Boards.ie GAA Senior Hurling Championship Team of the Year 2013

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The idea is simple, you pick who you think is the best 1-15 from this years championship. It can be whoever you think, from players from 15 different counties to a pick of two teams. Just one rule, you cannot pick a full county panel i.e. You can't pick a full Limerick panel, there has to be atleast two counties represented in your selection. After a week or so, I'll put together the most commonly selected players and post it up here. If there's a tie for a position, they'll go into a hat. If you want, you can also nominate a manager.

keeponhurling

The Clare team, just switch in Horgan, Murphy, Nash and Harnedy from Cork.
Done.

Moneymaker

1. Anthony Nash
2. Domhall O'Donnovan
3. Richie McCarthy
4. Peter Kelly
5. Brian Murphy
6. Liam Rushe
7. Patrick Donnellan
8. Kevin Moran
9. Conor Ryan
10. Seamus Harnedy
11. Tony Kelly
12. Danny Sutcliffe
13. Podge Collins
14. Colin Ryan
15. Pa Horgan

keeponhurling

How could you possibly leave out Bugler?

randd1

Nash (Cork)

Murphy (Kilkenny)
Kelly (Dublin)
O Donovan (Clare)

Bugler (Clare)
Rushe (Dublin)
Donnellan (Clare)

Conor Ryan (Clare)
Galvin (Clare)

Harnedy (Cork)
Kelly (Clare)
Keaney (Dublin)

Sutcliffe (Dublin)
Horgan (Cork)
Colin Ryan (Clare)

Honourable mentions to McCarthy (Limerick), Joyce (Cork), Murphy (Cork), Collins (Clare) and O'Grady (Limerick) as the subs.

daisybelle2008

keeponhurling wrote: »

How could you possibly leave out Bugler?

Or David Mcinerney

BobSloane

Nash (cork)

O Neill(cork)
McCarthy(lim)
McInertney(clare)

Bulger(clare)
Rushe(dub)
O'Connor(clare)

Ryan(clare)
McLoughlin(cork)

Harnedy(cork)
Kelly(clare)
Ryan(clare)

McGrath(clare)
Horgan(cork)
Collins(clare)

Thats 8 clare, 5 cork, 1 dub, 1 limerick. Clare probably wont get 8 in fairness

Gerry91

daisybelle2008 wrote: »

Or David Mcinerney

McCarthy had a better year for me

Gerry91

BobSloane wrote: »

Nash (cork)

O Neill(cork)
McCarthy(lim)
McInertney(clare)

Bulger(clare)
Rushe(dub)
O'Connor(clare)

Ryan(clare)
McLoughlin(cork)

Harnedy(cork)
Kelly(clare)
Ryan(clare)

McGrath(clare)
Horgan(cork)
Collins(clare)

Thats 8 clare, 5 cork, 1 dub, 1 limerick. Clare probably wont get 8 in fairness

Wouldn't include O'Connor and McGrath from what I've seen of them throughout year

O'Donovan surely gets a corner back slot.

Soundest otherwise IMO

Rightwing

Nash let in 5 yesterday, could cost him the all star.

BobSloane

Rightwing wrote: »

Nash let in 5 yesterday, could cost him the all star.

It could cost O neill an all star. Nash is a lock

Gerry91

Rightwing wrote: »

Nash let in 5 yesterday, could cost him the all star.

If you think Nash shouldn't get an All Star you're either on a wind up or need your head checked

He could make POY shortlist ffs. Super keeper

Rightwing

BobSloane wrote: »

It could cost O neill an all star. Nash is a lock

I was the first time a team really ran at cork, and the floodgates opened.

Fireball07

BobSloane's is probably closest to what I'd have.


Bugler is a good player, but a bit overhyped imo...Honestly think O'Connor has had a better year than him, and never gets the credit he deserves. Donnellan could also get ahead of him.

O'Neill and O'Sullivan were both real candidates for the full-back line before the final, dunno if they'd get it now. Personally wouldn't have O'Donovan either... Think McInerney will get one in the corner, Dillon had a good year too.

As far as I can tell, there's one forward position up for grabs and it's likely between McGrath, Honan, Dotsy, maybe Lehane...Shane O'Donnell real outside chance.

BobSloane

Gerry91 wrote: »

Wouldn't include O'Connor and McGrath from what I've seen of them throughout year

O'Donovan surely gets a corner back slot.

Soundest otherwise IMO

McGrath played so well yesterday it could be enough but yeah over the year he prob doen't deserve it. O donovan I think is unlucky that the fb line is very competitive. McCarthy is limericks most likely all star i'd say and there has to be a place for Mcinertney. O neill getting torn up yesterday could cost him though he looked to be a lock

CheltenhamJ

Wouldn't have Galvin on any team , poor last 2 days , think o donnell will have to make it after the performance yesterday and also u21 all Ireland , Kevin Moran another longshot but won't make it

Rightwing

All stars is a bit of a joke.

I'd give Clare 5, Dub 3, LK 2, CK 2, Tipp/KK/Galway 1 each.

Gerry91

Rightwing wrote: »

All stars is a bit of a joke.

I'd give Clare 5, Dub 3, LK 2, CK 2, Tipp/KK/Galway 1 each.

Galway? Tipperary?

I'm looking forward to hearing who

Rightwing

Gerry91 wrote: »

Galway? Tipperary?

I'm looking forward to hearing who

That's why it's a joke, it doesn't matter who, so long as they get 1 each.

yomtea98

Nash
Donovan
McCarthy
McInerney
Bugler
Rushe
O'Connor
Ryan
Kearney
Harnedy
Kelly
Ryan
Podge
Horgan
McGrath

Gerry91

Rightwing wrote: »

That's why it's a joke, it doesn't matter who, so long as they get 1 each.

I guarantee you neither will be represented

The only real qualms I have is that recency effect plays such a huge role but then again the final and semis are the biggest games so you could argue this is when the players truly need to perform and their role is even more important in these games

Rightwing

Gerry91 wrote: »

I guarantee you neither will be represented

The only real qualms I have is that recency effect plays such a huge role but then again the final and semis are the biggest games so you could argue this is when the players truly need to perform and their role is even more important in these games

I do agree. And Cork were exposed badly yesterday in defense.

Every team lost at least 1 game, so I'd be expecting Clare to get the most possibly 5.

daisybelle2008

yomtea98 wrote: »

Nash
Donovan
McCarthy
McInerney
Bugler
Rushe
O'Connor
Ryan
Kearney
Harnedy
Kelly
Ryan
Podge
Horgan
McGrath

I'd agree with this, have a feeling Sutcliffe will be there though

Mountainlad

Nash
McInerney
McCarthy
Peter Kelly
Donnellan
Rushe
Bugler
Daniel Kearney
Colin Ryan
Suttcliffe
Tony Kelly
Seamus Harnedy
Podge Collins
Pat Horgan
Conor McGrath

Clare=7
Cork=4
Dublin=3
Limerick=1

Not a hope of Shane O Neill getting an all-star after having the worst game of his life yesterday. 4-3 was scored off him.

Brian Murphy is a maybe but to he missed the Munster Final, and the all-ireland semi as well. Was very good yesterday though and of course the first day marking Tony Kelly.

Mountainlad

Fireball07 wrote: »

BobSloane's is probably closest to what I'd have.


Bugler is a good player, but a bit overhyped imo...Honestly think O'Connor has had a better year than him, and never gets the credit he deserves. Donnellan could also get ahead of him.

O'Neill and O'Sullivan were both real candidates for the full-back line before the final, dunno if they'd get it now. Personally wouldn't have O'Donovan either... Think McInerney will get one in the corner, Dillon had a good year too.

As far as I can tell, there's one forward position up for grabs and it's likely between McGrath, Honan, Dotsy, maybe Lehane...Shane O'Donnell real outside chance.

Lehane was good in the last couple of games after a bad start but probably not enough. Dotsy may get one. Honan is a no hoper.

I think Conor McGrath should get it. Not a vintage year for him but he got a crucial goal against us, and again against Galway. And he was very close to man of the match yesterday.

keeponhurling

Rightwing wrote: »

Every team lost at least 1 game, so I'd be expecting Clare to get the most possibly 5.

I think from a Clare point of view, I'd be fairly confident that Bugler, Donnellan, Colin Ryan, Tony Kelly & Podge Collins all get one. So that's 5.

I'd say McInerney is a probable, so that would be 6.

O'Donovan, Conor Ryan, McGrath and maybe Galvin would all have an outside shot, so if one of them got it that'd be 7 which would seem about right.

Not only are they All-Ireland champions, but they played a lot of championship matches this year (8 I think) and won an U21 title. Which all helps in winning All-Stars.

Moneymaker

keeponhurling wrote: »

How could you possibly leave out Bugler?

How could people leave out Sutcliffe?

richierichballs

Sutcliffe allday.

marco_polo

Quite a tough one this, I'm only 100% happy with about half of my selections. Huge number of candidates who have had very good, but not necessarily standout years, especially at half back/ midfield , you could make a case for an awful lot of players TBH.

I have (6 Clare, 4 Cork, 3 Dubs and 2 Limerick), I have bolded who I think are nailed on certainties.

Nash

McInerney
McCarthy
Kelly

Bugler
Rushe
Donnellan

Browne
Kearney

Sutcliffe
Kelly
Harnedy

Collins
Horgan
McGrath

angelfire9

1 Nash
2 O Donovan
3 McInerney
4 McCarthy
5 Bugler
6 Donnellan
7 Rushe
8 Kearney
9 Galvin
10 Colin Ryan
11 Kelly
12 Sutcliffe
13 Collins
14 Horgan
15 Mc Grath

1 limerick, 2 Dublin, 3 Cork

I'd be fairly sure of the two dubs lovely hurlers the pair of them
Nash is a certainty for goalie
Kelly, Collins, Colin Ryan, Bugler, Donnellan fairly certain to get in
McInerney deserves it
The rest is a mix of optimism and opinion

Dampintheattic

Manager : Davy. Simple. No argument.:cool:

dirtyden

Mountainlad wrote: »

Nash
McInerney
McCarthy
Peter Kelly
Donnellan
Rushe
Bugler
Daniel Kearney
Colin Ryan
Suttcliffe
Tony Kelly
Seamus Harnedy
Podge Collins
Pat Horgan
Conor McGrath

Clare=7
Cork=4
Dublin=3
Limerick=1

Not a hope of Shane O Neill getting an all-star after having the worst game of his life yesterday. 4-3 was scored off him.

Brian Murphy is a maybe but to he missed the Munster Final, and the all-ireland semi as well. Was very good yesterday though and of course the first day marking Tony Kelly.

Id have something similar, might have Keaney for Sutcliffe though and Paul Murphy for Kelly, pretty borderline though. Quite difficult this year, there are maybe about 8 nailed on certainties but for the other 7 there are probably another 20 or so who would have a reasonable case.

brilliantboy

Breaks my heart to take it from Tony Kelly, but the more I think of it Pat Donnellan is hurler of the year for me.
Epitomized everything Clare are about. Drive, determination, honesty, humility, a coolness under pressure, a certain ruthlessness, and no little craft or guile. Played the sweeper role to perfection. Led by example in every game.

thinkstoomuch1

Nash
McInerney
McCarthy
Brian Murphy
Donnellan
Rushe
Bugler
Paul Browne
Colin Ryan
Suttcliffe
Tony Kelly
Seamus Harnedy
Podge Collins
Pat Horgan
Connor Mcgrath


Kearney had good games against clare and kilkenny and dublin,but overall in the drawn and replay ,i wouldnt give him one.

Two points the first day,but at fault for one score and poor touch.
No one really stood out ,so Browne as limerick being munster champions will get two.

Shane o neill had an outstanding year but cant get it now.Not hes fault,played out of position.

Murphy deserves one,based on the three games he did play he was outstanding in two holding players the calibre of kelly and collins scoreless.Not many others could do the same.

Wasnt hes fault he gt injured,and while kelly did get three of him in the drawn game,but he still played well and got a point.

Would have had tommy walsh up to the final,but you cant deny clares duo.

The rest picks itself.

Nash,harnedy and horgan certain to get one for cork.


Lehane had a solid year but too many class performances ahead of him.Lehane in time will get one,once he brings consistency to hes game.

castletownman

My team of the year:

Anthony Nash (Cork)

Richie McCarthy (Limerick)
David McInerney (Clare)
Seamus McDonnell (Cork)

Brendan Bugler (Clare)
Liam Rushe (Dublin)
Pat Donnellan (Clare)

Connor Ryan (Clare)
Eoin Larkin (Kilkenny)

Seamus Harnedy (Cork)
Tony Kelly (Clare)
Danny Sutcliffe (Dublin)

Podge Collins (Clare)
Pat Horgan (Cork)
Conor McGrath (Clare)

Hurler of the Year: Pat Donnellan
Young hurler of the year: Tony Kelly

chubba1984

1. Anthony Nash
2. Peter Kelly
3. David McInerney
4. Richie McCarthy
5. Brendan Bugler
6. Liam Rushe
7. Pat O'Connor
8. Patrick Donnellan
9. Colin Ryan
10. Seamus Harnedy
11. Tony Kelly
12. Danny Sutcliffe
13. Podge Collins
14. Patrick Horgan
15. Conor McGrath

Manager: David Fitzgerald
HOTY: Tony Kelly
YHOTY: Podge Collins

Injuryprone

My team of the year:

Anthony Nash (Cork)

Brian Murphy (Cork)
Richie McCarthy (Limerick)
David McInerney (Clare)

Brendan Bugler (Clare)
Liam Rushe (Dublin)
Pat Donnellan (Clare)

Conor Ryan (Clare)
Kevin Moran (Waterford)

Seamus Harnedy (Cork)
Tony Kelly (Clare)
Danny Sutcliffe (Dublin)

Podge Collins (Clare)
Pat Horgan (Cork)
Conor McGrath (Clare)

HOTY : Tony Kelly
YHOTY : Tony Kelly (if he wins HOTY how can he not win YHOTY?)

Fireball07

Okay, here's what I'd go for:

1. Anthony Nash

2. Conor O'Sullivan
3. Richie McCarthy
4. David McInerney

5. Pat Donnellan
6. Liam Rushe
7. Pat O'Connor

8. Daniel Kearney
9. Tony Kelly

10. Conal Keaney
11. Podge Collins
12. Colin Ryan

13. Conor McGrath
14. Seamus Harnedy
15. Pat Horgan


That's:

7 Clare
5 Cork
2 Dublin
1 Limerick



Nos 2, 5, 8 and 13 were the hardest to pick and it was a tossup between Keaney and Sutcliffe.

Was tempted to give Gavin O'Mahony one, thought he had a very good year, but Donnellan was key for Clare.

JessePinkman

Anto Nash

Richie McCarthy
David McInerney
Peter Kelly

Pat Donnellan
Liam Rushe
Brendan Bulger

Conor Ryan
Kevin Moran

Seamus Harnady
Tony Kelly
Danny Sutcliff

Conor McGrath
Pat Horgan
Podge Collins

Blue Magic

1. Anthony Nash
2. Domhall O'Donnovan
3. David McInerney
4. Shane O'Neill
5. Brendan Bugler
6. Liam Rushe
7. Patrick Donnellan
8. Kevin Moran
9. Conor Ryan
10. Seamus Harnedy
11. Tony Kelly
12. Colin Ryan
13. Podge Collins
14. Pa Horgan
15. Danny Suttcliffe

Hurler of the Year: Tony Kelly
Young Hurler of the Year: Podge Collins
Manager of the Year: JBM

P.S. A disgrace Harnedy wasn't nominated for Young hurler of the year. Superb young hurler!

Mountainlad

Blue Magic wrote: »

1. Anthony Nash
2. Domhall O'Donnovan
3. David McInerney
4. Shane O'Neill
5. Brendan Bugler
6. Liam Rushe
7. Patrick Donnellan
8. Kevin Moran
9. Conor Ryan
10. Seamus Harnedy
11. Tony Kelly
12. Colin Ryan
13. Podge Collins
14. Pa Horgan
15. Danny Suttcliffe

Hurler of the Year: Tony Kelly
Young Hurler of the Year: Podge Collins
Manager of the Year: JBM

P.S. A disgrace Harnedy wasn't nominated for Young hurler of the year. Superb young hurler!

Harnedy is too old to be nominated for young hurler of the year.

Surprised to see Kevin Moran nominated in so many teams here. Some in Waterford felt he shouldn't even be nominated. Personally, bar a great performance v Kilkenny, I felt all year he looked either tired or too nervous as captain and really didn't play to the level he is capable of playing at consistently.

deisedude

Mountainlad wrote: »

Surprised to see Kevin Moran nominated in so many teams here. Some in Waterford felt he shouldn't even be nominated. Personally, bar a great performance v Kilkenny, I felt all year he looked either tired or too nervous as captain and really didn't play to the level he is capable of playing at consistently.

He was simply phenomenal that day. His leadership dragged us into the game,scored a point running the length of the pitch with the game nearly over and then ran back and got sick. That performance will live long in my memory

Mountainlad

deisedude wrote: »

He was simply phenomenal that day. His leadership dragged us into the game,scored a point running the length of the pitch with the game nearly over and then ran back and got sick. That performance will live long in my memory

He was, you won't get any argument from me on that. I do think though that he was poor over the course of the year.

JessePinkman

JessePinkman wrote: »

Anto Nash

Richie McCarthy
David McInerney
Peter Kelly

Pat Donnellan
Liam Rushe
Brendan Bulger

Conor Ryan
Kevin Moran

Seamus Harnady
Tony Kelly
Danny Sutcliff

Conor McGrath
Pat Horgan
Podge Collins

Kevin Moran let me down for a clean sweep

bigcat13

JessePinkman wrote: »

Kevin Moran let me down for a clean sweep

I'd agree with you, thought Moran was more deserving than Galvin. His display in the last 20 mins of normal time against Kilkenny alone should've been good enough.

windy shepard henderson

deisedude wrote: »

He was simply phenomenal that day. His leadership dragged us into the game,scored a point running the length of the pitch with the game nearly over and then ran back and got sick. That performance will live long in my memory

I taught he was a shoe in for one aswell. bugler got one last year for somthing similar in his performance against dublin, but anyone that was there in simple that night would have said the same, the best individual performance of the championship if you ask me