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Replying To Cockney_Cat: ""Ballyhale to win, they just don't loose all Ireland finals." Yes, they've won 8 out of the 9 finals they've played in. Their only loss was the in their first final appearance in 1979. That said I wouldn't pay too much heed to historical statistics. Every final is there to be won on the day. For what it's worth the bookies have Ballyhale as slight favourites to win the final." I also think that tradition plays a far bigger roll than people give it credit for. Its not going to win you an All Ireland but it definitly has a psychological effect. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1913 - 30/01/2022 16:00:16 2397191 Link
Replying To Bon: "I also think that tradition plays a far bigger roll than people give it credit for. Its not going to win you an All Ireland but it definitly has a psychological effect." Game getting close. Would love a win for Waterford but is hard to call. Hope springs internally. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2665 - 09/02/2022 16:00:59 2399551 Link
Its such a hard game to call, Ballygunner seem to showing the better form but very hard to back against Ballyhale in Croke Park, I'll go with Ballygunner by 2 points. in the football think Kilcoo will bet Kilmacud by 3 or 4 points. bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 09/02/2022 16:11:49 2399553 Link
I think Ballygunner will sneak it. On the rare occasion that a team gets to a final without being at their best they very rarely can turn it on in a final and with the greatest respect to Balyhale I don't think they have beenmotoring near as wel as other years. They havent come up against anyone near the calibre of Ballygunner so I'd tentatively give Ballygunner the nod. Dessie has been unmarkable and I dont see Ballyhale having a man to mark him either. Ballygunner you'd imagine have the backs to do a decent job on the ballyhale forwards too. Should be a cracker. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 10/02/2022 08:50:36 2399607 Link
Have been unucky with a few bets during the cship so far but have gotten close. My bets for this weekend at low odds are TJ anytime goalscorer at 9/5. Over a toal of 43.5 points 5/6, Ballygunner to win at 6/5, Brian Cody under 1.5 points 6/5. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 10/02/2022 12:01:47 2399637 Link
Replying To tiobraid: "Have been unucky with a few bets during the cship so far but have gotten close. My bets for this weekend at low odds are TJ anytime goalscorer at 9/5. Over a toal of 43.5 points 5/6, Ballygunner to win at 6/5, Brian Cody under 1.5 points 6/5." I follow your bets and you know your stuff... Interested in the reasoning behind the Brian Cody bet. He drew a blank the last day but did get 1-1 in the Leinster final, 0-3 against Rynagh's and 0-4 against Clough Ballacolla. gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 878 - 10/02/2022 14:47:35 2399668 Link
One of the hardest games to call in a long time.ballygunner have been more impressive and I've thought since they got over loughmore that they would win all ireland..however I don't think they have come across a forward line like ballyhale,all 6 could probably play for cats in c/ship in 2022..they have been there before and know what it takes to win..ballygunner have probably best club hurler in last 12 months in Hutchinson,he looks almost unmarkable..2 fantastic free takers on both sides..I'm even hesitating in giving ballygunner the nod..weather conditions will have a huge bearing to..any idea who is ref for this one?? CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2224 - 10/02/2022 15:13:48 2399673 Link
Replying To gaelicgab: "I follow your bets and you know your stuff... Interested in the reasoning behind the Brian Cody bet. He drew a blank the last day but did get 1-1 in the Leinster final, 0-3 against Rynagh's and 0-4 against Clough Ballacolla." He's a good player but not always their most prolific in terms of scoring. The teams you listed are no where near the standard of Ballygunner and he has played some of the games this year in midfield too. Ballygunner have a number of intercounty standard players from 1-9 so he might not get many chnaces. I think hes a vital and under rated cog in that team tho. Can't see much value in any of the bets this weekend tho so I'll have a few small bets on these. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 10/02/2022 16:34:02 2399698 Link
Replying To Canuck: "Game getting close. Would love a win for Waterford but is hard to call. Hope springs internally." Go on Ballygunner!, MicktheMiller (Offaly) - Posts: 421 - 10/02/2022 17:18:04 2399709 Link
Replying To CTGAA10: "One of the hardest games to call in a long time.ballygunner have been more impressive and I've thought since they got over loughmore that they would win all ireland..however I don't think they have come across a forward line like ballyhale,all 6 could probably play for cats in c/ship in 2022..they have been there before and know what it takes to win..ballygunner have probably best club hurler in last 12 months in Hutchinson,he looks almost unmarkable..2 fantastic free takers on both sides..I'm even hesitating in giving ballygunner the nod..weather conditions will have a huge bearing to..any idea who is ref for this one??" I think also both teams have such a great blend of youth and experience, really evenly matched. Two teams also that will revel in the wide open spaces of Croke Park. The last few days I've just been getting this hunch that Ballygunner will just shade it. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1913 - 10/02/2022 18:40:51 2399722 Link
Replying To CTGAA10: "One of the hardest games to call in a long time.ballygunner have been more impressive and I've thought since they got over loughmore that they would win all ireland..however I don't think they have come across a forward line like ballyhale,all 6 could probably play for cats in c/ship in 2022..they have been there before and know what it takes to win..ballygunner have probably best club hurler in last 12 months in Hutchinson,he looks almost unmarkable..2 fantastic free takers on both sides..I'm even hesitating in giving ballygunner the nod..weather conditions will have a huge bearing to..any idea who is ref for this one??" Hopefully we are not talking about him and can accept his judgments. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2665 - 10/02/2022 20:23:35 2399733 Link
Replying To CTGAA10: "One of the hardest games to call in a long time.ballygunner have been more impressive and I've thought since they got over loughmore that they would win all ireland..however I don't think they have come across a forward line like ballyhale,all 6 could probably play for cats in c/ship in 2022..they have been there before and know what it takes to win..ballygunner have probably best club hurler in last 12 months in Hutchinson,he looks almost unmarkable..2 fantastic free takers on both sides..I'm even hesitating in giving ballygunner the nod..weather conditions will have a huge bearing to..any idea who is ref for this one??" "...any idea who is ref for this one??" James Owens. Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2478 - 11/02/2022 10:10:23 2399762 Link
Well, as everyone seems to be going for Ballygunner, I'll stick my neck out and go for Ballyhale. Seriously though, I think this one is too close to call. It's amazing that BS are unbeaten in knockout club hurling since October 2017, since then winning four successive Kilkenny titles, the last three Leinster titles, and the last two All-Ireland titles. Given that the club is also celebrating 50 years of existence in 2022, another All-Ireland title would be the cherry on the cake. This is Ballygunner's first final and a win for them, would also be a first win for a team from Waterford, which would be good for hurling generally. I'm looking forward to a great game and while I'll be shouting for Ballyhale, I won't be too disappointed if Ballygunner lift the Tommy Moore Cup. Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2478 - 11/02/2022 10:38:46 2399772 Link
Replying To tiobraid: "Have been unucky with a few bets during the cship so far but have gotten close. My bets for this weekend at low odds are TJ anytime goalscorer at 9/5. Over a toal of 43.5 points 5/6, Ballygunner to win at 6/5, Brian Cody under 1.5 points 6/5." I've backed Ballyhale to win (evens), and TJ to score a goal at any stage and BS to win at 3/1. Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2478 - 11/02/2022 10:42:48 2399773 Link
Replying To Cockney_Cat: ""...any idea who is ref for this one??" James Owens." Thats not a good thing. countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 643 - 11/02/2022 13:19:29 2399796 Link
Absolutely unbelievable finish to a great game! Congratulations to Ballygunner hard luck Ballyhale. Great game shame someone had to lose it. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 12017 - 12/02/2022 16:20:56 2399931 Link
What an incredible finish when it looked like Ballyhale were home and hosed! Congrats to Ballygunner. Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 996 - 12/02/2022 16:21:04 2399932 Link
Karma is a terrible thing....what goes around comes around!!! Ballyhale!!!! Absolutely delighted for Ballygunner katser (Galway) - Posts: 2210 - 12/02/2022 16:21:47 2399933 Link
Well, holy God! BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 2579 - 12/02/2022 16:26:37 2399936 Link
Replying To katser: "Karma is a terrible thing....what goes around comes around!!! Ballyhale!!!! Absolutely delighted for Ballygunner" Karma? What has karma got to do with it? Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2478 - 12/02/2022 17:34:09 2399955 Link