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With the Senior football Championship starting imminently, and some other grades started already, who do posters fancy to get promoted and relegated this year?
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Fair play Viking66, will take a while to get used to this "new normal"
Predictions of the weekend (hope I fair better than the hurling)
Senior:
Glynn-Sarsfields: Looking at last year's form, Glynn started the season well and went down badly against Shels, while Sarsfields surprised many by reaching the quarters but got beaten comfortably by Castletown. But I seen in the paper that Chin is injured, which, without sounding too disparaging of Sarsfields chances, has me pointing to a Glynn win.
St.Martin's-Horeswood: could be a belter given the young talent coming through in Horeswood and they are surely on a high after winning the junior hurling. The New Ross lads have a real native feel to their backroom team, with Scruff Murphy in as a selector with Martin's. I do think Horeswood are still in the embroytic phase of a rebuild and think Martin's will win by a few points, and will go close to going the whole way.
Gusserane-Shelmaliers: Gusserane are the great enigma in that they can blow a team away one day, and get soundly beaten the next. They haven't really progressed from their 2016 win considering the likes of Sheehan and Rossiter have emerged as regulars for the county. It could be argued that Shels haven't built on their 2018 victory either, and I do think their running style is too predictable, while their antics leave a lot to be desired. Tough one to call. Draw
Starlights-St.Anne's: what a magnificent year for the Enniscorthy men as they embark on the double. St.Anne's will be gunning for revenge but will have to play a more positive game to the defensive one that so nearly came a cropper in last year's intermediate final. Sean Kelly's return boosts their attack, and I see Starlights have since added Jordan Pettigrew from St.Patrick's who I know little about, although Pepper's broken leg will be a blow. Starlights by 2-3 points.
Castletown-Kilanerin: another repeat of a recent hurling final, and a by now annual renewal of a fierce rivalry. Kilanerin have gone back to the glory days with Michael Furlong as manager, and their age profile is trending in the right direction. But Castletown have held the edge over them in recent years, and I expect them to win by a couple of points again.
Intermediate:
Duffry Rovers- Naomh Eanna: Duffry won this tie last year but Naomh Eanna didn't appear to put an ounce of effort into the football for some reason. Since then, they have won the junior out of nowhere, competed well vs. senior sides in the ACFL and are blooding a few young footballers. If they have their house in order, they could well be benefactors of the split season and think they will win here by 3-4 points.
Rathgargoue-Cushinstown-Bannow-Ballymitty: Rathgarogue have enjoyed a few good years while Bannow haven't really contended for a few years now. Cushinstown by a few.
Crossabeg-Ballyhogue: like the above, Crossabeg are on an upward trajectory while their neighbours have been static. Crossabeg to win.
Maudlintown-Ferns: Ferns had the unluckiest of defeats in last year's decider and should be in the shake-up again with no clear favourite for the grade. I don't know how their injuries from the hurling have cleared up, but if they can find a fella to share the scoring burden with Nolan, they'll be there or thereabouts. I had said it earlier in the year that the addition of Spot Murphy was potentially crucial for St.Mary's but I don't know how they are fixed with lads playing soccer. I think Ferns will just squeak it as their defensive system will frustrate the Wexford town men.
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Replying To beano: "Fair play Viking66, will take a while to get used to this "new normal"
Predictions of the weekend (hope I fair better than the hurling)
Senior:
Glynn-Sarsfields: Looking at last year's form, Glynn started the season well and went down badly against Shels, while Sarsfields surprised many by reaching the quarters but got beaten comfortably by Castletown. But I seen in the paper that Chin is injured, which, without sounding too disparaging of Sarsfields chances, has me pointing to a Glynn win.
St.Martin's-Horeswood: could be a belter given the young talent coming through in Horeswood and they are surely on a high after winning the junior hurling. The New Ross lads have a real native feel to their backroom team, with Scruff Murphy in as a selector with Martin's. I do think Horeswood are still in the embroytic phase of a rebuild and think Martin's will win by a few points, and will go close to going the whole way.
Gusserane-Shelmaliers: Gusserane are the great enigma in that they can blow a team away one day, and get soundly beaten the next. They haven't really progressed from their 2016 win considering the likes of Sheehan and Rossiter have emerged as regulars for the county. It could be argued that Shels haven't built on their 2018 victory either, and I do think their running style is too predictable, while their antics leave a lot to be desired. Tough one to call. Draw
Starlights-St.Anne's: what a magnificent year for the Enniscorthy men as they embark on the double. St.Anne's will be gunning for revenge but will have to play a more positive game to the defensive one that so nearly came a cropper in last year's intermediate final. Sean Kelly's return boosts their attack, and I see Starlights have since added Jordan Pettigrew from St.Patrick's who I know little about, although Pepper's broken leg will be a blow. Starlights by 2-3 points.
Castletown-Kilanerin: another repeat of a recent hurling final, and a by now annual renewal of a fierce rivalry. Kilanerin have gone back to the glory days with Michael Furlong as manager, and their age profile is trending in the right direction. But Castletown have held the edge over them in recent years, and I expect them to win by a couple of points again.
Intermediate:
Duffry Rovers- Naomh Eanna: Duffry won this tie last year but Naomh Eanna didn't appear to put an ounce of effort into the football for some reason. Since then, they have won the junior out of nowhere, competed well vs. senior sides in the ACFL and are blooding a few young footballers. If they have their house in order, they could well be benefactors of the split season and think they will win here by 3-4 points.
Rathgargoue-Cushinstown-Bannow-Ballymitty: Rathgarogue have enjoyed a few good years while Bannow haven't really contended for a few years now. Cushinstown by a few.
Crossabeg-Ballyhogue: like the above, Crossabeg are on an upward trajectory while their neighbours have been static. Crossabeg to win.
Maudlintown-Ferns: Ferns had the unluckiest of defeats in last year's decider and should be in the shake-up again with no clear favourite for the grade. I don't know how their injuries from the hurling have cleared up, but if they can find a fella to share the scoring burden with Nolan, they'll be there or thereabouts. I had said it earlier in the year that the addition of Spot Murphy was potentially crucial for St.Mary's but I don't know how they are fixed with lads playing soccer. I think Ferns will just squeak it as their defensive system will frustrate the Wexford town men." Think I'd agree with most of your senior predictions except I think Gusserane will beat Shels. At Intermediate I fancy Naudlintiwn and Ballyhogue to scrape wins but hard to call any of the games with no recent football being played
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11841 - 30/09/2021 13:44:37
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Replying To beano: "Fair play Viking66, will take a while to get used to this "new normal"
Predictions of the weekend (hope I fair better than the hurling)
Senior:
Glynn-Sarsfields: Looking at last year's form, Glynn started the season well and went down badly against Shels, while Sarsfields surprised many by reaching the quarters but got beaten comfortably by Castletown. But I seen in the paper that Chin is injured, which, without sounding too disparaging of Sarsfields chances, has me pointing to a Glynn win.
St.Martin's-Horeswood: could be a belter given the young talent coming through in Horeswood and they are surely on a high after winning the junior hurling. The New Ross lads have a real native feel to their backroom team, with Scruff Murphy in as a selector with Martin's. I do think Horeswood are still in the embroytic phase of a rebuild and think Martin's will win by a few points, and will go close to going the whole way.
Gusserane-Shelmaliers: Gusserane are the great enigma in that they can blow a team away one day, and get soundly beaten the next. They haven't really progressed from their 2016 win considering the likes of Sheehan and Rossiter have emerged as regulars for the county. It could be argued that Shels haven't built on their 2018 victory either, and I do think their running style is too predictable, while their antics leave a lot to be desired. Tough one to call. Draw
Starlights-St.Anne's: what a magnificent year for the Enniscorthy men as they embark on the double. St.Anne's will be gunning for revenge but will have to play a more positive game to the defensive one that so nearly came a cropper in last year's intermediate final. Sean Kelly's return boosts their attack, and I see Starlights have since added Jordan Pettigrew from St.Patrick's who I know little about, although Pepper's broken leg will be a blow. Starlights by 2-3 points.
Castletown-Kilanerin: another repeat of a recent hurling final, and a by now annual renewal of a fierce rivalry. Kilanerin have gone back to the glory days with Michael Furlong as manager, and their age profile is trending in the right direction. But Castletown have held the edge over them in recent years, and I expect them to win by a couple of points again.
Intermediate:
Duffry Rovers- Naomh Eanna: Duffry won this tie last year but Naomh Eanna didn't appear to put an ounce of effort into the football for some reason. Since then, they have won the junior out of nowhere, competed well vs. senior sides in the ACFL and are blooding a few young footballers. If they have their house in order, they could well be benefactors of the split season and think they will win here by 3-4 points.
Rathgargoue-Cushinstown-Bannow-Ballymitty: Rathgarogue have enjoyed a few good years while Bannow haven't really contended for a few years now. Cushinstown by a few.
Crossabeg-Ballyhogue: like the above, Crossabeg are on an upward trajectory while their neighbours have been static. Crossabeg to win.
Maudlintown-Ferns: Ferns had the unluckiest of defeats in last year's decider and should be in the shake-up again with no clear favourite for the grade. I don't know how their injuries from the hurling have cleared up, but if they can find a fella to share the scoring burden with Nolan, they'll be there or thereabouts. I had said it earlier in the year that the addition of Spot Murphy was potentially crucial for St.Mary's but I don't know how they are fixed with lads playing soccer. I think Ferns will just squeak it as their defensive system will frustrate the Wexford town men." Think I'd agree with most of your senior predictions except I think Gusserane will beat Shels. At Intermediate I fancy Maudlintown and Ballyhogue to scrape wins but hard to call any of the games with no recent football being played.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11841 - 30/09/2021 13:58:42
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Weekend predictions:
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Glynn v Sarsfields- Even though Sars look to be improving and competing well at underage I think with 2 going down they could be under pressure this year, Glynn to win comfortably
Gusserane v Shels- As Beano mentioned Gusserane are the great enigma of Wexford club football, could easily make a final this year but don't know if it will be a county final or a relegation final, I'll go with the Shels
Horeswood v Martins- Martins as consistent as any team in terms of making finals and semi finals, usually comfortable in group phases so I'll go with them. Interesting to see if Barry O'Connor currently home from Sydney will tog out.
Starlights v Annes- I think the hurling efforts could effect these 2 teams as the weeks progress, hurling finalists struggled overall in football last year, I think Starlights should be to good for an Annes team that could easily end up in a relegation battle
Kilanerin v Castletown- I think Castletown are stronger and should get some small revenge over their neighbours after last weekend
Intermediate
Duffry v Gorey- Gorey disappointed last year but are capable of winning the grade in my opinion, I'll go with them
Ferns v Maudlintown- 2 teams again capable of winning the grade, interesting to see PJ Banvilles impact as coach under John Godkin with the Mary's, I'll go with a draw
Cushinstown v Bannow- Cushinstown look to be moving in opposite directions in each code, expect them to be too good for a Bannow team who might struggle to avoid relegation
Crossabeg v Ballyhogue- I'll go with Crossabeg even though they've been inconsistent at times in recent years
Championship predictions got 2 right ( Oylgate & Horeswood) and 2 wrong ( Gorey & Duffry)on the hurling.
Senior: Shels
Intermediate: Crossabeg
Intermediate A: Adamstown
Junior: Monageer
Think Senior and Intermediate as usual are wide open, due to this just a general prediction that their might be 1 or 2 shock relegations like the hurling.
bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 01/10/2021 09:03:23
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Replying To wexico15: "Weekend predictions:
Senior
Glynn v Sarsfields- Even though Sars look to be improving and competing well at underage I think with 2 going down they could be under pressure this year, Glynn to win comfortably
Gusserane v Shels- As Beano mentioned Gusserane are the great enigma of Wexford club football, could easily make a final this year but don't know if it will be a county final or a relegation final, I'll go with the Shels
Horeswood v Martins- Martins as consistent as any team in terms of making finals and semi finals, usually comfortable in group phases so I'll go with them. Interesting to see if Barry O'Connor currently home from Sydney will tog out.
Starlights v Annes- I think the hurling efforts could effect these 2 teams as the weeks progress, hurling finalists struggled overall in football last year, I think Starlights should be to good for an Annes team that could easily end up in a relegation battle
Kilanerin v Castletown- I think Castletown are stronger and should get some small revenge over their neighbours after last weekend
Intermediate
Duffry v Gorey- Gorey disappointed last year but are capable of winning the grade in my opinion, I'll go with them
Ferns v Maudlintown- 2 teams again capable of winning the grade, interesting to see PJ Banvilles impact as coach under John Godkin with the Mary's, I'll go with a draw
Cushinstown v Bannow- Cushinstown look to be moving in opposite directions in each code, expect them to be too good for a Bannow team who might struggle to avoid relegation
Crossabeg v Ballyhogue- I'll go with Crossabeg even though they've been inconsistent at times in recent years
Championship predictions got 2 right ( Oylgate & Horeswood) and 2 wrong ( Gorey & Duffry)on the hurling.
Senior: Shels
Intermediate: Crossabeg
Intermediate A: Adamstown
Junior: Monageer
Think Senior and Intermediate as usual are wide open, due to this just a general prediction that their might be 1 or 2 shock relegations like the hurling." As regards teams doing well in hurling then poorly football last year maybe some of the better players at the dual senior clubs had half an eye on the upcoming Leinster intercounty Championships and were trying to stay injury free? The standard across senior and intermediate is much closer in football than hurling I think you could be right as regards shock promotions and relegations.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11841 - 01/10/2021 09:57:30
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Don't want to sound like that guy again, and bang on the same drum, but I see they are only showing 2 of the senior matches this weekend, compared to every senior hurling match being covered despite the harder logistics with no double-headers in place. Yes, the game at 2PM tomorrow in Taghmon clashes with the fixture in O'Kennedy Park, but even then the double-header in New Ross are attractive matches.
I know they said they will review whether it impacts the attendances, but will they have a Player of the Week feature, or previews? I won't hold my breath. But sure, one of the regulars on the hurling panel can remember the uncle of a fella playing back in 1994- that's gold.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1417 - 01/10/2021 17:43:47
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Replying To beano: "Don't want to sound like that guy again, and bang on the same drum, but I see they are only showing 2 of the senior matches this weekend, compared to every senior hurling match being covered despite the harder logistics with no double-headers in place. Yes, the game at 2PM tomorrow in Taghmon clashes with the fixture in O'Kennedy Park, but even then the double-header in New Ross are attractive matches.
I know they said they will review whether it impacts the attendances, but will they have a Player of the Week feature, or previews? I won't hold my breath. But sure, one of the regulars on the hurling panel can remember the uncle of a fella playing back in 1994- that's gold." Every hurling game streamed was from the park, only Bellefield it seems this weekend, the park is back in action next weekend.
Noticed on the weekend programme Barry O'Connor is named at 14 for the Martins.
bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 01/10/2021 18:51:10
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Replying To beano: "Don't want to sound like that guy again, and bang on the same drum, but I see they are only showing 2 of the senior matches this weekend, compared to every senior hurling match being covered despite the harder logistics with no double-headers in place. Yes, the game at 2PM tomorrow in Taghmon clashes with the fixture in O'Kennedy Park, but even then the double-header in New Ross are attractive matches.
I know they said they will review whether it impacts the attendances, but will they have a Player of the Week feature, or previews? I won't hold my breath. But sure, one of the regulars on the hurling panel can remember the uncle of a fella playing back in 1994- that's gold." Hopefully they do Beano. But we dont want to hear about any Blue Beanos appearing in the North of the county so I couldn't recommend you hold your breath!
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11841 - 01/10/2021 19:20:28
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Replying To beano: "Don't want to sound like that guy again, and bang on the same drum, but I see they are only showing 2 of the senior matches this weekend, compared to every senior hurling match being covered despite the harder logistics with no double-headers in place. Yes, the game at 2PM tomorrow in Taghmon clashes with the fixture in O'Kennedy Park, but even then the double-header in New Ross are attractive matches.
I know they said they will review whether it impacts the attendances, but will they have a Player of the Week feature, or previews? I won't hold my breath. But sure, one of the regulars on the hurling panel can remember the uncle of a fella playing back in 1994- that's gold." You seem to be either forgetting or ignoring the fact that there are no longer attendance limits on games which has coincided with the start of our football championships, whilst during the hurling championship there were attendance limits.
Onfor15 (Wexford) - Posts: 524 - 02/10/2021 09:30:20
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Replying To beano: "Don't want to sound like that guy again, and bang on the same drum, but I see they are only showing 2 of the senior matches this weekend, compared to every senior hurling match being covered despite the harder logistics with no double-headers in place. Yes, the game at 2PM tomorrow in Taghmon clashes with the fixture in O'Kennedy Park, but even then the double-header in New Ross are attractive matches.
I know they said they will review whether it impacts the attendances, but will they have a Player of the Week feature, or previews? I won't hold my breath. But sure, one of the regulars on the hurling panel can remember the uncle of a fella playing back in 1994- that's gold." Is the glass half empty or half full, Beano? :)
Just to show anything can be spun in different ways - another way of looking at it would be to say that every senior hurling match from Wexford Park and Bellefield was streamed, and every senior football match from Wexford Park and Bellefield will be streamed too.
Wexford Park is out of action this weekend while some work is being carried out, but I know the plan is for the cameras to be back there when the action returns next week.
Am not directly connected with the streaming service though, so can't answer the question why there's not streaming from Taghmon or New Ross. Can only guess it must be something to do with difficulty in getting a suitable vantage point and getting power there for all the equipment that needs to run. Honestly can't remember if they streamed from those sort of venues last year.
Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2245 - 02/10/2021 09:47:34
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Okay, maybe it is a logistic issue. But it shouldn't stop them doing a preview or player of the week piece all the same.
Anyway, to the action itself. Anyone see the Glynn-Sars game? Only followed pieces of it on twitter myself, but Sars almost nicked it in the end, which would have been a good comeback. They do seem to be much improved over the last couple of years. Any unheralded players stand out for either side?
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1417 - 02/10/2021 10:45:34
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Replying To beano: "Okay, maybe it is a logistic issue. But it shouldn't stop them doing a preview or player of the week piece all the same.
Anyway, to the action itself. Anyone see the Glynn-Sars game? Only followed pieces of it on twitter myself, but Sars almost nicked it in the end, which would have been a good comeback. They do seem to be much improved over the last couple of years. Any unheralded players stand out for either side?" Didn't see the game but sounds like Glynn were wasteful and kept Sars in the game, in fairness to them Sars do look to be improving, they were missing with injury Chin I think and Richie Lawlor who has plenty of football ability too. Looks like an impressive start for the Martins, I was at Gusserane Shels, Gusserane were 4 up about 10 mins into the half after a very good mini ryan goal but Shels had the superior fitness there after, Brian Malone interestingly looked to be full forward didn't look natural up there, Padraig O'Leary impressed me. Amazed my Ferns Maudlintown draw prediction was right, Gorey started poorly again in Intermediate, noticed looking at the programme alot of their main hurlers weren't togged out.
bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 03/10/2021 08:27:31
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Replying To Pikeman96: "Is the glass half empty or half full, Beano? :)
Just to show anything can be spun in different ways - another way of looking at it would be to say that every senior hurling match from Wexford Park and Bellefield was streamed, and every senior football match from Wexford Park and Bellefield will be streamed too.
Wexford Park is out of action this weekend while some work is being carried out, but I know the plan is for the cameras to be back there when the action returns next week.
Am not directly connected with the streaming service though, so can't answer the question why there's not streaming from Taghmon or New Ross. Can only guess it must be something to do with difficulty in getting a suitable vantage point and getting power there for all the equipment that needs to run. Honestly can't remember if they streamed from those sort of venues last year." I think they done some streams in Bellefield and New Ross last year aswel as Wexford Park, any other venues the stream was a club doing it independently on their social media. Also the capacity limit was 200 and even no spectators for a few weeks in the middle too.
bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 03/10/2021 13:15:50
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No real shocks in the senior after with all the favourites prevailing. St.Martin's comfortable vs. Horeswood, Shelmaliers and showing resolve to get the W in their games, and Castletown having to much pace and power for their rivals. Glynn were probably the least impressive of all the winners, but a win is all that matters.
Was at the Castletown game, and aside for two well-taken goals from them, the first half was tame enough. Castletown missed a few goal chances before that too. Kilanerin nominally were playing an extra man in defence, but the space they left Castletown to run through them at will was criminal. They just couldn't get to grips with the direct running of Holmes, Higgins and especially Brooks, though Castletown kind of retreated for a spell and allowed them back into it. Kilanerin look badly coached and conditioned and wouldn't be surprised if Bunclody turned them over (Martin O'Connor has all the tools to shut out Paudie Hughes, Kilanerin's best player). They also had a few lads featured who looked past it when they got relegated a few year's ago and haven't really played since. Coleman and Heffernan were actually quiet in the general duties of midfield despite kicking three points between them, and the two young debutants played well.
I had thought Gorey were bad yesterday too, but I have been told that they got a black card in the last ten minutes and Duffry scored 1-2 or 3 to win it. Also heard that at one stage the referee brought a '45 forward for dissent, which I have never seen before.
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Replying To beano: "No real shocks in the senior after with all the favourites prevailing. St.Martin's comfortable vs. Horeswood, Shelmaliers and showing resolve to get the W in their games, and Castletown having to much pace and power for their rivals. Glynn were probably the least impressive of all the winners, but a win is all that matters.
Was at the Castletown game, and aside for two well-taken goals from them, the first half was tame enough. Castletown missed a few goal chances before that too. Kilanerin nominally were playing an extra man in defence, but the space they left Castletown to run through them at will was criminal. They just couldn't get to grips with the direct running of Holmes, Higgins and especially Brooks, though Castletown kind of retreated for a spell and allowed them back into it. Kilanerin look badly coached and conditioned and wouldn't be surprised if Bunclody turned them over (Martin O'Connor has all the tools to shut out Paudie Hughes, Kilanerin's best player). They also had a few lads featured who looked past it when they got relegated a few year's ago and haven't really played since. Coleman and Heffernan were actually quiet in the general duties of midfield despite kicking three points between them, and the two young debutants played well.
I had thought Gorey were bad yesterday too, but I have been told that they got a black card in the last ten minutes and Duffry scored 1-2 or 3 to win it. Also heard that at one stage the referee brought a '45 forward for dissent, which I have never seen before." Just on your last line. It is amazing in all my years going to games, the number of people, including players and even referees, who do not know the rules.
A 45 is a 45 metre free, in the same way as a 65 is a 65 metre free. To quote the rule directly
"When the ball is played over the endline and outside the goalposts by the team defending that end, a free kick off the ground shall be awarded to the opposing team on the 45m line opposite where the ball crossed the endline."
A 45 is a free kick so all of the rules of free kicks apply to a 45 as they would to any other free (except for having to take the 45 off the ground)
If dissent is shown, then the referee can bring up any free, including a 45 or 65.
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Replying To Onfor15: "Just on your last line. It is amazing in all my years going to games, the number of people, including players and even referees, who do not know the rules.
A 45 is a 45 metre free, in the same way as a 65 is a 65 metre free. To quote the rule directly
"When the ball is played over the endline and outside the goalposts by the team defending that end, a free kick off the ground shall be awarded to the opposing team on the 45m line opposite where the ball crossed the endline."
A 45 is a free kick so all of the rules of free kicks apply to a 45 as they would to any other free (except for having to take the 45 off the ground)
If dissent is shown, then the referee can bring up any free, including a 45 or 65." Genuinely never knew that. But over all the years I have seen so many incidents that could constitute as dissent in the lead-up to the kick and I have never seen it moved forward once. Has to be the least enforced rule in the game.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1417 - 04/10/2021 11:06:54
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Replying To Onfor15: "Just on your last line. It is amazing in all my years going to games, the number of people, including players and even referees, who do not know the rules.
A 45 is a 45 metre free, in the same way as a 65 is a 65 metre free. To quote the rule directly
"When the ball is played over the endline and outside the goalposts by the team defending that end, a free kick off the ground shall be awarded to the opposing team on the 45m line opposite where the ball crossed the endline."
A 45 is a free kick so all of the rules of free kicks apply to a 45 as they would to any other free (except for having to take the 45 off the ground)
If dissent is shown, then the referee can bring up any free, including a 45 or 65." I've never seen it either but you learn something new every day.
bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 04/10/2021 11:20:42
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We had the same thing happen to us in a Junior B football match about two years ago, and that's how the referee explained it afterwards too - that you can move up a 45 just as you can move up any "ordinary" free.
I agree it's not a very widely-known or enforced rule. Had never seen it before or since then myself, until it happened again during Gorey v Duffry on Saturday.
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Just to add it's obviously a very rare thing because usually any dissent related to the awarding of a 45 or 65 is aimed at an umpire so it mightn't even cross the mind of the referee to bring up the free. A referee would be more inclined to book a player for giving out to the umpire. I don't know what the circumstances were in this case because I wasn't at the match in question.
Onfor15 (Wexford) - Posts: 524 - 04/10/2021 12:24:28
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