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Watched the Wexford Dublin section of TSG over breakfast. They dealt with black cards but didnt count Richies, didnt even look at it. He wasn't the last man, and it was debatable he pulled the lad down in any case. Looked alot like he was charged and the lads just went to ground, as Doylerwex suspected in real time.
They said absolutely nothing about Wexford.
Id be guessing they didnt even watch their own highlights, let alone the whole game.
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Replying To Doylerwex: "It's hard to say but here's where were at
1. Fanning
3. Jippo
6. Molloy (it could well be reck of course)
8. Hearne
9. I think David Codd is a good bet.
11. Jacko
14. Chin
Full back line is two of Murphy, Donohue (highly likely) Clarke, Dempsey and Carley who I think has done really well although I'd prefer him further forward.
Half backs then most likely reck and Foley. Possibly Lawlor but Wickham has done very well.
We could see Lawlor or Wickham in midfield rather than Codd.
Out of the 6 forwards I would think jacko, chin, Roche and Cian Byrne are certs.
The remaining two then is hard to pick. Tucker, Codd, Redmond, Higgins(who looked very dangerous) Banville.
While doing this I realized I forgot Kevin Foley in spite of him being excellent last night and by all accounts having a great season so far.
I also haven't mentioned Whelan or Rowley.
This was harder than I expected.
I think for individuals it's still all to play for and we have positions up for grabs outside the spine.
Also heard yesterday it's very likely Rory will be back but I'm afraid to get excited about it." Kevin has to start. He'd be ahead of all the other forwards you named except Chin. And Rory if he comes back.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18501 - 23/02/2026 08:01:07
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Replying To Doylerwex: "It's hard to say but here's where were at
1. Fanning
3. Jippo
6. Molloy (it could well be reck of course)
8. Hearne
9. I think David Codd is a good bet.
11. Jacko
14. Chin
Full back line is two of Murphy, Donohue (highly likely) Clarke, Dempsey and Carley who I think has done really well although I'd prefer him further forward.
Half backs then most likely reck and Foley. Possibly Lawlor but Wickham has done very well.
We could see Lawlor or Wickham in midfield rather than Codd.
Out of the 6 forwards I would think jacko, chin, Roche and Cian Byrne are certs.
The remaining two then is hard to pick. Tucker, Codd, Redmond, Higgins(who looked very dangerous) Banville.
While doing this I realized I forgot Kevin Foley in spite of him being excellent last night and by all accounts having a great season so far.
I also haven't mentioned Whelan or Rowley.
This was harder than I expected.
I think for individuals it's still all to play for and we have positions up for grabs outside the spine.
Also heard yesterday it's very likely Rory will be back but I'm afraid to get excited about it." Haven't heard that but That would be fantastic if true . If we can get promotion and Rory back for championship I would be brilliant
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Replying To Viking66: "Kevin has to start. He'd be ahead of all the other forwards you named except Chin. And Rory if he comes back." Oh I know 100%. I just forgot him somehow while I was typing.
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Replying To Viking66: "Watched the Wexford Dublin section of TSG over breakfast. They dealt with black cards but didnt count Richies, didnt even look at it. He wasn't the last man, and it was debatable he pulled the lad down in any case. Looked alot like he was charged and the lads just went to ground, as Doylerwex suspected in real time.
They said absolutely nothing about Wexford.
Id be guessing they didnt even watch their own highlights, let alone the whole game." Not a mention of Wexford in the analysis, was very poor, you'd have to conclude they weren't too impressed.
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Replying To Doylerwex: "It's hard to say but here's where were at
1. Fanning
3. Jippo
6. Molloy (it could well be reck of course)
8. Hearne
9. I think David Codd is a good bet.
11. Jacko
14. Chin
Full back line is two of Murphy, Donohue (highly likely) Clarke, Dempsey and Carley who I think has done really well although I'd prefer him further forward.
Half backs then most likely reck and Foley. Possibly Lawlor but Wickham has done very well.
We could see Lawlor or Wickham in midfield rather than Codd.
Out of the 6 forwards I would think jacko, chin, Roche and Cian Byrne are certs.
The remaining two then is hard to pick. Tucker, Codd, Redmond, Higgins(who looked very dangerous) Banville.
While doing this I realized I forgot Kevin Foley in spite of him being excellent last night and by all accounts having a great season so far.
I also haven't mentioned Whelan or Rowley.
This was harder than I expected.
I think for individuals it's still all to play for and we have positions up for grabs outside the spine.
Also heard yesterday it's very likely Rory will be back but I'm afraid to get excited about it." You left out James Byrne in your list of forwards, he has been decent whenever he was on the pitch.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18501 - 23/02/2026 09:35:31
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Replying To wexford2012: "Not a mention of Wexford in the analysis, was very poor, you'd have to conclude they weren't too impressed." They couldn't be impressed or unimpressed after not watching it ;-)
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18501 - 23/02/2026 10:00:16
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Replying To wexford2012: "Not a mention of Wexford in the analysis, was very poor, you'd have to conclude they weren't too impressed." I think that suits us to be honest. All the build up and match reports were very focused on Dublin as well so puts all the pressure on them for the remaining games and the championship in may. Happy enough for us to stay under the radar.
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Replying To Viking66: "You left out James Byrne in your list of forwards, he has been decent whenever he was on the pitch." I give up :)
Didn't mention Cillian Byrne either who could well be in contention once he gets himself right.
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Replying To Viking66: "Watched the Wexford Dublin section of TSG over breakfast. They dealt with black cards but didnt count Richies, didnt even look at it. He wasn't the last man, and it was debatable he pulled the lad down in any case. Looked alot like he was charged and the lads just went to ground, as Doylerwex suspected in real time.
They said absolutely nothing about Wexford.
Id be guessing they didnt even watch their own highlights, let alone the whole game." Just watched it. The Richie Lawlor incident on camera hasn't changed my view on Saturday but aside from that we had plenty of chances to win it.
The thing I'm most pleased about was after their two goals I was worried we might get hammered but we finished the first half really well and got ourselves into a great position. We'll learn a lot from that game. I'm delighted with it after what we saw against Antrim and down in particular.
Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4279 - 23/02/2026 10:13:52
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Replying To Doylerwex: "I give up :)
Didn't mention Cillian Byrne either who could well be in contention once he gets himself right." Absolutely. Was the best player on the pitch from either side in the Fethard v Danesfort game and he only on 1 leg.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18501 - 23/02/2026 10:32:25
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Replying To Doylerwex: "Just watched it. The Richie Lawlor incident on camera hasn't changed my view on Saturday but aside from that we had plenty of chances to win it.
The thing I'm most pleased about was after their two goals I was worried we might get hammered but we finished the first half really well and got ourselves into a great position. We'll learn a lot from that game. I'm delighted with it after what we saw against Antrim and down in particular." Some of the decisions were strange the Richie Lawlor one was crazy we had two men covering and he was a good bit wide of the goal. To be fair on second viewing last night of Rory Higgins first penalty not sure there was a huge amount in that either. On refection im very happy with where we are. The young lads are standing up and growing in confidence. They competed really strong against a big and much more experienced Dublin team. Its in our hands now cant wait for the trip to Clare. Been delighted with our character shown so far this year. The lads have kept battling away when things havent been going our way, As you said two goals down early on Wexford teams of previous years would have folded. There is growing competition for places with likes of Jacko , Cian Molloy and according to other posters maybe even Rory to come back my optimism for the Leinster championship is growing. But lets take it one game at a time the trip to Clare is another big test that will get a long way to deciding if we are in 1A next year.
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Replying To Afinestick96: "Some of the decisions were strange the Richie Lawlor one was crazy we had two men covering and he was a good bit wide of the goal. To be fair on second viewing last night of Rory Higgins first penalty not sure there was a huge amount in that either. On refection im very happy with where we are. The young lads are standing up and growing in confidence. They competed really strong against a big and much more experienced Dublin team. Its in our hands now cant wait for the trip to Clare. Been delighted with our character shown so far this year. The lads have kept battling away when things havent been going our way, As you said two goals down early on Wexford teams of previous years would have folded. There is growing competition for places with likes of Jacko , Cian Molloy and according to other posters maybe even Rory to come back my optimism for the Leinster championship is growing. But lets take it one game at a time the trip to Clare is another big test that will get a long way to deciding if we are in 1A next year." The 1st penalty was for a dirty flick on the elbow/forearm, and not the only one in that game. Was a booking further out the field for their 9, so had to be given there too.
I think we will have to get 3 points from our last 2 games to be sure of promotion as our score difference isnt great, although if Dublin don't beat Antrim up in Dunloy next weekend we might only need 2 points. And Antrim in Dunloy with their tails up and needing a win will give Dublin plenty to think about.
Clare will have a similar team to the one they fielded in Ennis last year, a game we won by 6 points. They will be out for revenge. It will be a tough game but definitely winnable, and they've been a little leaky on the goals front. We have 2 weeks to prepare for it.
I really really hope more supporters travel for it, our support was pathetic up there last year.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18501 - 23/02/2026 11:02:27
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Replying To Viking66: "Agree 100%. A spare man out around the middle works also, can cut out delivery inside." Yeah, I think there were times even when they had 13 men, they were still able to work the ball out short, that shouldn't have been happening, had Richie in deep but don't think we knew what to do with the second spare man
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Replying To Viking66: "Watched the Wexford Dublin section of TSG over breakfast. They dealt with black cards but didnt count Richies, didnt even look at it. He wasn't the last man, and it was debatable he pulled the lad down in any case. Looked alot like he was charged and the lads just went to ground, as Doylerwex suspected in real time.
They said absolutely nothing about Wexford.
Id be guessing they didnt even watch their own highlights, let alone the whole game." I don't think Richie's should have been a black card although by the same token, their first black card should've been a yellow card rather than a black card as well
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Replying To Viking66: "The 1st penalty was for a dirty flick on the elbow/forearm, and not the only one in that game. Was a booking further out the field for their 9, so had to be given there too.
I think we will have to get 3 points from our last 2 games to be sure of promotion as our score difference isnt great, although if Dublin don't beat Antrim up in Dunloy next weekend we might only need 2 points. And Antrim in Dunloy with their tails up and needing a win will give Dublin plenty to think about.
Clare will have a similar team to the one they fielded in Ennis last year, a game we won by 6 points. They will be out for revenge. It will be a tough game but definitely winnable, and they've been a little leaky on the goals front. We have 2 weeks to prepare for it.
I really really hope more supporters travel for it, our support was pathetic up there last year." Will be interesting to see who they have at centre-back, they've taken Conlon off twice at half-time in the last two games
ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 915 - 23/02/2026 11:55:38
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Replying To Viking66: "The 1st penalty was for a dirty flick on the elbow/forearm, and not the only one in that game. Was a booking further out the field for their 9, so had to be given there too.
I think we will have to get 3 points from our last 2 games to be sure of promotion as our score difference isnt great, although if Dublin don't beat Antrim up in Dunloy next weekend we might only need 2 points. And Antrim in Dunloy with their tails up and needing a win will give Dublin plenty to think about.
Clare will have a similar team to the one they fielded in Ennis last year, a game we won by 6 points. They will be out for revenge. It will be a tough game but definitely winnable, and they've been a little leaky on the goals front. We have 2 weeks to prepare for it.
I really really hope more supporters travel for it, our support was pathetic up there last year." It's a trip I've always enjoyed to be honest. Some very fond memories there going back to the league win in 07, the draw in 14 against all odds. It's the wife's ancestral home as well so I'd say we'll all be going.
I do think Clare look a different beast this year so will be very tough.
Haven't Dublin to go to Carlow as well? They'll be hurting after the weekend.
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Replying To Doylerwex: "It's a trip I've always enjoyed to be honest. Some very fond memories there going back to the league win in 07, the draw in 14 against all odds. It's the wife's ancestral home as well so I'd say we'll all be going.
I do think Clare look a different beast this year so will be very tough.
Haven't Dublin to go to Carlow as well? They'll be hurting after the weekend." Think Dublin are away to Antrim, then at home to
Down, and then away to Carlow
Although that last match will only matter for Carlow if they get something out of their game against Kildare
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Replying To Doylerwex: "It's a trip I've always enjoyed to be honest. Some very fond memories there going back to the league win in 07, the draw in 14 against all odds. It's the wife's ancestral home as well so I'd say we'll all be going.
I do think Clare look a different beast this year so will be very tough.
Haven't Dublin to go to Carlow as well? They'll be hurting after the weekend." 2 friends, 1 from each side, were in Newbridge the weekend. Neither were that impressed with Clare. Both made the point Kildare could've scored more goals, and that the game was pretty close, and was only really settled by Tony Kelly's class. He scored 8 points from play.
Obviously Clare are likely to play much better in Ennis against us, they will be well aware that we have won the last 2 games between us in Ennis. They will be warm favourites with the bookies, and rightly so.
The flip side of that is that Clare have plenty of younger lads that will ideally get tested before Munster starts. If they win in Carlow on Saturday evening coming they will be promoted already by the time they play us. Our game might be a good opportunity for some of these lads to get a game against a tier 1 opponent, assuming Clare will likely play their championship team in the League final.
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Replying To ElGranSenor: "Think Dublin are away to Antrim, then at home to
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Although that last match will only matter for Carlow if they get something out of their game against Kildare" If Dublin lose in Antrim and we get anything in Ennis that match in Carlow won't matter to Dublin either.
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