The future of laois hurling

burdizzo · June 24, 2021, 04:49:07 PM

In fairness, where else would Ballinakill go? They SHOULD have enough w/ 'Pickas, but they are very tight - certainly at u15. Ballacolla are, as well, so...? I know it doesn't look good - and some of these amalgamations do leave a lot behind - but lads need to be hurling to a standard, too. Besides Ballacolla/ Ballinakill/ Ballypickas didn't fare out too well last night - easily beaten by Park-Ratheniska/ Timahoe/ Stradally/ Graiguecullen/ St. Joseph's (!!). It's looking like The Harps will be the ones at u15 - they had a huge win over Borris/ Kilcotton last night. And Mountrath will hardly get away with hiding in the 'B' any more, either! Though fair play to them on their clean sweep of underage titles, they have a couple of really good prospects. Shows that giving up football pays dividends for hurling clubs!!

redsetanta · June 30, 2021, 02:45:14 PM

How are the minor hurlers shaping up this year.

Any stand out players to keep an eye out for?

burdizzo · June 30, 2021, 07:57:41 PM

I get the impression that's it's more about developing next year's minor team, than about this year's one. In other words, a lot of younger players are on the panel.

burdizzo · July 05, 2021, 10:05:07 PM

And, what's more, I think Kildare will beat them.

clonadmad · July 05, 2021, 10:33:17 PM

Quote from: burdizzo on June 30, 2021, 07:57:41 PM
I get the impression that's it's more about developing next year's minor team, than about this year's one. In other words, a lot of younger players are on the panel.

It's always about next year with us

Laois man · July 06, 2021, 02:49:56 PM

Is U20 game and minor game on laois TV tonight and tomorrow night?

Zooming around · July 07, 2021, 04:56:35 PM

Decent looking minor team named. Best of luck to them

clonadmad · July 07, 2021, 06:02:51 PM

Live on YouTube

https://youtu.be/rjpxJzMqqRE

burdizzo · July 07, 2021, 08:49:14 PM

As expected. Our lads too small compared to Kildare.

Helix. · July 08, 2021, 09:37:23 AM

Quote from: burdizzo on July 07, 2021, 08:49:14 PM
As expected. Our lads too small compared to Kildare.

Disappointing result last night. Full credit to Kildare but regardless an unacceptable result if we wish to see Laois hurling make any progress. I know COVID is a killer for likes of underage development squads and schools hurling which has been lacking past year and half. However Kildare and other counties have same issues. Have seem to made no progress despite high profile involvement.

The 20s as well next week will be interesting to see standard vs Kilkenny. Antrim rolled over after about 15 minutes and game was over. We're a bit light at that level but skill and work-rate seems to be decent. Time will tell.

Zooming around · July 08, 2021, 10:02:05 AM

Unbelievable. At u14 I'm fairly sure this team beat Limerick in the Tony Forristal. What the hell has happened in the meantime.

Laois man · July 09, 2021, 12:05:55 PM

Laois to beat Antrim tomorrow??

Zooming around · July 09, 2021, 03:20:49 PM

Quote from: Laois man on July 09, 2021, 12:05:55 PM
Laois to beat Antrim tomorrow??

Yes

redsetanta · July 09, 2021, 03:57:51 PM

Very important game tomorrow.

I see there are some tickets available for the game. Anyone know how many people will be let in to it?

Zooming around · July 13, 2021, 09:09:06 AM

I'm surprised there hasn't been a bit more reaction to the minor result here. Fool me once etc ...