dropping for the sake of dropping!!!

[hurl4ever]

have noticed over the past couple of weeks, new inter county managers 'weilding the axe' on last years panels. But are these justified, or is it just a case of 'stamp' their authority by making big decisions that shock people. seanie johnston is one of the best forwards in Ireland and yet has been dropped from the cavan panel. New galway hurling manager has dropped players like damien joyce (last years captain) and Ger farragher (long range free taker) from his panel. Limerick manager John Allen has also made some surprising calls. These are some of the best players in ireland, never mind their own county. and yes I am all for change, if counties are not successful, somthing will have to change but i am gobsmacked at the exclusion of some of these players. I personally feel that that managers are just excluding people to show who is boss....Maybe these men are just on a power trip? maybe im totally wrong in my thought process! any other people have different opinions?

[spuds]

Don't ever be gobsmacked in november, plenty of time for lads to show their commitment and desire to the cause or stay away. Cunningham including 15 of this year's all Ireland under 21 panel tells it all, no way any underage team can provide so many players to a senior setup.