The key is the Tipp half forward line. Whether they can win enough ball, or at least disrupt the ball that the KK half back line deliver up the field. Its what cost them last year, and while it has improved this year to a degree, I still think that line will decide it.

abhainn (Galway) - Posts: 1000 - 21/08/2010 10:35:55    751980

Good point Abhainn. Cant see the Tipp half forward line getting much change out of Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan and JJ Delaney though.

kingdomfan (Kerry) - Posts: 393 - 22/08/2010 17:24:52    752866

thurlesblues
County: not tipperary
Posts: 1070

Will you get over it. A bad decision went against Carlow U21 footballers in March in the Leinster semi final, my own club a few decisions went against them but life goes on. STOP LIVING IN THE PAST.

hurlingguru (Carlow) - Posts: 1863 - 22/08/2010 18:23:48    752958

thurlesblues
County: not tipperary
Posts: 1070

Will you get over it. A bad decision went against Carlow U21 footballers in March in the Leinster semi final, my own club a few decisions went against them but life goes on. STOP LIVING IN THE PAST.
hurlingguru , 22/08/2010 at 18:23
what past are you talking about Im talking about the 2010 result

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 22/08/2010 18:28:45    752968

You have been talking about All Irelands where Tipp have beaten Kilkenny and always on about last years All Ireland.

hurlingguru (Carlow) - Posts: 1863 - 22/08/2010 18:33:32    752979

Good point Abhainn. Cant see the Tipp half forward line getting much change out of Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan and JJ Delaney though.

cant see Tommy Walsh living with Lar Corbetts pace ha ha!! watch this space

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 22/08/2010 18:34:33    752980

Good point Abhainn. Cant see the Tipp half forward line getting much change out of Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan and JJ Delaney though.

we might bring in Seamus Callinan for Brian Hogan remember the fair shoulder Callinan gave him in the league final he hasnt been right since ha ha!!

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 22/08/2010 18:36:52    752986

You have been talking about All Irelands where Tipp have beaten Kilkenny and always on about last years All Ireland.
hurlingguru , 22/08/2010 at 18:33


It will be 10 to 5 this year another handy one ha ha

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 22/08/2010 18:38:10    752989

You have been talking about All Irelands where Tipp have beaten Kilkenny and always on about last years All Ireland.
hurlingguru , 22/08/2010 at 18:3

read the history of Tipp v Kilkenny finals hurlingguru its called studying the form ha ha ha

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 22/08/2010 18:39:31    752992

You also said that 9-5 thats more than 2-1, now thats hilarious. If your so good at studyin form maybe you could give me a few horses :)

hurlingguru (Carlow) - Posts: 1863 - 22/08/2010 19:13:01    753049

No reply from the great man himself

hurlingguru (Carlow) - Posts: 1863 - 23/08/2010 12:14:00    753476

thurlesblues
County: Tipperary
Posts: 1079

752992 You have been talking about All Irelands where Tipp have beaten Kilkenny and always on about last years All Ireland.
hurlingguru , 22/08/2010 at 18:3

read the history of Tipp v Kilkenny finals hurlingguru its called studying the form ha ha ha

read the ancient sporting proverb "form is temporary, class is permanent". KK have the class! ha ha ha

Corrxxx (Kerry) - Posts: 584 - 23/08/2010 12:49:06    753534

In all fairness Thurlesblue the shoulder Brian Hogan shipped from Callinan in the League Final didnt have much bearing on the final scoreline.

MayofaninKK (Mayo) - Posts: 117 - 23/08/2010 17:14:40    753924

i heard rumors shefflin may make an appearance in the final i doubt he'll be able to play after injuring his cruciate but i'm sure if kilkenny are winning well with 10 mins to go they'll bring him on i'd prefer tipp to play kilkenny with shefflin fit think tipp can and should beat them not being arrogant but if you don't believe in your team winning a game you might as well not watch it at all

moddy91 (Tipperary) - Posts: 226 - 23/08/2010 19:33:17    754127

By the same token it could be argues that Callinan hasn't been the same since he came up against one Jackie Tyrell in last year's final. Considering how few games he's (cough) "starred" in this year methinks that his challenge on Brian Hogan didn't achieve all that much from his own viewpoint in the short or medium term. I mean it's not as if Callinan had a winner's medal to show off either after the League Final or indeed the AI. Hopefully more of the same to come in just under a fortnight's time. King Henry out & Kk still 2/7 with the bookies. Incredible.

naglfar95 (Kilkenny) - Posts: 24 - 23/08/2010 20:25:51    754199

naglfar:
learn to have a bit of manners

moddy91 (Tipperary) - Posts: 226 - 23/08/2010 20:35:19    754211

and u have some nerve top be talking about callinan like that tyre'll challenge was very dangerous it was lucky tyrell didn't break one of his ribs no wonder he ain't the same after something like that

moddy91 (Tipperary) - Posts: 226 - 23/08/2010 20:43:09    754223

Tyrell challenge was payback for the League Final. Simple as. And if one of your own feels the need to come on this thread and type "ha ha" in relation to a serious injury sustained by Brian Hogan then the very least I can do is return the compliment. It would be bad manners not to so do. After all if you can give it makes sense you should be able to take it too.

naglfar95 (Kilkenny) - Posts: 24 - 23/08/2010 22:01:51    754344

There are 3 reasons i want Kilkenny to win . Firstly, this is the 3rd year in a row i have lumped on them pre championship so i hope to collect the cash again. Secondly, they are without doubt the greatest team I have ever seen play the best game in the world. And finally, Thurlesblues, need i say anymore.

jonny1951 (Mayo) - Posts: 1431 - 24/08/2010 09:06:20    754367

There are 3 reasons i want Kilkenny to win . Firstly, this is the 3rd year in a row i have lumped on them pre championship so i hope to collect the cash again. Secondly, they are without doubt the greatest team I have ever seen play the best game in the world. And finally, Thurlesblues, need i say anymore.
jonny1951 , 24/08/2010 at 09:06


Kilkenny havent a hope johnny 1951! Tipp are way the better team.

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 24/08/2010 09:23:39    754377