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Any word on Matthews injury

lefty (Wexford) - Posts: 243 - 15/03/2023 10:46:36    2463983

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Replying To lefty:  "Any word on Matthews injury"
Hopefully its not ligament damage. Reading between the lines of Egans statement in the People it mustn't be broken. He said Matthew was going for a scan.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 15/03/2023 12:17:50    2464005

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Replying To wexfordwin:  "Based on injuries last week, we will face Limerick without
Mark Fanning
Matt O Hanlon
Liam Ryan
Dee O Keefe
Conor Mac
Liam óg
Oisin Foley
Conor Devitt
Richie Lawlor"
All losses to the panel for sure but probably only four likely/certain starters for Galway if fit - MOH, Ryan, DOK and Mac?

Limerick likely to rest a good few too, unfortunately likely to include Gillane now from the start that's he's back, nice test for Shane Reck there. Just hope if it's a weakened team, especially at the back, that we set up to protect the full back line not like v Clare.

Might be no harm to give ROC a spin further out the field than normal like at 11 to give his first start of the year. Mike Dwyer was very sharp when he came in v Cork so another chance for him inside with Mac out.

Regardless of who is out we need a lot more from likes of Kevin Foley, Flood, Dunbar, Jacko. All have plenty of experience at this level so time to start showing it and stepping up against quality opposition. Another opportunity for likes of Carty, McGuckian, Hearne and Higgins too.

Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 394 - 15/03/2023 14:44:57    2464051

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Replying To Timbertony:  "All losses to the panel for sure but probably only four likely/certain starters for Galway if fit - MOH, Ryan, DOK and Mac?

Limerick likely to rest a good few too, unfortunately likely to include Gillane now from the start that's he's back, nice test for Shane Reck there. Just hope if it's a weakened team, especially at the back, that we set up to protect the full back line not like v Clare.

Might be no harm to give ROC a spin further out the field than normal like at 11 to give his first start of the year. Mike Dwyer was very sharp when he came in v Cork so another chance for him inside with Mac out.

Regardless of who is out we need a lot more from likes of Kevin Foley, Flood, Dunbar, Jacko. All have plenty of experience at this level so time to start showing it and stepping up against quality opposition. Another opportunity for likes of Carty, McGuckian, Hearne and Higgins too."
I'd say Liam Og and Devitt are also certain starters if fit and Richie Lawlor and Oisin Foley are definitely among the 20 players used on the matchday maybe not necessarily starting 15, goalie seems to be 50/50 between Fanning and Lawlor.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 15/03/2023 15:54:37    2464071

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Replying To Timbertony:  "All losses to the panel for sure but probably only four likely/certain starters for Galway if fit - MOH, Ryan, DOK and Mac?

Limerick likely to rest a good few too, unfortunately likely to include Gillane now from the start that's he's back, nice test for Shane Reck there. Just hope if it's a weakened team, especially at the back, that we set up to protect the full back line not like v Clare.

Might be no harm to give ROC a spin further out the field than normal like at 11 to give his first start of the year. Mike Dwyer was very sharp when he came in v Cork so another chance for him inside with Mac out.

Regardless of who is out we need a lot more from likes of Kevin Foley, Flood, Dunbar, Jacko. All have plenty of experience at this level so time to start showing it and stepping up against quality opposition. Another opportunity for likes of Carty, McGuckian, Hearne and Higgins too."
Oisin Foley is a likely starter if in last years form although Hearne and Mcguckin are getting better. Mogie a certain starter. Fanning a possible starter. Lawlor could be this year's bolter if fully fit, he's a very skilful lad who isn't afraid.
In a way the injuries might stand to us come championship as the game against Limerick would have to be great experience for the last 4 lads you mention, and the previous 4 who as you say should be kicking on now. Granted Flood will still not be 100% following his bout of pneumonia, and Dunbar hasn't been bad this year and was one of the few players to come out of the Clare game with any credit. Kevin Foley is massively underrated he is a great "holding midfielder" type for the team who takes alot of pressure off our back 6. Agree also it would be great to see Jacko finally fulfilling his potential at this level. He badly needs to let his inner animal out and really get stuck in.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 15/03/2023 16:01:51    2464076

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Replying To lefty:  "Any word on Matthews injury"
Would suspect they are waiting on scan results? Hopefully just no ligament damage. Matt is a huge leader in our defence

Afinestick (Wexford) - Posts: 999 - 15/03/2023 17:04:54    2464091

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "I'd say Liam Og and Devitt are also certain starters if fit and Richie Lawlor and Oisin Foley are definitely among the 20 players used on the matchday maybe not necessarily starting 15, goalie seems to be 50/50 between Fanning and Lawlor."
Not sure Devitt is a certain starter if everyone is fit tbh TerribleFootwork. Would depend where MOH and Donohue play. Both would be ahead of him at cornerback as would Shane Reck probably.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 15/03/2023 19:12:57    2464107

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Replying To Viking66:  "Oisin Foley is a likely starter if in last years form although Hearne and Mcguckin are getting better. Mogie a certain starter. Fanning a possible starter. Lawlor could be this year's bolter if fully fit, he's a very skilful lad who isn't afraid.
In a way the injuries might stand to us come championship as the game against Limerick would have to be great experience for the last 4 lads you mention, and the previous 4 who as you say should be kicking on now. Granted Flood will still not be 100% following his bout of pneumonia, and Dunbar hasn't been bad this year and was one of the few players to come out of the Clare game with any credit. Kevin Foley is massively underrated he is a great "holding midfielder" type for the team who takes alot of pressure off our back 6. Agree also it would be great to see Jacko finally fulfilling his potential at this level. He badly needs to let his inner animal out and really get stuck in."
Nail on the head re: Jack O'Connor

Why does he hold back so much?

He's a similar physique to Kyle Hayes but Hayes has the tramp in him and would give it to you anyway you want it and you need that cut about you at this level without the filth.

Jack is a big, strong fit athletic man but he even jumps for a ball half heartedly and then drifts out of games for ages.

If he could get the head right he has a lot of attributes going for him.

Past hurler (None) - Posts: 919 - 15/03/2023 20:10:42    2464118

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Replying To Wexfordgaa:  "That's the frustrating thing and we don't utilise him. I'm sure exiled is having a good giggle at this forum today. Was talking to a players father (won't name names ) but he was saying his young fella is absolutely wrecked and is shattered after training straight to bed. So I presume they are doing massive training"
This forum is always a good giggle Wexfordgaa. As I always say, like Tommy Tiernan in that Father Ted episode when Radiohead come on the radio goes from happy to sad.
I always slag you lads but given I live here and will live more of my life here than in Dublin and am highly involved with a club, Wexford is very much my 2nd team now. But I'll never shout for you against the Dubs, have to draw the line somewhere!!!!!!
After the league to date, I would be more worried about the Dubs than Wexford. Wexford have loads to come back and all of them will strengthen the team. Dublin don't have it but Michael Donoghue will get a free pass this year once people see new faces with potential, I think if Wexford have a poor championship Darragh Egan will be packing his bags and thus the Wexford Dublin match in the Nell is very much a winner takes all affair.
Nobody remembers the league but I fear Wexford will get a bit of a beating this weekend.

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1334 - 16/03/2023 10:05:29    2464141

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Replying To Past hurler:  "Nail on the head re: Jack O'Connor

Why does he hold back so much?

He's a similar physique to Kyle Hayes but Hayes has the tramp in him and would give it to you anyway you want it and you need that cut about you at this level without the filth.

Jack is a big, strong fit athletic man but he even jumps for a ball half heartedly and then drifts out of games for ages.

If he could get the head right he has a lot of attributes going for him."
He could be a star of the game. He has the skill, the size, the brain. He just needs to find the heart.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 16/03/2023 10:41:16    2464152

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Replying To Viking66:  "Not sure Devitt is a certain starter if everyone is fit tbh TerribleFootwork. Would depend where MOH and Donohue play. Both would be ahead of him at cornerback as would Shane Reck probably."
I think S Reck, Ryan, Devitt, Donohoe, D Reck and O'Hanlon if fit could be the starting 6 backs, Devitt is versatile too could do a job half back or midfield if needed too.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 16/03/2023 10:45:34    2464155

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "This forum is always a good giggle Wexfordgaa. As I always say, like Tommy Tiernan in that Father Ted episode when Radiohead come on the radio goes from happy to sad.
I always slag you lads but given I live here and will live more of my life here than in Dublin and am highly involved with a club, Wexford is very much my 2nd team now. But I'll never shout for you against the Dubs, have to draw the line somewhere!!!!!!
After the league to date, I would be more worried about the Dubs than Wexford. Wexford have loads to come back and all of them will strengthen the team. Dublin don't have it but Michael Donoghue will get a free pass this year once people see new faces with potential, I think if Wexford have a poor championship Darragh Egan will be packing his bags and thus the Wexford Dublin match in the Nell is very much a winner takes all affair.
Nobody remembers the league but I fear Wexford will get a bit of a beating this weekend."
With the players we're down I think we're on a hiding to nothing on Sunday, if Limerick are in the groove it would a tough task for any team let along the mitigating circumstances of ourselves at the moment.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 16/03/2023 11:26:29    2464171

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "I think S Reck, Ryan, Devitt, Donohoe, D Reck and O'Hanlon if fit could be the starting 6 backs, Devitt is versatile too could do a job half back or midfield if needed too."
He plays further forwards for his club

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 16/03/2023 13:03:06    2464191

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "I think S Reck, Ryan, Devitt, Donohoe, D Reck and O'Hanlon if fit could be the starting 6 backs, Devitt is versatile too could do a job half back or midfield if needed too."
As in further forwards from cornerback!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 16/03/2023 13:03:31    2464192

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "With the players we're down I think we're on a hiding to nothing on Sunday, if Limerick are in the groove it would a tough task for any team let along the mitigating circumstances of ourselves at the moment."
Be a good test ok. We will have to play hard and see where that intensity gets us.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15613 - 16/03/2023 13:04:32    2464193

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Replying To Viking66:  "Be a good test ok. We will have to play hard and see where that intensity gets us."
All we can do is just give it everything we've got.
If the lads play out of their skins and don't stand off Limerick we might give them something to think about
It's great that lads like Hearne,Clark,Carty,Higgins and Banville are getting plenty of opportunities against quality teams.
Great to have Rory and Chin back. Although it'll take Rory a while to get back to his best.
Limerick of course will be formidable opponents and naturally they will be hot favourites to win and we won't have any of our injured players to bring on. ( or so it seems)
So a really tough assignment for this young team but they can learn a lot from playing the best.

Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 447 - 16/03/2023 15:26:29    2464241

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I'm less nervous about this after last weekend but it will be tough. I just hope we come through it unscathed and don't get beaten too badly then get everyone back healthy for salthill.

We need to, and are capable of doing something in leinster.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3555 - 16/03/2023 19:25:42    2464289

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Anyone hear how the minors are shaping up? Starting their championship Saturday 25th vs Kerry in Portlaoise, think they've Dublin at home the following Saturday then away to Offaly on Good Friday. 1st in the group straight into semi final, 2nd into quarter final, 3rd preliminary quarter final then 4th are knocked out.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 16/03/2023 21:44:57    2464308

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Sitting here watching the 19 aisf again. I will never understand.

The more time passes, the harder it is to take.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3555 - 17/03/2023 08:53:53    2464312

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Replying To Doylerwex:  "Sitting here watching the 19 aisf again. I will never understand.

The more time passes, the harder it is to take."
Exactly. And they say time is a healer. I had an awful feeling throughout that we were going to come up short. We handed it to Tipp. Definitely one that got away.

Purpleandgold72 (Wexford) - Posts: 251 - 17/03/2023 14:20:00    2464362

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