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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "You are measuring in terms of money and receipts! That's not the Gaelic way. The Gaelic part has been replaced with commercialism and the media. I have often been with people from south and east Galway and like most hurling people they are down to earth and genuine people. I'm pleased that club hurling, the original form of hurling, still thrives in my county and that 7 clubs from Galway have won an All Ireland."
Money and receipts are tangible metrics. They represent interest and appeal. Fans in munster attend games in huge numbers due to the quality on offer and thus the appeal of the championship.
Im not sure what you think the Gaelic way is or what it is for that matter?
People have always been charged an entrance fee to games that matter. Its what pays the bills, builds the stadiums and keeps this association going. This applies to the club game as much as the inter county game. The intercounty scene is as old as the association itself.

Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 387 - 12/05/2026 16:29:33    2672643

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Replying To Viking66:  "In fairness they have more than one outstanding player"
The only outstanding player on display in Wexford last Saturday was Donal Burke. Thats on either team. Thats my opinion based on what I saw. The o sullivan lad was good but I wouldnt go as far as outstanding.
They just arent playing the game at the pace and intensity required atm. Their first touch, handling and decision making is off too. All are related though. They do have aggression, physicality and athleticism but they need to up it in every other metric and do so consistently if they are to challenge.

Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 387 - 12/05/2026 16:35:52    2672644

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