Antrim Hurling

[Milltown Row2]

I'm surprised that the hurling convert from Tyrone is not on, his knowledge of the sport is renowned. I was waiting on his report on today's games and who was responsible for the defeats

[pdiddy]

Dinny out. Wallis in. Anyone?

Yip that's what I heard.  To be confirmed at tonights meeting.

[btdtgtt]

You Shamrocks must be looking down south with glee! Portumna gone now as well! It seems all the big boys are gone apart from Ballyhale! But does a weak side ever come out of Munster? Cannot see Ballycran putting up much resistance so no doubt Loughiel will be optimistic for February!

[theskull1]

Thought Portumna won did they not?

[Seamroga in exile]

Thought Portumna won did they not?

I heard they were beat by a point.

[maxpower]

beat by a point by St. Thomas'

[Seamroga in exile]

You Shamrocks must be looking down south with glee! Portumna gone now as well! It seems all the big boys are gone apart from Ballyhale! But does a weak side ever come out of Munster? Cannot see Ballycran putting up much resistance so no doubt Loughiel will be optimistic for February!

Are Clarinbridge not considered a "big boy"?  I believe they drew their game.

[maxpower]

I wouldn't classify Clarinbridge in the 'big boy' catergory, really over recent years Ballyhale and Portumna have sety a new level for club hurling, inevitably they are on the wain, like most I thought Thurles Sarsfields had a team capable of being as good.

In recent years we had Sarsfields (Galway), Athenry, Birr, Portuma & Ballyhale really dominate at various stages.

[Sleeping giant]

I wouldn't classify Clarinbridge in the 'big boy' catergory, really over recent years Ballyhale and Portumna have sety a new level for club hurling, inevitably they are on the wain, like most I thought Thurles Sarsfields had a team capable of being as good.

In recent years we had Sarsfields (Galway), Athenry, Birr, Portuma & Ballyhale really dominate at various stages.

No there not 'Big Boy'   just won the thing last year    Shamrocks are not looking past Ulster final!

[Seamroga in exile]

I wouldn't classify Clarinbridge in the 'big boy' catergory, really over recent years Ballyhale and Portumna have sety a new level for club hurling, inevitably they are on the wain, like most I thought Thurles Sarsfields had a team capable of being as good.

In recent years we had Sarsfields (Galway), Athenry, Birr, Portuma & Ballyhale really dominate at various stages.

No there not 'Big Boy'   just won the thing last year    Shamrocks are not looking past Ulster final!

I was going to post that as reigning All Ireland champions I would suggest that they've every right to be classified as one of the "big boys".

As for Ballycran, I don't think anyone in LG is taking it as a foregone conclusion.

[maxpower]

Didn't say they weren't a good team, but they are not 'great' in the way Portumna or Birr where

[Minder]

Wallis confirmed as Antrim manager.

[imtommygunn]

This should be interesting.

So Glenariff relegated then Is that the "old" Locky McCurdy or a son? Locky McCurdy is hardly still playing?

Portuma out and Clarinbridge drew. I know what you mean Max about Clarin(s)bridge. They are no doubt very good but won't strike the same fear as a Portuma or Ballyhale. Munster seems to be a minefield in the provincial series so who knows what will come out of there.

Loughgiel should have too much for anything in ulster but still think they're a bit short to challenge the southerners. I think in a few years time though when that team beef up a bit in certain areas they maybe could though.

[imtommygunn]

He'd likely be busting if he were playing too...

[4father]

So is it Wallace or Wallis?