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Replying To updwell:  "U20s won't play next week and at this stage it's 4 weeks to Munster final-is it risking a bit of rustiness resting fellas next week. I say go on and take on Clare full tilt and let the cards fall whatever way they do."
I agree with you, although a lot might depend on the result of the first game next week. If cork cannot beat Waterford it is all over. Some people are saying we are in the Munster Final. However, that is not a dead cert yet. If Waterford win their last two games and Clare beat us next Sunday all three teams will be on six points each, so scoring difference will come into play then. I think we have currently +21, but a heavy defeat on Sunday would seriously reduce that.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4318 - 08/05/2022 20:22:16    2415722

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Replying To bloodyban:  "Great win considering they were anemic in that first half. The ref was terrible throughout. He's a bad ref but doesn't like limerick. He's a ref where you have to hit the deck yo have any chance of a free.
Tipp were good for long spells and if their accuracy was better then they would have put it right up to Limerick . Limericks shooting was woefully inadequate. Literally awful.
Hegarty was a colossus,was getting nothing off the ref. Tom Morrissey came good eventually.. he was lucky to not be subbed earlier. Gillane was outstanding again..
Nash was good when they needed him to be and Finn came good. Does anyone else think Finn dallies on the ball abut too much.. Both Finn and Byrnes did some awfull silly things. Eventually they both came good.
I was delighted for Boylan. He made a big difference. And Flanagans pass was sublime for the goal. .
It ll be interesting to see what type of Limerick team gets named next week..Will they go full pelt at Clare ? I can't see the necessity."
Clare will make it tough for Limerick next Sunday. Should be a cracker.

thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1739 - 08/05/2022 20:59:31    2415742

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Replying To foreveryoung:  "Good win for Limerick; quite a bit off sync, though.

Great performance from Tipp; fought like lions, a bit unlucky with their shooting. Didn't give an inch, just ran outta steam. But everything that shows pride in the jersey.

Great to see Mike Casey get MOTM, after his tough 2-3 years with injury. Great again to see Hegarty, not the avalanche of points, but the amount of work that that man puts in all over the field is immense.

And when you see Tom Morrissey coming into form, like today, you know the Limerick championship team is about to crank into full gear. He's a talisman for this team!"
Hegarty's splendid contribution and his great hurling awareness was highlighted at some length on the Sunday Game Program last night. His magnificent play is central to all that is best in this fine team.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4318 - 09/05/2022 08:51:37    2415771

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A few thoughts on yesterday's game:

https://limerickhurling.blogspot.com/2022/05/limerick-v-tipp-talking-points.html

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 09/05/2022 11:40:42    2415864

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "I agree with you, although a lot might depend on the result of the first game next week. If cork cannot beat Waterford it is all over. Some people are saying we are in the Munster Final. However, that is not a dead cert yet. If Waterford win their last two games and Clare beat us next Sunday all three teams will be on six points each, so scoring difference will come into play then. I think we have currently +21, but a heavy defeat on Sunday would seriously reduce that."
Like a few other people, I thought the trip to Ennis would be a free run if on 6 points.
It depends on what Kiely wants to do now. The way we are set on 6 with 1 game to go you'd nearly think it would be a shame not to have a right go and ensure that we are in the munster final. Like Dealer just said there though, with Lynch and casey definitely out. And Flanagan and Hayes getting match fitness and Morrissey starting to gain form would it be mad to risk gillane when we are through to the next round.

A little bit worried at how our forwards have struggled to gel so far. The disruptions with injuries and form obviously haven't helped. Gillane has been heroic. Hayes looks a bit lost up the very top. Never got into the game yesterday

Mads (Limerick) - Posts: 366 - 09/05/2022 14:42:05    2415977

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Kyle Hayes has to go back wing back , he,s needed there and he would cause more problems for the opposition half back line and probably score more from that position.

Dublinculchie1 (Limerick) - Posts: 129 - 09/05/2022 14:49:41    2415980

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "I agree with you, although a lot might depend on the result of the first game next week. If cork cannot beat Waterford it is all over. Some people are saying we are in the Munster Final. However, that is not a dead cert yet. If Waterford win their last two games and Clare beat us next Sunday all three teams will be on six points each, so scoring difference will come into play then. I think we have currently +21, but a heavy defeat on Sunday would seriously reduce that."
I don't think there's any chance of a heavy defeat next Sunday OTM.It should be close and I think he will put out a strong team as possible because Munster final is 3 weeks from Sunday and if we win that it's another 3 weeks to semifinal so to prevent rustiness players need to play. Kyle Hayes isn't back training that long so he needs to be given time to settle in at FF,the issue will be if Peter Casey is available along with Cian and a fully fit Flanagan who drops out and is Hayes 'pushed' back to 7. Interesting but hopefully a problem we have at some stage in June.

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 817 - 09/05/2022 16:00:28    2416031

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Big game in Semele Stadium on Saturday night first! Nothing much between the two teams. Momentum and a slightly more experienced line-up may tilt the game in
Limerick's favour?

football first (None) - Posts: 1259 - 09/05/2022 17:03:59    2416044

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "I agree with you, although a lot might depend on the result of the first game next week. If cork cannot beat Waterford it is all over. Some people are saying we are in the Munster Final. However, that is not a dead cert yet. If Waterford win their last two games and Clare beat us next Sunday all three teams will be on six points each, so scoring difference will come into play then. I think we have currently +21, but a heavy defeat on Sunday would seriously reduce that."
Spot on O.T.M. We only have 1 foot in the Munster Final. JK will want to win next week. Despite what Dealer says I think Gillane will start - assuming he's fit of course. Clare backs are very physical (off the ball) so I think it's a game that will suit Conor Boylan & Seamie Flanagan. If CO'Neil isn't fit Kyle might go to 11.

William O'D had his quietest game that I can remember! Maybe that slap he got in the foot affected him a lot? I must say I was shocked when I saw Darragh O'Donovan coming off! He was holding the centre on his own!

If William is still injured Reidy or Hanley might come in centre field. That's the extent of the changes I can see - injuries permitting.

Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 09/05/2022 20:27:03    2416075

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Replying To Mads:  "Like a few other people, I thought the trip to Ennis would be a free run if on 6 points.
It depends on what Kiely wants to do now. The way we are set on 6 with 1 game to go you'd nearly think it would be a shame not to have a right go and ensure that we are in the munster final. Like Dealer just said there though, with Lynch and casey definitely out. And Flanagan and Hayes getting match fitness and Morrissey starting to gain form would it be mad to risk gillane when we are through to the next round.

A little bit worried at how our forwards have struggled to gel so far. The disruptions with injuries and form obviously haven't helped. Gillane has been heroic. Hayes looks a bit lost up the very top. Never got into the game yesterday"
Hayes has way too much hurling and athleticism to be stuck in full forward.

It is proven the roaming left half half back is by far the best position for him to cause huge damage to the opposition so why move him out of there.

Past hurler (None) - Posts: 723 - 09/05/2022 21:40:19    2416089

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Replying To updwell:  "I don't think there's any chance of a heavy defeat next Sunday OTM.It should be close and I think he will put out a strong team as possible because Munster final is 3 weeks from Sunday and if we win that it's another 3 weeks to semifinal so to prevent rustiness players need to play. Kyle Hayes isn't back training that long so he needs to be given time to settle in at FF,the issue will be if Peter Casey is available along with Cian and a fully fit Flanagan who drops out and is Hayes 'pushed' back to 7. Interesting but hopefully a problem we have at some stage in June."
In my opinion, Hayes is more effective at wing back and with Flanagan back in the fold along with other reasonable options in the forwards, there's no reason to have to keep him in the forwards. I really think that JK needs to and will prioritize what's in Limerick's best interests and not worry about national media noises. Limerick have nothing riding on this match and I'd be more interested in giving some of the squad players a chance to prove their worth in a competitive environment and not worry about the result. I'll be at the match but I'll be more interested in individual performances than is results. We could be playing Clare again so it's a great chance to assess where they're at with later tests in mind.

Dealer (Limerick) - Posts: 835 - 09/05/2022 21:44:38    2416091

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Replying To updwell:  "I don't think there's any chance of a heavy defeat next Sunday OTM.It should be close and I think he will put out a strong team as possible because Munster final is 3 weeks from Sunday and if we win that it's another 3 weeks to semifinal so to prevent rustiness players need to play. Kyle Hayes isn't back training that long so he needs to be given time to settle in at FF,the issue will be if Peter Casey is available along with Cian and a fully fit Flanagan who drops out and is Hayes 'pushed' back to 7. Interesting but hopefully a problem we have at some stage in June."
From Kielys comments, Peter Casey is 4-5 weeks from being fully integrated. I've done the injury myself and been around enough of players to do it. Its at that stage when you see how rusty and unconfident someone is and where you pick up little twinges, etc. I'd be very surprised if the plays any part this year or certainly and meaningful one.

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 10/05/2022 08:53:18    2416103

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Replying To tiobraid:  "From Kielys comments, Peter Casey is 4-5 weeks from being fully integrated. I've done the injury myself and been around enough of players to do it. Its at that stage when you see how rusty and unconfident someone is and where you pick up little twinges, etc. I'd be very surprised if the plays any part this year or certainly and meaningful one."
I thought that all along, Tiobraid. Why did his brother take about two years to recover from injury- and yes it was not cruciate. Did Mike come back too soon?. I do not know, but if he did Peter will be advised appropriately. It is much more important to have his exciting talent available long term than risk further damage by bringing him back too soon.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4318 - 10/05/2022 09:40:05    2416113

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Replying To Dealer:  "In my opinion, Hayes is more effective at wing back and with Flanagan back in the fold along with other reasonable options in the forwards, there's no reason to have to keep him in the forwards. I really think that JK needs to and will prioritize what's in Limerick's best interests and not worry about national media noises. Limerick have nothing riding on this match and I'd be more interested in giving some of the squad players a chance to prove their worth in a competitive environment and not worry about the result. I'll be at the match but I'll be more interested in individual performances than is results. We could be playing Clare again so it's a great chance to assess where they're at with later tests in mind."
I don't ever think Kiely is worried about the media but in the interest of Limerick players they need to be playing to avoid staleness and sitting on the sidelines for 4 weeks between the Tipp game and a Munster final is a long time.

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 817 - 10/05/2022 10:26:56    2416140

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "I thought that all along, Tiobraid. Why did his brother take about two years to recover from injury- and yes it was not cruciate. Did Mike come back too soon?. I do not know, but if he did Peter will be advised appropriately. It is much more important to have his exciting talent available long term than risk further damage by bringing him back too soon."
Yeah very surprised myself that it was mentioned a few months ago that he might be back but I'm sure he is getting the best advice at the moment.

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 817 - 10/05/2022 10:31:58    2416143

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Replying To updwell:  "Yeah very surprised myself that it was mentioned a few months ago that he might be back but I'm sure he is getting the best advice at the moment."
Every knee injury is different but one thing you can be certain of is that these boys are getting the best of care and no one is being rushed back.

dingo (Limerick) - Posts: 23 - 11/05/2022 08:31:09    2416402

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Problems in the camp this morning lads? if it were one of the key players would he be kicked off the panel?

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 11/05/2022 09:37:00    2416405

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Replying To daytona11:  "Problems in the camp this morning lads? if it were one of the key players would he be kicked off the panel?"
The problem has been dealt with swiftly within the camp. Nothing to see here.

Clubgaa (Limerick) - Posts: 879 - 11/05/2022 10:01:19    2416412

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Replying To daytona11:  "Problems in the camp this morning lads? if it were one of the key players would he be kicked off the panel?"
No one has been kicked off the panel. There is always a lot more to these stories.

daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1126 - 11/05/2022 10:07:54    2416417

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Replying To daytona11:  "Problems in the camp this morning lads? if it were one of the key players would he be kicked off the panel?"
Nothing to see, just a man committed to the cause!

Shocs07 (Limerick) - Posts: 372 - 11/05/2022 10:32:21    2416431

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