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Replying To clooney: "We in Clare haven't the in-depth talent to cope 4 players missing from our all Ireland final day that's our main problem Brian Lohan gave game time to a lot of players with only limited return as well as that some players from last year not motoring well . We are not offering excuses though and Waterford fully deserved there win. On the Adam Hogan incident he is a fine player has won a lot for somebody so young he's a niggly corner back but I would say not dirty but I hope he's embarrassed by his simulation yesterday it will bring trouble on him & Clare it has to stop its creeping into the GAA now for quiet a while. A Waterford back tried a simulation too" Adam Hogan is a fine player, very mobile and tenacious and he doesn't need to resort to that kind of thing. My pet hate is his knack of turning into the opposing teams outstretched Hurley and pulling it up around his neck to buy a free. Whether that is street smarts or simulation probably depends on whether your from Clare or playing against Clare. Its not just Adam Hogan doing it though. Every county has them, and the game is so quick a ref only has a split second to make a decision on whether to blow for a free or not. Some refs are worse than others for blowing (i.e. Flash Gordon, Johnny Murphy and Sean Stack) and if you get one of them it stands to reason the players will try and play the ref LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 165 - 28/04/2025 16:22:30 2605097 Link
Replying To clooney: "We in Clare haven't the in-depth talent to cope 4 players missing from our all Ireland final day that's our main problem Brian Lohan gave game time to a lot of players with only limited return as well as that some players from last year not motoring well . We are not offering excuses though and Waterford fully deserved there win. On the Adam Hogan incident he is a fine player has won a lot for somebody so young he's a niggly corner back but I would say not dirty but I hope he's embarrassed by his simulation yesterday it will bring trouble on him & Clare it has to stop its creeping into the GAA now for quiet a while. A Waterford back tried a simulation too" And did that Waterford back fail or succeed in his attempt? foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2265 - 28/04/2025 16:57:05 2605118 Link
Replying To Viking66: "There should be retrospective bans for simulation." If they're able to look back on footage for retrospective bans for foul play like the Flanagan incident there definitely should be the same for fellas blatantly diving and cheating. It's happening all the time now and every team is at it at some point. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2359 - 28/04/2025 17:03:44 2605119 Link
Replying To Throughthemidfieldhewasstormin: "Quick one for the Clare lads, what's the story with the Clare jerseys? They've wore 3 different jerseys this year. Wore the new one for the league, wore last years one v Cork and wore different one again v Waterford yesterday. It's only a small thing but it's very odd" fierce bad dryin' down there in the last few weeks Maroonatic (Galway) - Posts: 1066 - 28/04/2025 19:02:18 2605144 Link
Replying To foreveryoung: "And did that Waterford back fail or succeed in his attempt?" Waterford are capable of simulation like all teams. The camera showed Daly from behind. If you were on the other side you would clearly see he got elbowed in the face. Cusack is fine with head butting by Cork and is fooling no one when using his tinted glasses. I hate. Simulation by all teams. Here what you do: Have a unsportsmanlike assessment or simulation. Throw the ball in now if a free was going to be called. If no free give one the other way. No cards or Johnnie red card will have a field day. You got to be careful not to open another can of worms. A player foul in the square and it left to one of these refs allowed decide what is simulation. The best way is for players and managers to stop doing this sh-t and make it a no no in your own team. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3074 - 28/04/2025 20:07:57 2605155 Link
Replying To Canuck: "Waterford are capable of simulation like all teams. The camera showed Daly from behind. If you were on the other side you would clearly see he got elbowed in the face. Cusack is fine with head butting by Cork and is fooling no one when using his tinted glasses. I hate. Simulation by all teams. Here what you do: Have a unsportsmanlike assessment or simulation. Throw the ball in now if a free was going to be called. If no free give one the other way. No cards or Johnnie red card will have a field day. You got to be careful not to open another can of worms. A player foul in the square and it left to one of these refs allowed decide what is simulation. The best way is for players and managers to stop doing this sh-t and make it a no no in your own team." Personally I was pleased that Adam Hogan was pulled up by Cusack. It was a blatant dive that was intended to get Dessie Hutchinson sent off, and it's not the first time Hogan has done this. McCarthy of Tipp, can have no complaints, and it will be a learning experience for this fine prospect. Hopefully the amount of red cards will decrease for the remainder of the competition! Ryanteam (Cork) - Posts: 547 - 29/04/2025 11:14:26 2605287 Link
The facts are unofrtunately all teams are engaged in simulation, some players more others. What is very frustrating is the attempt from many of those in the media and elsewhere to try and portray McCarthy's red as a yellow, or trying to say Sean O Donoghue dived [laughable] or trying to get Dalton retrospectively banned for something which is clearly inconclusive [No evidence at all that he made contact with the Tipp player]. Daly and Jacob were absolutely pathetic and disgraceful for their inability to call out the red on the Sunday game for what it was. McCarthy is an exceptionally talented player who I don't believe is dirty yet had a rush of blood to the head and made a mistake. As Shefflin said he pre-emptively struck O Donoghue, no excuses can be made regardless of his age or reaction. Refs get a lot of stick and it's unfortunate for Johnny Murphy that many people are engaged in whataboutery instead of commending him for getting the big decision of the game absolutely spot on. On the games themselves, delighted for Waterford. A lot of people haven't been giving them the respect they deserve. Waterford have some serious hurlers and are a match for anyone in the country when they play to their potential. Bennett and Barron were both exceptional. Clare missed Ryan, O Donnell and Kelly massively and they'll need some of those players back vs Tipp. I think Tipp showed great fight against Cork, didn't leave the heads drop and competed well. Exact opposite of their capitulation in Thurles vs Cork last year. Clare vs Tipp will be brilliant, very unfortunate that its on GAA+. Cork are in a good spot points wise but need the break massively. Still not really playing consistently to their potential and will need to be much better to compete for an All Ireland. Rob Downey's health is crucial, the hope is he will be fine for the Limerick game. Limerick are still my favourites for the All Ireland, the talent they possess from 1-20 is absolutely frightening. Next week will be an interesting test of themselves and Waterford. All to play for still. Frontier1000 (Cork) - Posts: 61 - 29/04/2025 12:09:14 2605316 Link
@Ryanteam the more pundits highlight this, across every game, the quicker it goes away. ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1354 - 29/04/2025 12:42:48 2605337 Link
Big game this weekend. I feel like its a must win game for both teams. If Waterford win they will likely qualify out of Munster at the expenses of Clare, Limerick or Tipperary. Limerick need a win otherwise their only route out of Munster is to beat both Cork and Clare which could be a big ask as we play them both a week a part. LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 165 - 02/05/2025 10:01:50 2606208 Link
Replying To LimerickandProud: "Big game this weekend. I feel like its a must win game for both teams. If Waterford win they will likely qualify out of Munster at the expenses of Clare, Limerick or Tipperary. Limerick need a win otherwise their only route out of Munster is to beat both Cork and Clare which could be a big ask as we play them both a week a part." A draw might not be a bad result for Limerick. Then, one win from the last two games would leave them on four points, which could well be enough to qualify. Likewise, a draw wouldn't be a bad outcome for Waterford. midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 612 - 02/05/2025 11:55:33 2606244 Link
Replying To LimerickandProud: "Big game this weekend. I feel like its a must win game for both teams. If Waterford win they will likely qualify out of Munster at the expenses of Clare, Limerick or Tipperary. Limerick need a win otherwise their only route out of Munster is to beat both Cork and Clare which could be a big ask as we play them both a week a part." Limerick have named a very strong team and on paper you'd have to fancy them, but Waterford at home are hard beat. It's hard to gauge how good Waterford are based on last week as I didn't think much of Clare's challenge - it looked like the loss of TK and the effort from the previous week had taken it's toll. Great to see Sean Finn back, one of my all-time favorite corner backs. Limerick to win by 4. bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 393 - 02/05/2025 12:05:55 2606251 Link
Last year proved "it aint over till it over".Cork went out to 50/1 for All Ireland after their first two games and had to beat Limerick to stay in the championship.I had a small bet on the rebels at 50/.They beat Limerick and gave me a great run for my money.There will. be more surprises yet. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3942 - 02/05/2025 13:21:44 2606277 Link
Good to see Patrick Fitzgerald starting. I could never understand what kieran Bennett ads to that waterford setup. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2359 - 02/05/2025 13:25:57 2606281 Link
Replying To Bon: "Good to see Patrick Fitzgerald starting. I could never understand what kieran Bennett ads to that waterford setup." Surprised Kiely not starting. No room for Peter Hogan on the bench. Not sure if injured or a challenge to get into the 26 like Conor Ryan and others. In all honesty this is a way bigger challenge than last week. If Waterford were to getting something out of this they are better than I thought. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3074 - 02/05/2025 13:53:20 2606294 Link
Replying To Canuck: "Surprised Kiely not starting. No room for Peter Hogan on the bench. Not sure if injured or a challenge to get into the 26 like Conor Ryan and others. In all honesty this is a way bigger challenge than last week. If Waterford were to getting something out of this they are better than I thought." it is a big test for waterford on paper looks a very strong limerick team but how good are we going is the big question......itf limerick are not up to scratch it will be a close game but if limerick play to their potental waterford could be in for a long evening...... munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 02/05/2025 14:50:50 2606308 Link
Remember Peter Queally was Kilmallock Manager last year. I'm sure he has a good knowledge of what many of the Limerick players can bring to the party, but equally how to get under their skin or contain them. If Limerick don't put in their best performance of the year to date they could end up in trouble. I think the team picked is the best available at the moment (given Barry Murphy, Peter Casey and Declan Hannon are obviously carrying knocks) and it needs to be. From what I have seen on the Internet, the Pitch in Walsh park looks to be in much better shape than pitches on Thurles or Limerick so I hope that will improve the quality we can produce. Safe travels to everyone making the trip, see you all below. LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 165 - 02/05/2025 16:17:52 2606324 Link
Replying To Canuck: "Surprised Kiely not starting. No room for Peter Hogan on the bench. Not sure if injured or a challenge to get into the 26 like Conor Ryan and others. In all honesty this is a way bigger challenge than last week. If Waterford were to getting something out of this they are better than I thought." Kiely really made of nuisance of him self when introduced last week, I thought he'd get the nod. Peter hogan has to be injured, he's a great bit of stuff, he'd be a big addition to that squad. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2359 - 02/05/2025 17:10:01 2606334 Link
I have a feeling he is playing. Maybe I'm wrong. I hope we are not starting that dummy team stuff. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3074 - 03/05/2025 00:59:51 2606374 Link
Replying To Canuck: "I have a feeling he is playing. Maybe I'm wrong. I hope we are not starting that dummy team stuff." Would make sense to start him Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2359 - 03/05/2025 13:17:43 2606415 Link
Is thís on anywhere? BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3569 - 03/05/2025 14:17:57 2606424 Link