Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 2 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

phkk

Just saw it there, can't believe it...what a sportsman, and was as fit as a fiddle all his life. RIP and sympathies to his family. Sad day for Kilkenny Gaa

JJs Left Hand

JJs Left Hand wrote: »

RIP Ducksie Walsh.

A legend of Kilkenny GAA

Awful news. Jeez it wasnt so long ago he was competing. Fair to say an absolute legend of the alley.

ar dheis go raibh a anam

Cornerback1

Shock news. RIP Ducksie.

dubcat51

We're Walsh awards and maher taking part on training?

dubcat51

Rip ducksie true legend.

JJs Left Hand

Deleted User wrote: »

Awful news. Jeez it wasnt so long ago he was competing. Fair to say an absolute legend of the alley.

ar dheis go raibh a anam

only won something a few weeks ago and was due to play a doubles tournament with Ciaran Neary of the Village on the 30th of July I think. Don't know if he played it in the end.

JJs Left Hand

JJs Left Hand wrote: »

only won something a few weeks ago and was due to play a doubles tournament with Ciaran Neary of the Village on the 30th of July I think. Don't know if he played it in the end.

jeez. it is a sudden death so?
Didnt see anything online about it or on twitter. Was it just this evening this happened?

JJs Left Hand

some stage today I think. Very sudden from what I know but I could be wrong. Very sad - only 50 ffs. No age.

citykat

Is this definite?

citykat

citykat wrote: »

Is this definite?

Cant find anything online at the moment but Id like it to be untrue tbh. A young man with probably a young family to boot.

rebel girl 15

Please don't speculate until confirmed true or false

Michael Kavanagh

The best of luck to our intermediate team in the all Ireland Saturday evening

Twiceasnice97

unrealtime wrote: »

What Quinn incident? The GAA investigated it thoroughly at the time and the report concludes that nothing happened. Of course the problem for me is that I was there and saw him digging his Hurley twice into Sheffs face. But if the GAA officially concluded that it never happened I have to be blind!

It was very similar to eddie brennan hitting seamas hickey in the face in 2005, did you manage to spot that one ?

unrealtime

I did and there is no simularity between them

FrKurtFahrt

Twiceasnice97 wrote: »

It was very similar to eddie brennan hitting seamas hickey in the face in 2005, did you manage to spot that one ?

2007, no?

JJs Left Hand

Arguing about stuff that happened over a decade ago.......

Justice for the individual

Heard yesterday he was seriously ill - conflicting reports.

Please God everything o.k.

gobo99

http://kclr96fm.com/kilkenny-handballer-ducksy-walsh-fighting-life-morning/

A source close to the family of Michael Ducksy Walsh has asked people to keep him in their prayers.

The Kilkenny handballing great is understood to be fighting for his life in hospital today after suffering a stroke on Saturday.

It happened as he was returning from a tournament in Kingscourt in Cavan.

He’s currently on life-support in hospital where his family and friends have been keeping vigil by his bedside.

Realt Dearg Sec

gobo99 wrote: »

http://kclr96fm.com/kilkenny-handballer-ducksy-walsh-fighting-life-morning/

A source close to the family of Michael Ducksy Walsh has asked people to keep him in their prayers.

The Kilkenny handballing great is understood to be fighting for his life in hospital today after suffering a stroke on Saturday.

It happened as he was returning from a tournament in Kingscourt in Cavan.

He’s currently on life-support in hospital where his family and friends have been keeping vigil by his bedside.

Jesus that's awful news. Hoping he makes a full recovery.

WhatsGoingOn2

RIP Ducksie. A legend of the game and only 50 years of age

http://kclr96fm.com/breaking-michael-ducksie-walsh-died-hospital-afternoon/

FrKurtFahrt

I've had the honour of seeing him play many's the time, and I recall trying to argue that he should have been Irish Sportsperson Of The Centuary. My argument was a little tongue-in-cheek, but it was easy to argue. RIP, Ducksie, and thank you - I'm in bits here.

Ar dheis go raibh a anam. A GAA legend Husband and father to three kids too i believe. tragic stuff

Here is an interview with the man himself from 2007. All the more poignant given his death.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/winning-always-right-up-his-alley-1.956237

mickmackey1

Shocked, a real legend. R.I.P.

Joe_ Public

Sad, sad news. Grew up hearing and reading legends about his handballing exploits, an amazing man. RIP

Michael Kavanagh

FrKurtFahrt wrote: »

I've had the honour of seeing him play many's the time, and I recall trying to argue that he should have been Irish Sportsperson Of The Centuary. My argument was a little tongue-in-cheek, but it was easy to argue. RIP, Ducksie, and thank you - I'm in bits here.

I agree with you cant believe it.

paulie gaultieri

RIP Ducksie Walsh - a true legend and the undisputed king of the dead butts

danganabu

danganabu wrote: »

To be fair to Derek, 4 forwards beyond the 45 metre line is absolute all out attack and a complete abandonment of the system!

4 was a complete outlier. The forwards were outnumbered at all times and nothing will change Sunday. They'll get another schooling. Im expecting the Reid and Hogan show to fully take centre stage

citykat

Kilkenny Intermediate Team -v-Clare All Ireland Final 2016

1 Aaron Duggan Dicksboro
2 Evan Cody Dicksboro
3 Tom Alyward Mullinavat
4 Luke Hickey James Stephens
5 Jason Cleere Bennettsbridge
6 Conor Delaney Erin's Own
7 Jeoff Brennan St Patricks
8 Jack Langton Clara
9 Luke Scanlon James Stephens
10 Alan Murphy Glenmore
11 Conor Tobin Fenians
12 Richy Leahy Rower Inistioge
13 Billy Ryan Graige Ballycallan
14 Nicky Cleere (Capt) Bennettsbridge
15 John Walsh Mullinavat
16 Kevin Nolan Clara
17 James Gannon St Patricks
18 Enda Malone Dicksboro
19 Jack McGrath James Stephens
20 Shane Murphy Glenmore
21 Sean Morrissey Bennettsbridge
22 Shane Donnelly St Lachtain's
23 Mark Alyward Glenmore
24 Willie Brenan Fenians

Extended Panel
Shane Walsh Tullaroan
Enda Morrissey Bennetsbridge
Shane Doherty Glenmore
Michael Murphy Eirn's Own
Luke Harney Kilmacow
Liam Ryan Clara
James Power John Lockes
Paul Holden Young Irelands

Justice for the individual

Deleted User wrote: »

4 was a complete outlier. The forwards were outnumbered at all times and nothing will change Sunday. They'll get another schooling. Im expecting the Reid and Hogan show to fully take centre stage

I don't think Kilkenny supporters will be talking like that. Waterford have a lot of capable hurlers, and if they hit a good day could spring a surprise.

Kilkenny will not be over confident and will be well primed for a tough and very competitive match from Waterford.

Looking forward to a fine day and good hurling from both sides. Whoever wins will need a hard match if they are to win the final against either Tipp or Galway.

mickmackey1

Justice for the individual wrote: »

I don't think Kilkenny supporters will be talking like that. Waterford have a lot of capable hurlers, and if they hit a good day could spring a surprise.

Kilkenny will not be over confident and will be well primed for a tough and very competitive match from Waterford.

Looking forward to a fine day and good hurling from both sides. Whowever wins will need a hard match if they are to win the final against either Tipp or Galway.

Thanks Mr Cody!

Justice for the individual

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Thanks Mr Cody!

No bother, (little do you know) - a bad idea to talk too cocky, and Brian (or his team) does not do cocky - ever!

Chastenising experiences from the past has ingrained an awareness of not taking any game for granted.

Which of you (non-Kilkenny supporters) is Ger Loughnane?

blue note

Justice for the individual wrote: »

No bother, (little do you know) - a bad idea to talk too cocky, and Brian (or his team) does not do cocky - ever!

Chastenising experiences from the past has ingrained an awareness of not taking any game for granted.

Which of you (non-Kilkenny supporters) is Ger Loughnane?

Well! Whatever about the things Kilkenny have to worry about this weekend, it seems complacency isn't one of them! They can just rest that at the back of their mind somewhere, because complacency is something for other teams to worry about!

Justice for the individual

Justice for the individual wrote: »

I don't think Kilkenny supporters will be talking like that. Waterford have a lot of capable hurlers, and if they hit a good day could spring a surprise.

Kilkenny will not be over confident and will be well primed for a tough and very competitive match from Waterford.

Looking forward to a fine day and good hurling from both sides. Whoever wins will need a hard match if they are to win the final against either Tipp or Galway.

Oh im not suggesting for one second that KK will take Waterford lightly. The secret to Kilkennys success has been the way they do their homework. Yes, Waterford have brilliant individual hurlers in Shane Bennett, Ozzie Gleeson, the Currans, Mahonys, et al....but they are playing with a tactical strait jacket. Hitting ball up to no one will suit Kilkenny the finest.

Powerhouse

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i don't think Kilkenny supporters will be talking like that. Waterford have a lot of capable hurlers, and if they hit a good day could spring a surprise.

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They may not be talking like that according to the party line but the very words you use like "could" spring a "surprise" says it all. Kilkenny supporters expect to win handy enough.

Realt Dearg Sec

Powerhouse wrote: »

They may not be talking like that according to the party line but the very words you use like "could" spring a "surprise" says it all. Kilkenny supporters expect to win handy enough.

So you think Waterford winning wouldn't be a surprise? Of course it would be. It's just no reason to be complacent.

Powerhouse

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

So you think Waterford winning wouldn't be a surprise?

I didn't venture an opinion either way. I just speculated that Kilkenny supporters expected to win handy enough.

Realt Dearg Sec

Powerhouse wrote: »

I didn't venture an opinion either way. I just speculated that Kilkenny supporters expected to win handy enough.

I honestly don't think so. A reasonable assessment, to me, would be that Waterford's tactics don't lend themselves to a handy win (Tipp doing exactly that doesn't mean that KK fans would be going in expecting to do the same thing just because)

Powerhouse

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

I honestly don't think so. A reasonable assessment, to me, would be that Waterford's tactics don't lend themselves to a handy win (Tipp doing exactly that doesn't mean that KK fans would be going in expecting to do the same thing just because)

Well I don't think anybody would set out expecting to win by 20 points+. That just happens. A win could be a long way from that and still be handy enough. Kilkenny beat Waterford by 6 last year and I'd consider that a handy one in that a defeat never looked remotely likely.

Realt Dearg Sec

Powerhouse wrote: »

Well I don't think anybody would set out expecting to win by 20 points+. That just happens. A win could be a long way from that and still be handy enough. Kilkenny beat Waterford by 6 last year and I'd consider that a handy one in that a defeat never looked remotely likely.

Yeah but I don't think there's any dishonesty in the cautiousness of KK fans. It's a team everyone is dying to see beaten, and KK fans can expect lots of gloating when that happens, so I think we're wary of the fall. But to my mind losing to Waterford the way they usually set up is highly unlikely, and a change of approach is not likely either. But stranger things by far have certainly happened. Waterford have the players to cause the upset...

Cornerback1

I'd be worried wnough about Sunday. I think that Tipp's hammering of Waterford will take the pressure off them. They have nothing to lose and won't take the same beating again.

In regards to their 'system', they must go ahead and keep ahead. If they fall behind, like last year's semi-final, can they change things around?

I think if they being their 'shooting hurls' to Croke Park, they'll be well in the game. Their shot selection must be good. Sometimes they shoot from distance for the sake of it and when they get 2 or 3 wides in a row like that, the confidence starts to go.

Cornerback1

I'd be worried enough about Sunday. I think that Tipp's hammering of Waterford will take the pressure off them. They have nothing to lose and won't take the same beating again.

In regards to their 'system', they must go ahead and keep ahead. If they fall behind, like last year's semi-final, can they change things around?

I think if they being their 'shooting hurls' to Croke Park, they'll be well in the game. Their shot selection must be good. Sometimes they shoot from distance for the sake of it and when they get 2 or 3 wides in a row like that, the confidence starts to go.

blackcard

Cornerback1 wrote: »

I'd be worried wnough about Sunday. I think that Tipp's hammering of Waterford will take the pressure off them. They have nothing to lose and won't take the same beating again.

In regards to their 'system', they must go ahead and keep ahead. If they fall behind, like last year's semi-final, can they change things around?

I think if they being their 'shooting hurls' to Croke Park, they'll be well in the game. Their shot selection must be good. Sometimes they shoot from distance for the sake of it and when they get 2 or 3 wides in a row like that, the confidence starts to go.

The forecast for Sunday is for it to be very windy so one would expect Waterford to have loads of players back. I don't expect it to be much of a spectacle

tbiggertycome

I reckon the starting lineup will be

E Murphy
P Murphy, J Houlden, R Lennon
P Walsh, K Joyce, C Buckley
M Fennelly, C Fogarty
W Walsh, TJ Reid, L Ryan/E Larkin
Jj Farrell, R Hogan, C Fennelly

From what I'd imagine Cody doing I can't see anyone else being dropped except Larkin or Lester. Lester is apparently going great guns in training and might retain his place, although it's always hard to imagine Cody not playing Larkin. I reckon the rest pick themselves. Personally I'd prefer to see Jackie corner back for his leadership and experience but I don't think Cody will change it unless there is an injury.

unrealtime

I can see Power retained from start

tbiggertycome

Well I got that wrong hardly a surprise with master Cody in charge.

Kil.v Wat.
E Murphy
P Murphy J Holden S Prendergast P Walsh K Joyce C Buckley
C Fogarty M Fennelly
W Walsh TJ Reid J Power JJ Farrell C Fennelly R Hogan
Subs
R Reid
J Tyrrell
R Lennon
C oShea
L Ryan
E Larkin
C Martin
K Kelly
M Bergin
L Blanchfield
M Malone

dastardly00

Based on his performances so far in the championship, Lester can feel unlucky not to start. There's a lot of pressure on John Power to preform.

Larkin still must not have 'clicked' into gear yet in training.

I feel more assured have Prendergast at corner-back than Lennon, only slightly though.

unrealtime

absolutely no surprises there.

kk.man

RIP Ducksie.

Cody had 2 in reserve the last day..Larks and Lester good men to have on standby

blackcard

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Well I got that wrong hardly a surprise with master Cody in charge.

Kil.v Wat.
E Murphy
P Murphy J Holden S Prendergast P Walsh K Joyce C Buckley
C Fogarty M Fennelly
W Walsh TJ Reid J Power JJ Farrell C Fennelly R Hogan
Subs
R Reid
J Tyrrell
R Lennon
C oShea
L Ryan
E Larkin
C Martin
K Kelly
M Bergin
L Blanchfield
M Malone

Tough on Rob Lennon as he did nothing wrong but he is probably more suited to a central position. Cody not showing any bias towards the Village lads