The Tipperary GAA (Club and intercounty) Discussion thread 2014

OAOB · 23-08-2014 8:26am

To be honest I'm in favour of the games going ahead. I think 2 weeks is plenty of time to prepare for any game, consider soccer or rugby and they haven't near as long before big matches. I also think club games can be a good distraction for some of the lads, there's a lot of pressure on these lads and the club games can allow them releases a bit of tension.
The obvious worry is an injury but hurling is a hard game and you can't be afraid of lads getting a smack. A twisted ankle or such could happen as easily at training.
I'm open to correction on any of this but they'd be my initial feelings

evolving tipperary · 23-08-2014 9:06am

Everybody is making good points. But I'll just say this- it's a contentious issue - the games go ahead - that's a story - if any player gets injured that's a story - if one player such as seamie/paudie/brendan/woodlock/bubbles pulled a hamstring and misses the AL then its a mess of negativity before the big game - a boost for the opposition - It's unfair on a lot of people no matter what the decision is - I wouldn't play the games if I had the control not if I was taking AL seriously - it is massively unfair on the club player but I would resist

It's a gamble - rolling the dice before the final

MentalMario · 23-08-2014 11:40am

My gut feeling is the games should be played. There have only been 4 rounds of Senior Championship games played this year as far as I know. Unfair on the majority who are training since January and February.

However, I'd imagine Ballingarry, for example, are going to tear lumps out of Bubbles. Today, they won't give a ****e about Tipperary winning an All Ireland, and rightly so.

robbiezero · 23-08-2014 11:46am

MentalMario wrote: »

My gut feeling is the games should be played. There have only been 4 rounds of Senior Championship games played this year as far as I know. Unfair on the majority who are training since January and February.

However, I'd imagine Ballingarry, for example, are going to tear lumps out of Bubbles. Today, they won't give a ****e about Tipperary winning an All Ireland, and rightly so.

I think it's nuts to be honest. They priobably should have got more rounds of it played earlier in the year, but a fortnight before the All-Ireland is not the time to be making up for it. If Paudie or Brendan Maher or Seamus Callinan picks up an injury there will be war and rightly so.
These are the guys that are the main scorers, main defenders for their teams, will be on the most ball etc and are the danger men and so will attract the most attention and are probably the most likely to pick up injuries.

MentalMario · 23-08-2014 11:52am

robbiezero wrote: »

I think it's nuts to be honest. They priobably should have got more rounds of it played earlier in the year, but a fortnight before the All-Ireland is not the time to be making up for it. If Paudie or Brendan Maher or Seamus Callinan picks up an injury there will be war and rightly so.
These are the guys that are the main scorers, main defenders for their teams, will be on the most ball etc and are the danger men and so will attract the most attention and are probably the most likely to pick up injuries.

They definitely should have got more rounds played, however the Tipp footballers in the Qualifiers made that difficult. There was no Senior hurling in June/July which is crazy.

Unfortunately it goes back to the 'there are too many Senior clubs in Tipp' debate. As the footballers are getting stronger year on year, their fixtures will now make it harder to get club Championships finished, especially while we have 30 odd Senior teams.

P.S. Any word on relegation draws?

Xenophile · 23-08-2014 6:04pm

MentalMario wrote: »

However, I'd imagine Ballingarry, for example, are going to tear lumps out of Bubbles. Today, they won't give a ****e about Tipperary winning an All Ireland, and rightly so.

I totally disagree and I hope the first guy who pulls a dirty stroke gets a red card.

yohan the great · 23-08-2014 9:08pm

Xenophile wrote: »

I totally disagree and I hope the first guy who pulls a dirty stroke gets a red card.

Why should county players be treated differently to the rest of the club players? Anyway, both Bubbles and Bergin came through unscathed

23-08-2014 9:10pm

yohan the great wrote: »

Why should county players be treated differently to the rest of the club players? Anyway, both Bubbles and Bergin came through unscathed

No problem with them taking a few hard knocks so long as there is no intention of doing real harm. Last year for example, Bergin got a plate in his forearm due to a knock he picked up against Mullinahone.

MentalMario · 24-08-2014 1:13am

yohan the great wrote:

Why should county players be treated differently to the rest of the club players? Anyway, both Bubbles and Bergin came through unscathed

Who won the Killenaule vs Ballingarry game?

I'm presuming Killenaule.

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 2:02am

MentalMario wrote: »

Who won the Killenaule vs Ballingarry game?

I'm presuming Killenaule.

correct K 0.17, B 3.14

Loughc · 24-08-2014 1:06pm

realdanbreen wrote: »

correct K 0.17, B 3.14

According to that Ballingarry won!

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 2:00pm

Loughc wrote: »

According to that Ballingarry won!

I take it you were out on the days they taught maths?

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 2:01pm

realdanbreen wrote: »

I take it you were out on the days they taught maths?

Oh shyte, my mistake!!!!

Loughc · 24-08-2014 2:03pm

realdanbreen wrote: »

I take it you were out on the days they taught maths?

Nope I really wasn't hahahaha

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 2:03pm

What time is the training on tomorrow evening? It's open to the public.

Loughc · 24-08-2014 2:04pm

https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-training-open-publin/

Just says training will be open to the public at the usual training times. Not sure what they are!

The Lost Sheep · 24-08-2014 4:00pm

Loughc wrote: »

https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-training-open-publin/

Just says training will be open to the public at the usual training times. Not sure what they are!

Don't Tipperary usually train Mondays and Thursdays 7pm or maybe 7.30?? Isnt exactly hard to figure out

results of the divisional semi's so far this weekend
Mid
Upperchurch 2-19 Loughmore 1-21 after extra time.

South
Killenaule 3-14 Ballingarry 0-16

West
Eire Og Annacarthy 4-14 Cappawhite 1-11

North
Burgess 1-16 Kilruane 0-17

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 6:01pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Don't Tipperary usually train Mondays and Thursdays 7pm or maybe 7.30?? Isnt exactly hard to figure out

Well if it 'isn't exactly hard to figure out' then what time is it on at ?

MentalMario · 24-08-2014 8:06pm

realdanbreen wrote:

Well if it 'isn't exactly hard to figure out' then what time is it on at ?

Tuesday at 7.30pm as far as I know. Tues and Thurs were always the hurlers nights in Dr Morris.

realdanbreen · 24-08-2014 8:30pm

MentalMario wrote: »

Tuesday at 7.30pm as far as I know. Tues and Thurs were always the hurlers nights in Dr Morris.

Look,it's on tomorrow evening,Monday,right! Ijust want to know what time it starts at. I'l just have to go back to the pre internet days and stroll down to the pub and ask someone.

evolving tipperary · 24-08-2014 10:17pm

Cummins won his 8th All-Ireland Poc Fada title today in the Cooley Mountains

ReacherCreature · 25-08-2014 9:20am

Deleted User wrote: »

Has Johnny B got the pen and paper out yet?

A revisit to one of my old time favourites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsyGTB_vGaE

Catchy out. Song is a classic! Well written even if it borrows the tune.

Deleted User wrote: »

No problem with them taking a few hard knocks so long as there is no intention of doing real harm. Last year for example, Bergin got a plate in his forearm due to a knock he picked up against Mullinahone.

Stuff like that happens all the time, shur I read once that Bonner got hurleys broken across him playing for Lorrha in one game. They try take the best player out of the game.

ReacherCreature · 25-08-2014 9:25am

Did Michael Cahill play at the weekend for Thurles? Wondering about his fitness.

glued · 25-08-2014 10:10am

ReacherCreature wrote: »

Did Michael Cahill play at the weekend for Thurles? Wondering about his fitness.

Yeah Cahill played and was fine. Lar was way off the pace though.

Loughc · 25-08-2014 10:16am

glued wrote: »

Yeah Cahill played and was fine. Lar was way off the pace though.

Same as the semifinal so! You'd worry for Lar if he starts but if he doesn't start who else do we put in there?

Tipperary animal lover · 25-08-2014 12:31pm

Tickets sorted this morning lets skin some cats( fingers and toes crossed).

evolving tipperary · 25-08-2014 1:48pm

Barry Kelly is the ref for the final

Tipperary animal lover · 25-08-2014 1:58pm

evolving tipperary wrote: »

Barry Kelly is the ref for the final

Better than Brian Gavin

Comordha · 25-08-2014 2:00pm

I would give D.Maher a go instead of Lar. Barry Kelly is a good ref choice as he'll control the Kilkenny dark arts.

ReacherCreature · 25-08-2014 2:03pm

glued wrote: »

Yeah Cahill played and was fine. Lar was way off the pace though.

Excellent re: Cahill. Hope he gets a start. Disappointing about Lar, I thought this round of matches would keep all players sharp.

The Tipperary GAA (Club and intercounty) Discussion thread 2014

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