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Replying To Ban:  "If it was a Cork, Tipp or Kk player it would be referred to as the brilliance to break through the clutches of the desperate defender and score an amazing goal.
I always find it interesting how many posters from counties outside of the top 3 are quick to try and bring each other down. Maybe it's to make one feel better about themselves."
I know quite a few hurling men from both KK and Tipp, and all of them, without exception, are loud in their praise of Shane O'Donnell, and I'm sure Cork hurling people are the same. Genuine hurling people will always acknowledge brilliance, regardless of the county involved.

On a sad note, I've just heard the news of the death of Micheal O Muircheartaigh, RIP. A true legend of Gaelic Games, I don't believe we'll see or hear his likes again.

midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 561 - 25/06/2024 12:46:04    2554712

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Replying To midlands:  "I know quite a few hurling men from both KK and Tipp, and all of them, without exception, are loud in their praise of Shane O'Donnell, and I'm sure Cork hurling people are the same. Genuine hurling people will always acknowledge brilliance, regardless of the county involved.

On a sad note, I've just heard the news of the death of Micheal O Muircheartaigh, RIP. A true legend of Gaelic Games, I don't believe we'll see or hear his likes again."
True indeed there was some old timers in front of me from WX & Cork singing SODS praises pity some posters can only take the negatives. He will be out of hurling soon enough big job awaits in US so should enjoy great sports men while we can thanks for the compliments

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 940 - 25/06/2024 15:17:01    2554789

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Replying To Ban:  "If it was a Cork, Tipp or Kk player it would be referred to as the brilliance to break through the clutches of the desperate defender and score an amazing goal.
I always find it interesting how many posters from counties outside of the top 3 are quick to try and bring each other down. Maybe it's to make one feel better about themselves."
O how true that statement is. I could write a book on it. A foul or mean stroke from the big guns is just hard play. If it is from one of the lesser lights they should be banned for life. Most of the time it is following pack have this view point.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2733 - 25/06/2024 15:52:43    2554802

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Replying To Ban:  "If it was a Cork, Tipp or Kk player it would be referred to as the brilliance to break through the clutches of the desperate defender and score an amazing goal.
I always find it interesting how many posters from counties outside of the top 3 are quick to try and bring each other down. Maybe it's to make one feel better about themselves."
O how true that statement is. I could write a book on it. A foul or mean stroke from the big guns is just hard play. If it is from one of the lesser lights they should be banned for life. Most of the time it is following pack have this view point.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2733 - 25/06/2024 15:52:54    2554803

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Replying To Ban:  "If it was a Cork, Tipp or Kk player it would be referred to as the brilliance to break through the clutches of the desperate defender and score an amazing goal.
I always find it interesting how many posters from counties outside of the top 3 are quick to try and bring each other down. Maybe it's to make one feel better about themselves."
O how true that statement is. I could write a book on it. A foul or mean stroke from the big guns is just hard play. If it is from one of the lesser lights they should be banned for life. Most of the time it is following pack have this view point.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2733 - 25/06/2024 15:53:49    2554804

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Replying To Canuck:  "O how true that statement is. I could write a book on it. A foul or mean stroke from the big guns is just hard play. If it is from one of the lesser lights they should be banned for life. Most of the time it is following pack have this view point."
That's exactly where I'm coming from too.. all you want is fair play for EVERYONE.
When Kilkenny were untouchable it was deemed they were getting an unfair advantage due to playing most of their games in Croke park, Munster council had a hissy fit and changed the whole championship structure.. what's the result? The 2nd 3rd teams in Leinster have to play Munster teams in Thurles.. a practical home venue for Clare Cork and Tipp..
Remember the last time we had a division 1 and 2 Hurling league... as soon as Cork were demoted... wholesale structural changes..

TomWex (Wexford) - Posts: 79 - 25/06/2024 21:44:08    2554855

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Replying To TomWex:  "That's exactly where I'm coming from too.. all you want is fair play for EVERYONE.
When Kilkenny were untouchable it was deemed they were getting an unfair advantage due to playing most of their games in Croke park, Munster council had a hissy fit and changed the whole championship structure.. what's the result? The 2nd 3rd teams in Leinster have to play Munster teams in Thurles.. a practical home venue for Clare Cork and Tipp..
Remember the last time we had a division 1 and 2 Hurling league... as soon as Cork were demoted... wholesale structural changes.."
Neutral venues would be Salthill (presuming Galway not playing) or Belfast (no Antrim)
Croke Park too big for most QF matchups
Thurles is central and is a proper hurling venue
But perhaps too large for some matchups
In future Nowlan Park or Portlaise should be considered but again depends on the teams involved and how well supported they are
A possible solution that is equitable:
Home advantage (provincial) for provincial runners up
So Clare v Wexford in Thurles, Dublin v Cork in Nowland Park. So a small incentive for provincial winners
Although tbh I am not sure how much advantage it really is
And no more double headers: most fans today only want to see their team in action live and in person. As a kid I remember double headers fondly as a chance to see more hurling and players I might not otherwise see but times and supporters have changed

Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 26 - 26/06/2024 09:04:00    2554895

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