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Replying To Tiger1: "Dont think we should chance him the weekend bigger fish to fry later on and we will need him just my opinion and not taking anyone for granted." Don't really have any viable full-back options outside of him though unless you think Conor Foley can play there (Because I'm not keen on Donohoe at full-back). The last few years, we've had a very soft spine at times, only have to look back at the two goals Antrim scored against us last year where they pretty much waltzed through our defence ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 445 - 14/04/2025 12:51:41 2601837 Link
Replying To ElGranSenor: "Don't really have any viable full-back options outside of him though unless you think Conor Foley can play there (Because I'm not keen on Donohoe at full-back). The last few years, we've had a very soft spine at times, only have to look back at the two goals Antrim scored against us last year where they pretty much waltzed through our defence" Both those goals were on account of failings further out the pitch though. The 2 against Dublin on the other hand, especially the 1st one, were poor ones. The second one the free should've been delayed by the forward, and also the referee should've made it be taken again. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15466 - 14/04/2025 15:03:49 2601871 Link
What team do we expect to see start Saturday lads? I expect to see minimal changes from the Limerick game Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 526 - 14/04/2025 17:24:13 2601892 Link
Replying To ElGranSenor: "Don't really have any viable full-back options outside of him though unless you think Conor Foley can play there (Because I'm not keen on Donohoe at full-back). The last few years, we've had a very soft spine at times, only have to look back at the two goals Antrim scored against us last year where they pretty much waltzed through our defence" Not necessarily what I'd pick but If I had to guess for Saturday: Fanning Ryan Donohue Foley Molloy Reck McGuckin Hearne Lawlor Jack Chin Foley Dunbar Rory Byrne I would be hoping it's Foley at full back and Donohue further out the field, Molloy deserves a start and I can't see McGuckin being dropped if he's played every league game. OpenStandWall (Wexford) - Posts: 241 - 14/04/2025 18:23:39 2601906 Link
Jippo has to start if fit. The man needs game time. He can't go into the Dublin game cold Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 357 - 14/04/2025 19:25:12 2601918 Link
Yes I agree about Jippo. He needs to get into the swing of things before we meet the so called big boys. However if he's not 100% fit it would be silly to chance him and maybe causing him to miss our next games. We simply can't afford that. Most on here seem to think that Simon Donoghoe might be better at midfield. I would go along with that and Foley and patsy in the corners assuming Jippo plays. The half backs then might be best served with Mcguicken Damien and Richie. Midfield could be Hearne and as I said, Simon. The six forwards in no particular order I would go with are Rory, Chinner, Cian Byrne, Foley, Cathal Dunbar and Casey. Of course on reflection there might be a case for including Shane Reck instead of Patsy due to his experience at this level. Subs bench could be Eoin Ryan, Corey Byrne Dunbar, Jack Redmond, Tucker Kinsella Mike Kelly,Darragh Carley, Darren Codd and Kennedy as sub goalkeeper. This might be a potential banana skin for us. Davy will have Antrim ready. They most definately won't fear us but with home advantage and a big Wexford following I think we might have too much in the tank for them. Verdict -- wexford to win by 5 points. . Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 428 - 15/04/2025 12:18:57 2602029 Link
Forgot to include Jacko ( silly me) that means Jacko starts instead of Dunbar. Magpie2 (Wexford) - Posts: 428 - 15/04/2025 12:36:22 2602033 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "Yes I agree about Jippo. He needs to get into the swing of things before we meet the so called big boys. However if he's not 100% fit it would be silly to chance him and maybe causing him to miss our next games. We simply can't afford that. Most on here seem to think that Simon Donoghoe might be better at midfield. I would go along with that and Foley and patsy in the corners assuming Jippo plays. The half backs then might be best served with Mcguicken Damien and Richie. Midfield could be Hearne and as I said, Simon. The six forwards in no particular order I would go with are Rory, Chinner, Cian Byrne, Foley, Cathal Dunbar and Casey. Of course on reflection there might be a case for including Shane Reck instead of Patsy due to his experience at this level. Subs bench could be Eoin Ryan, Corey Byrne Dunbar, Jack Redmond, Tucker Kinsella Mike Kelly,Darragh Carley, Darren Codd and Kennedy as sub goalkeeper. This might be a potential banana skin for us. Davy will have Antrim ready. They most definately won't fear us but with home advantage and a big Wexford following I think we might have too much in the tank for them. Verdict -- wexford to win by 5 points. ." If Jippo is 100% fit he should start but word is he picked up a slight setback a week or two ago before an in house game. We cant afford to lose him again so we need to make sure to only start him if he is ready. Id expect Jacko to start if hes fit to be honest probably over Casey. I agree with you Simon has to be midfield think he is way more suited to there. Hopefully there is a big Wexford following hard to know with it being a Saturday at 2 plenty of people could be working or away for Easter weekend. Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 526 - 15/04/2025 12:45:53 2602034 Link
Replying To Magpie2: "Yes I agree about Jippo. He needs to get into the swing of things before we meet the so called big boys. However if he's not 100% fit it would be silly to chance him and maybe causing him to miss our next games. We simply can't afford that. Most on here seem to think that Simon Donoghoe might be better at midfield. I would go along with that and Foley and patsy in the corners assuming Jippo plays. The half backs then might be best served with Mcguicken Damien and Richie. Midfield could be Hearne and as I said, Simon. The six forwards in no particular order I would go with are Rory, Chinner, Cian Byrne, Foley, Cathal Dunbar and Casey. Of course on reflection there might be a case for including Shane Reck instead of Patsy due to his experience at this level. Subs bench could be Eoin Ryan, Corey Byrne Dunbar, Jack Redmond, Tucker Kinsella Mike Kelly,Darragh Carley, Darren Codd and Kennedy as sub goalkeeper. This might be a potential banana skin for us. Davy will have Antrim ready. They most definately won't fear us but with home advantage and a big Wexford following I think we might have too much in the tank for them. Verdict -- wexford to win by 5 points. ." Can't see a big crowd at it tbh and wouldn't say they're a potential banana skin either given they beat us last year and we only beat them by 4 points the year before ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 445 - 15/04/2025 12:46:38 2602035 Link
My team for Saturday if all are fit except mac and codd, would be Fanning S Reck Ryan E ryan Molly Reck C Foley Hearne Lawlor Jack Chin K Foley Dunbar Rory Byrne Subs Kennedy Donohue Charlie Darragh kehoe CB Dunbar Redmond S Roche Casey Claney C Byrne Carley Injuries I would have mac, Rowley and codd all in the squad if they were fit with mac starting at fully fit. hunting (Wexford) - Posts: 1106 - 15/04/2025 17:08:40 2602094 Link
Replying To ElGranSenor: "Can't see a big crowd at it tbh and wouldn't say they're a potential banana skin either given they beat us last year and we only beat them by 4 points the year before" It's still a game we're expected to win though. Yes they beat us last year but we totally dominated them for most of the game the panicked. They had a rally in the second half in the park in 23 but we hammered them for 45 minutes then switched off. I'm not saying we've a right to win. We'll need to perform but if we play for 70 minutes we'll win this game and there's no two ways about it. The risk is switching off for any period in the game Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3513 - 15/04/2025 19:17:08 2602114 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "It's still a game we're expected to win though. Yes they beat us last year but we totally dominated them for most of the game the panicked. They had a rally in the second half in the park in 23 but we hammered them for 45 minutes then switched off. I'm not saying we've a right to win. We'll need to perform but if we play for 70 minutes we'll win this game and there's no two ways about it. The risk is switching off for any period in the game" If we have any ambitions of winning anything this year we have to win games like this .With all respect to Antrim there not near the top table we need to get a grip anything but a comfortable win would be disapointing. Tiger1 (Wexford) - Posts: 326 - 15/04/2025 19:48:23 2602116 Link
I think it fanciful people starting Molloy in their line-ups when he has had very little gametime up to now in the league, for whatever reason. I feel the following is pretty nailed on, provided they roll the dice on Jippo. Fanning S.Reck L.Ryan E.Ryan C.Foley D.Reck McGuickan Hearne Donohoe (in a Cathal Malone enforcer role) Jacko Chin Lawlor Cian ROC K.Foley I do believe Jippo is the only back I named above that is least likely to start, hence why I moved Lawlor up a line or two (he will start). I imagine Foley or Donohoe would slot in at 3 with Lawlor dropping back in the event of Ryan not being risked. beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1479 - 15/04/2025 20:22:50 2602122 Link
Replying To hunting: "My team for Saturday if all are fit except mac and codd, would be Fanning S Reck Ryan E ryan Molly Reck C Foley Hearne Lawlor Jack Chin K Foley Dunbar Rory Byrne Subs Kennedy Donohue Charlie Darragh kehoe CB Dunbar Redmond S Roche Casey Claney C Byrne Carley Injuries I would have mac, Rowley and codd all in the squad if they were fit with mac starting at fully fit." I'd pick the same 15 as you, though I doubt Keith will. Who would you put Mac in instead of, and what would you say to him to make sure he chases his man back if he's carrying the ball out? And makes runs outside to give our halfbacks and midfielders someone to aim for when we are in possession? Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15466 - 15/04/2025 20:25:14 2602124 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "It's still a game we're expected to win though. Yes they beat us last year but we totally dominated them for most of the game the panicked. They had a rally in the second half in the park in 23 but we hammered them for 45 minutes then switched off. I'm not saying we've a right to win. We'll need to perform but if we play for 70 minutes we'll win this game and there's no two ways about it. The risk is switching off for any period in the game" When is the last game you saw a Wexford team play that they didn't switch off for a period of it? Maybe the 19 Leinster Final? Even that game we had flat spells in it. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15466 - 15/04/2025 20:26:47 2602125 Link
Replying To Viking66: "When is the last game you saw a Wexford team play that they didn't switch off for a period of it? Maybe the 19 Leinster Final? Even that game we had flat spells in it." Galway last year? They were poor alright but definitely the best we've hurled in the last 5 years for a full game I think, even with 14 men for the last 20 mins. What makes that so frustrating is the two disasters in the two weeks before that is probably what yielded that performance. OpenStandWall (Wexford) - Posts: 241 - 15/04/2025 23:09:10 2602147 Link
Replying To Viking66: "When is the last game you saw a Wexford team play that they didn't switch off for a period of it? Maybe the 19 Leinster Final? Even that game we had flat spells in it." Every team will have a purple patch in a game. I'd define switching off a little differently. To me it's when you suddenly stop doing the things that are working for you with no explanation. I'd say we didn't switch off against Galway in the park last year. Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3513 - 16/04/2025 06:51:49 2602153 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "It's still a game we're expected to win though. Yes they beat us last year but we totally dominated them for most of the game the panicked. They had a rally in the second half in the park in 23 but we hammered them for 45 minutes then switched off. I'm not saying we've a right to win. We'll need to perform but if we play for 70 minutes we'll win this game and there's no two ways about it. The risk is switching off for any period in the game" I know and I agree but we just don't have a good track record in these games, we have to show that we've learned from our mistakes ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 445 - 16/04/2025 07:18:33 2602160 Link
Replying To Viking66: "When is the last game you saw a Wexford team play that they didn't switch off for a period of it? Maybe the 19 Leinster Final? Even that game we had flat spells in it." Galway or Carlow last year? Carlow got a.few scores in a row vefore half time but ya couldn't call it "switched off" I'd love to see us just go get the job done on Saturday with no fuss. It's a team we should beat. Antrim will be up for it etc. But if we can't beat them at home then we have no business thinking of Leinster finals. If we don't beat them at home then I think we are in a shaky situation where we could conceivably be in a relegation fight. WEXILE (Wexford) - Posts: 348 - 16/04/2025 07:52:22 2602162 Link
Replying To OpenStandWall: "Galway last year? They were poor alright but definitely the best we've hurled in the last 5 years for a full game I think, even with 14 men for the last 20 mins. What makes that so frustrating is the two disasters in the two weeks before that is probably what yielded that performance." Agree the Galway game was as close to a 70 minute performance as I've seen from us since the 90s. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15466 - 16/04/2025 08:28:00 2602164 Link