Offaly hurling discussion

[Capt Pat]

A well deserved win for Offaly and a very entertaining game in the end. Screeney had another big game for them but it was far from a one man display.

[LC]

Great to see a victory for Offaly bearing in mind how as a county they have fallen by the wayside in recent years.  Will definitely be in the shake up for honours next year as they are only losing 4 of the starting 15.

No doubt they have a strong panel but I noticed last night that one of the guys being taken off was far from happy with the management.  None of us like getting the curly finger from the side line but as the saying goes there is no I in team.

[johnnycool]

Great to see a victory for Offaly bearing in mind how as a county they have fallen by the wayside in recent years.  Will definitely be in the shake up for honours next year as they are only losing 4 of the starting 15.

No doubt they have a strong panel but I noticed last night that one of the guys being taken off was far from happy with the management.  None of us like getting the curly finger from the side line but as the saying goes there is no I in team.

Johnny and Leo weren't long letting him know what they thought of his antics.

Nipped in the bud.

A game of contrasts, one team was visibly more bulked up than the other, the additional year may well have been a factor or is it how one perceives hurling is going and the other still concentrating on hurling and technique and it certainly helped on the day, but will that still be the outcome at senior.

Young Screeney gets all the plaudits, but it's certainly not a one man show. Offaly have quality performers all over the park, plenty of the traditional Offaly wristyness and some had serious pace, a midfielder and the No.11 in particular and they were also shorn of one of their best defenders who was added late to the panel and only came on in the last 5 minutes.

Tipps need to get lads into senior is every bit as important to them as well now, young McCarthy has won all in front of him this year barring Saturday night, he'll maybe get a run in the league, although I think he may have another year at U20 also.

[marty34]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

[Taylor]

Does Lowry pump much money into Offaly GAA?

[johnnycool]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Jarlath may get acquainted with the local lore down there, no one who neighbours Tipp likes them when it comes to hurling.

[clonadmad]

Great to see a victory for Offaly bearing in mind how as a county they have fallen by the wayside in recent years.  Will definitely be in the shake up for honours next year as they are only losing 4 of the starting 15.

No doubt they have a strong panel but I noticed last night that one of the guys being taken off was far from happy with the management.  None of us like getting the curly finger from the side line but as the saying goes there is no I in team.

Johnny and Leo weren't long letting him know what they thought of his antics.

Nipped in the bud.

A game of contrasts, one team was visibly more bulked up than the other, the additional year may well have been a factor or is it how one perceives hurling is going and the other still concentrating on hurling and technique and it certainly helped on the day, but will that still be the outcome at senior.

Young Screeney gets all the plaudits, but it's certainly not a one man show. Offaly have quality performers all over the park, plenty of the traditional Offaly wristyness and some had serious pace, a midfielder and the No.11 in particular and they were also shorn of one of their best defenders who was added late to the panel and only came on in the last 5 minutes.

Tipps need to get lads into senior is every bit as important to them as well now, young McCarthy has won all in front of him this year barring Saturday night, he'll maybe get a run in the league, although I think he may have another year at U20 also.

McCarthy is only 18 this year,he won't be seen in a Tipperary Senior Jersey for a few years yet

The days of throwing lads into Senior Intercounty at Liam McCarthy level when they are 19/20/21 is long gone

[johnnycool]

Great to see a victory for Offaly bearing in mind how as a county they have fallen by the wayside in recent years.  Will definitely be in the shake up for honours next year as they are only losing 4 of the starting 15.

No doubt they have a strong panel but I noticed last night that one of the guys being taken off was far from happy with the management.  None of us like getting the curly finger from the side line but as the saying goes there is no I in team.

Johnny and Leo weren't long letting him know what they thought of his antics.

Nipped in the bud.

A game of contrasts, one team was visibly more bulked up than the other, the additional year may well have been a factor or is it how one perceives hurling is going and the other still concentrating on hurling and technique and it certainly helped on the day, but will that still be the outcome at senior.

Young Screeney gets all the plaudits, but it's certainly not a one man show. Offaly have quality performers all over the park, plenty of the traditional Offaly wristyness and some had serious pace, a midfielder and the No.11 in particular and they were also shorn of one of their best defenders who was added late to the panel and only came on in the last 5 minutes.

Tipps need to get lads into senior is every bit as important to them as well now, young McCarthy has won all in front of him this year barring Saturday night, he'll maybe get a run in the league, although I think he may have another year at U20 also.

McCarthy is only 18 this year,he won't be seen in a Tipperary Senior Jersey for a few years yet

The days of throwing lads into Senior Intercounty at Liam McCarthy level when they are 19/20/21 is long gone

Knew McCarty was youngish but not that young in fairness.

You're right indeed and that's why it'll take Cork another year or two to push on at Senior level, even Limerick take their time blooding young fellas out of U20, the likes of English and even O'Neill are only beginning to establish themselves at around 23 and 24 years old.

If Offaly fail to win the Joe McDonagh though there's an opportunity to blood some of these lads at that level, Down have 1 U20 this year and another few out of U20 last year in their team and they're not out of place, at that level (repeat).

Liam McCarthy is indeed a different beast althogether.

[NAG1]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

[Milltown Row2]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

Yeah, much prefer to go 'yeeeeoooooooo ya c#=ts yez' 

[NAG1]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

Yeah, much prefer to go 'yeeeeoooooooo ya c#=ts yez' 

Definitely more accurate  than than false hip hip crap, it's not a kids participation tournament 

[johnnycool]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

Yeah, much prefer to go 'yeeeeoooooooo ya c#=ts yez' 

Resident hurling referee, what did you think of the wee line ball that Screeney touched and walked away from and let his teammate come steaming in and pick it up?

The lad was 13 metres away and IMO Stack should have let it go, but he pulled them back and made them retake it.

[LC]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

It would be great to see them back competing at senior level again.

No guarantee that this will happen, I mind Limerick won 3 AI U21s back in the early 00s but the breakthrough did not happen for several years by that stage any that had made it through to senior were long gone.

[Milltown Row2]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

Yeah, much prefer to go 'yeeeeoooooooo ya c#=ts yez' 

Resident hurling referee, what did you think of the wee line ball that Screeney touched and walked away from and let his teammate come steaming in and pick it up?

The lad was 13 metres away and IMO Stack should have let it go, but he pulled them back and made them retake it.

So funnily enough I was asked this on Sunday up in Cushendall, I didn't see the game but my interpretation of it is, if a player plays the ball, and another player comes in from 13 meters away that's ok ..

Another way of looking at it is this, if a player taking a sideline ball scoffs it , and it trickles an inch and opposition players and team mates go in to contest the ball is it retaken? No, providing the player that took the sideline doesn't touch it before another player plays it.

We've seen that scenario unfortunately plenty of times as players lol!

[marty34]

Great win for Offaly in the game of the week-end. Some crowd and atmosphere in Nowlan Park.  Great for it to be acknowledged on the anniversary.

As for the game, a super game but Offaly always seemed to have the edged and finished strongly. They have a strong spine and some silky lads up top. A good few different scorers also.  It showed how many players (from the two teams) who were in the minor a few years back - a good majority are back which is good to see.

Good to keep them players on board as I think it's harder to keep them on board after minor level, so, both Offaly and Tipp, have done a good job.  Maybe it's easier when you're in a county panel that's having a bit of success.

Offaly are a county on the rise. Joe Mc Donagh (which always seems to be a good final) should also be a good one between Offaly and Laois.

Jarlath Burn made a great sppech at the presentation. Even told the Offaly captain twice to say Hip Hip Horray for the Tipp team.   

Always hated that bullsh*t

Yeah, much prefer to go 'yeeeeoooooooo ya c#=ts yez' 

Resident hurling referee, what did you think of the wee line ball that Screeney touched and walked away from and let his teammate come steaming in and pick it up?

The lad was 13 metres away and IMO Stack should have let it go, but he pulled them back and made them retake it.

So funnily enough I was asked this on Sunday up in Cushendall, I didn't see the game but my interpretation of it is, if a player plays the ball, and another player comes in from 13 meters away that's ok ..

Another way of looking at it is this, if a player taking a sideline ball scoffs it , and it trickles an inch and opposition players and team mates go in to contest the ball is it retaken? No, providing the player that took the sideline doesn't touch it before another player plays it.

We've seen that scenario unfortunately plenty of times as players lol!

Shane Bennett of Waterford did this a few yearrs ago.  In the league (2019) I think. In combination with Jamie Barron.

A cute move.