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I was at the game yesterday

Firstly I think Clare deserved the win. After the first 10 mins of Limerick dominance Clare took control bar a 10 minute spell for Limerick after half time. The Clare goal won the game. As champions do, they were able to manage the rest of the game from there. Clare were dominant in the half forward line and the half back line. Tony Kelly was really the difference, the way he finds space is just class.

Limerick wont be too disappointed, we spurned 5 relatively easy point scoring chances going for goals when tipping over a point was the sensible option. We got much some much needed game time into Mike Casey and Cathal O'Neill and we also have a lot of bodies still to come back in (i.e. Dan Morrissey, Kyle Hayes, Sean Finn, Will O 'Donoghue, Darragh O'Donovan, Gearoid Hegarty, Peter Casey, Declan Hannon).

I thought the Ref and officials had a poor game overall. In fairness to the Ref he can only see soo much, but the he and team of officials got some significant calls wrong for both teams in my opinion. I would say Tony Kelly, Adam Hogan and Mike Casey are very lucky boys.

It will be right craic when we do it all again 25th May

LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 114 - 03/03/2025 10:32:22    2594359

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Let's see will the host of Sunday game discuss the incident with tk as much as shamie from cork game or will she concentrate on Diarmaid red..it was deserved cos he swung his fists..what was he suppose to do with 3 Clare fellas wanting to push him into the stand?any other player do what tk did and they were getting straight red?all I want to see is consistency from refs.Johnny Murphy missed a head challange last night and didn't give any card..I really fear for some of the bigger matches coming down the line..I don't know anymore what is or isn't a free and I think it's getting very frustrating for players and supporters."
Johnny Murphy likes to keep game flowing, and doesn't use the whistle much. It's surprising all the same, that he missed the head challenge on Joyce, as it happened in front of him, and Joyce had to depart the field. Hopefully Joyce will be ok as he's a lionhearted player, but these head high hits need to be eradicated before someone gets seriously hurt.

Ryanteam (Cork) - Posts: 467 - 03/03/2025 14:25:04    2594443

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Replying To Ryanteam:  "Johnny Murphy likes to keep game flowing, and doesn't use the whistle much. It's surprising all the same, that he missed the head challenge on Joyce, as it happened in front of him, and Joyce had to depart the field. Hopefully Joyce will be ok as he's a lionhearted player, but these head high hits need to be eradicated before someone gets seriously hurt."
Jesus I wouldn't agree re Johnny Murphy. He is usually one of the most whistle happy refs going

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2690 - 03/03/2025 16:07:16    2594479

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Ya I was shocked with that opinion of Johnny..he's always been known to be very whistle happy..I'm wondering after watch the league in last few weeks,is it possible that limerick/cork and Clare go after one another so hard that it could open the door for tipp or Waterford to get out of Munster?

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2464 - 03/03/2025 16:29:38    2594494

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Ya I was shocked with that opinion of Johnny..he's always been known to be very whistle happy..I'm wondering after watch the league in last few weeks,is it possible that limerick/cork and Clare go after one another so hard that it could open the door for tipp or Waterford to get out of Munster?"
That would still need Waterford and Tipp to beat Cork, Limerick and/or Clare.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15033 - 03/03/2025 16:37:48    2594497

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The fixtures for Waterford have limerick and Clare at home.tipp have limerick in thurles..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2464 - 03/03/2025 17:22:54    2594515

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "The fixtures for Waterford have limerick and Clare at home.tipp have limerick in thurles.."
Not sure Walsh Park suits them that well though.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15033 - 03/03/2025 17:49:27    2594525

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The problem for Waterford is not having a big pick of top players. With the intensity of the games and back to back games ,injuries takes it toll. If we could keep the best 15 healthy and playing would be a match for any of them. The support cast would then be okay for backup. Waterford are starting to make Walsh Park a fortress. This took time as they were not playing there. The improvements widening it makes it comparable with the best pitches.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2970 - 04/03/2025 18:04:50    2594751

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Replying To Canuck:  "The problem for Waterford is not having a big pick of top players. With the intensity of the games and back to back games ,injuries takes it toll. If we could keep the best 15 healthy and playing would be a match for any of them. The support cast would then be okay for backup. Waterford are starting to make Walsh Park a fortress. This took time as they were not playing there. The improvements widening it makes it comparable with the best pitches."
What's the story with Austin gleeson, is he injured?

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2177 - 04/03/2025 21:11:38    2594795

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Replying To Bon:  "What's the story with Austin gleeson, is he injured?"
Bon there seems to be different stories. Some weeks ago I heard he had left the panel again. However Peter Queally said lately back in April. A great talent but some how or other I think he dances to his own beat. Hopefully I'm wrong. Expected to be the whole team and play every where and this did not help. Put him somewhere to play a position. In my opinion should been left centre back to be next Ken Mc Grath with Tadgh next to him to do clean up.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2970 - 04/03/2025 23:28:56    2594818

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Replying To Canuck:  "Bon there seems to be different stories. Some weeks ago I heard he had left the panel again. However Peter Queally said lately back in April. A great talent but some how or other I think he dances to his own beat. Hopefully I'm wrong. Expected to be the whole team and play every where and this did not help. Put him somewhere to play a position. In my opinion should been left centre back to be next Ken Mc Grath with Tadgh next to him to do clean up."
Yeah he has been shoved all over the pitch, as you said that couldn't help a lad. It's a shame he's a great talent. I always thought it was interesting too that after davy left gleeson announced that he'd be coming back, in fact as far as I recall it was the day after. He's not getting any younger either.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2177 - 05/03/2025 09:41:08    2594838

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Replying To Bon:  "Yeah he has been shoved all over the pitch, as you said that couldn't help a lad. It's a shame he's a great talent. I always thought it was interesting too that after davy left gleeson announced that he'd be coming back, in fact as far as I recall it was the day after. He's not getting any younger either."
I thing he is 28 or 29. Best years gone except he can do a Tony Kelly.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2970 - 05/03/2025 13:39:18    2594875

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Always felt gleeson was going to be the dominant number 6 for years in Waterford..he had everything but seemed to be pushed from post to pillar..I'd have had Callum lyons and de burca either side,on paper anyway that's a great half back line..Pa Curran is another fella who never seemed to get an extended run in the team..Waterford have hurlers as good as any county in the country but I always get the impression they might be hard to handle.
I've a feeling queally will get a tune out of them this year and they'll be very dangerous in Munster.

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2464 - 05/03/2025 17:11:05    2594925

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Always felt gleeson was going to be the dominant number 6 for years in Waterford..he had everything but seemed to be pushed from post to pillar..I'd have had Callum lyons and de burca either side,on paper anyway that's a great half back line..Pa Curran is another fella who never seemed to get an extended run in the team..Waterford have hurlers as good as any county in the country but I always get the impression they might be hard to handle.
I've a feeling queally will get a tune out of them this year and they'll be very dangerous in Munster."
They were very unlucky not to get out of Munster last year

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15033 - 05/03/2025 17:28:43    2594926

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Replying To Viking66:  "Not sure Walsh Park suits them that well though."
They're not great in Dr Cullen Park either.


I'm joking, I'm joking

carlovia (None) - Posts: 1531 - 05/03/2025 18:09:19    2594933

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Always felt gleeson was going to be the dominant number 6 for years in Waterford..he had everything but seemed to be pushed from post to pillar..I'd have had Callum lyons and de burca either side,on paper anyway that's a great half back line..Pa Curran is another fella who never seemed to get an extended run in the team..Waterford have hurlers as good as any county in the country but I always get the impression they might be hard to handle.
I've a feeling queally will get a tune out of them this year and they'll be very dangerous in Munster."
Agree and could never understand the Patrick Curran situation. He was the stand out player of that minor under 21 all Ireland teams. A bit younger than the others. I would play him every day.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2970 - 05/03/2025 18:30:39    2594934

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Replying To Canuck:  "I thing he is 28 or 29. Best years gone except he can do a Tony Kelly."
He should be in his prime at that age. Management should do everything they can to sort out any underlying issues and get him back in the squad. He is an incredible talent and a joy to watch when he is in full flow.

Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 1025 - 05/03/2025 18:46:58    2594936

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Always felt gleeson was going to be the dominant number 6 for years in Waterford..he had everything but seemed to be pushed from post to pillar..I'd have had Callum lyons and de burca either side,on paper anyway that's a great half back line..Pa Curran is another fella who never seemed to get an extended run in the team..Waterford have hurlers as good as any county in the country but I always get the impression they might be hard to handle.
I've a feeling queally will get a tune out of them this year and they'll be very dangerous in Munster."
That would be a fantastic half back line. I remember seeing gleeson play there when they won the U21 all ireland and he was like a man amongst boys. Curran is an interesting one too, plenty of ability and shows it at times but I always get the feeling that when he starts that he'll be one of the first players whipped off my management.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2177 - 05/03/2025 19:42:46    2594941

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Ya I was shocked with that opinion of Johnny..he's always been known to be very whistle happy..I'm wondering after watch the league in last few weeks,is it possible that limerick/cork and Clare go after one another so hard that it could open the door for tipp or Waterford to get out of Munster?"
I remember a league match for us v Wexford 3-4 years ago and somebody around us wondering if he was on commission for blowing the whistle.

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1277 - 06/03/2025 13:26:37    2595046

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