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It appears from looking at the team selection against Wexford, that Darren Gleeson probably didn't expect to win, and may have been targeting the Laois game to get a win. The draw was a great fillip to morale. It is to be hoped that Darren now has his preferred selection for the Laois game and a determined display, to get a win here will result. At this stage we can hope that ball control will improve significantly and the intensity can be stepped up. Laois will go all out here having nothing more to lose and it will be interesting to see if we can cope with what might be an onslaught.

Where can Laois game be watched.  It's unlikely to be on TG4. I suppose GAAGO is best bet.

Davy Fitz is the most lovable troublemaker in the entire GAA. I think he trumps Joe Brolly.

Antrim have no ball winners, very poor ball control and reactions too slow for this level. They never seen to win any shemozzells. They are incredibly easy to disposess. Some of these players have not produced over the three games and should not be persisted with. Much to hope for but we shouldn't get carried away. Its to be hoped Gleeson doesn't develop any teachers pets.

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