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Replying To fathermurphy:  "Im very worried about Saturday, tight pitch in Newbridge, Kildare are gonna give all"
Of course they will but if we match their intensity then we will win and likely with a bit to spare. If we turn up like we did in Antrim a couple of years and play with the intensity of lads in town for a stag party then we are vulnerable.

Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 536 - 14/04/2026 13:59:48    2666365

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Replying To Triffic:  "No reason why you shouldn't qualify. Nowlan park doesn't faze Wexford and Dublin at home are hardly unbeatable either. Be careful that Newbridge or Tullamore doesn't become a banana skin."
I agree we really have to be wary of Kildare in Newbridge. We need to get out of there with 2 points and then we have a chance

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 964 - 14/04/2026 14:05:06    2666367

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According to the radio Jacko and Jippo are available Saturday

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19222 - 14/04/2026 14:23:32    2666380

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Replying To Viking66:  "According to the radio Jacko and Jippo are available Saturday"
Fantastic boost for us. Would imagine Jacko will start if near 100% fit. Would imagine we wont know if likes of Donohoe and Cian Molloy are fit until we see the 26 when its named Thursday/Friday. Heard Darren Codd is out with broken finger from the last Kildare game. Its impossible to predict our starting 15 before Saturday which maybe isnt a bad thing. I hope competition in training and lads are chomping at the bit to really tear into this championship

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 964 - 14/04/2026 14:38:46    2666387

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I think forearmed is forewarned. Wexford have had mare's of results before against teams they should be beating. Rossi will have drilled it in to them to not look beyond this weekend?

StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1989 - 14/04/2026 15:10:49    2666400

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With various talk comparing ourselves to Dublin and also how we need to be wary against the so-called "weaker" teams, nerdy me has been down a bit of a rabbit hole to see how certain records compare since the championship went back to a round-robin in 2022 after Covid.

Against the "weaker teams" (Westmeath & Laois in 2022, Antrim & Westmeath in '23, Antrim & Carlow in '24, Offaly & Antrim last year):
Dublin: won 7, drew 1, lost 0. Score difference +65.
Wexford: won 5, drew 1, lost 2. Score difference +61.
i.e. Dublin just one relatively minor slip-up (a draw against Antrim in Round 1 of the year we went on to lose to Westmeath). Wexford guilty of two much bigger slip-ups. We're the only ones of the so-called "top 4" that any of the so-called "weaker teams" have ever beaten.

But against the two "stronger" teams (Kilkenny & Galway):
Dublin: won 1, drew 1, lost 6. Score difference -51.
Wexford: won 4, drew 1, lost 3. Score difference zero.

Draw your own conclusions!

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 3478 - 14/04/2026 15:23:26    2666404

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Replying To Afinestick96:  "Fantastic boost for us. Would imagine Jacko will start if near 100% fit. Would imagine we wont know if likes of Donohoe and Cian Molloy are fit until we see the 26 when its named Thursday/Friday. Heard Darren Codd is out with broken finger from the last Kildare game. Its impossible to predict our starting 15 before Saturday which maybe isnt a bad thing. I hope competition in training and lads are chomping at the bit to really tear into this championship"
As I understand it jacko and shane reck are flying. Dempsey and Codd are out. Not sure on the others.

Word is competition for places is extremely strong.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4443 - 14/04/2026 16:34:53    2666419

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "I think forearmed is forewarned. Wexford have had mare's of results before against teams they should be beating. Rossi will have drilled it in to them to not look beyond this weekend?"
I should hope so. We'll need to bring 100% to every game. If we can do that we have a good chance, but we'll need our whole panel which is coming together nicely now.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4443 - 14/04/2026 16:37:26    2666420

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Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back

ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 1051 - 14/04/2026 17:30:31    2666430

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Replying To Pikeman96:  "With various talk comparing ourselves to Dublin and also how we need to be wary against the so-called "weaker" teams, nerdy me has been down a bit of a rabbit hole to see how certain records compare since the championship went back to a round-robin in 2022 after Covid.

Against the "weaker teams" (Westmeath & Laois in 2022, Antrim & Westmeath in '23, Antrim & Carlow in '24, Offaly & Antrim last year):
Dublin: won 7, drew 1, lost 0. Score difference +65.
Wexford: won 5, drew 1, lost 2. Score difference +61.
i.e. Dublin just one relatively minor slip-up (a draw against Antrim in Round 1 of the year we went on to lose to Westmeath). Wexford guilty of two much bigger slip-ups. We're the only ones of the so-called "top 4" that any of the so-called "weaker teams" have ever beaten.

But against the two "stronger" teams (Kilkenny & Galway):
Dublin: won 1, drew 1, lost 6. Score difference -51.
Wexford: won 4, drew 1, lost 3. Score difference zero.

Draw your own conclusions!"
The elephant in that room is our head to head record against Dublin. Drawn 1, Lost 3. Do we subconsciously take Dublin for granted, or do they raise their game against us?

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19222 - 14/04/2026 18:54:26    2666445

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back"
According to the paper Patsy wont be ready, but Jippo is.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19222 - 14/04/2026 23:34:36    2666470

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Replying To Viking66:  "Was the same at minor in 2023....."
It couldn't have been the same at minor in 2023 as Niland, Rabbitte etc have now been exposed and hurling well on the Galway senior team the same as the Tipp trio last year.

Makes a huge difference in a team.

Minor is just 17 year old with potential talent, nothing more.

Past hurler (None) - Posts: 1030 - 15/04/2026 01:23:31    2666474

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back"
Ok, Cian Molloy not ready in time for Saturday per the paper so would go Simon Donohoe (If 100%) at full-back instead, not really a traditional full-back but has played there in the past and will be up against Muiris Curtin who isn't a traditional full-forward

ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 1051 - 15/04/2026 08:47:15    2666484

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back"
Cian Molloy is out according to Wexford people . I could be wrong but can't see Jippo playing the full 70. Id expect Simon Donohoe to start at full back . We have to deal with Muiris Curtin who will be a handful.
On the starting team it's hard to predict a couple of places up for grabs . I would say the only line I have full confidence in predicting is Jacko Simon Roche and Chin in the half forward line

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 964 - 15/04/2026 08:53:08    2666485

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Replying To Viking66:  "The elephant in that room is our head to head record against Dublin. Drawn 1, Lost 3. Do we subconsciously take Dublin for granted, or do they raise their game against us?"
I think it is because they are better than us.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 958 - 15/04/2026 09:23:00    2666491

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back"
There is no chance that someone who has not hurled full back inter county before will hurl full back in championship.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 958 - 15/04/2026 09:23:52    2666492

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Think I'd go with something like the following on Saturday (Assuming a few of the lads are fit and ready to go):

Fanning
Shane Reck
Cian Molloy
Carley
Damien Reck
Richie Lawlor
Conor Foley
Conor Hearne
David Codd
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

Would've had Byrne as a starter based on the last two years but from what I saw in the league, Rowley has been the one in better form

Think Cian Molloy is our best option at centre-back (And has massive potential there) but he played full-back for Gorey last year and I'd start him out there because I have a feeling Kildare are going to target us at full-back"
Will be very interesting to see if they think Jippo is fit enough to start on Saturday .On one hand I dont want to see him rushed but if they think he is 100% fit it would be great to have him back. Please god we are doing really well and can afford to take him after 45/50 but absolutely nothing is a given we will have to earn it. If they do start him I wouldnt mind seeing the following line up
Fanning
Donohoe
Jippo
Carley
Shane Reck
Damien Reck
Riche Lawlor
Conor Foley ( Would like to see either him or Richie Lawlor here)
Conor Hearne
Jacko
Simon Roche
Chin
Cian Byrne/Seán Rowley ( However is showing most form in training)
Jack Redmond
Kevin Foley

I think there is one place up for grabs in the forwards Jacko, Roche, Chin, Foley and Redmond will definitely start
Hearne will start at midfield there is a place beside him up for grabs. Then the backs we can be sure that Damien Reck will start. According to reports Shane Reck is hurling well so id expect him to play. Id also expect to Donohoe to start if fit aswell as Richie Lawlor and Conor Foley with one of them possibly moving to midfield.

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 964 - 15/04/2026 11:06:34    2666513

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Replying To countyman2022:  "There is no chance that someone who has not hurled full back inter county before will hurl full back in championship."
I 100% agree we need someone experienced at full back if Jippo is 100% fit it will be him and if not it will be Simon Donohoe. Id be shocked if it was anyone else

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 964 - 15/04/2026 11:07:58    2666514

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Replying To countyman2022:  "I think it is because they are better than us."
They are better at winning close games between us for sure.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19222 - 15/04/2026 12:46:36    2666545

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Replying To Past hurler:  "It couldn't have been the same at minor in 2023 as Niland, Rabbitte etc have now been exposed and hurling well on the Galway senior team the same as the Tipp trio last year.

Makes a huge difference in a team.

Minor is just 17 year old with potential talent, nothing more."
Yes and yes

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19222 - 15/04/2026 12:47:40    2666546

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