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Replying To mr305:  "What don't you agree with? Give me some details and ill happily discuss with you although I've put my reasonings out there clearly already. No need to be sarcastic and worried for me. You are taking it as some anti cork rhetoric but I do think Cork are too heavily fancied. The same way 17 out of 19 hurling pundits picked Kilkenny for the semi final. I think people are sleeping on this Tipp for whatever reason. You think as a Galway man I have love for Tipp haha?"
Basically, what you're saying is the result in Ennis was poor (we can't use the sending off as an excuse!), and our loss to Limerick was shocking, yet when we actually won matches, it was the opposition who were poor, or we only won because the opposition had a player sent off.

Look, that's your myopic view and your entitled to it…

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 428 - 15/07/2025 14:02:11    2625840

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In fairness its logical to think that Cork have to be firm favourites. They won the League, they won the Munster championship. They have the hurt and lessons learned from last year driving them on and they seemed to have dampened down the hype machine, outside noise and proclamations that they were making before the final last year. All of which are massive positives. They seem like a group in the zone, who are primed to complete the task.

Hurling however is a not a logical game and matches especially All Ireland Finals can take on life of their own. While Cork have been nothing shot of brilliant in attack, their defending and backs have been less than stellar. Tipperary will feel they can also get goals and with if they could get a lead on Cork, how much pressure would that put on them? If Tipperary are still in the game with 10 minutes to go you never know.

I have been rabbiting on all year about how highly I rate Tipperary this year, and I genuinely believed they could have caught Cork out has they met them in an All Ireland semi final (allowing for the fact that Cork cold be "cold" after three weeks off). I think the final will be close, but I fancy Cork to finally Climb the steps in the end.

Brian Hayes nailed on for Hurler of the year. ( I heard on the radio the other day that Cork scored 30 goals this year, Brian Hayes has 10, Brian Hayes passed the ball directly to the other player who scored another 10 more (so you could say 10 assists) and Brian Hayes passed to the player who passed to the player who scored scored 10 more (so you could say he was involved). By any reckoning that is some stat.

Best to luck to Cork and Tipp and may the best team win

LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 193 - 15/07/2025 14:22:45    2625845

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Replying To Bon:  "Probably should get someone to check in on poor old cockney"
He's a Spurs fan. I'm sure he's well used to teams he follows snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.....

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16566 - 15/07/2025 14:37:22    2625849

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Replying To BaldyBadger:  "It's fair to question, however you comment that having a man sent off should not be an excuse and then proceed to excuse Tipp for having a man sent off.

You say that a point in Ennis, after such a fall of momentum with 14 men to snatch a pint is not impressive.

Waterford were not that impressive to you, so beating them is s not a great result. I'd fancy Waterford against most teams this season.

Cork performed well against 7 in a row chasing Limerick in an epic Munster final, but their subsequent collapse to Dublin shows they're not very good apparently? No credence for the mental drain of losing a game like that and how that contributed.

You can paint it whichever way you like. It's fair to question, but I do feel if Limerick or kilkenny had a similar route, there wouldn't be any questions. I feel there's a bit of bitterness in your post.

I'm looking forward to a great final and expect to see Tipp on top form. I just hope Cork put in a performance and then whatever happens the day should hopefully see the best team win, whichever of the two it turns out to be."
Yes, Cork were 10 points up against Clare with 13 minutes remaining! Clare were still 3 points down going into additional time. So no, to me it wasn't "impressive" to snatch a draw. If Cork had a man sent off at the throw in or after 15mins like Dublin had against Limerick then absolutely it would have been impressive.

The mental drain of losing a game like that... goway! Limerick aren't some famished team. They had won 6 in a row. Their target was always the big one. They took Dublin for granted and Dublin having a man sent off was the worst thing that ever happened to them as everyone in the world bar the Dublin players could ONLY see a Limerick victory. and the players played exactly like a team who thought the game was won.

There is no bitterness in my post I just have an opinion that you don't like because I can see things clearly without bias. I have no care for who wins on Sunday other than it being a great competitive game.

mr305 (Galway) - Posts: 76 - 15/07/2025 16:58:01    2625895

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "Basically, what you're saying is the result in Ennis was poor (we can't use the sending off as an excuse!), and our loss to Limerick was shocking, yet when we actually won matches, it was the opposition who were poor, or we only won because the opposition had a player sent off.

Look, that's your myopic view and your entitled to it…"
Cork beat Waterford and Dublin two poor teams and of course Tipperary and that defeat of Tipp could well be the rock you perish on come Sunday because Tipperary aren't going up to Croke Park to roll over and bend the knee to Cork....one word for you....Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip!!!

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2667 - 15/07/2025 18:18:49    2625920

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "Basically, what you're saying is the result in Ennis was poor (we can't use the sending off as an excuse!), and our loss to Limerick was shocking, yet when we actually won matches, it was the opposition who were poor, or we only won because the opposition had a player sent off.

Look, that's your myopic view and your entitled to it…"
You left out the Munster Final where I said it was Cork's best performance of the year. I also didn't say you beat Waterford because they were poor but it wasn't a great Cork performance at the same time.

Myopic view... how kind of you. Unfortunately taking every championship game into account to base an opinion on the final is the exact opposite meaning of myopic. So ill keep you happy by saying this instead... Cork will win by 20 points. rebels abu. as a reasoned perspective has you rather rattled!

mr305 (Galway) - Posts: 76 - 15/07/2025 19:23:58    2625928

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Replying To Viking66:  "He's a Spurs fan. I'm sure he's well used to teams he follows snatching defeat from the jaws of victory....."
Haha, ah sure at least the kilkenny jubilee team will be there on Sunday, that'll be interesting

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2430 - 15/07/2025 19:37:04    2625931

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Replying To mr305:  "You left out the Munster Final where I said it was Cork's best performance of the year. I also didn't say you beat Waterford because they were poor but it wasn't a great Cork performance at the same time.

Myopic view... how kind of you. Unfortunately taking every championship game into account to base an opinion on the final is the exact opposite meaning of myopic. So ill keep you happy by saying this instead... Cork will win by 20 points. rebels abu. as a reasoned perspective has you rather rattled!"
Yes, you did mention that it was Corks's best game, but in the same paragraph you questioned how good Limerick were because of the Dublin result, and then stated 'how good was it'. I'll say no more.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 428 - 15/07/2025 21:25:42    2625950

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Replying To Bon:  "Haha, ah sure at least the kilkenny jubilee team will be there on Sunday, that'll be interesting"
Denis Joseph won't be there it appears .....

CnocÁine (Limerick) - Posts: 14 - 15/07/2025 21:36:46    2625953

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Replying To Bon:  "Haha, ah sure at least the kilkenny jubilee team will be there on Sunday, that'll be interesting"
DJC will need a brass neck to show his face for that one... Awkward one for the GAA too, they have to introduce him. I think I'll get in early to get a look!

MrPBoylan (Monaghan) - Posts: 265 - 16/07/2025 08:00:43    2625972

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Replying To MrPBoylan:  "DJC will need a brass neck to show his face for that one... Awkward one for the GAA too, they have to introduce him. I think I'll get in early to get a look!"
DJC will not be there. They will however, be calling out his name, I'm pretty sure he was MoM in that final. I believe Cody won't be there also? Maybe CC can confirm

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 428 - 16/07/2025 09:23:32    2625986

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Replying To MrPBoylan:  "DJC will need a brass neck to show his face for that one... Awkward one for the GAA too, they have to introduce him. I think I'll get in early to get a look!"
He'll be too busy outside with a bucket

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2430 - 16/07/2025 09:53:51    2625999

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "DJC will not be there. They will however, be calling out his name, I'm pretty sure he was MoM in that final. I believe Cody won't be there also? Maybe CC can confirm"
I didn't hear about Cody, will the other fella have someone there to represent him maybe..

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2430 - 16/07/2025 09:55:33    2626000

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "Yes, you did mention that it was Corks's best game, but in the same paragraph you questioned how good Limerick were because of the Dublin result, and then stated 'how good was it'. I'll say no more."
Yes I posed the question of how good Limerick were based on Dublin beating them with 14 men for the majority of the game and how easily Cork then dispatched Dublin. This Dublin team have flattered to deceive all year, down by 16 points to Kilkenny at half time in leinster. They were 10 points down to (a very poor) Galway side with 5 mins to go and glossed over the performance with 2 "garbage time" goals when the game was over.

And then they lose by the biggest margin in a semi final since Antrim in 1943! So I think a valid question indeed. I am not sure why you have taken such exception to it. You know this is the purpose of a forum, to discuss things?

mr305 (Galway) - Posts: 76 - 16/07/2025 10:48:59    2626017

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Replying To Bon:  "I didn't hear about Cody, will the other fella have someone there to represent him maybe.."
They did away with the representation a year or two ago. If you're not able to attend, they just call out your name.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 428 - 16/07/2025 10:54:47    2626019

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Replying To mr305:  "Yes I posed the question of how good Limerick were based on Dublin beating them with 14 men for the majority of the game and how easily Cork then dispatched Dublin. This Dublin team have flattered to deceive all year, down by 16 points to Kilkenny at half time in leinster. They were 10 points down to (a very poor) Galway side with 5 mins to go and glossed over the performance with 2 "garbage time" goals when the game was over.

And then they lose by the biggest margin in a semi final since Antrim in 1943! So I think a valid question indeed. I am not sure why you have taken such exception to it. You know this is the purpose of a forum, to discuss things?"
In 1943 Antrim beat Galway in the AIQF and then beat Kilkenny in the AISF.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16566 - 16/07/2025 13:20:16    2626059

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Really looking forward to the All Ireland Hurling Final.

Come on Cork - get it done this year....!

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4467 - 16/07/2025 14:02:29    2626083

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "They did away with the representation a year or two ago. If you're not able to attend, they just call out your name."
Ah that's fair enough. Was reading there about Cody, reckons he'll be out of the country for it. Can't imagine it being his scene anyway.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2430 - 16/07/2025 14:13:17    2626086

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