Well lads what do ye reckon ?
Babs has caused a lot of consternation around these parts by picking the same side that was due to start last Sunday leaving a fit boy wonder(and he is fit,i took a wander in to training on tuesday night and both Kellys,Fitzy,McGrath and Woodlock played a full part) kicking his heels on the bench again,personally i dont have any problem with the selection,it would be harsh on the lads who bust a gut to beat Cork for the first time since 91 to find themselves on the bench the next day out.
Its typical Babs,reputations mean nothing,if you play well then you retain your place,its a huge boon to fringe players to know that if they perform then they will be rewarded,it leads to competition within the squad which can only be a good thing in the long run plus the Championship experience gained by the new lads will be invaluable.
On the flip side have we ever taken to the field in an All-Ireland quarter final before with three All-Stars on the bench ? This epic run of games we've had this year
has provided us with options if nothing else,a lot of counties would kill for a bench containing..Eoin Kelly,Paul Kelly,Shane McGrath,Diarmuid Fitzgerald,Brendan Cummins et al !
Babs has caused a lot of consternation around these parts by picking the same side that was due to start last Sunday leaving a fit boy wonder(and he is fit,i took a wander in to training on tuesday night and both Kellys,Fitzy,McGrath and Woodlock played a full part) kicking his heels on the bench again,personally i dont have any problem with the selection,it would be harsh on the lads who bust a gut to beat Cork for the first time since 91 to find themselves on the bench the next day out.
Its typical Babs,reputations mean nothing,if you play well then you retain your place,its a huge boon to fringe players to know that if they perform then they will be rewarded,it leads to competition within the squad which can only be a good thing in the long run plus the Championship experience gained by the new lads will be invaluable.
On the flip side have we ever taken to the field in an All-Ireland quarter final before with three All-Stars on the bench ? This epic run of games we've had this year
has provided us with options if nothing else,a lot of counties would kill for a bench containing..Eoin Kelly,Paul Kelly,Shane McGrath,Diarmuid Fitzgerald,Brendan Cummins et al !