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Replying To Viking66:  "
Replying To alwaysasub:  "Its a impossible task that the fixtures committee have. I'd image they do try and spread the games out but as stated above club request etc make it impossible. So looking forward to this weeks games:

St. Martins v Faythe Harriers
Martins looked impressive enough in league final but as Doylewex said above, Harriers are unpredictable. Because the first few rounds will be shadow boxing, I'm going to say a draw.

Shelmaliers v Rapparees
Two teams that are not going well. Shels are missing a load of players from last year through injury and travelling while Rapps had a ok league campaign in Division 2. I still think the Shels should have enough.

Naomh Eanna v Ferns
Would expect Gorey to be too strong for the Ferns side.

Oulart The Ballagh v Glynn-Barntown
Massive game for both clubs if they dont want to finish in the bottom two, as it wil be one of these. I'm going to say Glynn by 3.

Annes v Oylegate
Oylegate if they hit good form are a match for anybody on their day. A very interesting tie but would expect Annes to be that much sharper.

Ballymurn v Rathnure
Like Oulart v Glynn, another massive game as I'd expect one of these to be in relegation. Rathnure will feel they shouldnt have been relegated two years ago and will be out to set a point. I'd expect them to win by 5.

Intermediate
Gusserane v Askamore
Gusserane were poor last year while Askamore have significant fire power up front, the men in yellow by 10.

St. James v Blackwater
Jimmies will be looking to win a title without O'Hanlon while Blackwater are just the perennial team in intermediate, doing enough to stay but never look like winning. James by 5.

Buffers Alley v Fethard
The men in red havent been the same team since they came down to intermediate and have failed to recover the form from previous years. Still good players in attack like Byrne but the Alley have a mix of youth and experience. Expect them to win out by 5.

Tara Rocks v Craanford
The battle of Gorey, Craanford did well last year to stay up and compete while it depends what Kilanerin footballers want to play hurling for Tara Rocks. They should have significant numbers early on as football hasnt started so expect them to win out by 6.

HWH Bunclody v Liam Mellows
The Castletown side would be my favourite to go back down, they came late last year into the intermediate a championship and while they have some good hurlers, Bunclody I think will have too much for the,

Cloughbawn v Horesewood
By other team that could go down, Horeswood, I think will also struggle this year. Cloughbawn probably favorites to go back up, yet again."
Martins by 8. Harriers been pretty poor in the lead up to Championship, and while they will undoubtedly get better Martins have been ticking along nicely.
Shels by 4. Think Rapps are in bother, alot of miles on the experienced lads, and younger lads haven't really kicked on over the last couple of years.
Gorey by 1, although Ferns will fancy this I'm sure. Probably the closest game to being a draw prediction for me this week in Senior. Really not sure how fit Gorey will be.
Oulart by 3. Someone the younger lads starting to come through, O Connor going well for example. Barntown have been really poor so far this year, although they have a couple players back who missed last year.
Annes by 3. Annes really making a big push this year. Mogie and Dee will be fresh. This could be their year. Oylegate will be good, although I'm not sure who is injured. Be interesting to see how Mike Kelly goes in the half forwards, if he's picked there.
Crossabeg by 2. If both sides were fully fit I'd give a slight edge to Rathnure. As it is I think Crossabeg will win a low scoring affair.
Gusserane by 1. If James Byrne is fully fit Askamore might shade it, but some of their better players are getting on now. Will be a close game.
James by 3. O'Hanlon a loss for sure, but Darragh Lyons should be back, and they have good players like Murphy, KOG, Barrons, Mcphillips, Walshes etc. Fitzgerald is a good prospect also. Blackwater will fight like dogs though.
Fethard by 1. Fethard start every year slow which gives the Alley a small chance, but they badly need their 22-23 year olds to kick on this year, not sure that they will. Fethard would be my 3rd favourites to go up.
Rocks by 3. Craanford need a few more players up to the Grade.
Bunclody by 1. Mellows will be flying after promotion, and I expect them to stay up tbh. Hard to know where Bunclody are at, they are like Blackwater insofar as I don't think they will go down, but would need to get a few results early on to make sure they dont get dragged into a relegation fight.
Cloughbawn by 1. Cloughbawn are going to find it harder to go back up this time, with injuries etc. Still my 2nd favourites for promotion though. Horeswood will be decent, and fit. As regards relegation it wouldn't surprise me to see Horeswood and Mellows stay up tbh. Craanford or one of the Intermediate perennials look more likely to go down right now."
Kudos Viking66, for all the talk and bluster on this page where is this level of in-depth knowledge of the club scene from the others who profess hurling as a way of life?
I don't claim to have it, I see the odd adult match but not many but will when my own are hurling.

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1395 - 24/06/2025 13:50:40    2620687

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Replying To Paull:  "
Replying To alwaysasub:  "Its a impossible task that the fixtures committee have. I'd image they do try and spread the games out but as stated above club request etc make it impossible. So looking forward to this weeks games:

St. Martins v Faythe Harriers
Martins looked impressive enough in league final but as Doylewex said above, Harriers are unpredictable. Because the first few rounds will be shadow boxing, I'm going to say a draw.

Shelmaliers v Rapparees
Two teams that are not going well. Shels are missing a load of players from last year through injury and travelling while Rapps had a ok league campaign in Division 2. I still think the Shels should have enough.

Naomh Eanna v Ferns
Would expect Gorey to be too strong for the Ferns side.

Oulart The Ballagh v Glynn-Barntown
Massive game for both clubs if they dont want to finish in the bottom two, as it wil be one of these. I'm going to say Glynn by 3.

Annes v Oylegate
Oylegate if they hit good form are a match for anybody on their day. A very interesting tie but would expect Annes to be that much sharper.

Ballymurn v Rathnure
Like Oulart v Glynn, another massive game as I'd expect one of these to be in relegation. Rathnure will feel they shouldnt have been relegated two years ago and will be out to set a point. I'd expect them to win by 5.

Intermediate
Gusserane v Askamore
Gusserane were poor last year while Askamore have significant fire power up front, the men in yellow by 10.

St. James v Blackwater
Jimmies will be looking to win a title without O'Hanlon while Blackwater are just the perennial team in intermediate, doing enough to stay but never look like winning. James by 5.

Buffers Alley v Fethard
The men in red havent been the same team since they came down to intermediate and have failed to recover the form from previous years. Still good players in attack like Byrne but the Alley have a mix of youth and experience. Expect them to win out by 5.

Tara Rocks v Craanford
The battle of Gorey, Craanford did well last year to stay up and compete while it depends what Kilanerin footballers want to play hurling for Tara Rocks. They should have significant numbers early on as football hasnt started so expect them to win out by 6.

HWH Bunclody v Liam Mellows
The Castletown side would be my favourite to go back down, they came late last year into the intermediate a championship and while they have some good hurlers, Bunclody I think will have too much for the,

Cloughbawn v Horesewood
By other team that could go down, Horeswood, I think will also struggle this year. Cloughbawn probably favorites to go back up, yet again."
No Lee Chin ( Suspension) and Richie Lawlor ( travelling) for Harriers this weekend."
Yeah Richie's off in American. You sure Chinner is suspended? I thought a championship suspension carried into the league?

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3754 - 24/06/2025 14:26:36    2620703

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Replying To Doylerwex:  "
Replying To Paull:  "[quote=alwaysasub:  "Its a impossible task that the fixtures committee have. I'd image they do try and spread the games out but as stated above club request etc make it impossible. So looking forward to this weeks games:

St. Martins v Faythe Harriers
Martins looked impressive enough in league final but as Doylewex said above, Harriers are unpredictable. Because the first few rounds will be shadow boxing, I'm going to say a draw.

Shelmaliers v Rapparees
Two teams that are not going well. Shels are missing a load of players from last year through injury and travelling while Rapps had a ok league campaign in Division 2. I still think the Shels should have enough.

Naomh Eanna v Ferns
Would expect Gorey to be too strong for the Ferns side.

Oulart The Ballagh v Glynn-Barntown
Massive game for both clubs if they dont want to finish in the bottom two, as it wil be one of these. I'm going to say Glynn by 3.

Annes v Oylegate
Oylegate if they hit good form are a match for anybody on their day. A very interesting tie but would expect Annes to be that much sharper.

Ballymurn v Rathnure
Like Oulart v Glynn, another massive game as I'd expect one of these to be in relegation. Rathnure will feel they shouldnt have been relegated two years ago and will be out to set a point. I'd expect them to win by 5.

Intermediate
Gusserane v Askamore
Gusserane were poor last year while Askamore have significant fire power up front, the men in yellow by 10.

St. James v Blackwater
Jimmies will be looking to win a title without O'Hanlon while Blackwater are just the perennial team in intermediate, doing enough to stay but never look like winning. James by 5.

Buffers Alley v Fethard
The men in red havent been the same team since they came down to intermediate and have failed to recover the form from previous years. Still good players in attack like Byrne but the Alley have a mix of youth and experience. Expect them to win out by 5.

Tara Rocks v Craanford
The battle of Gorey, Craanford did well last year to stay up and compete while it depends what Kilanerin footballers want to play hurling for Tara Rocks. They should have significant numbers early on as football hasnt started so expect them to win out by 6.

HWH Bunclody v Liam Mellows
The Castletown side would be my favourite to go back down, they came late last year into the intermediate a championship and while they have some good hurlers, Bunclody I think will have too much for the,

Cloughbawn v Horesewood
By other team that could go down, Horeswood, I think will also struggle this year. Cloughbawn probably favorites to go back up, yet again."
No Lee Chin ( Suspension) and Richie Lawlor ( travelling) for Harriers this weekend."
Yeah Richie's off in American. You sure Chinner is suspended? I thought a championship suspension carried into the league?"]No suspensions have to be served in the same competition. Might be a blessing in disguise for you, against St Mullins when Lee came on you resorted to aimless long ball forwards for the whole 2nd half hoping he would make something out of nothing for you.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16387 - 24/06/2025 15:11:40    2620727

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Replying To Past hurler:  "Martins are in a very good place with 3 adults team in the championship. 1 in Senior, 1 in Inter A and 1 in Junior B.

Lads performing very well for the Inter A team in the Martins have a very good chance then of stepping up to senior.

They are flying in the Rackard leagues in Primary school too so that is where their hard work is starting.

I'd imagine Martins would love another crack at Leinster after having a right cut off Na Fianna last year."
I would not put too much weight on what is happening in the Schools. Yes they are successful there the last few years but currently not near top level at 12s all the way to 18s.
This might be a little controversial but in IMO their current success at adult level has been built on the back of some really strong traditional GAA families who are 100% committed to St.Martins , mainly fathers training their Sons teams and doing extra with them outside of training.
Every club has these cycles and currently the majority of those strong families have passed through the underage system but will reappear in time.
I am a firm believer that nature is equally as important as nurture.

Paull (Wexford) - Posts: 206 - 24/06/2025 15:15:55    2620729

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Replying To Paull:  "I would not put too much weight on what is happening in the Schools. Yes they are successful there the last few years but currently not near top level at 12s all the way to 18s.
This might be a little controversial but in IMO their current success at adult level has been built on the back of some really strong traditional GAA families who are 100% committed to St.Martins , mainly fathers training their Sons teams and doing extra with them outside of training.
Every club has these cycles and currently the majority of those strong families have passed through the underage system but will reappear in time.
I am a firm believer that nature is equally as important as nurture."
Martins are are definitely over rated!!!yes they are in the top 3 in wexford but the gap between the top 3 and the rest is not insurmountable to say the next 7-8 teams!!! Definitely overrated in my eyes by no means dominant like oulart,I genuinely don't think they will win it this year,also they are down alot of players from last year!!! Don't ask me who will win it but I don't think the Martins!!! Don't think any team can afford to be missing 6 or 7 lads like they are!!! Anne's team missing there vital lads in finallast year and alot of other lads carring serious enough knocks!!! The Anne's might do it

theboys (Wexford) - Posts: 274 - 24/06/2025 18:02:22    2620786

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Replying To theboys:  "Martins are are definitely over rated!!!yes they are in the top 3 in wexford but the gap between the top 3 and the rest is not insurmountable to say the next 7-8 teams!!! Definitely overrated in my eyes by no means dominant like oulart,I genuinely don't think they will win it this year,also they are down alot of players from last year!!! Don't ask me who will win it but I don't think the Martins!!! Don't think any team can afford to be missing 6 or 7 lads like they are!!! Anne's team missing there vital lads in finallast year and alot of other lads carring serious enough knocks!!! The Anne's might do it"
Martins aren't missing 6 or 7.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16387 - 24/06/2025 21:48:36    2620827

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Forgive my poor knowledge of Wexford club hurling but St. Martins overrated?
They ran the All-Ireland champions closer than anybody in the country and comfortably won the Wexford title?
For me they are one of the top teams in Leinster.

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1395 - 24/06/2025 22:15:45    2620834

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