Setanta hurling All-Stars

[Asal Mor]

The more I think about it, the more I think Henry should not get an all-star this year. He had an average Leinster Championship, but was back to his brilliant self in the semi-final and final. You could argue that, as always, he was superb when Kilkenny needed him most, and I would fully agree, but the all stars are supposed to be awarded to those who have performed best over the course of a season.
Given that criterion you can't justify his inclusion over Eoin Kelly(W'ford), Ben O Connor or any of the other 5 forwards in the above line - up. He is the best hurler I've ever seen and I imagine he will receive an All - Star, but the other main contenders have been more consistent.
Of course, the reason for his relatively poor Leinster campaign was that he was not long back from a long lay-off. Had that not been the case he'd probably have been  challenging Eoin Larkin for hurler of the year.

[youngfella]

Kinghenry gets for to two reasons, he had two amazing games and the GAA need to have a few big names in the mix.

But kelly scored heavily and consistanly throught the year http://www.hoganstand.com/general/topscorers/2008/hurling.aspx Could you imagine the finals score without his frees? Think that was a bit harsh on him, esp after that great photo of him with the wife and kid but anyway....

[orangeman]

Of course Henry has to get an All Star - nobody comes close to him in terms of pure brilliance and overall contribution to the team.

[Reillers]

Ya but when, Henry had a poor Leinster championship, there are players there from other counties who have been more consistant and just as good threwout the whole season.
But he'll probably get the all star, I wouldn't be surprised if they hadn't out 15 All Stars to KK, even if there were better players there, because of association they'll get 15 of them. I said that at the start and I'll say it again. They'll put in other players as well as options but they'll just be there to make up the numbers.

[INDIANA]

true i suppose cork never availed of the soft all-stars as well? i can think of a few. happens every year to whatever team wins the all-ireland. dublin fwd david o callaghan has a better overall year than some of the kileknny forwards taking the league and championship into account but he won;t get a nomination. there has never been an awards system in any sport in the world that wasn't favoured heavily on the outright winners. mighn't be fair but it's hardly likely to change.

[EddieMerx]

dublin fwd david o callaghan has a better overall year than some of the kileknny forwards taking the league and championship into account but he won;t get a nomination. there has never been an awards system in any sport in the world that wasn't favoured heavily on the outright winners. mighn't be fair but it's hardly likely to change.