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that would be my guess, Conor Foley took them for Horeswood in there Leinster campaign but would be big responsibility for 19 year old making his 1st start.
TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1578 - 03/02/2023 14:01:46 2456165 Link 0 |
I hope its a case of rotating players for specific games during the league, otherwise I cannot phantom how Fanning is back in already. beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1407 - 03/02/2023 14:04:56 2456167 Link 0 |
He was on them against Waterford
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 03/02/2023 14:12:00 2456169 Link 0 |
Hopefully Ian Carty will get the 2nd half. Would like to see how he goes against Galway. And bring Ross Banville on for the 2nd half instead of Conor Hearne. Or Mogie if he only has a half in him.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 03/02/2023 14:13:42 2456170 Link 0 |
Would've thought it would be Mac or Dee O. My point though was we went through a phase a few years ago when in different games or indeed the same game we tried Mac, Harry kehoe, paul Morris, Rory and jacko. They're not reliable inter county standard free takers. As was correctly pointed out by another poster our forward line might struggle to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Throw in not having a top drawer free taker on top of that and tomorrow could be a struggle. Think we'll need to score at least 3 goals to make a game of it HurlingBuzz (Wexford) - Posts: 469 - 03/02/2023 14:42:52 2456173 Link 0 |
Heard James Lawlor picked up a knock playing Fitzgibbon Cup during the week. Mustn't be too bad if he's still named on the bench, but must be bad enough to prevent him from starting. Then again, maybe Fanning remains Darragh Egan's first choice anyway, despite Lawlor getting two of the three starts so far.
Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2185 - 03/02/2023 15:06:42 2456177 Link 0 |
I'd imagine it is, Lawlor has done well in 2 games so far.
TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1578 - 03/02/2023 15:41:00 2456185 Link 0 |
I wouldn't be surprised if 1 or 2 of the injuries are the type you wouldn't risk for a league game but you would for a big championship game.
TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1578 - 03/02/2023 15:43:31 2456187 Link 0 |
Should the Fitzgibbon cup be looked at? Is there any space in the calendar to play this competition and not have it clash with the county season. Two players who would more than likely starting this weekend are out because of midweek games. Should it not be a knockout championship or perhaps some sort of back door system to give them at least two games. Also, I could be wrong but I don't think we have as many on Fitz paneks as in previous years. Definitely not as much as our Leinster competitors such as Galway and Kilkenny. Finchfurlong996 (Wexford) - Posts: 255 - 03/02/2023 16:30:10 2456199 Link 0 |
Dee wouldn't have been great on them for Anne's he'd always have missed a couple every time I saw them play.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 03/02/2023 17:25:48 2456211 Link 0 |
Can't see us running up a big score against Galway. Forwards look a bit lightweight. Kevin Foley in midfield? Kevin has not performed well over the last few seasons and may be a weak link. Hope I'm wrong. Even without Whelan they will be quite formidable. Our trump card will be if we can get it into Mac. He seems fitter and scored 5 points against the cats. Pity Richie Lawlor won't see any action for a while. He really is a good find and I'm sure will play a big part come championship time. Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 249 - 03/02/2023 19:29:01 2456230 Link 0 |
If Fanning remains Egan's first choice then it points to another bleak year.
Purpleandgold72 (Wexford) - Posts: 183 - 03/02/2023 21:27:19 2456247 Link 0 |
Fitzgibbon only has 3 teams in each group so only guarantees 2 games anyway.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 04/02/2023 08:17:15 2456259 Link 0 |
Kevin had a down season last year for club and county but was excellent for both the year before.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 04/02/2023 08:18:44 2456260 Link 0 |
Fitzgibbon is a brilliant competition, if your concerned about the volume of games a better option would be get rid of the intercounty pre season competitions and dedicate January to 3rd level competitions, your right on the last point but not surprising. Last year Shane Reck, Dunbar, Seamus Casey, Rory o'connor, Rory Higgins were all involved but there 24-26 age bracket and finished college now. We wouldn't have a huge cohort in 22-23 age bracket which is probably the most common age at fitzgibbon. We've a good bit of talent around u21 but some of the 19 or 20 year olds would be playing freshers, oisin pepper is playing freshers with it carlow for example, some of the u21 players coming through actually aren't in 3rd level too and gone into full time employment from school.
TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1578 - 04/02/2023 10:58:51 2456295 Link 0 |
Totally agree. Fitzgibbon cup is great for the development of young players. The standard is very high. Indeed some of the teams would give many an inter county team a right battle. Also saw during the week a number of Wexford lads involved with TU Dublin in the ryan cup ( level below fitzgibbon)
HurlingBuzz (Wexford) - Posts: 469 - 04/02/2023 12:43:14 2456334 Link 0 |
We had around 26 which was about the same as last year. And much more than 10 years ago say. About the same as Clare and also more than Limerick this year. Though less than Waterford, Galway, Tipp and Cork. Don't think Kilkenny had that many more than us either but I didn't do a full count of theirs.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11479 - 04/02/2023 12:55:37 2456343 Link 0 |
We're getting robbed blind here Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 2599 - 04/02/2023 18:34:32 2456418 Link 0 |
Most disjointed second half display in a long while, to a worrying degree. I know it's 'only the league' but we can't be so blasé at home in front of a large crowd, with the added bonus of silverware at stake (not exactly growing on trees in the county in recent times). Referee wasn't great, but wasn't the difference. beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1407 - 04/02/2023 18:52:02 2456420 Link 0 |
Getting hurled off the pitch is how i would phrase it. Played to our ability in my opinion
Waltermitty2 (Wexford) - Posts: 251 - 04/02/2023 18:57:20 2456421 Link 1 |