Hurling 2024

[seafoid]

Cork boy
https://twitter.com/RTEgaa/status/1624900234659909634

[johnnycool]

Cork boy
https://twitter.com/RTEgaa/status/1624900234659909634

Still not convinced they'll do much come championship. They may well get out of Munster and maybe beat a Wexford or the likes but won't count when Galway, Kilkenny or Limerick are in full flow with their full 15's on.

Cork defence still lacks backbone without the ball.

[seafoid]

Cork boy
https://twitter.com/RTEgaa/status/1624900234659909634

Still not convinced they'll do much come championship. They may well get out of Munster and maybe beat a Wexford or the likes but won't count when Galway, Kilkenny or Limerick are in full flow with their full 15's on.

Cork defence still lacks backbone without the ball.

I know but at least there are signs of momentum. 2005 was a very long time ago.

[marty34]

Cork boy
https://twitter.com/RTEgaa/status/1624900234659909634

Still not convinced they'll do much come championship. They may well get out of Munster and maybe beat a Wexford or the likes but won't count when Galway, Kilkenny or Limerick are in full flow with their full 15's on.

Cork defence still lacks backbone without the ball.

Joyce will be their No. 6 for next 5 or 6 years so that'll tie that position down. He's a propr holding chb rather that a wing back playing at centre back and buzzing about everywhere.

Downey at full back looks ok. Seems to be getting his chance in there and taking it. Is he a brother of Robert Downey?

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/02/12/dublin-hold-off-late-antrim-blitz-to-keep-up-unbeaten-run/
Then Molloy added a second Antrim goal in the 66th minute, again from close range, Dublin's nerves suddenly being tested. Antrim simply ran out of road, finishing with 14 wides, manager Darren Gleeson making no secret of where the game was lost.

"It'd be easy for me to focus on the last 15 or 20 minutes," he said, "but what happened in the preceding 50 wasn't up to what we are looking for, no real intensity, didn't lay a glove on them physically in the middle section of the field.

[Kidder81]

Cork boy
https://twitter.com/RTEgaa/status/1624900234659909634

Still not convinced they'll do much come championship. They may well get out of Munster and maybe beat a Wexford or the likes but won't count when Galway, Kilkenny or Limerick are in full flow with their full 15's on.

Cork defence still lacks backbone without the ball.

I'm not convinced by Galway at all, I think Cork would definitely give them a game if they met in the summer 

[seafoid]

Championship hurling is about doing the iterations. Galway are deeper into the process than Cork.
They were playing with 14 for most of the second half as well.

[seafoid]

worth remembering

https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2023/0106/1345281-timing-is-everything-calendar-sharpens-january-focus/

"In hurling, more so than football, this time of year there is no similarity to what we see in May, June and July. It's all about trying to get your timing right and not to overdo it in these months, in this weather.

"The pace of the game in the Munster Senior League is probably 25% of championship, in my opinion. The league would be more like 50-75% depending on the stage of it.

"That extra 25% comes once championship starts and pitches are better, everything is faster. Can guys can adapt to that, not just physically but also mentally, in terms of decision-making, instinct and having the character to do it?

[johnnycool]

Tipp took a bit of beating on the injury front in the first 5 minutes of the game vrs Kilkenny;

Following medical assessment of a number of players who sustained injuries recently, the following is an update on each player.

Paddy Cadell suffered a Pivot shift injury to his left knee while playing against Kilkenny in the Allianz hurling league round 2 game in UPMC Nolan Park. On examination it has been confirmed that Paddy has suffered a cruciate ligament tear and will now miss the remainder of the 2023 intercounty season

Cathal Barrett collided with one of his own players during the same fixture , which has resulted in an un displaced fracture to the scapula.  Cathal will be required to keep his arm in a sling for the next 3 weeks and at that point he should be able to commence his rehabilitation work. At this point it is expected that Cathal should be in a position to recommence some on field activity in 10 to 12 weeks.

Niall O Meara underwent a scan earlier this week following an injury to his groin picked up in a recent training session. Examination confirmed a tear of the adductor origin .Niall will commence his rehabilitation and at this point and it is hopeful that Niall can commence full training again  in 6 to 7 weeks.

[seafoid]

Injuries could determine the all Ireland.

[mouview]

Tipp took a bit of beating on the injury front in the first 5 minutes of the game vrs Kilkenny;

Following medical assessment of a number of players who sustained injuries recently, the following is an update on each player.

Paddy Cadell suffered a Pivot shift injury to his left knee while playing against Kilkenny in the Allianz hurling league round 2 game in UPMC Nolan Park. On examination it has been confirmed that Paddy has suffered a cruciate ligament tear and will now miss the remainder of the 2023 intercounty season

Cathal Barrett collided with one of his own players during the same fixture , which has resulted in an un displaced fracture to the scapula.  Cathal will be required to keep his arm in a sling for the next 3 weeks and at that point he should be able to commence his rehabilitation work. At this point it is expected that Cathal should be in a position to recommence some on field activity in 10 to 12 weeks.

Niall O Meara underwent a scan earlier this week following an injury to his groin picked up in a recent training session. Examination confirmed a tear of the adductor origin .Niall will commence his rehabilitation and at this point and it is hopeful that Niall can commence full training again  in 6 to 7 weeks.

Bubbles has retired from county now too.

[seafoid]

Tipp took a bit of beating on the injury front in the first 5 minutes of the game vrs Kilkenny;

Following medical assessment of a number of players who sustained injuries recently, the following is an update on each player.

Paddy Cadell suffered a Pivot shift injury to his left knee while playing against Kilkenny in the Allianz hurling league round 2 game in UPMC Nolan Park. On examination it has been confirmed that Paddy has suffered a cruciate ligament tear and will now miss the remainder of the 2023 intercounty season

Cathal Barrett collided with one of his own players during the same fixture , which has resulted in an un displaced fracture to the scapula.  Cathal will be required to keep his arm in a sling for the next 3 weeks and at that point he should be able to commence his rehabilitation work. At this point it is expected that Cathal should be in a position to recommence some on field activity in 10 to 12 weeks.

Niall O Meara underwent a scan earlier this week following an injury to his groin picked up in a recent training session. Examination confirmed a tear of the adductor origin .Niall will commence his rehabilitation and at this point and it is hopeful that Niall can commence full training again  in 6 to 7 weeks.

Bubbles has retired from county now too.

And Dillon Quirke died tragically. A serious hurler. Like Niall Donohue, he might have become the captain in a different scenario.

[didlyi]

So motion 37 was passed. Central council will implement standards for hurley sizes. A step in the right direction IMO. Interesting to see how they will implement it and what the criteria will be.

[Milltown Row2]

Size of bas?

[didlyi]

Size of bas?

No details given but surely the bas is the subject to change.