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No he's definitely not. I wouldn't have him near it at all.
Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1909 - 31/03/2022 13:17:57 2408651 Link 0 |
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As Daire O' Leary is injured it will be one of Cahalane, Downey or Mellerick for full back position. We will find out on Friday!
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2022 14:15:21 2408666 Link 0 |
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To be honest, I'm not overly concerned with Limerick's full forward line! Sean O' Donoghue has the measure of Gillane and whilst Flanagan is ok he's no Joe Canning. Limerick do the damage from outside.. long range points from half back line and midfield. I think the league final will tell us a lot, and Cork will be glad to have the extra game. Cork were excellent in 2nd half against Kilkenny, Downey tied up Walter Walsh and Cahalane looked solid at full back in second half. Confidence is huge in hurling and Cork have that now! Roll on with the championship
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2022 15:14:37 2408691 Link 0 |
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I suppose this is the danger of big games so close to the most important games. With o leary pulling his groin cork would really look to get through tomorrow without further injuries esp in FB options.
daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1128 - 31/03/2022 15:25:47 2408698 Link 0 |
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Him getting injured might be a blessing in disguise for Cork. Hes not up to it at FB. yet ....
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11849 - 31/03/2022 15:28:24 2408699 Link 0 |
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Fingers crossed that both teams come through. Nothing worse than injuries prior to a strenuous round robin championship!
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2022 15:32:44 2408703 Link 0 |
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From a limerick perspective they'll look at cork conceding 2-11 from play in the first half that could easily have been 4-12/13. Confidence is huge though I agree.
daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1128 - 31/03/2022 15:35:39 2408704 Link 0 |
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Walter Walsh did the damage until Rob Downey marked him! I would view Walsh and Hegarty as similar hurlers, so I would expect Downey on Hegarty. I think either Millerick or Ciarán Joyce will shadow Lynch. Anyway, Waterford is up first.
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2022 15:58:49 2408711 Link 0 |
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I hope its a mighty league final. Should be a big crowd.
daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1128 - 31/03/2022 16:14:45 2408718 Link 0 |
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Theres a huge difference in style of player between big Walter and Hegarty.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11849 - 31/03/2022 16:42:32 2408728 Link 0 |
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I think Downey is the man for Hegarty. Similar size, physique and power. Waterford will show where Cork are. If they cut through them like they did against Wexford, we have a problem
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2022 16:50:30 2408732 Link 0 |
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I think you will put more into the game than we did Rockies. We wouldnt have beaten Laois, Offaly or Antrim the way we were set up and the the energy we showed, or lack of, last Saturday. I'd be expecting a high scoring game of exhibition hurling at the weekend. It will be a totally different game to when you both meet in the Championship or to your next game. I'd be expecting you to win the type of game you will be playing in a couple of days. I'm still not convinced you will beat either Limerick or Waterford in the championship and whatever happens in the League final wont change my view on that. If you beat Limerick the next day then I might change my opinion on how you will get on against Waterford in the championship. But not before.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11849 - 31/03/2022 17:01:11 2408739 Link 0 |
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While Hegarty is only an inch or 2 taller than Walsh and both are powerful men he is alot more mobile and quicker in the turn than the Kilkenny man. He is also faster and does alot more covering back and tackling. Hes a more complete player and he is also a few years younger.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11849 - 31/03/2022 17:09:32 2408743 Link 0 |
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I am not so sure. Flanagan absolutely destroyed RD in the Final last year and Hegarty is an even tougher and more pace opponent.
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 31/03/2022 17:13:08 2408744 Link 0 |
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Sure Sean O'Donoghue was on Gullane last year and he was utterly destroyed.Cahalane has been on and off the since at least 2017 and has never really established himself in any one position. No CT
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4321 - 31/03/2022 17:19:33 2408746 Link 0 |
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"Seán O'Donoghue has the measure of Gillane" All ireland semi 2018 and all ireland final 2021 Gillane won this duel by a country mile. Wouldn't necessarily say O'Donoghue ever kept Gillane completely quiet. Conor Prunty and Dathi Burke on the other hand, gillane has consistently had tougher outings against those 2
Mads (Limerick) - Posts: 366 - 31/03/2022 18:30:40 2408756 Link 0 |
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O Donohoe the measure of Gillane That's priceless Underrating Seanie Flanagan yet another gem Cork for it no doubt Scuba191 (Limerick) - Posts: 17 - 31/03/2022 20:28:09 2408767 Link 0 |
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It would do wonders for Cork to win a national title even it is the league afterall. Maybe it's just me but I can't see a major difference in Cork from last year. They still run up and down the pitch all day and still have a weakness at the back. If you think Cahalane is the answer well then... Waterford will be a big test and it might make ye half ready for the visit of the Green Giants!! Shocs07 (Limerick) - Posts: 372 - 31/03/2022 21:06:41 2408770 Link 1 |
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Mostly they do but they had ye all over the place last September. Gillanes goal was shocking stuff but I think Cork will learn from it and they know seem to have forward willing to work which has been the biggest issue over the last 10 years. Backs have had little or no protection but we will wait and see. One bad game in Munster and any team will be under pressure to get out of it.
tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 01/04/2022 09:20:46 2408786 Link 1 |
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I definitely stirred up the hornets nest with my posts. Ha ha! I hope that Cork have moved on from last year. Time will tell…Waterford and Cork is first up! I think Cork should win it, and bring first silverware in quite awhile. Austin Gleeson loss will be massive. Hoping for a good game and then the real fun starts.
Rockies (Cork) - Posts: 947 - 01/04/2022 10:57:03 2408803 Link 0 |