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I beg to differ i think with the talent in that squad and Barry o cinnor pulling the strings on their day they could natch mist teams . It all depends on their willingness to put everything into on the day . A big physical team with dome naturally talented players . I wonder now will they look at making their own history and going for the double. And it will take a good team to stop thdm in either code . They ll never get a better chance. Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 712 - 20/09/2026 14:51:44 2694389 Link 0 |
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Must of been at a different Cloughbawn match than I was. They were well on top before the black card and looked the only winner at that stage. Mary's were looking tired with nothing coming off the bench while I felt the Cloughbawn subs made a huge impact. Was a good game
btwex90 (Wexford) - Posts: 62 - 20/09/2026 23:17:39 2694436 Link 0 |
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In todays game at the top level talent alone is not enough. The game is about systems and that doesn't happen overnight, Castletown/Shels have their systems and have been playing the same way for the past few years, this year with the two pointer the need to understand each players role has increased. Unless the Martins have been doinga lot of football training then it won't happen. Perhaps they have after the 20pt beating they realised that is just embarrassing personally and for the club and decided to put an effort in.
zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 2238 - 21/09/2026 08:02:59 2694444 Link 0 |
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Pretty sure was a level game when black came? Also it was Maudlinstowns most important player. Their entire game centers around the kickouts from the goalkeeper. Even though I would argue they might have been better going long at times. 5 goals went in from the 53rd minute after the black.
countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 1097 - 21/09/2026 09:39:30 2694451 Link 0 |
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Castletown wont be touched.
countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 1097 - 21/09/2026 09:40:57 2694452 Link 0 |
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It will be interesting to see how they get on when they meet again. Still think Castletown will be too good for them, but you never know in a one of game.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 20721 - 21/09/2026 09:58:52 2694456 Link 0 |
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So had gusseranne . Yes with teams u mention have years of getting it right . But they also like to play against teams who have a plan and play to a system they can pick apart due to their superior prep and experience often fitness that wont be the case v martins Sometimes it's harder to defend against unpredictability. Many of those martins players have played football at as high a level as any of the aforementioned teams go to men . I would nt underestimate the martins if and only if they want it . Winning leinster in hurling has surely given them direction and belief . Is the double the goal . Despite what lads say a lot of football tactics have been adapted to hurling . So maybe they arent as niave as u imagine tactical. The Martins have all the ingredients the only question is to they have the appetite . I don't think embarrassment is a driving factor . It's more we are good enough it's more do we want to prove it . Do u think the result in semi will be similar to round robin series . Now I could be totally wrong here it really depends on what the martins will bring to the table we all know what Castletown will . Would be interesting if Martins lost in the hurling through complacency its very very very unlikely but would be interesting. Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 712 - 21/09/2026 10:18:13 2694460 Link 0 |
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Yeah I agree with you on that point, but Cloughbawn had come back from 6/7 points down in the second half to get to the stage the game was level, so they had all the momentum and were playing all the football and looked the only winner in my opinion. It was a pity because it was a great game until thenwith both teams just going at it.
btwex90 (Wexford) - Posts: 62 - 21/09/2026 10:38:59 2694464 Link 0 |
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Barry O Connor gave an exhibition in the park the other night. He was clearing the net kicking two pointers from past the 45. Surely the footballers are onto him aswell, I see alot of talk ofhim going with the hurlers. Surely would be tempted by the footballers too, playing Div2 football and excelling at that stage. I don't think he has the hurling to make it at inter county, excellent club hurler but I think his athelticism is the major factor there. Wouldn't be the same case at county and think his hurling would be found out. Would be great to see him in with the footballers, would be some boost to the team to keep the improvements going. btwex90 (Wexford) - Posts: 62 - 21/09/2026 10:46:33 2694466 Link 0 |
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All I'll say is that the St. Mary's player in question must be very important indeed, if the difference between having him and not having him is conceding five goals in a few minutes or not conceding those goals.
Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 4062 - 21/09/2026 11:48:50 2694478 Link 0 |
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Barry O'Connor would definitely make more of an impact for our Footballers. He might or might not make a top intercounty hurler. At the end of the day it would be up to himself.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 20721 - 21/09/2026 14:26:16 2694499 Link 0 |
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That your opinion
hunting (Wexford) - Posts: 1236 - 21/09/2026 16:59:34 2694528 Link 0 |
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and he is correct in what he said
Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 3127 - 21/09/2026 19:13:16 2694540 Link 0 |
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Maybe msbe not they are the best team for sure . Pressure is on them as champions and short price favourites . Just hope the martins give it a right go and see how thst goes . Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 712 - 21/09/2026 21:13:19 2694554 Link 0 |
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I would say its the opinion of most people.
zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 2238 - 22/09/2026 00:18:27 2694572 Link 0 |
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Anybody who think Barry O Connor would not be attention to our awful wexford hurlers actually need a bottle of cop on Lockerroomboy (Wexford) - Posts: 547 - 22/09/2026 11:32:30 2694603 Link 0 |
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Barry O'connor was very good in our local championship this year but never got to grips in any of the leinster games. He is big and strong but lacks the basic hurling skills needed at intercounty level. It would be a big gamble to throw him into the senior hurling squad. I honestly believe that he would be a major asset with the footballers. He has all the skills in the game. High fielding, scoring ability,winning possession and a big physical presence. Our hurlers do need someone with physicality like Barry O'connor but so much more is required at the top level in hurling. So for me and many others that I have been talking to it's football all the way. Having played Australian rules at the highest level for a few years his confidence will be off the charts and would be hugely beneficial to the footballers. , Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 740 - 22/09/2026 12:22:15 2694613 Link 0 |
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He'd be an addition to the hurlers for sure, but would he be a better addition to our Footballers? And what code does he prefer himself more importantly?
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 20721 - 22/09/2026 15:13:09 2694657 Link 0 |
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He might have the itch to scratch to see . Seen a lot of the club fines outside wexford only game he really looked exposed was ballygunner . But then he was nt the only one that day . Let him decide himself thats if he wants to go down either route . Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 712 - 22/09/2026 16:15:58 2694677 Link 0 |
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He would no doubt start for the hurlers such is the level they are at at present and his athleticism alone would make him more effective than some on the team last year, hope he gives the football a rattle though to see him compete against the top teams
WexMurph (Wexford) - Posts: 370 - 22/09/2026 18:02:53 2694690 Link 0 |