Antrim Hurling

NAG1 · September 22, 2023, 10:46:47 AM

I'm not even sure the county are overly bothered by the attendance on the day especially these big games, as long as the number of streams keep rolling in.

Saffrongael · September 22, 2023, 10:54:00 AM

Quote from: NAG1 on September 22, 2023, 10:46:47 AMI'm not even sure the county are overly bothered by the attendance on the day especially these big games, as long as the number of streams keep rolling in.

Would they not make more on the gate than streaming as Jerome takes a fair whack of that, is my understanding. Though going by their social media output it's streaming or nothing. They still promote the games and direct you to pay for the stream when the game is over

Jonkunlon · September 22, 2023, 10:58:47 AM

Quote from: imtommygunn on September 22, 2023, 10:40:03 AMWould you go to 6 games in a weekend?? (I see your point but I just don't imagine there would be particularly many people who would go to 6...).

Personally I'd love to have the time to do it!

No, but I would love to see a couple of games on the Saturday and it's just not possible.

Saffrongael · September 25, 2023, 01:48:54 PM

So we think Dunloys big ball exploits will adversely affect them in the hurling ? Keelan Molloy injured ? If they get over Loughgiel it's a week to the football final

SaffronSports · September 25, 2023, 01:56:04 PM

It didn't affect them much last year when they got to a county final in the big ball. The confidence those lad must have at the minute is off the charts. Still big favourites for me.

Jonkunlon · September 25, 2023, 06:02:02 PM

Saturday's 2pm games moved to 1.30pm.

whatwillbwillb · September 28, 2023, 06:46:17 AM

How is CC refn a semi final when his own club is in the other semi final?

Milltown Row2 · September 28, 2023, 08:46:36 AM

Quote from: whatwillbwillb on September 28, 2023, 06:46:17 AMHow is CC refn a semi final when his own club is in the other semi final?

Is that a thing? What benefit would it bring? Talk me through it?

He'll not get too many finals for a while, he's one of if not the best hurling ref we have, certainly the fittest and you are questioning his integrity? Based on?

Jonkunlon · September 28, 2023, 08:46:53 AM

He is good enough and professional enough. I see your point though. Conflict of interests.

Milltown Row2 · September 28, 2023, 08:54:08 AM

Quote from: Jonkunlon on September 28, 2023, 08:46:53 AMHe is good enough and professional enough. I see your point though. Conflict of interests.

Then there is a conflict of interests from the get go surely? Should I not do intermediate games at hurling and senior games at football as my club play in those competitions?

Derry ref's and Antrim refs should swap come championship, that way we wouldn't have that conflict

SaffronSports · September 29, 2023, 01:57:45 PM

Big weekend of action with six semi-finals and a final across the four different tiers.

I can't see past Dunloy and Cushendall in the Senior. I think Cushendun will beat Creggan. Randalstown vs Sarsfields I think might actually be the game of the weekend but I'd go with Randalstown to win it. In Junior, I think Armoy and Cloughmills will come through and I'd side with Ardoyne to win Junior B.

Can anyone see any surprises?

Milltown Row2 · September 29, 2023, 02:59:57 PM

Think all the games will be a lot closer this weekend than expected. Heading down to watch this game tonight,
should be (hopefully) a humdinger

NorthAntrim · September 29, 2023, 03:02:36 PM

100% tonights is game of the weekend. Senior wont be close. Cushendun should be too strong. Wouldnt rule out a shock in one of the junior games.
Ardoyne to win

NAG1 · September 29, 2023, 03:16:34 PM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2023, 02:59:57 PMThink all the games will be a lot closer this weekend than expected. Heading down to watch this game tonight,
should be (hopefully) a humdinger

The games do tend to tighten up at this stage of the competition, lots on the line.
The weather hasnt been kind this week so expect pitches to be heavy and the ball not to travel, lots of rucks and crowding. Don't expect to see much open expansive hurling.

Milltown Row2 · September 29, 2023, 03:25:16 PM

Quote from: NAG1 on September 29, 2023, 03:16:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2023, 02:59:57 PMThink all the games will be a lot closer this weekend than expected. Heading down to watch this game tonight,
should be (hopefully) a humdinger

The games do tend to tighten up at this stage of the competition, lots on the line.
The weather hasnt been kind this week so expect pitches to be heavy and the ball not to travel, lots of rucks and crowding. Don't expect to see much open expansive hurling.

Which for the neutral looking a physical game is grand lol!

But yes I'm personally hoping the pitches aint as heavy as predicted for Saturday though were I'm at its the flippig flies that will be annoying me more!