Kilkenny GAA Thread

It will be interesting to see what happens with the 3 lads although it looks like its senior first.They could miss the Wexford game then get a few weeks with the 20s. The u20 on paper should hopefully be strong. The couple of injured lads coming back like Bill Hughes and Harry shine will be a help.does anyone know is denis Walsh fit? He was very good last year. The kierans win will also be a boost and they will call on a few front that.

Really looking forward to the limerick match it will be a great test and we'll know exactly where we are. Tactically it will be interesting to see how we set up. We can't leave Nash loose but they've evolved and all their backs seem to be getting up for scoresTipp ran out of gas so it'llbe interesting to see how we match up fitness wise.They have so many stars around the field its hard to know where to start.lynch was excellent at the wknd.Our midfield was good at the weekend so the real test awaits.i presume Fogarty will go on Donahoe and I'm sure village87 was delighted to see him make team of the week

The narrative when kk win is the opposition was terrible. We all know cork were dissapointing but up to this they were the form team.i don't buy that they didn't want to meet limerick. They knew a few weeks ago it was most likely limerick in the final.Alot of supporters before the match expected a cork win.This went on last year aswell. I think most hurling folklore are in agreement kk are the Second best team in the country.we are definitely improving the short game and have come on a lot since the Tipp game. Lyng deserves credit aswell moving padriag to his new role and Lawlor to 6 was a shrewd move. The way we kept the ball away from Ciaran joyce shows that we are learning.We will probably need huw at 3 but it's probably worth continuing this experiment for the league final. He was also excellent at 6 but I'd start Richie Reid instead of Corcoran the next day. That would be a strong half back line with blanchfield.Donnelly and mossy look to be playing with more freedom and confidence.Mossy has really bulked out. We all know what Donnelly is capable of and if he can nail down a position it's a big plus.

We'll obviously be underdogs and limerick are a serious team but this is a great test before the championship. We have blooded a good few players and are building a nice panel.Clifford,dunne and especially drennan have all being good.What a team like Wexford would do for a free taker like drennan. He has being unbelievable and the point against waterford was a stand out in those conditions.The big test awaits and I'm sure the Lads are looking foward to it.

Both teams will obviously go for the final and lyng will know he will need all his big hitters back if we're going to have any chance.Although drennan has being absolutely excellent I'd prefer to see him play the u20 matches. He's probably the best free taker in the country at the moment which is a huge bonus for us.The way he stood up for the penalty after taking a nasty slap,he isnt afraid to take a bit of hardship but one of the best features of his game is hes always looking for someone in the better position. Deegan for the goal,Clifford's point and he made the penalty himself.I'd say Cody regrets not bringing him in after the u20 last year where he was also excellent in all matches and that final against limerick.

B Drennan should be let concentrate with the under 20s. I don't think having him on board with the seniors for the League Final will be the difference of winning or losing. But his presence with the under 20s would be immense. D Lyng knows enough about Drennan at this stage and can easily slot him back in for the Galway match on April 30th. The third round of the under 20 would have taken place on the previous Sat 22nd making him eligible for the seniors.

Let the hardened seniors take on Limerick and allow B Drennan develop more with his own age group.

I think Tipp are playing Munster football championship on the Sunday in Thurles so if it is to be in Thurles Saturday might be the only slot for it. Also with the football championship starting that weekend, the GAA may not want to have the hurling clash with the football games on TV on the Sunday.

Kilkenny Under 20s play Wexford, in Wexford, on Saturday 8th. Hope we're not expected to then drive to Thurles later that evening for the League Final.

If it is consolation lads, I am originally from The South Westerly Parish in Limerick and even we prefer to travel to Thurles rather than Cork. Truly this displays a total disregard for both sets of followers. I cannot see how the county boards agreed to this. Even a Toss for Home Away would have been far better.

Munster venue and probably a Munster ref. Or worst still that bolix from Galway, Gordon.this ref. Let’s the opposing team go to ground remove their helmets and stop the game when KK are gaining ground ,Waterford did this the. Last day and Limerick are fond of doing this as well.

Eoin Downey is listed tomorrow night for the u20 despite playing senior Sunday so the 7 day rule mustn't come into play till the championship. I don't know what the difference is with league and championship.

Our match with Wexford is the day before so that obviously rules out our lads and our match against dublin is before the seniors match against Westmeath.

I think Grats hit the nail on the head a few days ago. I think alot of us agree they should be with the u20s first. They will have 10 years to play senior. This is the first time in a long time we look to have a very good u20 team and as village87 said it does make a bit of a mockery out of the competition if they dont play. Last year's team slipped in under the radar. The news is tj and most of the big hitters will be back and there's no debate tj will be on the frees In the summer. Billy is a lovely striker and all the u20s have done well.Sunday week is a huge step up and we'll want as many as our experienced lads as we can.

By the way, if Larry McCarthy did get the match to Cork, at least he can now boast about doing something during his reign!

I`d like to see Tommy Walsh tried in the half back line. He was a centre back for his club as a kid and I suspect he ended up in the full line because he was drafted in there on the 2014 minor team as a sixteen year old. I would never have considered it a natural place for him to be. Lawlor is the best full back in the business. When you have that I don`t see the point in moving him somewhere else.

Agree, I would leave things as they are for the final, but also not convinced on Corcoran and would go with richie reid.would leave drenann on the frees , how could you not aftter the exhibition he gave last sunday.

As was pointed out previously, our Under 20s play Wexford the day before the League Final. I think B Drennan, T Clifford and G Dunne should line out with the Under 20s. There are enough more physically mature players on our senior panel to line out against Limerick. Let's see what the likes of N Brennan, T Phelan, R Corcoran etc are capable of. A smart game plan is as crucial as who lines out.

Let me clarify. I would prefer to let the Under 20s turn out in their Championship. It's not a case of protecting them. Why not establish what the other, older, panel members are capable of in the meantime.

I'd be very optimistic for many of under 20 players in the coming years.

I'd say you'd take thurles now 😝

What if somebody uses a stickpass after the second hand pass. Limerick use the said stick pass quite a bit.