1) I think the hurl allows the Irish to solo more easily as this is a lot more difficult for the Scots with their stick (narrow and sloping).
2) Also, the Irish can raise the sliotar from the turf and puck it down field - although the Scots can hit at distance too via a 'golf shot' off the sod.
I'd like to see BOTH teams use the hurl in one half and BOTH use the "caman" in the other. This way, BOTH teams could struggle with the unfamiliar stick for half the game.
Replying To omahant: "Are the compromised rules fair to both sides?
1) I think the hurl allows the Irish to solo more easily as this is a lot more difficult for the Scots with their stick (narrow and sloping).
2) Also, the Irish can raise the sliotar from the turf and puck it down field - although the Scots can hit at distance too via a 'golf shot' off the sod.
I'd like to see BOTH teams use the hurl in one half and BOTH use the "caman" in the other. This way, BOTH teams could struggle with the unfamiliar stick for half the game.
What do you think?"
I think the idea is good and is treated on that level as a sort of heritage thing between the two sports and what used to be effectively part of Gaelic Ireland.
Not a great spectacle, lets be honest. There are too many differences. Might as well have hockey/hurling compromise rules!
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Shinty is effectively ground hurling (Caid) with a hockey stick.
Having watched it live a few years back, it is brutal stuff.
Don't see any point in it at all, as ground hurling is effectively gone, this hybrid game belongs to another age.
They have tried everything to get people to watch it - might as well change the ball to a goats head and have no frees - might be a better spectical"
Watched the highlights of it the other day, god you would want nothing for doing to sit down and watch the whole thing, to actually go watch it you'd need your head examined. Shinty is essentially a primitive form of hurling and not exciting at all to watch. Very few rows either, thought the Scots were meant to be a contentious bunch. Just an excuse for a weekend away
Its hard to watch alright, far too many differences than similarities, also teams playing with different sticks and rules for each time where would you get it. I know a few guys who played in it and its great to see guys from weaker counties get some recognition. Does anybody know if the Scots pick a full strength squad?
Replying To gaelsboy: "Watched the highlights of it the other day, god you would want nothing for doing to sit down and watch the whole thing, to actually go watch it you'd need your head examined. Shinty is essentially a primitive form of hurling and not exciting at all to watch. Very few rows either, thought the Scots were meant to be a contentious bunch. Just an excuse for a weekend away"
Leitrim and Mayo people complaining about Hurling / Shinty. What next?
Agree with what has been posted here. Have seen a few shinty games on youtube and they are tame. By contrast, show someone a game of hurling for the first time and they are amazed.
The whole idea of compromised rules with the GAA is strange anyway. Not sure it has ever fully taken off in either code. Wasn't Tommy Walsh of Kilkenny hit badly on his shin in one of these compromised rules games a few years back? Doesn't seem like a reward for our best players anyway.
Replying To slayer: "Glad to see a few replies to this thread.
Agree with what has been posted here. Have seen a few shinty games on youtube and they are tame. By contrast, show someone a game of hurling for the first time and they are amazed.
The whole idea of compromised rules with the GAA is strange anyway. Not sure it has ever fully taken off in either code. Wasn't Tommy Walsh of Kilkenny hit badly on his shin in one of these compromised rules games a few years back? Doesn't seem like a reward for our best players anyway."
The shinty sticks have one of the nastiest edges on them that I've ever seen, it would be like getting hit with a sand wedge, the only time you'll ever see Hurlers wear shin guards!