Antrim Hurling

[Dualta Duane]

can someone explain the nth antrim process for selecting the finalists for the nth Antrim feile final.

Think we (sth) could learn from it as it seems that there were whole pile more games played to get the eventual finalists and winners.

Also, was looking at the score lines from some of the games played and it seems that Oisins weren't too bad this year, which is great to see! any time i've watched Oisins play they always been tough tight games.

[theskull1]

Round Robin system ...every team plays each other...then top 2 teams go into the final ... if theres a tie for 2nd/3rd, then a play off game.

Same format for Feile A & Feile B

[Dualta Duane]

probably a better option, think Down do something similar. two finalists in Sth Antrim - St Galls played 2 games, Rossa played 3.
Last year was worse as Rossa were due to play St Pauls in semi, they FTF so Rossa played St. Galls in final (1 Game!!) and went through to All County Feile final...

[Sleeping giant]

See PJ has left the panel due to work reasons.  Granted he's been below his usual standards, but a loss none the less.  Interesting to see what sort of team is out for the game with Laois.  Am honestly hoping for a back lash after a very disappointing league and playoff.  Surely need to win this one if were to salvage a bit of pride.

[hurlingstick]

SG they looked sharp against your boys on Saturday. Fitter and stronger. Still look lacking up front. Dan McCloskey is a right player. Would he have no interest in County?

[Sleeping giant]

I don't no if he's ever been approached to be honest.  I no Eddie and liam were approached.  Liam isn't back training with us yet after the operation,Eddie had exams over the next few weeks and couldn't commit.  Dan is a very sharp skillful forward. Maybe a year or so to early for him at that level. 

[hurlingstick]

Jesus the team would be a lot healthier with those 3!! Anyway, hopefully we can beat Laois on Sunday.... Glass half full and all that. Good to see Martin Scullion back hurling

[Sleeping giant]

I really hope to god we can beat Laois at home.  Was chatting to a starting member recently and he told me that all will be well again after they beat Laois.  So heres hoping!!!! 

[btdtgtt]

In any sport sometimes the best team performances are about addressing a previous failure.
It's championship. 
We are at home.
We can beat Laois.

[getevennotcross]

In any sport sometimes the best team performances are about addressing a previous failure.
It's championship. 
We are at home.
We can beat Laois.

Now that's what I like to hear, pure optimism.  Good luck to the lads on Sunday, I really am hoping we can salvage something from a dismal league performance and restore a bit of pride, boy do we need it!

[theskull1]

Like everyone else I hope to see a good performance

From my perspective.....
Beating Laois will not make everything alright again. Likewise getting beat by them will not mean we should hang our headad in shame

[Sleeping giant]

No it won't make everything alright, but it would be a bit of a statement that we actually aren't as bad as we've showed in league. 

[theskull1]

To take anything more than the enjoyment of the win would be foolish IMO.

[getevennotcross]

Let them just win it firstly, enjoy the win and see where we go from there, nothing more, nothing less.  A win would be a step in the right direction, especially for some of the younger lads.  But it would appear some believe a win would be foolish, I ask you, is it any wonder??

A win over an old adversary should be enjoyed, savoured and considered a stepping stone and build a foundation to progress. A win would be welcomed by the players and supporters alike and the habit and good feeling of winning again, something they have not been accustomed to for  a considerable time.  They can take a positive spin out of that and aim to secure further wins.  What can be wrong with that I say?

[theskull1]

People will get ahead of themselves regardless of the result.