Predictions in from Rebel to the core: Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny.

Thanks

Good luck to all

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 13/06/2008 23:01:38    32657

Good morning all

Well, no shock defeats for Antrim or Kilkenny and as none of us predicted a draw between Wexford and Dublin, it's as you were except we all have 4 points more. Dublin were unlucky not to get the win they deserved but fair play to Wexford for hanging in there.

Offaly were much worse than I was expecting and the gap in skill levels was shocking. It's a shame that some of the Kilkenny players, especially Henry Shefflin, whinge and moan at the referee so much. Is there something in the rules that says it's OK for KK players to pull jerseys, but no one else? OK I got that of my chest!

I did laugh when Tomas Mulcahy said in commentary how Joe Dooley will be "bitter disserly pointed" with the nature of the defeat!

Anyways, here's the table:

CLG: [18], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Jim (Wexford): [18], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Tiobraid: [18], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
clash-of-da-ash: [16], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
GMG: [16], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
JamesMayo: [16], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
JayoCluxton: [16], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Lifford Gael: [16], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Loyal2TheRoyal: [16], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
Marooned_East: [16], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
North Side Gael: [16], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Rich Dublin: [16], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
beeduybe: [14], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
rebeltothecore: [14], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
tyrone dev: [14], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
BallBhoy: [12], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Gazzo?: [12], , ,
6 in a row: [10], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Andy: [10], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Bumpernut: [10], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
eamoncorcoran: [10], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Wests_Awake: [10], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny
Legend92: [8], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
Mossbags: [8], Antrim, Wexford, Kilkenny
Bald Eagle: [6], Antrim, Dublin, Kilkenny

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 16/06/2008 08:40:32    32956

Marooned this weeks fixtures seen as you haven't posted them yet

Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Replay
Páirc an Chrócaigh 3.50pm Baile Átha Cliath v Loch Garman
Referee: TBC
Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Semi-Final
Thurles 4.00pm Luimneach v An Clár Live RTE2
Referee: Eamonn Morris (BÁC)

Jim (Wexford) - Posts: 109 - 18/06/2008 08:54:25    34137

Jim...ya cant be serious....Morris got the Clare-Limerick match.....whats the odds on him getting a punch!!

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 18/06/2008 09:42:33    34152

Jim, thanks, was going to post message today.

OK so, all predictions in please. You can change your original prediction for the Wexford v Dublin replay.

Clare v Limerick is a real tricky one. The bookies cannot split them.

[email protected]

Good luck!

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 18/06/2008 13:10:38    34284

Reminder:

10 predictions in so far. Plenty to come. Toss a coin if you're struggling lads; you may be as well off!

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 19/06/2008 13:06:41    34800

OK, 17 in out of 24. C'mom remaining 7. Email predictions by 1pm today if you can.

Thanks.

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 20/06/2008 10:22:49    35165

Just 5 outstanding. I've sent an e-mail to the forgetful few and will extend the deadline til tomorra.

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 20/06/2008 17:24:19    35620

Niamh, Rich & Gazzo! Get your predictions in quick!

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 21/06/2008 08:25:34    35710

OK, all in bar 2. Clare and Wexford get the majority of tips but both games are nicely split. Jayo's tip of a Clare v Limerick draw could be the tip of the weekend but I think Clare will have the edge after a good win against lazy Waterford. Have Dublin blown their chance of a Leinster final? This is a tough one.

Here's the full list:

CLG: [18], Clare, Dublin
Jim (Wexford): [18], Limerick, Wexford
Tiobraid: [18], Limerick, Wexford
clash-of-da-ash: [16], Clare, Wexford
GMG: [16], Limerick, Dublin
JamesMayo: [16], Clare, Wexford
JayoCluxton: [16], Draw, Dublin
Lifford Gael: [16], Clare, Dublin
Loyal2TheRoyal: [16], Clare, Wexford
Marooned_East: [16], Clare, Wexford
North Side Gael: [16], Limerick, Dublin
Rich Dublin: [16], ,
beeduybe: [14], Clare, Wexford
rebeltothecore: [14], Clare, Wexford
tyrone dev: [14], Clare, Dublin
BallBhoy: [12], Clare, Dublin
Gazzo: [12], ,
6 in a row: [10], Limerick, Dublin
Andy: [10], Limerick, Wexford
Bumpernut: [10], Clare, Dublin
eamoncorcoran: [10], Limerick, Wexford
Wests_Awake: [10], Clare, Wexford
Legend92: [8], Limerick, Wexford
Mossbags: [8], Clare, Dublin
Bald Eagle: [6], Limerick, Wexford

Good luck!

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 21/06/2008 12:55:06    35749

Well done to the 6 who got both predictions correct this week. It was a bit of a lottery to be fair.

Limerick looked well of the pace in a game that they could have won and I don't think Tipp have much to fear from Clare. As the majority predicted, Dublin had their chance last week and couldn't overcome Wexford at the second attempt

So, here's the up to date table:

clash-of-da-ash: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
CLG: Points this week: 2, Total: 20
JamesMayo: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Jim (Wexford): Points this week: 2, Total: 20
Loyal2TheRoyal: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Marooned_East: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Tiobraid: Points this week: 2, Total: 20
beeduybe: Points this week: 4, Total: 18
Lifford Gael: Points this week: 2, Total: 18
rebeltothecore: Points this week: 4, Total: 18
GMG: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
JayoCluxton: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
North Side Gael: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
Rich Dublin: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
tyrone dev: Points this week: 2, Total: 16
BallBhoy: Points this week: 2, Total: 14
Wests_Awake: Points this week: 4, Total: 14
Andy: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
Bumpernut: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
eamoncorcoran: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
Gazzo: Points this week: 0, Total: 12
6 in a row: Points this week: 0, Total: 10
Legend92: Points this week: 2, Total: 10
Mossbags: Points this week: 2, Total: 10
Bald Eagle: Points this week: 2, Total: 8

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 22/06/2008 21:11:46    36042

Marooned , if you check your email on 18/6 , I am pretty sure I went for Wexford and Clare, cheers

GMG (Donegal) - Posts: 29 - 23/06/2008 09:12:49    36125

Sorry GMG, you're dead right. I read your e-mail wrong. Thanks. Corrected here:

clash-of-da-ash: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
CLG: Points this week: 2, Total: 20
GMG: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
JamesMayo: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Jim (Wexford): Points this week: 2, Total: 20
Loyal2TheRoyal: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Marooned_East: Points this week: 4, Total: 20
Tiobraid: Points this week: 2, Total: 20
beeduybe: Points this week: 4, Total: 18
Lifford Gael: Points this week: 2, Total: 18
rebeltothecore: Points this week: 4, Total: 18
JayoCluxton: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
North Side Gael: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
Rich Dublin: Points this week: 0, Total: 16
tyrone dev: Points this week: 2, Total: 16
BallBhoy: Points this week: 2, Total: 14
Wests_Awake: Points this week: 4, Total: 14
Andy: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
Bumpernut: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
eamoncorcoran: Points this week: 2, Total: 12
Gazzo: Points this week: 0, Total: 12
6 in a row: Points this week: 0, Total: 10
Legend92: Points this week: 2, Total: 10
Mossbags: Points this week: 2, Total: 10
Bald Eagle: Points this week: 2, Total: 8

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 23/06/2008 10:24:53    36180

Thanks marooned.

GMG (Donegal) - Posts: 29 - 23/06/2008 11:22:05    36275

So, just the one game to predict this coming weekend:

Antrim v Galway

Is a shock possible?

Predictions to [email protected]

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 24/06/2008 12:03:26    37117

Sorry, almost forgot about Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard! Shame on me.

So, as a real test of the depth of our hurling knowledge, here goes!!

Christy Ring Cup (Round 1)
Group 2A: Westmeath v Roscommon, Cusack Park.
Group 2B: Carlow v London, Dr. Cullen Park
Group 2C: Meath v Mayo, Pairc Tailteann
Group 2D: Kildare v Derry, Newbridge

Nicky Rackard Cup (Round 1)
Group 3A: Louth v Fingal, Dundalk
Group 3B: Non Ards v Leitrim, Newry
Group 3C: Donegal v Tyrone, Letterkenny
Group 3D: Sligo v Cavan, Markievicz Park

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 24/06/2008 12:10:40    37126

Are Non Ards the caman swingers formerly known as South Down??

beeduybe (Meath) - Posts: 97 - 25/06/2008 07:50:43    37640

Beeduybe, yes, Non Ards are the same as the (south) Down team that played in Div 4 of the NHL this year. I don't know much about hurling in Down so don't know why the name change or indeed why Down gave 2 teams at all!

Maybe Kilkenny should be split into north, south, east and west! Gaillimh abu!

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 25/06/2008 12:06:59    37831

I Think the idea is because all the traditional hurling in Down goes on on the Ards peninsula, all the clubs there i think play in the Anrim leagues etc and that is where all the county players are drawn from. The South team (or Non - Ards) is to give a shout to the rest of the county and try to nurture the sport elsewhere.

EamonCorcoran (Tipperary) - Posts: 167 - 25/06/2008 12:56:28    37889

Thanks Eamon.

Marooned_East (Galway) - Posts: 133 - 25/06/2008 13:01:07    37892