Antrim Hurling

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Aidan Kelly (St John's)

[Milltown Row2]

Aidan Kelly (St John's)

good man for the job. Well done Aidan

[hurlingstick]

Would be good for hurling to see two good games. Here's hoping!

[theskull1]

Aidan Kelly (St John's)

good man for the job. Well done Aidan

Ya big lick 

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Aidan Kelly (St John's)

good man for the job. Well done Aidan

Lets hope so is right - if making a prediction however I would say both games will be over as a context with at least 10mins left on the watch.

[DearyMe]

Aidan Kelly (St John's)

good man for the job. Well done Aidan

Lets hope so is right - if making a prediction however I would say both games will be over as a context with at least 10mins left on the watch.

Would have to agree!  If ARMOY can somehow grind at Rossa, they could get close - but i cant see it happening!

If Galls are within 5 at half time, then the changing room will be an interesting one.  However, its about staying within 5 points!  Dall will have learned from a few years ago, that Galls can turn up and play! But they will be ready this time!

I think a few admirers would love to see Galls do the double 
             

[maxpower]

Cushendall don't run up massive points tallies, 12 points against Loughgiel, 10 points against us and I'd bet not dissimilar scores over the last 4 years in most championship matches.  The point I'm making is they don't blitz teams.

This is perhaps largely due to their defensive solidity, Campbell shores up the half back line well and there forwards are all capable of being out of the game for periods but then chipping in with crucial scores. 

I expect St Galls to drop a man back in front of natty and also withdraw a half forward to midfield, force a long point shoutout early on to keep the scores down and give them something to fight for in second half.  If St Galls get ahead at any stage then they will cause problems but ultimately i can't see Cushendall letting this slip

And as I said before, no one would begrudge them this title

[hurlingstick]

They deserve it given the opponents they have beat to get here. Whoever wins on Sunday will deserve to be champions.

[Milltown Row2]

I hope we give the neutrals something to cheer about tomorrow, I want us to compete and challenge for every ball, and we give an effort/display that is worthy of any finalist.

No doubting the talent and emerging talent at Cushendalls disposal, but like us they can only put 15 players on the pitch and if we fight for every shitty ball and put our bodies on the line for the whole game then I'll be a happy Galls man. To walk away whether you win lose or draw after putting up the effort then I wouldn't ask for anymore than that.

It's a game that takes me back to Cushendun's final appearance, one shot and to be fair to them they put in a great effort that day in Casement, they just came up short. Anyway I hope we get a great day and two good games

[Sleeping giant]

Best of luck to st galls and c,dall tomorrow.

[hurlingstick]

And to Armoy and Rossa

[btdtgtt]

All four teams can't have the luck!

Any advice on parking in ballycastle? Normal dump it as close as I can get it?

[hurlingstick]

If you're going to both matches you'll get into the car park.

[Sleeping giant]

Yes.  Also armoy and rossa!! 

[hurlingstick]

Congratulations Cushendal. Deserved winners. Credit to St. Galls for large parts of the game they matched Cushendal. Missing scoreable chances was the difference.