Antrim Hurling

[Milltown Row2]

Neil Mc Manus actually played full back right up until he came out of minor, certainly an option.

But I'd rather not disrupt the team too much, Micko would be able to slot in there for one match and Hippy to return in the next game hopefully. Neil needed out the field more. Scored nearly every time he had the ball on Sunday, very worrying for us (Naomh Gall) come championship.

[Milltown Row2]

Folks have any of lads stood beside Graffin recently? Let me tell you hes not small. As mr2 said he cleaned out the Ballycran fb on Saturday and set up a goal. After 10Min's he went onto Paddy Richmond against Dunloy, same result, yes Paddy's powers are waining, but he'd be my choice, hes a better fb than Hippy in my opinion. I did hear on the grapevine that they have been using Carson in training , now dint know how that would work out.

He's not small James, but slightly built less than most FB's and I'm not sure who's playing FF for Westmeath. Upset the applecart and all that.....

[Sleeping giant]

IMO Arron is man for job,   Serious below a high ball. Great man marker also, so I think no matter what size of a full forward appears for Westmeath, graffin will do a job on him!!  I'd even go as far to say he should stay in there!!  Big hippy is good hurler. I'd try him in other square if we progress, has been there before and with Shane and maybe Watson along side,  gives different option with the high ball!!   Only a thought!!

[Two Hands FFS]

It would be a huge ask to play someone in Full Back if they have never played there ie Micko(poor under a high ball). Graffin has at least played there a good few times and done well. I'd leave McAuley & McManus out the pitch.

[Milltown Row2]

If I was lining out the team for Antrim it would be.
                            DD
McGourty       Micko        Graffin

McAuley  Neil McManus  Getten
               Stewart/McCrory

McCloskey   Watson    B. McFaul
McConnell   McNaughton   Scullion

The HF and FF lines could swap or move about as they have nearly all played in various positions for club and county before. Would have liked to have seen Casey from Loughgiel on that panel to see how he'd fair


Yes Two Hands ffs I'm with you on that one but would prefer us to have more balance to the team, Moving Micko into FB would do that as he hasn't had much fun in the forwards of late, playing in defence for his club last few years also. Again just a thought

[lonely1]

Lads all this chat who plays where, under different scenarios etc etc, we should account for westmeath fairly easily and if not then it will be a poor performance and Wallace should pack the bags, their forward line is fairly handy with Clarke, Murtagh and Greville and a great keeper in Mc Govern but apart from that if we don't win comfortably with a high points tally then we are in big diffs for the next round.

[Milltown Row2]

Already stated, a ten point win should be the winning margin.

Galway next would be the the one to gauge our ability

[Hurler24]

I think the Loughgiel and Cushendall will be easy wins for them in the U21 Champ.But St Kevins vs St Johns and Ballycastle vs Rossa should be two super games of hurling.I would say two of the games of the year.Also noticed that the U21 County panel has been announced.Surely the selectors should have watched the U21 Champ and then named a panel from there?

[NAG1]

Am sure any players who arent involved but stand out will be asked onto the training panel anyway, seems logical.

[Milltown Row2]

I think the Loughgiel and Cushendall will be easy wins for them in the U21 Champ.But St Kevins vs St Johns and Ballycastle vs Rossa should be two super games of hurling.I would say two of the games of the year.Also noticed that the U21 County panel has been announced.Surely the selectors should have watched the U21 Champ and then named a panel from there?

Fair point Hurler24

[oisinog]

I think the Loughgiel and Cushendall will be easy wins for them in the U21 Champ.But St Kevins vs St Johns and Ballycastle vs Rossa should be two super games of hurling.I would say two of the games of the year.Also noticed that the U21 County panel has been announced.Surely the selectors should have watched the U21 Champ and then named a panel from there?

I am open for correction here

They are trying to get away from last years farce. From what I understand they have trained for a while and had quite a few trials to pick the U21 squad.

[Milltown Row2]

You're right Oisinog, they have had a few trail games, is Tosh looking after them? Dandered down to Jordanstown pitches one sat morning and watched them for a bit. We've a young lad who plays corner back for us, he's been brilliant for us this year and is under 21. Was injured at the start of the year so probably missed out on selection, which is unfortunate on him.

[Minder]

You're right Oisinog, they have had a few trail games, is Tosh looking after them? Dandered down to Jordanstown pitches one sat morning and watched them for a bit. We've a young lad who plays corner back for us, he's been brilliant for us this year and is under 21. Was injured at the start of the year so probably missed out on selection, which is unfortunate on him.

Tosh and a fella Simpson from St Galls, Danny I think.

[Seamroga in exile]

If I was lining out the team for Antrim it would be.
                            DD
McGourty       Micko        Graffin

McAuley  Neil McManus  Getten
               Stewart/McCrory

McCloskey   Watson    B. McFaul
McConnell   McNaughton  Scullion

The HF and FF lines could swap or move about as they have nearly all played in various positions for club and county before. Would have liked to have seen Casey from Loughgiel on that panel to see how he'd fair


Yes Two Hands ffs I'm with you on that one but would prefer us to have more balance to the team, Moving Micko into FB would do that as he hasn't had much fun in the forwards of late, playing in defence for his club last few years also. Again just a thought

Joey is no longer available MR2.

[El Plato]

Getting personal lads, getting personal.  Can you not take a little bit of the jesting? Are you all beyond reproach also? Well not in my opinion. 

This reminds me why I don't buy the Andytown news, full of arm chair generals and the like and those starting to believe their own press. The ironic thing is this though , some of you honestly believe you are making a difference for the betterment and development of Antrim hurling.

"whats good for the goose" is also good for "The Duck" 

Burke, McGourty or Graffin at full back , are you for real? Not one of them are competent/strong or competitive under a high dropping ball.  We really need somebody of the calibre of young Donnelly.