Munster v Leinster - pre/during/post thread

[Jackass] · 02-05-2009 9:36am

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

thomond2006 wrote: »

Hey Jackass, I see you're online.

Want to lay your pride in Leinster Rugby on the line again?

If Munster win you must quote:

"I admit, Munster are the greatest side in Ireland and Leinster are a bunch of ladyboys incapable of standing up to the Mighty Red Army"

If Leinster win I promise to quote:

"I admit, Leinster are the greatest side in Ireland. They showed Munster who the real ladyboys are. I am going to go cry now."

So Jackass what do you say? Are you brave enough??

Hahaha!! Ok - I'm a glutten for punishment - BUT you can print what I have to say if Munster win (as above) - but IF (and it's a long shot) Leinster win - you have to quote -

"I admit, Leinster are the greatest side in Ireland and Europe - they toyed with us this season and then buried us when it matters - I wont cry cause we're all just bandwagon fans anyway - so it's off to Leinster next season - COME ON LEINSTER!!!"

haha - oh god I'm gonna regret this bet

you have a deal my turnip eating friend!

[Jackass] · 02-05-2009 9:48am

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Tomtom364 wrote: »

LEINSTER/ MUNSTER - MY CHOICE
15: Nacewa/ Warrick- Warrick
14: Horgan/ Howlett- Howlett
13: O'Driscoll/ Earls- O'Driscoll
12: D'Arcy/ Mafi- Mafi
11: Fitzgerald/ Dowling- Fitzgerald
10: Contepomi/ O'Gara- O'Gara
9: Whitaker/ Stringer- Stringer

1: Healy/ Horan- Healy
2: Jackman/ Flannery- Flannery
3: Wright/ Hayes- Hayes
4: Cullen/ O'Connell- O'Connell
5: O'Kelly/ O'Callaghan- O'Callaghan
6: Elsom/ Quinlen- Quinlen
7: Jennings/ Wallace- Wallace
8: Heaslip/ Leamy- Heaslip

REPLACEMENTS:

16: J Fogarty/ D Fogerty- D Fogerty
17: McCormack/ Buckley- Buckley
18: Toner/ O'Driscoll- O'Driscoll
19: O'Brien/ Ronan- Ronan
20: Keogh/ Prendagast- Prendagast
21: Sexton/ Murphy- Murphy
22: Dempsey/ Hurley- Dempsey

thats my choice. 17 outta 22 to munster and 5 to leinster

Your opinion and fair enough dude, but really?? Some of those calls are a bit extreme - Quinlan the ageing rock star over Rocky, arguably the greatest 6 on the planet right now.

But anyway - in my opinion -

15: Nacewa/ Warrick- Warrick
14: Horgan/ Howlett- Howlett
13: O'Driscoll/ Earls- O'Driscoll
12: D'Arcy/ Mafi- Mafi
11: Fitzgerald/ Dowling- Fitzgerald
10: Contepomi/ O'Gara- O'Gara
9: Whitaker/ Stringer- Stringer

1: Healy/ Horan- Healy
2: Jackman/ Flannery- Flannery
3: Wright/ Hayes- Wright
4: Cullen/ O'Connell- O'Connell
5: O'Kelly/ O'Callaghan- O'Callaghan
6: Elsom/ Quinlen- Elsom
7: Jennings/ Wallace- Wallace
8: Heaslip/ Leamy- Heaslip

REPLACEMENTS:

16: J Fogarty/ D Fogerty- Draw
17: McCormack/ Buckley- Draw (neither do much)
18: Toner/ O'Driscoll- O'Driscoll
19: O'Brien/ Ronan- O'Brien
20: Keogh/ Prendagast- Keogh
21: Sexton/ Murphy- Sexton*
22: Dempsey/ Hurley- Dempsey

*(have you seen him off the bench?? has changed about 5 or 6 games for Leinster this season - possibly the best impact sub I've ever seen for us)

These lists are usually meaningless anyway - but for the record, by my reckoning it's 9 - 6 to Munster on the field, no surprises there - but CRUCIALLY (and this is where my slight optomisim comes from) it's 4 -1 to Leinster on the bench with 2 draws. Leinster have a lot more impact to bring on than Munster do - and if Leinster are still in the game by 65 minutes or so, we've got more of the options for looking for the breakthrough from fresh legs.

I'll tell you what, you'll know after 20/30 minutes if Leinster are in with a chance of winning this game. The requirements are:
1/ Leinster are winning
2/ Contepomi has kicked all his kicks
3/ Munster had a crack at the Leinster line but Leinster turned it over / defend like an animal
4/ Leinster have kept possesion for periods and have scored from pressure.

If Contepomi misses his first kick we have lost. FACT. If we give away a single cheap score we have lost. FACT. If we have extended periods of pressure and possesion and don't score we have lost. FACT.

Leinsters' challenge today is more difficult then trying to access the buddist monks temple at the summit of the andes mountains via wheelchair. Technically it can be done, but know one can see it being done. We need a miracle - by the grace of god - please let us have a miracle!!

danthefan · 02-05-2009 9:59am

Leinster (I'm a Munster supporter)

[Jackass] wrote: »

If Contepomi misses his first kick we have lost. FACT.

Desperate but true.

thomond2006 · 02-05-2009 10:18am

Leinster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

[Jackass] wrote: »

Hahaha!! Ok - I'm a glutten for punishment - BUT you can print what I have to say if Munster win (as above) - but IF (and it's a long shot) Leinster win - you have to quote -

"I admit, Leinster are the greatest side in Ireland and Europe - they toyed with us this season and then buried us when it matters - I wont cry cause we're all just bandwagon fans anyway - so it's off to Leinster next season - COME ON LEINSTER!!!"

haha - oh god I'm gonna regret this bet you have a deal my turnip eating friend!

Nah, it has to be authentic therefore you must print it.

As for your own quote, you're on!!!!!

May MUNSTER the best team win!!

[Jackass] · 02-05-2009 10:30am

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

thomond2006 wrote: »

Nah, it has to be authentic therefore you must print it.

As for your own quote, you're on!!!!!

May MUNSTER the best team win!!

Don't worry - I'll hold my end of the bargain when if we lose.

NickNolte · 02-05-2009 10:59am

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Goose81 wrote: »

Nick once again you embarrass yourself.You really are a poor reflection of a Munster supporter.

Um, actually I'm a Leinster supporter. Who's embarrassed now?

Goose81 wrote: »

First you claim Leinster are worse in every position except 3

When did I claim that?

Goose81 wrote: »

you then claim Nacewa at 15 will be the final nail in Leinster coffin,for some unknown reason because he is actually a 15.

Yes because we all know that experimenting and playing players out of position the entire season before finally playing them in position for the most important match of the season is a great way to build a structured, focused team... not to mention the confidence of individual players.

I'm open to the possibility of Nacewa putting in a good performance at fullback and I really hope he does. I know what he's capable of and I appreciate he is a good player. Just not this season for Leinster. I also appreciate Kearney is the first choice 15 and he's out. This is, at least, a very bold strategic move by Cheika. I just hope it pays off. Let's wait and see.

Goose81 wrote: »

You have yet to actually explain this,despite the fact he has played well most of the season but you claim otherwise.

No. No he didn't play well all season. The start of his season basically comprised of aimless, tactless kicking and when he did run the ball it was largely devoid of any impact. I wouldn't suggest that he's been completely useless, he's scored match winning tries from very early in the season. I just expected him to gel with the team, be less opportunist and maybe a little less hasty with the boot.

Goose81 wrote: »

You could take a huge lesson from Thomond 06 and myself ,who will both happily admit we were wrong,you however are just stubborn in being wrong.

I'm think I'm right.

Goose81 wrote: »

You really dont have a clue.

Do you fancy qualifying that with any substantial debate? At least I'm arguing my case based on what I've been watching on the pitch. You just seem to be telling me I'm wrong and that's it. Why has Nacewa had such a good season in your opinion?

Catmologen · 02-05-2009 11:00am

Leinster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Just leaving for croker now, cusack upper, see ye there!!

funky penguin · 02-05-2009 12:32pm

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Colm_OReilly wrote: »

BO'D congratulated me and went off - I think his hamstring was at him,

I choked on my coco pops when I read this.

Too much lol!

Chefdf · 02-05-2009 2:03pm

Leinster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Ok so. Prediction time. Im gonna be an 'arrogant' munster fan and say munster easily by 20+ points.

NickNolte · 02-05-2009 2:50pm

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Chefdf wrote: »

Ok so. Prediction time. Im gonna be an 'arrogant' munster fan and say munster easily by 20+ points.

I can't see past a Munster win based on current form. Leinster will really have to pull something special out of the bag to be in with a chance of winning. The forwards need to do what they've been doing this season at least and the backline will need to be firing on all cylinders. Contepomi is going to need to play out of his skin and maintain his nerve.

Realistically... I'm going to say Munster by 12. Munster are beatable... but they've rarely been stronger.

Anyway, I'm off for a pint before I head to Croker.

COME ON LEINSTER!!!!

stephen_n · 02-05-2009 2:55pm

Leinster (I'm a Munster supporter)

Changed my opinion from wehn I voted earlier in the week and don't ask why but Leinster by 3

NickNolte · 02-05-2009 2:57pm

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

stephen_n wrote: »

Changed my opinion from wehn I voted earlier in the week and don't ask why but Leinster by 3

I like your spirit and I hope you're right. :pac:

stephen_n · 02-05-2009 3:02pm

Leinster (I'm a Munster supporter)

NickNolte wrote: »

I like your spirit and I hope you're right. :pac:

It's not based on anything logical but

GWAN LEINSTER :pac:

abregy · 02-05-2009 3:03pm

Cant wait for this one. Going to a friends to watch it. I will go for Leinster by 2.
BTW if its a draw is it extra time or a replay

Stev_o · 02-05-2009 3:10pm

abregy wrote: »

Cant wait for this one. Going to a friends to watch it. I will go for Leinster by 2.
BTW if its a draw is it extra time or a replay

Extra time each way then drop kick penalties.

anonymous_joe · 02-05-2009 3:14pm

Munster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Off to Croke Park now...

Nervous, but excited.

In honour of Toulouse, Allez Les Bleus.

ScrubsfanChris · 02-05-2009 4:51pm

Leinster (I'm a Leinster supporter)

Sitting in the second teir of the cusack stand nervously waiting for the match to start. Getting free wifi on the iPhone from somewhere.

C-Mon MUNSTER