Antrim Hurling

[Hectic]

Wind did not help the game, low return for Ballycastle from the number of long balls into full forward line in the second half though had the shot that smacked the bar went in the net it could have been game on with 15 to go. Despite that Loughgiel looked comfortable.

[paddyjohn]

Wind did not help the game, low return for Ballycastle from the number of long balls into full forward line in the second half though had the shot that smacked the bar went in the net it could have been game on with 15 to go. Despite that Loughgiel looked comfortable.

You get in and out of Glenravel ok??

[Hectic]

Wind did not help the game, low return for Ballycastle from the number of long balls into full forward line in the second half though had the shot that smacked the bar went in the net it could have been game on with 15 to go. Despite that Loughgiel looked comfortable.

You get in and out of Glenravel ok??

Yeah not too bad, got parked in the field about half 3 so was there in good time. Was about 6 by the time I got out of the field but it was about 20 to when I got to the car so not so bad either and once on the road there was a pretty clear run. Could have done with a wider entrance to the field or a second entrance for pedestrians as it was one or the other but that aside done the job though I'd say if you were cutting it finer for time it could have been heavy enough given the volume of traffic on the road when I was walking to the pitch.

[imtommygunn]

Ballycastle, dunloy or, dare i say it, corrigan for the final. I think maybe ballycastle but that's a guess.

Loughgiel completely on top today and on that showing should probably be favourites for the final. Tiernan coyles to me man of match. Ballycastle looked for a little bit like they might score a goal but then hardly did anything more. The thing that struck me was the difference in handling. Ballycastle all over couldn't catch a ball and loughgiel were fielding a lot from 1-15.

Should be a good final. Best two teams no doubt.

Mcmanus should be fitter for final which will help cushendall. Loughgiel very strong everywhere though.

[btdtgtt]

Final venue?
Assume ballycastle.
Outside chance Cushendall?

Sorry!

[paddyjohn]

Ballycastle, dunloy or, dare i say it, corrigan for the final. I think maybe ballycastle but that's a guess.

Loughgiel completely on top today and on that showing should probably be favourites for the final. Tiernan coyles to me man of match. Ballycastle looked for a little bit like they might score a goal but then hardly did anything more. The thing that struck me was the difference in handling. Ballycastle all over couldn't catch a ball and loughgiel were fielding a lot from 1-15.

Should be a good final. Best two teams no doubt.

Mcmanus should be fitter for final which will help cushendall. Loughgiel very strong everywhere though.

Agree about Coyle, looked composed when he had the ball. Watson never really got into the game but still managed to hit a couple of scores. I thought L'Ghiel overplayed the ball at times especially upfront.

Ballycastle will be kicking themselves, they had some chances and the one that hit the bar will hunt them for a few days no doubt.

Skinny had a good enough game also I thought, best ref in the county bar none.

[imtommygunn]

Yeah i meant to say that. Thought the ref was very good. I've never seen a ref play advantage so much. That's nit a slight - he does it well and it really helps the game flow.

Realistically ballycastle were second best in most areas of pitch. Had that one that hit the crossbar went in might have made more of a game.

Much better game than last night though even with the wind.

[paddyjohn]

Yeah i meant to say that. Thought the ref was very good. I've never seen a ref play advantage so much. That's nit a slight - he does it well and it really helps the game flow.

Realistically ballycastle were second best in most areas of pitch. Had that one that hit the crossbar went in might have made more of a game.

Much better game than last night though even with the wind.

He almost caught it to well. Clarke is a joy to watch but was well marshalled today.

[Link]

Can anyone explain how ballycastle got the free on the 21 near the end? To me it seemed like saul got fouled after he flicked the ball on, whoever hit it wide from the wing didn't look to have been fouled. 

A bit strange that they changed free taker twice for it too.

Loughgiel's 11 was very efficient at the placed balls bar the miss early in 1st half.

[NAG1]

Can anyone explain how ballycastle got the free on the 21 near the end? To me it seemed like saul got fouled after he flicked the ball on, whoever hit it wide from the wing didn't look to have been fouled. 

A bit strange that they changed free taker twice for it too.

Loughgiel's 11 was very efficient at the placed balls bar the miss early in 1st half.

I would imagine that is the advantage rule at work 

[micko12368]

No issue with Glenravel, thought everyone involved with club did a great job. Only had to wait about 5 mins to get out of the field  and thats with parking near the top of the field. Not bad for a football club!!!!

[Link]

Can anyone explain how ballycastle got the free on the 21 near the end? To me it seemed like saul got fouled after he flicked the ball on, whoever hit it wide from the wing didn't look to have been fouled. 

A bit strange that they changed free taker twice for it too.

Loughgiel's 11 was very efficient at the placed balls bar the miss early in 1st half.

I would imagine that is the advantage rule at work 

Surely if no advantage is gained, it goes back to where the foul was commited.

[Bonamargy]

Can anyone explain how ballycastle got the free on the 21 near the end? To me it seemed like saul got fouled after he flicked the ball on, whoever hit it wide from the wing didn't look to have been fouled. 

A bit strange that they changed free taker twice for it too.

Loughgiel's 11 was very efficient at the placed balls bar the miss early in 1st half.

I would imagine that is the advantage rule at work 

Surely if no advantage is gained, it goes back to where the foul was commited.

It was given for a late tackle after the ball was struck. For a late tackle, the free is awarded where the ball lands.

[imtommygunn]

Was it not given for a loughgiel defender picking the ball off the ground? It was where a penalty would be given but foul on the ball so 21 yard free?

[paddyjohn]

Was it not given for a loughgiel defender picking the ball off the ground? It was where a penalty would be given but foul on the ball so 21 yard free?
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Was is not given for DD laying on the ball?