Offaly hurling discussion

[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!

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

A cute move.

Someone did it at a penalty also if I can remember in football?

[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.

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.

Someone did it at a penalty also if I can remember in football?

Are you getting a wee run out in Croke Park this weekend with Colm refereeing the Joe McDonagh?

[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!

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

A cute move.

Someone did it at a penalty also if I can remember in football?

Are you getting a wee run out in Croke Park this weekend with Colm refereeing the Joe McDonagh?

He has a good team of umpires .. Hopefully they are watching the goal lines lol

[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.

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.

Someone did it at a penalty also if I can remember in football?

Are you getting a wee run out in Croke Park this weekend with Colm refereeing the Joe McDonagh?

He has a good team of umpires .. Hopefully they are watching the goal lines lol

And the posts, and the square if there's a contentious Square Ball call.

[Bord na Mona man]

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.

It's a smart move, but the problem is, you'd may need to give the ref the heads up beforehand about what you're planning.

In this case the poor refereeing worked out for Offaly. The retake went into the square and the keeper had to put it out for a 65 that was pointed.

[burdizzo]

Was it really poor refereeing? It was the barest of tips, and the ball hardly moved. Perhaps the ref. just didn't see that it had moved?

[Bord na Mona man]

Was it really poor refereeing? It was the barest of tips, and the ball hardly moved. Perhaps the ref. just didn't see that it had moved?

The ref wouldn't have seen it mainly because he wasn't expecting it. It's a blurred line because in the preamble before a sideline cut, players are teeing the ball, making divots, bending the hurl off the ground. No doubt the ball regularly gets touched during this foreplay without anyone ever considering it to be alive.

[Bord na Mona man]

Does Lowry pump much money into Offaly GAA?

He certainly contributes, but I've seen nothing to suggest it's on the same planet as JP McManus shovelling cash into Limerick.
Lowry's profile also helps with sponsors and fundraising.

[marty34]

Was it really poor refereeing? It was the barest of tips, and the ball hardly moved. Perhaps the ref. just didn't see that it had moved?

The ref wouldn't have seen it mainly because he wasn't expecting it. It's a blurred line because in the preamble before a sideline cut, players are teeing the ball, making divots, bending the hurl off the ground. No doubt the ball regularly gets touched during this foreplay without anyone ever considering it to be alive.

Very true.

99% of time the referee wouldn't see it, no matter how good he was. Linesman might see it but he'd be busy also telling lads to go back their distance etc.

Very hard one to spot.

[Zooming around]

Was it really poor refereeing? It was the barest of tips, and the ball hardly moved. Perhaps the ref. just didn't see that it had moved?

The ref wouldn't have seen it mainly because he wasn't expecting it. It's a blurred line because in the preamble before a sideline cut, players are teeing the ball, making divots, bending the hurl off the ground. No doubt the ball regularly gets touched during this foreplay without anyone ever considering it to be alive.

Very true.

99% of time the referee wouldn't see it, no matter how good he was. Linesman might see it but he'd be busy also telling lads to go back their distance etc.

Very hard one to spot.

Will ye go back a small bit there lads, thanks
Boys, go back at bit.
Go back lads.
Go back let ye
Will ye go back ta f**k

[johnnycool]

It seems this team (and next years is almost the same players) are going to be the second coming of Offaly hurling and that puts huge pressure on these lads already.

How did their minors fare this year in Leinster?

The reason I ask and Limerick bear testimony to this is that you need numerous years of consistent development. You don't need to be winning provincial and AI titles, but you need to be competitive and some of the best players at that level need to be from you county.

This is a good start, but it won't be enough to shift the dial at senior

[burdizzo]

I didn't see them, but Offaly minors were lucky to beat a mediocre Laois minor team this year. Two late goals. Yeah, so it's a bit of a one-off.

[NAG1]

Was it really poor refereeing? It was the barest of tips, and the ball hardly moved. Perhaps the ref. just didn't see that it had moved?

The ref wouldn't have seen it mainly because he wasn't expecting it. It's a blurred line because in the preamble before a sideline cut, players are teeing the ball, making divots, bending the hurl off the ground. No doubt the ball regularly gets touched during this foreplay without anyone ever considering it to be alive.

Very true.

99% of time the referee wouldn't see it, no matter how good he was. Linesman might see it but he'd be busy also telling lads to go back their distance etc.

Very hard one to spot.

Couple of things on the side line (I thought it was an amazing try)

As far as I remember and could be wrong the Waterford lads had said something to the ref in the build up to the game or to the linesman at the time. So they were ready for it.

Unfortunately (and I don't think this is why is was brought back) the Offaly lad was not back the required distance, he was still very close.

Great to see that kind of cool thinking in a high pressure environment.

[Milltown Row2]

Offaly pulling away in the second half here..

Will take some comeback from Laois

[Blowitupref]

Well done Offaly good to see them back in the Leinster championship.