Antrim Hurling

Crikeyboys · May 21, 2021, 09:31:01 PM

Quote from: imtommygunn on May 17, 2021, 08:59:48 AM
there are wee mistakes handling wise or whatever that you just don't get away with at this level but playing at this level is exactly what we need to sharpen that up. Forwards lack a bit of ball winning and Nugent helps but also not sure he's a starter. I was impressed by our defense yesterday. I thought Campbell was as good as any of the KK players. Walsh for me is a big plus at full back.

James McNaughton is a hugely gifted hurler. For me if he fills out a bit he could be the next McManus but sometimes lacks physicality.

We are competing at a different level to what I have seen before. We still aren't going to win teh Liam McCarthy but seeing us do so well against these big teams is great. Clare getting beat is interesting too. We need to beat Laois and it would be a nice bonus beating Wexford or Dublin.

Well summed up ITG, wouldn't call them "wee", too much fumbling and dropping the ball etc. A lack of concentration on the ball and too much shadowing the man. Batting down the ball is a no no these days as is too much delay in roll lifting. Ground hurling is also a thing of the past, unless well directed. Second to the ball is just no good. That said fitness and confidence are the best we've seen in years. Maith go leor

Milltown Row2 · May 22, 2021, 05:44:17 PM

We are all over the show here, midfield is getting cleaned out on the puck outs, lost 4 or 4 in a row

Nail is having a blinder, but we missing some easy scores, and the touch is poor.

Hopefully the second half with the wind behind us we'll come back at them, after the water break we could not score!!

imtommygunn · May 22, 2021, 06:40:48 PM

Only saw the second half. Disappointing. Dublin too many big men, too physical and too able to win their own ball for us. Some promising glimpses of play from time to time but definitely a bit off that pace just yet.

north_antrim_hound · May 22, 2021, 06:41:06 PM

That was disappointing, very impressed by Dublin. No need to keep giving these teams big leads

clootfromthe21 · May 22, 2021, 06:43:42 PM

Quote from: north_antrim_hound on May 22, 2021, 06:41:06 PM
That was disappointing, very impressed by Dublin. No need to keep giving these teams big leads

Dublin full back line just ate up all those high balls in on top of them. Our touch very poor at times too.

imtommygunn · May 22, 2021, 06:45:10 PM

We have always had some skilful forwards but when it comes to the better teams our ff line struggles to win it's own ball. Been the same for years.

Fear Bun Na Sceilpe · May 22, 2021, 06:55:17 PM

Nugent not in good enough condition

north_antrim_hound · May 22, 2021, 07:07:43 PM

Quote from: clootfromthe21 on May 22, 2021, 06:43:42 PM
Quote from: north_antrim_hound on May 22, 2021, 06:41:06 PM
That was disappointing, very impressed by Dublin. No need to keep giving these teams big leads

Dublin full back line just ate up all those high balls in on top of them. Our touch very poor at times too.

Thought O Callaghan was MOTM

north_antrim_hound · May 22, 2021, 07:09:38 PM

Quote from: imtommygunn on May 22, 2021, 06:45:10 PM
We have always had some skilful forwards but when it comes to the better teams our ff line struggles to win it's own ball. Been the same for years.

We definitely are lacking in the air and 50/50 balls except for Mc Kenna, he's a quality hurler and doesn't look out of place in that company

Tormund · May 22, 2021, 07:11:09 PM

Dissapointing, poor first half again but dublin were the better team. We missed some decent chances, should probably keep mcnaughton on the frees, clarke missed a few handy ones, and nugent didnt have enough pace in 1st half.
We nearly always seem to lose out on the pick ups, rucks. Dublin players are more athletic aswell. The last game against laois will be important, hopefully clare will beat them tomoro i was reading clare are missing 2 players with covid close contacts, hopefully tony kelly isnt one of them

bannside · May 22, 2021, 07:19:17 PM

Work in progress. Let's keep the good vibe going and more importantly hard work. County fully behind the efforts of Darran and our hurlers. Rome wasn't built in a day.

seafoid · May 22, 2021, 07:22:30 PM

Antrim need this kind of top level experience to develop and achieve their potential.
They should be able to beat Laois.

imtommygunn · May 22, 2021, 07:55:03 PM

We haven't declined.

Tony Baloney · May 22, 2021, 08:01:38 PM

Quote from: groundlie on May 22, 2021, 07:26:43 PM
That was shocking. 2nd gear Dublin made Donal Ogs comments understandable now. A few lads so far off the pcd and condition required for that level it's unbelievable. We were closer to Dublin in 2018. Why have we declined again?

Wouldn't say a one-off match within 2 weeks of everyone thinking Antrim are the best thing since sliced bread is a decline. It's a reality check. Consistency is key when playing at the top but they haven't turned into a bad team since the KK or Clare matches.

Tormund · May 22, 2021, 08:02:02 PM

I didnt think dublin were in 2nd gear, they played well.
It was dissapointing but yea lets keep behind the team, it was always gona be tough at this level and we stayed with them, we still have a great chance to stay in div 1 for next year, 2 home games next.
I thought walsh and elliot were very good. I thought johnston helped the ff line when he came on aswell