Senior Hurlers 2022

[Laois man]

I am not running down the lads but it can't be easy getting beating evert week.

[G@@]

Depressing reading. https://www.laoistoday.ie/2022/05/19/injury-crisis-deepens-as-depleted-laois-hurlers-prepare-for-relegation-showdown-with-westmeath/

Won't be broadcast on GAAgo either which is disappointing considering the 6pm start. Perhaps Radio Tullamore Midlands Radio 103 will broadcast it.

[burdizzo]

All these hamstrings! Is it something they're doing in training?? No one else seems to have injury problems to this level...
If they manage to survive, it'll be some feat.

[G@@]

Team announced: https://twitter.com/CLGLaois/status/1527762031436349444?s=20&t=8kgJGxVkr4IGl5j8Xm6eug

[Spiritof86]

Huge match this evening for a few reasons . Retaining Liam McCarthy status and also a loss tonight could tarnish Cheddars legacy a little . He's done more good for Laois hurling than most people in this county and deserves a winning send off .
First time I've seen Westmeath ever  favourites against us in a competitive hurling match but the odds are justified. Hope there's a decent Laois crowd as the team will need it.

[G@@]

Indeed - a huge game. Agree with your sentiments above.

[Spiritof86]

Todays Joe mcDonagh results have thrown up a few things.
Am I reading this right ...The prospect remains bottom Munster team could face Kerry in play-off to determine 2023 Liam MacCarthy Cup place which means Laois and Westmeath result this evening may become irrelevant . ?

[Laois man]

Laois to win this evening the team named won't start. Shocking result for Offaly today.

[imtommygunn]

3rd in Leinster and Munster play winner and runner up in joe McDonagh.

Would have no bearing on Laois or Westmeath.

[burdizzo]

If Kerry win Joe McD, they play-off against bottom Munster team. IF that happens, as Spiritof86 says, there'll be no relegation from McCarthy Cup. I think.

[imtommygunn]

Oh, they must get two games then as they would play third in Leinster if they win. I am hoping they don't win the joe McDonagh mind you.

[imtommygunn]

https://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/breathless-finish-joe-mcdonagh-cup-potentially-drag-tipp-quagmire-261504

Yes you are right. A bit unfair on Kerry having to playoff. Tipp would hammer them.

[burdizzo]

Heh, heh. Well, Kerry beat Tipp earlier in the year!!

Mind you, I don't fancy Kerry to win the Joe Mc.

[imtommygunn]

In a friendly basically.yes I hope that Kerry do not win the McDonagh!

[burdizzo]

God, I hope they do - esp. if our lads lose tonight!