Replying To TrueBlue35: "Yeah I hear ya - I'd imagine it'll be the swansong for Kilkenny, Costello and if injuries are again not kind to Murchan I would be doubtful how much more we will see of him going forward.
Should we hazard a guess at what the best 15 might be for GB this season assuming there will be no more than 2 or 3 "discovered" who will actually play a meaningful part. Anyone I've marked with a * I believe their starting team credentials are seriously under threat and those with * on the bench I'd question their inclusion in the squad at all. This is assuming players are in form and fit to play.
1. Comerford / O'Sullivan 2. Eoin Murchan 3. Theo Clancy* 4. David Byrne 5. Cian Murphy 6. Brian Howard 7. Lee Gannon 8. POCB 9. Killian McGinnis 10. Sean Bugler 11. Ciarán Kilkenny 12. Niall Scully* 13. Paddy Small 14. Cormac Costello* 15. Con O'Callaghan
Subs: Sean McMahon, Luke Breatnach, Tom Lahiff*, Ross McGarry, Collie Basquel. Greg McEneaney*, Alex Gavin*"
I have a lot of time for Theo tbh. And Scully is defo worth a spot. Not so sure about KMG.
As you say I would probably add Cossie in with CK - one final year.
Tom is good enough for the squad but I think your last 2 subs might struggle this year.
Con's brother is worth another look at.
Squad needs freshening up though and that midfield wont be near good enough. Also, Con cant do it alone - needs a lot more help in the frontline.
Replying To TrueBlue35: "Yeah I hear ya - I'd imagine it'll be the swansong for Kilkenny, Costello and if injuries are again not kind to Murchan I would be doubtful how much more we will see of him going forward.
Should we hazard a guess at what the best 15 might be for GB this season assuming there will be no more than 2 or 3 "discovered" who will actually play a meaningful part. Anyone I've marked with a * I believe their starting team credentials are seriously under threat and those with * on the bench I'd question their inclusion in the squad at all. This is assuming players are in form and fit to play.
1. Comerford / O'Sullivan 2. Eoin Murchan 3. Theo Clancy* 4. David Byrne 5. Cian Murphy 6. Brian Howard 7. Lee Gannon 8. POCB 9. Killian McGinnis 10. Sean Bugler 11. Ciarán Kilkenny 12. Niall Scully* 13. Paddy Small 14. Cormac Costello* 15. Con O'Callaghan
Subs: Sean McMahon, Luke Breatnach, Tom Lahiff*, Ross McGarry, Collie Basquel. Greg McEneaney*, Alex Gavin*"
Tbf that is still a very strong team capable of beating most teams but If you factor in a couple of injuries it does weaken the panel a fair bit.Still I would fancy Dublin for Leinster and after that well thats the big question but they will be there or thereabouts in my opinion.