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Wexford Hurling thread 2024

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Replying To LimerickForLiam24:  "Would expect Wexford to beat Clare well. Clare will be drained by loss today."
Need to get past Laois first, Wexford's inconsistent form is notorious, as Wexford supporter I never know what to expect each game.

Jedobi (Wexford) - Posts: 200 - 09/06/2024 21:12:39    2550427

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Replying To OpenStandWall:  "Really wasn't impressed with Clare today, poor goalkeeper, poor free taking and not at all convinced by Conlon at 6.

Get over Laois and they're definitely there for the taking."
Yeah they were poor. Puck-outs off, too many basic errors, silly frees, bad wides. Like Dublin with KK, Limerick do seem to be their kryptonite. Goalkeeper is an ongoing issue for them, and I think Cleary is a weak link at 3 (provided we beat Laois, I'd fancy Mac/Chin to win loads of frees off him and his jersey pulling). I actually think Conlon is one of their key men, but was poor, and would look to run him as he looked like a fella with a lot of miles on the clock today.

On paper they have as good a forward line as anyone around, yet I would rather see them stick with Malone at wing-forward than say Galvin who is only getting back up to speed. Fitzgerald is flying it in midfield though and will need minding in the presumtive match. You'd imagine it'll be Shane on O'Donnell, Damien on TK (if they start him) and MOH on Duggan?

Definitely their poorest display of the last three Munster finals, which may be a sign of regression. But you just know it- they'll play like prime Limerick against us.

Certainly represents our best chance of breaking the recent QF hoodoo though.

beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1455 - 09/06/2024 21:26:03    2550430

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Replying To Dirk1971:  "Last 4 is definitely on now. A very good Clare team are at the end pf their cycle. Limerick were more than comfortable today. We should have won in Thurles in '22. Expect we will make up for that in a few weeks."
'We should have'….3 words that are inextricably linked with the performances of the Wexford hurlers over the last 50 odd years. Should have, could have but ultimately didn't. I'm fervently hoping for a win but I'm certainly not expecting it to happen. This is still a very good Clare team who we haven't beaten in the championship since 2014 despite numerous attempts to do so. And yet you expect us to beat them. And from what I hear, we'll have to do so without Liam Ryan.

Purpleandgold72 (Wexford) - Posts: 226 - 09/06/2024 21:36:01    2550433

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Replying To Purpleandgold72:  "'We should have'….3 words that are inextricably linked with the performances of the Wexford hurlers over the last 50 odd years. Should have, could have but ultimately didn't. I'm fervently hoping for a win but I'm certainly not expecting it to happen. This is still a very good Clare team who we haven't beaten in the championship since 2014 despite numerous attempts to do so. And yet you expect us to beat them. And from what I hear, we'll have to do so without Liam Ryan."
Really?? I hadn't heard anything.. hard to be too hopeful without Liam Ryan

TomWex (Wexford) - Posts: 85 - 09/06/2024 22:26:00    2550438

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Replying To Purpleandgold72:  "'We should have'….3 words that are inextricably linked with the performances of the Wexford hurlers over the last 50 odd years. Should have, could have but ultimately didn't. I'm fervently hoping for a win but I'm certainly not expecting it to happen. This is still a very good Clare team who we haven't beaten in the championship since 2014 despite numerous attempts to do so. And yet you expect us to beat them. And from what I hear, we'll have to do so without Liam Ryan."
Haven't beaten Laois yet.

Jedobi (Wexford) - Posts: 200 - 10/06/2024 04:00:05    2550453

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Replying To beano:  "Yeah they were poor. Puck-outs off, too many basic errors, silly frees, bad wides. Like Dublin with KK, Limerick do seem to be their kryptonite. Goalkeeper is an ongoing issue for them, and I think Cleary is a weak link at 3 (provided we beat Laois, I'd fancy Mac/Chin to win loads of frees off him and his jersey pulling). I actually think Conlon is one of their key men, but was poor, and would look to run him as he looked like a fella with a lot of miles on the clock today.

On paper they have as good a forward line as anyone around, yet I would rather see them stick with Malone at wing-forward than say Galvin who is only getting back up to speed. Fitzgerald is flying it in midfield though and will need minding in the presumtive match. You'd imagine it'll be Shane on O'Donnell, Damien on TK (if they start him) and MOH on Duggan?

Definitely their poorest display of the last three Munster finals, which may be a sign of regression. But you just know it- they'll play like prime Limerick against us.

Certainly represents our best chance of breaking the recent QF hoodoo though."
We should probably pay Laois some respect first before thinking about Clare

Jedobi (Wexford) - Posts: 200 - 10/06/2024 04:01:22    2550454

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Replying To TomWex:  "Really?? I hadn't heard anything.. hard to be too hopeful without Liam Ryan"
Have heard from a good source that he's gone for the season with a hamstring injury. Hopefully not true but seems to be…

Purpleandgold72 (Wexford) - Posts: 226 - 10/06/2024 07:18:39    2550458

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Replying To Purpleandgold72:  "'We should have'….3 words that are inextricably linked with the performances of the Wexford hurlers over the last 50 odd years. Should have, could have but ultimately didn't. I'm fervently hoping for a win but I'm certainly not expecting it to happen. This is still a very good Clare team who we haven't beaten in the championship since 2014 despite numerous attempts to do so. And yet you expect us to beat them. And from what I hear, we'll have to do so without Liam Ryan."
Heard an alternative rumour about that yesterday. He pulled up at the end of the game against Kilkenny. That's over 2 weeks ago now. So it will depend how bad it was. Noone that would know for sure is saying anything, I've talked to 2 people in the last week that would definitely know and they both avoided answering the question. As it should be. So we will just have to wait and see. I'd imagine he wouldn't be back for the Laois game, so hopefully the lads can get a result up in Portlaoise and give him more time to get back.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13761 - 10/06/2024 07:22:22    2550459

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Replying To Viking66:  "Heard an alternative rumour about that yesterday. He pulled up at the end of the game against Kilkenny. That's over 2 weeks ago now. So it will depend how bad it was. Noone that would know for sure is saying anything, I've talked to 2 people in the last week that would definitely know and they both avoided answering the question. As it should be. So we will just have to wait and see. I'd imagine he wouldn't be back for the Laois game, so hopefully the lads can get a result up in Portlaoise and give him more time to get back."
If he had a major injury 2 weeks ago we'd surely know by now it would be all over the media. I seem to remember him flying up the wing on a run at the end of that game.

HS is great for the old rumours too, might as well start another one. I heard from a fella that would know that Paudi Foley is back in the squad doing gym sessions this past 6 weeks and could be in squad for Laois

WEXILE (Wexford) - Posts: 311 - 10/06/2024 09:02:59    2550468

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Replying To Viking66:  "Heard an alternative rumour about that yesterday. He pulled up at the end of the game against Kilkenny. That's over 2 weeks ago now. So it will depend how bad it was. Noone that would know for sure is saying anything, I've talked to 2 people in the last week that would definitely know and they both avoided answering the question. As it should be. So we will just have to wait and see. I'd imagine he wouldn't be back for the Laois game, so hopefully the lads can get a result up in Portlaoise and give him more time to get back."
From the KK game to the potential quarter final would be 4 weeks. If we do manage to get through Laois on Saturday is there any chance he will be available Saturday week? Its an awful pity Eoin Whelan isnt in the panel hes a young lad with no senior experience but he is the most like Jippo replacement we have in the county with his strength and ability

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 358 - 10/06/2024 09:20:05    2550471

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Lads do realise we have to play Laois this saturday. We're not in any game against Clare so no point talking about it.

ChinCanHurl (Wexford) - Posts: 292 - 10/06/2024 10:38:26    2550492

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Replying To WEXILE:  "If he had a major injury 2 weeks ago we'd surely know by now it would be all over the media. I seem to remember him flying up the wing on a run at the end of that game.

HS is great for the old rumours too, might as well start another one. I heard from a fella that would know that Paudi Foley is back in the squad doing gym sessions this past 6 weeks and could be in squad for Laois"
Would be great to have Paudie back but a big ask to get up to speed too!

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 358 - 10/06/2024 10:55:11    2550497

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Replying To Afinestick96:  "From the KK game to the potential quarter final would be 4 weeks. If we do manage to get through Laois on Saturday is there any chance he will be available Saturday week? Its an awful pity Eoin Whelan isnt in the panel hes a young lad with no senior experience but he is the most like Jippo replacement we have in the county with his strength and ability"
Surely Keith should draft young Whelan into the panel now especially if Liam is doubtful. He's more than good enough and might as well start learning on the job now.

Purpleandgold72 (Wexford) - Posts: 226 - 10/06/2024 10:56:20    2550501

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Replying To Afinestick96:  "From the KK game to the potential quarter final would be 4 weeks. If we do manage to get through Laois on Saturday is there any chance he will be available Saturday week? Its an awful pity Eoin Whelan isnt in the panel hes a young lad with no senior experience but he is the most like Jippo replacement we have in the county with his strength and ability"
He is but I'm not sure he is fully recovered either. Apparently, ?!!!!, his father reckoned he shouldn't have played the last day against Dublin. Cian Molloy would be another lad who would have some of the size and hurling to replace Jippo, but I'm not sure he's fit either.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13761 - 10/06/2024 10:57:51    2550503

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Replying To ChinCanHurl:  "Lads do realise we have to play Laois this saturday. We're not in any game against Clare so no point talking about it."
There's only a couple posters talked about Clare

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13761 - 10/06/2024 10:58:47    2550504

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Replying To Purpleandgold72:  "Surely Keith should draft young Whelan into the panel now especially if Liam is doubtful. He's more than good enough and might as well start learning on the job now."
I would have had him in the panel all along to be honest. Think he was nursing an injury in the Dublin game last month not sure how fit he is at the moment.

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 358 - 10/06/2024 10:59:57    2550505

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Replying To Purpleandgold72:  "Surely Keith should draft young Whelan into the panel now especially if Liam is doubtful. He's more than good enough and might as well start learning on the job now."
Absolutely

Whelan and Paudie Foley could get some minutes vs Laois and hopefully Jippo will be back vs Clare

Yellow (Wexford) - Posts: 585 - 10/06/2024 11:29:04    2550514

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In fairness ya couldn't get Paudie foley in the squad he has been two years out of the game and while he has probably hurled in oz it's not the same or even close. With eoin whelan the lad could barely walk in his last game against Dublin even though he was our best player he is a great up and coming talent. I'd get that leg right and blood him in next years

Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 310 - 10/06/2024 11:35:09    2550517

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Replying To Afinestick96:  "Would be great to have Paudie back but a big ask to get up to speed too!"
Yeah intercounty is nothing something you just walk back into. He's definitely doing gym sessions but no onnfield work with county. He's probably training for club tho. Eoin Whelan played A v B games and trained with seniors at times during the year. Also D. O"keefe can feature against Laois I believe. He's not Jippo or anything like him buy could allow Rossiter more freedom to move people around.

If Paudi was fit I'd draft him in tho

WEXILE (Wexford) - Posts: 311 - 10/06/2024 11:48:21    2550524

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Replying To Yellow:  "Absolutely

Whelan and Paudie Foley could get some minutes vs Laois and hopefully Jippo will be back vs Clare"
I think its highly unlikely Whelan or Foley will feature as they arent in the squad as far as I know. Even if Paudie was in the squad the last 6 weeks he has been 2 years out of inter county hurling would take him a good few games to get back up to speed. I know its a left field call but would starting Dee at wing back if hes fit v Laois be an option . Hurled well there under Davy, its less running than midfield and we are light at the back if Liam Ryan is out. Id expect to see Donohoe start but think Dee, Charlie McGuckin and Cian Molloy all better options for us. Dont like being critical of Simon either he has been a very good player for us.

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 358 - 10/06/2024 11:48:31    2550525

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