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A really interesting game here. ringo (Wexford) - Posts: 384 - 13/06/2013 11:29:13 1405494 Link 0 |
The hurling championship has been intriguing so far (much more so than the football), even if most would say Kilkenny will ultimately win the All-Ireland. If Westmeath get the win in London, playing Offaly or Waterford in Mullingar would be massive! keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 13/06/2013 11:34:06 1405501 Link 0 |
I think Offaly will win this, there on the up and and maturing as a side. Waterford are very young yet. crossfieldball (Galway) - Posts: 650 - 13/06/2013 12:01:25 1405540 Link 0 |
we are in a transition period. and will take a few years to get settled. Nadeise (Waterford) - Posts: 5 - 16/06/2013 10:50:52 1407608 Link 0 |
Waterford should've beaten Cork last year which would've left them just 70 mins away from an All-Ireland final (again). This obviously has had a major hangover affect on the panel. Mullane & 1 or 2 more would still be there otherwise, I believe. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 16/06/2013 14:39:20 1407741 Link 0 |
icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2581 - 17/06/2013 11:14:22 1408536 Link 0 |
I would be very wary of Waterford here, KELF (Kildare) - Posts: 775 - 17/06/2013 18:30:52 1409206 Link 0 |
Just seen Shane Walsh could be missing for Waterford....Not sure of how much of a loss he is. Have never seen him play unbelievably well...only ever seen him get the odd very scrappy goal. Will the teams be announced tonight??? they were announced for the Dublin Wexford match on the Tuesday beforehand...A bit ridiculous announcing a team that early but it will give us food for thought on both teams and see who is at least pushing for places, as Im sure there will be changes come throw-in wing back (Offaly) - Posts: 116 - 19/06/2013 09:18:30 1410421 Link 0 |
Waterford team has been named. Shane Walsh was missing for the Clare game & IS a loss! Has a presence at full forward, capable of winning his own ball, always good for a couple of points & had a knack of getting opportunistic goals. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 19/06/2013 11:20:51 1410524 Link 0 |
Cathal Parlon is out for Offaly, broke his hand in the Kilkenny game. Del Morkan played the second half in a challenge last week but looked very rusty so I doubt he will start either. Would like to see Cleary come in at full back and let Kenny out to centre back where he is more comfortable. I would have Carroll and centre forward and try to drag Brick all over the shop. If you play a standard centre forward Brick will hoover it up no problem. tonorio (Offaly) - Posts: 609 - 19/06/2013 11:36:43 1410544 Link 0 |
brick walsh is waterfords key man. the key to limiting his influence is not by marking him or putting someone on him that will drag him all over the place but as a previous post stated the key is to cut off any short hand passes or hurley flicks. this is because his striking is not the best.if offalys fullback line can deal with the high balls that will be coming in. having someone marking kevin moran that can match him physically will also be very important. isolate bergin on liam lawlor and he will do serious damage, shane dooley needs to offer more from play aswell. hurlingexpert (Clare) - Posts: 1941 - 19/06/2013 13:14:58 1410678 Link 0 |
I like both these counties, but I have a feeling about Offaly, big powerful skilful players, should be a cracking game though. But I reckon Offaly will shade it. arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4956 - 19/06/2013 15:05:51 1410787 Link 0 |
Would agree with you keeper7 that Shane Walsh has got some VERY fortunate goals....Throws his size around aswell...But would definitely refute that he is always good for a few points. Pretty sure he got roasted in both league games he played this year and was taken off half way through the 2nd half in both when the game was on the line....1 point in 2 games from your your full forward is hardly a loss.They're better off with Maurice Shanahan on the edge of the square altogether. Don't want to make this a slagging match about Walsh though. wing back (Offaly) - Posts: 116 - 20/06/2013 10:57:02 1411295 Link 0 |
Also does anyone know if this game will be telvised??? As this is the pick of the qualifiers I assumed it would be. Was hoping to record it and watch back again after going to Tullamore. Im asking this as I was very surprised that the Dublin Wexford replay wasn't shown. And was also annoyed that the Laois Galway Leinster Semi Final wasn't on the live either. wing back (Offaly) - Posts: 116 - 20/06/2013 14:56:54 1411600 Link 0 |
No the game is not on tv. Hopefully it will bring out a bigger crowd tonorio (Offaly) - Posts: 609 - 20/06/2013 15:36:11 1411637 Link 0 |
game not on TV. GAA have cut amount of games to be shown live by 10% (excuse is they want to address declining attendences) the new arrangement means that First round hurling qualifiers are not allowed to be shown live. bad form this is also why Kilkenny v Dublin and Cork v Clare were fixed against each other as GAA only wanted 1 of them to be broadcast live Kenlim (Limerick) - Posts: 864 - 20/06/2013 15:44:51 1411646 Link 0 |
Can TV3 not show 1 game while RTE show 2 ??? Let people choose which they want to watch! keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 20/06/2013 17:06:29 1411721 Link 0 |
No terms of contract means that RTE and TV3 are not allowed to show games at same time Kenlim (Limerick) - Posts: 864 - 20/06/2013 17:21:26 1411736 Link 0 |
Just seen the Offaly team...Looks a stronger line-up that what went out against Kilkenny. Derek Molloy is a definite plus ahead of Conor Mahon, as Molloy can actually hurl. The only thing I will say about Molloy is he needs to keep his cool and not get booked early on as he sometimes is a liability to get sent off. Was surprised to see Del Morkam being brought back into the frame so fast.... But he must be doing well in training, Paul Cleary will be called in here I suspect if Del isn't up to speed. Currams was always going to come in for Sean Cleary...But would not be surprised at seeing the young Shinrone man getting another run at some point as starting your 1st ever Ch'ship game against Kilkenny is a baptism of fire...deserves another shot, one for the future. Very Surprised Slevin got named again, the game totally passed him by against Kilkenny. Baker is sticking his neck out for him in my opinion and he would want to deliver, I hope he does. The rest of the team is pretty much named as expected and looks strong. wing back (Offaly) - Posts: 116 - 21/06/2013 09:57:22 1412013 Link 0 |
Call it lads.....Waterford not the team of old, but will be soar and out with a point to prove. But Offaly have some very big lads in the forwards who are very wristy hurlers to boot. Think we might get the goals.......Offaly by 4 wing back (Offaly) - Posts: 116 - 22/06/2013 17:48:55 1412875 Link 0 |