Antrim Hurling

[Seamroga in exile]

It should be a close contest. You'd have to have the dall slight favourites going on their performance.

[Sleeping giant]

Good job you don't work for paddy power SIE 

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

Who was Ruairi Og ?

I couldn't find it but i sent out a couple of texts hopefully have an answer soon.

What a result for Cushendall! I never seen an Antrim team do that since Dunloy beat Glenmore. Its important for Cushendall not to get complacent and start focusing and training for the final. Every move should be well measured, this could possibly be a once in a life time opportunity. They are probably just going to have to live like professionals from now to the final or at least the best they can. Dose anyone think it would be a good idea to play a few matches on an all weather surface because it would be more like Croke Park? They seemed well coached and I like the way they clog up the defense like Tyrone would do. It leaves more room for the full forward line as long as they stay deep. Funny how hurling is going its like a possession game from the puck outs.

mustn't have watched much hurling in 2012 

Use never hammered anyone in 2012, sure use beat the best teams about 

or are you saying some of them were 'poor' like Sarsfields were lol 

I had said I wasn't gonna bother talking about this.  As your either a complete clown. Or the fishing rod is out.   That Galway team is as poor a team I've seen at that stage in my time hurling,  that's not taking away from the Dall.  They needed beating. And we're beat out the gate!!!   Again I'll say fair f**king play to them.  Am not getting into this who we beat and who we didn't.  You can only beat who's in it.    Use didn't get much for the GREAT teams use beat.    Now they play that poor team we beat in the 2012 semi.  So let's see if they can be as lucky as us.      Lol. I remember on here leading up to the game.   They were a savage outfit and we'd need "a tank to stop breen". Afterwards. They were a bad team.   Can't win!!!!

jaysus lad did you fall out of the bed and down the stairs this morning. Theres me thinking you could take a bit of banter.

all is well and good.  It's the banter page.  But Jesus man.  Tell me that wasn't a poor Galway team. That's nothing to do with who we played or who you played. That's just the way it is.  There's no doubt in my mind no matter who won ulster this year.  They'd be sitting in the final.  Again.  Take nothing away from the Dall men.  The early goal steadied them and never looked in doubt.   I see them winning a tight game.  For me Na P backs are questionable.  There forwards are good.  But Dall backs are everyone to a man lethal!!!!

i actually thought you would have seen that i was winding you up with that lol

You are right tho, that was a poor sarsfields team. I was stood with the sarsfields team and when the dall came out one of them said 'jaysus but your boys are a big team!'

I didnt realise the diff in size until they came out. Cdall were physically a bigger team and were stronger all over the pitch. They out played them all over the field.

In terms of Glaway teams ive seen over the years that was as bad as ive seen. Loughrea a few years back were as bad but then again Cdall actually played worse than them that day in Mullingar.

Fancied them to win the whole thing before the semi final and i stand by it after watching the other game.

[cfclg]

Who was Ruairi Og ?

I couldn't find it but i sent out a couple of texts hopefully have an answer soon.

What a result for Cushendall! I never seen an Antrim team do that since Dunloy beat Glenmore. Its important for Cushendall not to get complacent and start focusing and training for the final. Every move should be well measured, this could possibly be a once in a life time opportunity. They are probably just going to have to live like professionals from now to the final or at least the best they can. Dose anyone think it would be a good idea to play a few matches on an all weather surface because it would be more like Croke Park? They seemed well coached and I like the way they clog up the defense like Tyrone would do. It leaves more room for the full forward line as long as they stay deep. Funny how hurling is going its like a possession game from the puck outs.

mustn't have watched much hurling in 2012 

Use never hammered anyone in 2012, sure use beat the best teams about 

or are you saying some of them were 'poor' like Sarsfields were lol 

I had said I wasn't gonna bother talking about this.  As your either a complete clown. Or the fishing rod is out.   That Galway team is as poor a team I've seen at that stage in my time hurling,  that's not taking away from the Dall.  They needed beating. And we're beat out the gate!!!   Again I'll say fair f**king play to them.  Am not getting into this who we beat and who we didn't.  You can only beat who's in it.    Use didn't get much for the GREAT teams use beat.    Now they play that poor team we beat in the 2012 semi.  So let's see if they can be as lucky as us.      Lol. I remember on here leading up to the game.   They were a savage outfit and we'd need "a tank to stop breen". Afterwards. They were a bad team.   Can't win!!!!

jaysus lad did you fall out of the bed and down the stairs this morning. Theres me thinking you could take a bit of banter.

all is well and good.  It's the banter page.  But Jesus man.  Tell me that wasn't a poor Galway team. That's nothing to do with who we played or who you played. That's just the way it is.  There's no doubt in my mind no matter who won ulster this year.  They'd be sitting in the final.  Again.  Take nothing away from the Dall men.  The early goal steadied them and never looked in doubt.   I see them winning a tight game.  For me Na P backs are questionable.  There forwards are good.  But Dall backs are everyone to a man lethal!!!!

i actually thought you would have seen that i was winding you up with that lol

You are right tho, that was a poor sarsfields team. I was stood with the sarsfields team and when the dall came out one of them said 'jaysus but your boys are a big team!'

I didnt realise the diff in size until they came out. Cdall were physically a bigger team and were stronger all over the pitch. They out played them all over the field.

In terms of Glaway teams ive seen over the years that was as bad as ive seen. Loughrea a few years back were as bad but then again Cdall actually played worse than them that day in Mullingar.

Fancied them to win the whole thing before the semi final and i stand by it after watching the other game.

So. Can we all agree that Sarsfields and NP are/were both shite..............

and in fact the club teams in Antrim are generally far superior to what our Southern brethren produce...............

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

i wouldnt say NP were shite, i would argue that Lgiel were at their best and their peak in 2012 and that NP were young and new to a run like that. Lgeil had battled through all them final defeats and were a hardened team at that point.

This time around i think that NP are a different entity to that from 2012. They are a much tougher team and more experienced. That being said Cdall are the same and full of quality players. They are a very well balanced team with good players on every line of the pitch.

Looking forward to the final.

[Sleeping giant]

i wouldnt say NP were shite, i would argue that Lgiel were at their best and their peak in 2012 and that NP were young and new to a run like that. Lgeil had battled through all them final defeats and were a hardened team at that point.

This time around i think that NP are a different entity to that from 2012. They are a much tougher team and more experienced. That being said Cdall are the same and full of quality players. They are a very well balanced team with good players on every line of the pitch.

Looking forward to the final.

agreed.   

[Two Hands FFS]

i wouldnt say NP were shite, i would argue that Lgiel were at their best and their peak in 2012 and that NP were young and new to a run like that. Lgeil had battled through all them final defeats and were a hardened team at that point.

This time around i think that NP are a different entity to that from 2012. They are a much tougher team and more experienced. That being said Cdall are the same and full of quality players. They are a very well balanced team with good players on every line of the pitch.

Looking forward to the final.

I actually think Loughgiel were maybe better v St Thomas than the previous year & were very unlucky not to win the first day. Loughgiel would have won the final handy enough.

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

you think? i actually thought they were lucky to get the draw at the death with the last min free to level it. Though they did battle back well to get into that position.

The replay St Thomas's blew them away. Lgiel looked legweiry and tired in the reply

[Sleeping giant]

you think? i actually thought they were lucky to get the draw at the death with the last min free to level it. Though they did battle back well to get into that position.

The replay St Thomas's blew them away. Lgiel looked legweiry and tired in the reply

our wing back ran over the ball to let Thomas back into the game, lad went in and stuck it in net.   Cooney scored a point in injury time to put it to extra time.  Should have had it wrapped up.  We're lucky enough in extra time mind you.  So close.  Yet so far

[Last Man]

Any word when the fixtures are being published?

[Mourne man]

Fixtures should be with clubs for Monday weeks board meeting

[Íseal agus crua isteach a]

Any craic from over the mountain with the dall men? Any challenge matches lined up or how are they fairing with injuries ect? I think if they play smart they could win this. I'm sure they realize the semi final wasn't a true reflection of Galway hurling.

[hurlingstick]

you think? i actually thought they were lucky to get the draw at the death with the last min free to level it. Though they did battle back well to get into that position.

The replay St Thomas's blew them away. Lgiel looked legweiry and tired in the reply

our wing back ran over the ball to let Thomas back into the game, lad went in and stuck it in net.   Cooney scored a point in injury time to put it to extra time.  Should have had it wrapped up.  We're lucky enough in extra time mind you.  So close.  Yet so far

I remember in the replay Benny missing a goal chance early on and thinking it wasn't going to be their day.  What time is game on Sunday?  Off Monday so going to go.

[Jesusjones]

Why was the semi final not a true reflection of Galway hurling? Did Portumna, Loughrey, Gort and the like not turn out this year?

[Milltown Row2]

Why was the semi final not a true reflection of Galway hurling? Did Portumna, Loughrey, Gort and the like not turn out this year?

Could be many factors..... depends on the draw and two of the better teams meeting early, one getting knocked out, you left out St Thomas's also there who are still a you team with plenty to offer at this stage... Galway hurling like Kilkenny hurling one of the most unpredictable championships... never really one tea, that dominates more than two years ... Unlike Antrim Wexford Offaly and Dublin (though Ballyboden have won the football this year)