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Replying To bloodandbandage: "I agree with you 100% and the odds quoted for this match are just pure nonsense. This Dublin team have the power and pace to match Cork all over the field, and I expect this to be a right tough battle and not as free flowing as some would think Harnedy is a huge loss for us, as he's guaranteed to score 3 or 4 points per game. He's also a brilliant target man for Collins; however, Dalton is an able replacement, and his long-range free talking will be a huge asset. I do worry about Hetherton (saw him up close at the Wexford match and he's a beast of a man!) coming on as Eoin has struggled with lads of his physique, but we'll just have to see how that pans out. I really hope that we get a good clean game with no red cards, etc. And if we lose, I'll be shouting for the Dubs all the way in the final. Was at the Dublin/Limerick match, and the outpouring of joy at the end was amazing. Fancy KK to beat Tipp in the other semi." No match at this stage is a forgone conclusion, every team there is so on merit. I just feel Cork will go at Dublin far more direct than Limerick did and I think they will score goals which Limerick didn't. That said, Cork put so much energy into going for the kill at times, that can subsequently fade out of games for a period and that could be dangerous if Dublin can produce the same performance they did against Limerick. I think Tipperary may turn over Kilkenny. Best of luck to all Counties, and safe travels to those going to Croker on Saturday and Sunday LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 218 - 04/07/2025 17:16:24 2623644 Link
Replying To LimerickandProud: "No match at this stage is a forgone conclusion, every team there is so on merit. I just feel Cork will go at Dublin far more direct than Limerick did and I think they will score goals which Limerick didn't. That said, Cork put so much energy into going for the kill at times, that can subsequently fade out of games for a period and that could be dangerous if Dublin can produce the same performance they did against Limerick. I think Tipperary may turn over Kilkenny. Best of luck to all Counties, and safe travels to those going to Croker on Saturday and Sunday" Writing off the cats Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1058 - 04/07/2025 21:08:44 2623661 Link
I think our lads will win handy enough. Harnedy will be back for final. Priority tomorrow is no red cards and injuries. Cork by 10 Kilkenny by 8 Cork and the Cats will be a good traditional final. CorkAllIrelandChampions2016 (Cork) - Posts: 23 - 04/07/2025 22:31:58 2623678 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Writing off the cats" Hate this nonsense of "never write off the Cats", as if they're traditionally the top team. I've wrote them off for years, as I am this year, and have been right every time. They've no chance. Cork have been traditionally the most successful county, for most of hurlings existence, so surely the saying should be "never write off Cork", no? If Kilkenny somehow manage to beat Tipp, they'll be walloped in the final by Cork. If I was a KK fan, id want to lose to Tipp, to avoid the battering that will be waiting for them in the final. Tipp might fair slightly better in the final. I'm not saying this as a joke, as things stand right now, KK are miles behind Cork, and that doesn't look like changing anytime soon! Cork will embarrass KK in the final if they meet, that's the reality, and all this "don't write off the cats" nonsense will be put to bed once and for all hopefully! 32_4_1 (Meath) - Posts: 4202 - 05/07/2025 00:06:55 2623690 Link
So it's All Ireland Semi Final day and the only interest I have is the handicap of 8pts! Cork will win no doubt but not sure if they are going to go full tilt or just do enough to get to the Final. Cork in full swing could win by 15-20pts where as Cork taking it handy possible 5-6pts!! katser (Galway) - Posts: 2737 - 05/07/2025 12:53:16 2623724 Link
Replying To 32_4_1: "Hate this nonsense of "never write off the Cats", as if they're traditionally the top team. I've wrote them off for years, as I am this year, and have been right every time. They've no chance. Cork have been traditionally the most successful county, for most of hurlings existence, so surely the saying should be "never write off Cork", no? If Kilkenny somehow manage to beat Tipp, they'll be walloped in the final by Cork. If I was a KK fan, id want to lose to Tipp, to avoid the battering that will be waiting for them in the final. Tipp might fair slightly better in the final. I'm not saying this as a joke, as things stand right now, KK are miles behind Cork, and that doesn't look like changing anytime soon! Cork will embarrass KK in the final if they meet, that's the reality, and all this "don't write off the cats" nonsense will be put to bed once and for all hopefully!" Well, you can't write off Kilkenny, simply because they never give up or give you a moment's rest, no matter the standard of their players. They were like this before Brian Cody ever got hold of them. However all that's for another day. Today it's Dublin who gave a very Kilkenny-like performance against Limerick, although a man down for three-quarters of the game. Cork won't have it easy today; they are still unproven and I'm just hoping they have enough to win Midleton (Cork) - Posts: 646 - 05/07/2025 13:20:19 2623730 Link
Replying To 32_4_1: "Hate this nonsense of "never write off the Cats", as if they're traditionally the top team. I've wrote them off for years, as I am this year, and have been right every time. They've no chance. Cork have been traditionally the most successful county, for most of hurlings existence, so surely the saying should be "never write off Cork", no? If Kilkenny somehow manage to beat Tipp, they'll be walloped in the final by Cork. If I was a KK fan, id want to lose to Tipp, to avoid the battering that will be waiting for them in the final. Tipp might fair slightly better in the final. I'm not saying this as a joke, as things stand right now, KK are miles behind Cork, and that doesn't look like changing anytime soon! Cork will embarrass KK in the final if they meet, that's the reality, and all this "don't write off the cats" nonsense will be put to bed once and for all hopefully!" "If I was a KK fan..." Thank god we were spared. Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2866 - 05/07/2025 13:20:44 2623731 Link
Replying To LimerickandProud: "No match at this stage is a forgone conclusion, every team there is so on merit. I just feel Cork will go at Dublin far more direct than Limerick did and I think they will score goals which Limerick didn't. That said, Cork put so much energy into going for the kill at times, that can subsequently fade out of games for a period and that could be dangerous if Dublin can produce the same performance they did against Limerick. I think Tipperary may turn over Kilkenny. Best of luck to all Counties, and safe travels to those going to Croker on Saturday and Sunday" Cats be beating out the gate in final. kerry4sam25 (Kerry) - Posts: 116 - 05/07/2025 15:08:39 2623753 Link
Replying To katser: "So it's All Ireland Semi Final day and the only interest I have is the handicap of 8pts! Cork will win no doubt but not sure if they are going to go full tilt or just do enough to get to the Final. Cork in full swing could win by 15-20pts where as Cork taking it handy possible 5-6pts!!" I've had a couple of small bets, Dublin at +7 points, and Hetherton to score a goal 'Anytime'. Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2866 - 05/07/2025 16:29:47 2623767 Link
Cork to be too good for Dublin. Hope I'm wrong. Cork by 8 points. Kilkenny by 7 over Tipp tomorrow! foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2392 - 05/07/2025 16:51:11 2623769 Link
11mins gone...Game over already! katser (Galway) - Posts: 2737 - 05/07/2025 17:17:06 2623774 Link
Replying To katser: "11mins gone...Game over already!" Isnt it great it wasnt us that are there. It might have been over in 5 mins. PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 2093 - 05/07/2025 17:47:03 2623778 Link
Well Cork. Liam is coming home. kerry4sam25 (Kerry) - Posts: 116 - 05/07/2025 17:54:20 2623780 Link
Replying To PoolSturgeon: "Isnt it great it wasnt us that are there. It might have been over in 5 mins." You went in hope to the GG...but did you get a performance or bonus from the men in Maroon? katser (Galway) - Posts: 2737 - 05/07/2025 18:20:51 2623784 Link
Replying To katser: "We can all sit back and watch an epic first ever All Ireland Final between the Kings of Munster....it should be some game Cork v Tipperary." Goodbye Leinster Hello Munster!! Sit back and enjoy a classic All Ireland Final between Cork and Tipperary......Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip,Tip!! katser (Galway) - Posts: 2737 - 05/07/2025 18:28:40 2623786 Link
I am going to stick with the cats to win it all. They will never give that muck room to Cork. Especially in a final if they dispose of Tipp. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3194 - 05/07/2025 19:44:32 2623795 Link
Replying To Canuck: "I am going to stick with the cats to win it all. They will never give that muck room to Cork. Especially in a final if they dispose of Tipp." You could be right, Canuck. I think KK would be better equipped to take on Cork. Tipp have too many inexperienced players at this stage of their development. midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 631 - 05/07/2025 20:02:37 2623797 Link
What is it about Dublin? Good one day and hopeless the next. CnocÁine (Limerick) - Posts: 23 - 05/07/2025 20:03:56 2623798 Link
Replying To Canuck: "I am going to stick with the cats to win it all. They will never give that muck room to Cork. Especially in a final if they dispose of Tipp." Cats to win tomorrow but Cork to win the All Ireland. Yes there'll be a lot of hype by the Lee after today but the pain of losing last year's final will keep Cork grounded. endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2595 - 05/07/2025 20:05:58 2623799 Link
Replying To CnocÁine: "What is it about Dublin? Good one day and hopeless the next." I think it is your team's own attitude you need to question as to why ye are not in the semi finals instead of them. "Dublin got well beaten by Galway and got hammered by Kilkenny for most of the game" was probably in your team's heads a bit too much. PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 2093 - 05/07/2025 20:15:23 2623801 Link