Lads, I have to disagree with some of your posts re the game. Declan Prendergast clearly struck Eddie Brennan off the ball with his hurley on the head. That was a disgusting act no matter what way you look at it and should not be referred to as handbags. He could have seriously put his life in danger and will almost certainly get 3 months for striking with a hurley. The ref did great and had no other choice but to produce the yellow cards when he did as he only applying the rules as he is told. Eddie Brennan will almost definately get his red card rescended on appeal with video evidence. Jackie Tyrell and one other waterford player clearly struck each other in the face with their fists which is also an automatic straight red and a 4 week suspension but the ref gave them a yellow i think. They were also very lucky.Lets be honest here some of that stuff was not handbags, good game tho and thoroughly enjoyed it.

stranded (UK) - Posts: 408 - 02/03/2009 12:06:09    221904

Great game. Thought Owen Kelly made a meal outa the challenge on him. The guy appeared only to have grazed his arm on way past. I got the impression he was spoilin for a fight from the off. I thought that the pull with the hurl on Eddie was minor enough . I think Eddie went down a wee bit easy. I`d have preferred to have seen him clobber him back. He may as well have as they both got their marchin orders. My overview was that it was pure handbags. Enjoyed the game.

gaelantrim (Antrim) - Posts: 1616 - 02/03/2009 12:14:13    221913

According to Davy Fitz, "Declan must have been frustrated for some reason." !!

Fair play for loyalty or whatever but you can't defend pulling on a mans head, helmet or not. Its one of the basic rules of conduct.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 02/03/2009 12:48:21    221957

Looked at it again this morning on telly and it did not look good at all. Every day that this Cork dispute goes on i'm becoming increasingly frustrated and feel like pulling on a lot of people, but frustration or not you just can't do that..

corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 02/03/2009 12:58:13    221970

Nothing wrong with good hard hurling like that. Declan Prendergast deserved to go. As for the yellows, i think they were all warranted. Maybe Eddie Brennan was harshly sent off but overall great viewing for the 1st of March.

Kilanerinfooty (Wexford) - Posts: 200 - 02/03/2009 13:01:20    221972

gaelantrim
County: Antrim
Posts: 89

221913
Great game. Thought Owen Kelly made a meal outa the challenge on him. The guy appeared only to have grazed his arm on way past. I got the impression he was spoilin for a fight from the off. I thought that the pull with the hurl on Eddie was minor enough . I think Eddie went down a wee bit easy. I`d have preferred to have seen him clobber him back. He may as well have as they both got their marchin orders. My overview was that it was pure handbags. Enjoyed the game.

Since when is a hurl across the head "Minor enough" or "Pure handbags"?

What would you describe as dangerous play, a rocket launcher in the a$$?!

Flanders (Galway) - Posts: 604 - 02/03/2009 13:07:31    221978

I was at the game very unfair to have it labeled a disgracefull game, for march they were some mighty hurling in it , The ref was far to fickle and upset things a wee bit.
In my oppion the first four should not have been send off, Yes may be a little tick but being send off way over the top.
The second incidient yes Pendergast had to go no argument at all other than to say that it was totally out of character for Pendergast to behave as he did.
In all honesty i did not see what Brennan done to be send off, He may very well have been wronged and it should be put right if that was the case.
I would not mind paying the fifteen euro if i saw the same commitement from teams every week.

shrewdjudge (Waterford) - Posts: 290 - 02/03/2009 14:11:48    222040

hurlingdub...you really are being a bit hypocritical here..so its ok for a few hurlers to knock lumps out of each other but us northern boys indulge in a few"handbags" as you call it..and it's time to throw the book at us...mmmm

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 02/03/2009 14:17:27    222048

Eastgael how much was it to go into the Gaelic Grounds yesterday?

Wenger (Limerick) - Posts: 2 - 02/03/2009 14:23:35    222057

shrewdjudge Only saw game on telly but I would agree with what you are saying. It was a fine game and great entertainment., I thoroughly enjoyed it and was delighted to see Waterford win. Not so much an anti Kilkenny thing but I think Waterford needed to restore pride after last year's All Ireland, and they did it in spades yesterday. The real hurling doesn't start for a while yet but Waterford have set down a marker. Tipp are moving along nicely as well, I think it will be between The Cats and the two of ye. Declan Prendergasts pull was out of character, but it can't be condoned, I'm afraid he is looking at a few weeks on the sideline.

corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 02/03/2009 14:27:36    222063

Mayotyroneman, I never said it was okay to knock lumps out of anyone nor did I use the word 'handbags.' Nor incidentially have I ever called for anyone to be suspended including Mr. McMenamin. I would have no hesitation at all in suspending Prendergast for two months. Have seen the effects of similar assaults with hurleys and they cannot be condoned under any circumstances.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 02/03/2009 14:40:32    222082

i blame TYRONE

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 02/03/2009 15:23:59    222126

UptheDeise
County: Waterford
Posts: 17

221502 whos Kevin prendergast??

One of the greatest Irish racehorse trainers of all time.

Loyal2TheRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 4522 - 02/03/2009 16:17:59    222177

The game was excellent fare for March.

The incidents- Declan Prendergast was out of line, but it has been said by a few people that he was struck first...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flhbja6gaMo

eiregocroi (Cork) - Posts: 201 - 03/03/2009 05:38:10    222609

Eddie Brennan is no saint either lads, and if I remember correctly he caught Seamus Hickey with a stray hurley in the side of the head in the first few minutes of the 07 All-Ireland. He could have gotten the line in that match in the first 15 mins alone. I dont reckon Pender meant to catch him in the head, but he sdid and will get 8 weeks as a result, no excuses.

icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2574 - 03/03/2009 10:05:12    222671

i think it was his head he was aiming for??/..no sign of the sliotar up there for sure...and just 8 weeks???...ah well sure it was only his head...if he's have aimed for his g**l**s with the back of his hand???..maybe he'd have got 6 months??

mayotyroneman (Tyrone) - Posts: 1821 - 03/03/2009 13:43:11    222860

My last post about this was censured , Its Amazing tho how many idiots get away with slaughtering Tyrone after a match and this has been called Handbags and little scuffle , Well I tell you this BOY I will tell you this 8 weeks at least for that it was a disgrace! a disgraceful act.

williewentwell (Tyrone) - Posts: 1712 - 03/03/2009 15:24:20    222972

williewentwell
County: Tyrone
Posts: 462

222972 My last post about this was censured , Its Amazing tho how many idiots get away with slaughtering Tyrone after a match and this has been called Handbags and little scuffle , Well I tell you this BOY I will tell you this 8 weeks at least for that it was a disgrace! a disgraceful act. ;;; d'ont be trying to compare tyrone to kilkenny or waterford,these southern couties are credit to the gaa.and would not stoop to tyrones levels ever.

tomaoo7 (Dublin) - Posts: 5896 - 03/03/2009 18:06:47    223218

d'ont be trying to compare tyrone to kilkenny or waterford,these southern couties are credit to the gaa.and would not stoop to tyrones levels ever.
tomaoo7
County: Dublin
Posts: 1543

You are way out of line there boy. Tyrone have brought great credit to The GAA. It is attitudes like that which cause people to think that there is a southern agenda towards ulster. You should attempt to bring credit to the GAA by withdrawing those remarks.

derryman (Derry) - Posts: 3246 - 03/03/2009 20:24:35    223337

tomaoo7
County: Dublin
Posts: 1543

223218 williewentwell
County: Tyrone
Posts: 462

222972 My last post about this was censured , Its Amazing tho how many idiots get away with slaughtering Tyrone after a match and this has been called Handbags and little scuffle , Well I tell you this BOY I will tell you this 8 weeks at least for that it was a disgrace! a disgraceful act. ;;; d'ont be trying to compare tyrone to kilkenny or waterford,these southern couties are credit to the gaa.and would not stoop to tyrones levels ever.


Breaking a lads jaw in a challenge game tyrone players would not stop that low fact .

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 03/03/2009 21:04:26    223368