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Replying To wexico15: "Senior:
Shels v Glynn- I see Eoghan Nolan played a full game for the Shels 2nd string last weekend, his return would be a big boost. Hopefully from a Glynn perspective Matt Doyle and Aaron Breen will be back, I think Breen could be worth a call up to the county panel, on this game I'd fancy Shels in normal circumstances but after extra time last weekend and a 5th weekend out in a row I think Glynn are really facing an uphill task here.
Kilanerin v St Martins- Kilanerin mixed good and bad last weekend, superb for 45 mins but arguably fell over the line in the end, Martins look to be motoring well should have good game IQ on the line between Ciaran Lyng and Colm 'Scruff' Murphy, I think they should be to strong in this one and could be hard to stop in a semi final.
Castletown v Gusserane- Hard to read this one, with Gusserane's firepower I wouldn't be surprised to see them put it up to Castletown maybe even win it but conversely I wouldn't be surprised to see Castletown open them up at will and win comfortably, as I said previously Gusserane can be a dangerous underdog but I think in this case Castletown will just have enough.
Starlights v Bunclody- Bringing in Pat Roe looks to have been a masterstroke from Bunclody and there improvements from last year are clear to see, helps when you have 2 inspirational figures like Nolan and O'Connor to build your team around, in the years they won titles Starlights have tended to grow as the year has gone on, I think they'll have enough here but not after 1 hell of a battle.
Relegation:
Sarsfields v St Annes- So hard to call this one, if Richie Lawlor or Chin are available that could be huge to the Sars, taught Annes were very poor last weekend and lacking a cutting edge upfront, think Sars might win by 1 or 2 points.
Intermediate:
Crossabeg v Taghmon- Quarter Finals when favourites have been a sticky wicket for Crossabeg the last 3 years and I'm expecting the same here, Ferns turned them over last year while they had narrow wins over Ferns and Rosslare the 2 previous years. With the pitch in New Ross tending to be soft this time of the year I this could be a battle more an exhibition and I think with Devereux's and Foley's to the fore Crossabeg might sneak it by 2 after been put to the pin of their collar by Taghmon.
Cushinstown v Maudlintown- Hard one to call an extra time certainly a possibility, Marys will be delighted Spot Murphys injury wasn't as serious as 1st looked, Cushinstown won this narrowly last year and I think they might do the same here by 2 or 3
Ferns v Gorey- I was questioning Gorey a few weeks ago but to their credit they've seem to have found some form and momentum while they're 2nd string have also acquitted themselves admirably in Intermediate A after promotion,I know Ballyhogue seem to be at a low ebb but 7 points from play from Cian 'Patsy' Molloy was an eye catching contribution last weekend, another really hard game to call but I think Gorey seem to hitting they're straps at the right time and might beat last years finalists by a point or 2
Duffry v St Fintans- Duffry won this fixture by 3 last year in a really good game and I think this will be close again, although I think St Fintans might edge it this time, to have senior panelists Shanley and Jim Rossiter and the couple of young guns Shane Pettit and Jack O'Leary is a good base to build your time around at Intermediate.
With plenty have hard games to call I wouldn't be shocked to see a penalty shoot out somewhere this weekend." Has to be said there are none of those games youd be rushing down the bookies to put a tenner on never mind your house. If any of the teams show well this weekend maybe that would be a good indicator for the semis but how could anyone predict who will win it out on the basis of what has happened so far? It's been a great Championship!
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Replying To Viking66: "Has to be said there are none of those games youd be rushing down the bookies to put a tenner on never mind your house. If any of the teams show well this weekend maybe that would be a good indicator for the semis but how could anyone predict who will win it out on the basis of what has happened so far? It's been a great Championship!" A lot of that has to do with the format. Two games doesn't really tell you much about a team. If the win both easy, is it because it was an easy group or if they didn't, does it mean it was a tough group. All four teams topped their group not dropping any points, so you would have to say that they would be favourites. However looking at these teams I would be surprised if the top four didn't make the semis.
zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 1799 - 27/10/2021 13:13:49
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Team of the weekend:
Paul Dempsey (Maudlintown)- quiet afternoon for the goalie, still made an intervention or two when required and kept a clean sheet.
Billy Kelly (HWH)- continued his excellent form as he didn't put a foot wrong in a deserved win for Bunclody
Gavin Sheehan (Gusserane)- got up the field to seal Gusserane's passage, and you'd imagine he is set to mark Brosnan this weekend.
Jack Fenlon (Glynn-Barntown)- shut down Cian Byrne with a strong defensive showing.
Jim Rossiter (St.Fintan's)- great to see him back fully fit after a couple of horror injuries.
Kenneth Cahill (Gusserane)- rolled back the years with a game-altering 1-1.
Brian Cushe (Gorey)- a young player worth keeping an eye, was one of a number of impressive performers for Naomh Eanna.
Donal Shanley (St.Fintan's)- one of a number of county players performing well for a side coming in under the radar.
Martin O'Connor (HWH)- unbelievable consistency and perhaps the best tackler and man-marker in the county.
Ian Carty (Taghmon)- quietly having a superb championship, his form will be crucial for Taghmon.
Paudie Hughes (Kilanerin)- two points from play and the catalyst to Kilanerin springing a surprise
Pauric Conway (Gusserane)- 1-2 from play, continues to be the most under-rated of Gusserane's attackers.
Alan Mahoney (Glynn)- hugely significant and important impact off the bench for the young lad.
Michael Molloy (Gorey)- 3-6, albeit against a poor side, is a great return.
Cian Molloy (Gorey)- like his team-mate, his seven from play can't be overlooked.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 27/10/2021 13:56:05
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Was looking at the various club provincial draws on the Leinster GAA website, Kilanerin/Tara Rocks have the unusual scenario of a local derby in at provincial level in Junior Hurling up against Arklow Rocks who are Wicklow Intermediate champions.
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Replying To beano: "Team of the weekend:
Paul Dempsey (Maudlintown)- quiet afternoon for the goalie, still made an intervention or two when required and kept a clean sheet.
Billy Kelly (HWH)- continued his excellent form as he didn't put a foot wrong in a deserved win for Bunclody
Gavin Sheehan (Gusserane)- got up the field to seal Gusserane's passage, and you'd imagine he is set to mark Brosnan this weekend.
Jack Fenlon (Glynn-Barntown)- shut down Cian Byrne with a strong defensive showing.
Jim Rossiter (St.Fintan's)- great to see him back fully fit after a couple of horror injuries.
Kenneth Cahill (Gusserane)- rolled back the years with a game-altering 1-1.
Brian Cushe (Gorey)- a young player worth keeping an eye, was one of a number of impressive performers for Naomh Eanna.
Donal Shanley (St.Fintan's)- one of a number of county players performing well for a side coming in under the radar.
Martin O'Connor (HWH)- unbelievable consistency and perhaps the best tackler and man-marker in the county.
Ian Carty (Taghmon)- quietly having a superb championship, his form will be crucial for Taghmon.
Paudie Hughes (Kilanerin)- two points from play and the catalyst to Kilanerin springing a surprise
Pauric Conway (Gusserane)- 1-2 from play, continues to be the most under-rated of Gusserane's attackers.
Alan Mahoney (Glynn)- hugely significant and important impact off the bench for the young lad.
Michael Molloy (Gorey)- 3-6, albeit against a poor side, is a great return.
Cian Molloy (Gorey)- like his team-mate, his seven from play can't be overlooked." Aidan Nolan, Mini Ryan, Sean Nolan, Fionn Cooney and Garrett Foley all notable mentions too. Matthew O'Hanlon and Liam Og McGovern the best of underperforming teams.
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Replying To wexico15: "Aidan Nolan, Mini Ryan, Sean Nolan, Fionn Cooney and Garrett Foley all notable mentions too. Matthew O'Hanlon and Liam Og McGovern the best of underperforming teams." Should have mentioned Eoin Ryan too who had a really good game at wingback for Gusserane.
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I see Fethard have shared an image on their Twitter showing their goal disallowed for a square ball should have stood.
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Replying To wexico15: "I see Fethard have shared an image on their Twitter showing their goal disallowed for a square ball should have stood." Just seen it there this morning. Looks like a stonewall mistake.
Shels-Glynn: expect sparks to fly after last year's game. The possible (and you'd imagine definite) return of both Eoghan Nolan and Mick O'Regan will add a different dimension to their respective sides, especially in Shels case as it should allow Malone to drop back and shore up a thus far exposed defence. I have noticed that Glynn have a better spread of scorers so far, with Fanning topping their charts with 0-15 (11 frees), but the likes of Fionn Cooney, Shane Wilde and most recently Alan Mahoney making telling contributions as well. In contrast, Glen Malone is Shels' top scorer with 0-12, all bar one from placed-balls, although they have had five different goal-scorers. Difficult game to call, Glynn have the momentum, but I think Shels know-how will get them through.
Kilanerin-St.Martin's: Kilanerin were probably the most impressive of all the winners last week. They will be delighted that O'Toole was assisted on the scoring sheet, with Devitt and Niall Hughes hitting five from play between them having subdued up to now. But I would harbour serious concerns about their defence, even if they did hold out vs James'. Rory O'Connor is playing unbelievably well for St.Martin's, Philip Dempsey and Joe Barrett look to be accomplished defenders too, while Darren Codd is currently the top scorer of the championship so far with 2-12, and is one of the steadiest free-takers around. They chopped and changed their line-up a bit in the group stages, but provided they get the balance right, can see them winning this one with a bit to spare, although with the proviso that all the pressure is off Kilanerin.
Castletown-Gusserane: Castletown have yet to get going at all, although the two teams they took on in the group stages have since come in under the radar and are no slouches. They have had the upper-hand in this particular fixture in most recent history after Gusserane held all the cards a few years prior. In Rossiter, Mini Ryan and Conway, they have some excellent forwards but there is no getting around the fact that they appear to cough up too many scores at the other end. Brosnan hasn't hit his usual high standards but has scored at least one goal in each of his last five knock-out games (seven in all). I think that the north county men have the better collective set of defenders and that the direct running of Brooks and Higgins could do damage on the way to a tight win.
Starlights-Bunclody: as I mentioned before, the quarter-finals have tended to be the graveyard of defending champions in both codes lately. Bunclody are certainly tough to beat, and are as set-up as well as anyone. I think it's unlikely that they'll suddenly blow sides away however, but given the forecasted weather on the way, it's probably going to be a low-scoring affair. Starlights came good in bad weather in last year's final of course, and Gooch is in excellent form, along with Kevin Foley and Dillon Redmond. It'll be interesting to see who Martin O'Connor picks up- I say limiting Tobin's impact on the scoreboard would be more important than trying to negate one of Ryan or Doyle in the middle. When I saw HWH in the flesh earlier, I thought they'd pick up a scalp or two along the way, and I'll stick to that belief. Bunclody by the minimum.
Intermediate:
Crossabeg-Taghmon: Crossabeg are obviously flying, but have been here before without anything tangible to show for it. Ian Carty is in excellent form for Taghmon and they are a solid if unspectacular unit. All things being equal, I think Crossabeg will advance and for me are the team to stop in this grade.
Cushinstown-Maudlintown: St.Mary's have consistently shown a goal scoring ability that has got them over the line in recent years and Spot Murphy has been as big an influence as was expected. Cushinstown have enjoyed a meteoric rise, and cannot be ruled out. But I think Maudlintown will shade it.
Naomh Eanna vs Ferns: potentially the tie of the round between two of the biggest beneficiaries of the split season. Ferns have been tipping along nicely without attracting too much attention while Gorey had an enormous win against a very limited Ballyhogue side. The return of Michael Molloy has added an new dimension to Naomh Eanna's attack and their graduates from both last year's junior winning side and their minor set-up have all contributed massively to a marked improvement from last year. Ferns are obdurate and will be fired up for this one, and I wouldn't be surprised if it goes to extra-time or beyond. But on balance, Ferns' hurt from last year will see them through.
Duffry-St.Fintan's: Fintan's have been led chiefly by Jim Rossiter, Donal Shanley and the goals of Jack O'Leary, although would surely be hoping Pettit catches fire soon. Duffry have been around the block a while and have good players in Chesney Byrne, Cian Fitzhenry and Robert Frayne among others. Will be a tight game, and I think Rovers will just about squeak it.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 28/10/2021 12:12:37
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Replying To wexico15: "I see Fethard have shared an image on their Twitter showing their goal disallowed for a square ball should have stood." Tbh they havent really had much luck in this years championship in either hurling or football Wexico.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11725 - 28/10/2021 15:37:25
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Shels-Glynn: Barntown are not as good as everyone makes them out to be. In saying that the Shels aren't setting the world alight, I'd still think the Shels will have 3-4 to spare.
Kilanerin-St.Martin's: I didn't see Kilanerin beat St James, but have been told they were impressive. Still having watched their first two games, can't see them having turned into Corofin overnight, Martins by 8.
Castletown-Gusserane: This is tricky enough, it's hard to know what Gusserane are up to, both clubs live for football and should be an interesting game. Think Coleman, Brooks, Carty, Brosnan have more to offer than the sharpshooters of Gusserane and will give the North County men the nod by 4 points.
Starlights-Bunclody: This is bonus territory for Bunclody, and hats off to them, they would have been everyones favourites to go down. If Starlights are going to be winning Senior Footbal,, I think they'd want to have 5-6 to spare in this one.
I think any of Shels, Castletown or Starlights can win it (Martins lacking a scoring forward, although if C Lyng is back, they'll be a serious force again). I'm going to go with Shels, just about from Castletown and Starlights.
Intermediate:
Crossabeg-Taghmon: Going to go out on a limb here and say that no team will come within 5 points of Crossabeg this year. They've some savage athletes, and some nice footballers to match. I'm guessing Taghmon will stick with them for 40 mins and be blown away then.
Cushinstown-Maudlintown: Cushinstown topped what turns out to be an average group, and Maudlintown finished bottom in a slightly better group. I think Maudlintown would have topped Cushinstown group, and with Murphy firing up front I think they'll win this by 3-4 ponts.
Naomh Eanna vs Ferns: Ferns topped their group while Gorey finished bottom in theirs (I think). This will be tight however, after Gorey's big score at the weekend, beaten finalists last year though I find it hard to look past Ferns, who are probably the only team who may give Crossabeg something to think about.
Duffry-St.Fintan's: Both teams will be delighted with the draw they've gotten and should be a tight game. Duffry won this game last year, and with the Fintans minus Conor Sinnott and Joey Wadding from that day I'd imagine it'll be another win for Duffry here.
Who will win Intermediate, isn't that obvious! I think on a going day Ferns, and possibly Gorey can put it up to Crossabeg, but outside of these three it's hard to see any other winner. I'd say winner of Ferns/Gorey and Crossabeg will be hoping to avoid one another in the semi finals!
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Glynn-Barntown
Kilanerin
Gusserane
Starlights
Cushinstown
Naomh Eanna
Fintans
Taghmon
icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2550 - 28/10/2021 17:23:22
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Looking at the third and fourth tiers, you'd have the say the four favourites for the Inter A grade should all progress to the semis. Geraldine's may give Cloughbawn a rattle, but I think the latter have better talent spread around the field to prevail. Craanford have bought into their new manager after the acrimonious fall-out of Glynn's reign, but Kilmore look like genuine contenders with Tom Byrne a stand-out performer in this grade.
Realt na Mara play an attacking brand of football, and have some good footballers in Tom Sinnott and Pat Naughter, but think Clongeen will hold the edge, with Paul Curtis, Emmet Kent and Daryl Murphy to call upon.
Gorey's second string actually gave Clongeen a good game in the final group game, and hammered a pathetic Joey's since then, but by rights Adamstown should be too strong with the irrepressible Michael Furlong et al. There may be one shock on the cards, perhaps from Realt, but can't see too many surprises.
The junior is odd in that it contains four second-string teams and three perennial contenders along with Kilrush, who would have dropped down a grade in recent seasons but are no slouches either.
St.Martin's vs Kilrush looks like it could be an excellent game, with a hesitant vote towards the youthful and savvy Gorey district men. Monageer vs Oylegate seems to be a permanent fixture in the latter stages, and I think Oylegate will win this one as Monageer were dreadful vs St.Martin's and didn't pull up trees vs OLI either.
Castletown and Sarsfields are both mixing up and coming talent with experienced campaigners, and it may hinge on how Sars firsts fare the night before (lads are unlikely to play two days in a row). The number.14 for Sars is a real old-school full-forward and is a handful, but I think Masterson and O'Shaughnessy have been particularly prominent for Castletown, and they will win through to the last four.
Finally, Gusserane struggled for long passages against a mediocre Shamrocks side last week, while Blackwater seem to be building a fine, young football team with plenty of pace and scoring power. Seasiders to win it quite handy.
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Replying To icehonesty: "Glynn-Barntown
Kilanerin
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Cushinstown
Naomh Eanna
Fintans
Taghmon" I'd have the same picks at Intermediate though Crossabeg will be a hard nut to crack. In Senior I fancy Martins to beat Kilanerin and think Castletown might edge Gusserane. It wouldn't surprise me too much if all 8 of my predictions turned out wrong though!
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11725 - 28/10/2021 20:17:04
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Replying To beano: "Looking at the third and fourth tiers, you'd have the say the four favourites for the Inter A grade should all progress to the semis. Geraldine's may give Cloughbawn a rattle, but I think the latter have better talent spread around the field to prevail. Craanford have bought into their new manager after the acrimonious fall-out of Glynn's reign, but Kilmore look like genuine contenders with Tom Byrne a stand-out performer in this grade.
Realt na Mara play an attacking brand of football, and have some good footballers in Tom Sinnott and Pat Naughter, but think Clongeen will hold the edge, with Paul Curtis, Emmet Kent and Daryl Murphy to call upon.
Gorey's second string actually gave Clongeen a good game in the final group game, and hammered a pathetic Joey's since then, but by rights Adamstown should be too strong with the irrepressible Michael Furlong et al. There may be one shock on the cards, perhaps from Realt, but can't see too many surprises.
The junior is odd in that it contains four second-string teams and three perennial contenders along with Kilrush, who would have dropped down a grade in recent seasons but are no slouches either.
St.Martin's vs Kilrush looks like it could be an excellent game, with a hesitant vote towards the youthful and savvy Gorey district men. Monageer vs Oylegate seems to be a permanent fixture in the latter stages, and I think Oylegate will win this one as Monageer were dreadful vs St.Martin's and didn't pull up trees vs OLI either.
Castletown and Sarsfields are both mixing up and coming talent with experienced campaigners, and it may hinge on how Sars firsts fare the night before (lads are unlikely to play two days in a row). The number.14 for Sars is a real old-school full-forward and is a handful, but I think Masterson and O'Shaughnessy have been particularly prominent for Castletown, and they will win through to the last four.
Finally, Gusserane struggled for long passages against a mediocre Shamrocks side last week, while Blackwater seem to be building a fine, young football team with plenty of pace and scoring power. Seasiders to win it quite handy." What happened Glynn in Craanford? I didn't know he had left, missed that!
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Replying To icehonesty: "What happened Glynn in Craanford? I didn't know he had left, missed that!" Player-led disharmony that ultimately saw two extra club selectors drafted in the week of their Inter A hurling semi. Naturally didn't stay around for the football championship.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 29/10/2021 15:46:02
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is sars v anns game off?
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Replying To Stmunnsriver: "is sars v anns game off?" Pitch deemed unplayable, another junior A quarter final also called off for the same reason.
Oylegate-Monageer didn't go ahead due to a Covid outbreak, and Oylegate had to concede a walkover as per the new rules. Only right too, as you don't want to set a precedence and delay championships to accommodate teams (a la Tyrone).
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Replying To Stmunnsriver: "is sars v anns game off?" Yes, that and the Junior A quarter final between Cushinstown and Bunclody, games to be played next weekend.
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Replying To beano: "Pitch deemed unplayable, another junior A quarter final also called off for the same reason.
Oylegate-Monageer didn't go ahead due to a Covid outbreak, and Oylegate had to concede a walkover as per the new rules. Only right too, as you don't want to set a precedence and delay championships to accommodate teams (a la Tyrone)." taghmon have outbrake of covid to, 4 or 5 players down
Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2840 - 30/10/2021 10:47:52
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Replying To beano: "Pitch deemed unplayable, another junior A quarter final also called off for the same reason.
Oylegate-Monageer didn't go ahead due to a Covid outbreak, and Oylegate had to concede a walkover as per the new rules. Only right too, as you don't want to set a precedence and delay championships to accommodate teams (a la Tyrone)." Junior a championship is going to be delayed anyway by a week now with quarter final that was postponed being fixed now for next weekend.
tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1326 - 30/10/2021 12:24:55
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