, with two rookies playing at Full Forward, but nobody is commenting on that." Ironically Limerick may have overdone the hunt for goals
English's shot in first half was from too far away and he should have tapped over. For Hegartys solo there was plenty of cover and goal was not really on even if it was a decent save
(And Hegartys was right after Corks goals so best time for a score)
But its clear that Limerick have identified Corks man to man defending inside as an opportunity, and have at the same time managed to suffocate the Cork inside forwards and deny them goal chances - which was a huge defensive effort
Barretts goal was well taken but unlucky in the sense that it was an instant pull on the ball, he knew if he tried to rise it he would have been bottled up
Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 142 - 13/06/2025 14:49:00
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