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Replying To LimerickandProud: "There wasn't any talk at all about Limerick team or panel not even a sniff of who was going well in training etc. I suspect Dan Morrissey isn't fully fit otherwise had to start but with a few weeks left to taking on Cork and Clare if he is not right they cant chance him." I hope he hasn't been rushed back too quick, but he's a massive addition to have back. Badly missed in the league.
Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2253 - 18/04/2025 20:13:02
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Ya I forgot about dowling..
CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2495 - 18/04/2025 21:07:10
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Replying To CTGAA10: "Ya I forgot about dowling.." Yeah, come to this American when you want to know about Limerick hurling! I'll put you right.
foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2194 - 19/04/2025 01:24:55
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hard to know where we stand after the draw v Tipp
Do you take positives - Lynch was outstanding and both O Brien and English are going to be starters for some time to come. Nicky came through unscathed. Plus the likes of Dan, DOD, Peter Casey and Cathal O Neill are still to come in. And maybe the wet conditions made our passing game tough.
But Hayes at center forward didnt really work out (he played OK but didnt dominate) and WOD had a tough time at center back. Some of our backs looked nervy at the end when Limerick usually close out games. I dont know if Finn can get back to his best form but we missed his steady hand at the back. Maybe Dan can compensate (although Mike Casey had a good game)
And way more positives for Tipp who look like the real deal. In the second half I kept waiting for limerick to push out their lead to 3,4,5 points but each time Tipp came back. And we didnt get enough return from our half forward line
Its a cliche to say it, but its still true, Munster is an animal, and likely more so this year. And Limerick are no longer ahead of their rivals. Every game is going to be a dog fight
Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 96 - 21/04/2025 14:10:34
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Anyone know why Darragh O Donovan got not time Sunday, looked lively against Wexford in last round of the league. Think we really miss him as his distribution to the forwards is the best we have
higgins (Limerick) - Posts: 256 - 22/04/2025 11:13:11
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Replying To Yadse: "hard to know where we stand after the draw v Tipp
Do you take positives - Lynch was outstanding and both O Brien and English are going to be starters for some time to come. Nicky came through unscathed. Plus the likes of Dan, DOD, Peter Casey and Cathal O Neill are still to come in. And maybe the wet conditions made our passing game tough.
But Hayes at center forward didnt really work out (he played OK but didnt dominate) and WOD had a tough time at center back. Some of our backs looked nervy at the end when Limerick usually close out games. I dont know if Finn can get back to his best form but we missed his steady hand at the back. Maybe Dan can compensate (although Mike Casey had a good game)
And way more positives for Tipp who look like the real deal. In the second half I kept waiting for limerick to push out their lead to 3,4,5 points but each time Tipp came back. And we didnt get enough return from our half forward line
Its a cliche to say it, but its still true, Munster is an animal, and likely more so this year. And Limerick are no longer ahead of their rivals. Every game is going to be a dog fight" Lynch outstanding? Tipp the real deal??
McFan88 (Limerick) - Posts: 449 - 22/04/2025 12:16:59
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Replying To McFan88: "Lynch outstanding? Tipp the real deal??" If Limerick won the game it would have between O Brien and Lynch for MOTM
He was at the heart of everything good for Limerick especially in the second half
Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 96 - 22/04/2025 12:59:35
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Replying To McFan88: "Lynch outstanding? Tipp the real deal??" Are you going to give your opinion or do you think the above is outrageous?
I thought Cian Lynch was the best Limerick player on the field. Got on the world of ball in packed areas and distributed the ball very well.
Whether or not Tipp are the real deal yet is probably still up for debate but they were certainly very good against us.
WOD doesn't seem to be the answer at centre back for me, he does a job but Hannon would create so much more. I hope Wod will revert to midfield next day out. I would also like to see DOD back and revert Cian to the center forward. Dan needed at full back too, Casey to keep his place and had a good game but just move out to the corner. He seemed to spend a lot of time in the corner anyway and Nash was in the middle a lot.
Hayes did well as usual and worked his socks off at centre forward but we probably need even more from him. Centre back or half back would be better for him.
One big area i don't see enough of is that we don't crash through the first tackles enough any more. We look to pass, pass, pass where previously we would crash through and break the tackle solo and then pass on the run. Hego was a master of this, is it just we don't do it anymore or the opposition is gone more powerful and doesn't let us do it. Hego looks to me like he is almost holding back, if there is a coming together the free nearly always seems to go against him as the other player goes flying. Refs need to watch attackers just running or pushing straight into people and then going down, the defender is entitled to hold their ground and if someone is pushing in against your front you don't have to budge as long as you make sure not to wrap with your hands, that is charging from the attacker. Hoggie is a master at it and leans straight in and goes down and often gets his free, A free for charging is a rarity.
Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 430 - 22/04/2025 13:38:13
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Replying To Yadse: "hard to know where we stand after the draw v Tipp
Do you take positives - Lynch was outstanding and both O Brien and English are going to be starters for some time to come. Nicky came through unscathed. Plus the likes of Dan, DOD, Peter Casey and Cathal O Neill are still to come in. And maybe the wet conditions made our passing game tough.
But Hayes at center forward didnt really work out (he played OK but didnt dominate) and WOD had a tough time at center back. Some of our backs looked nervy at the end when Limerick usually close out games. I dont know if Finn can get back to his best form but we missed his steady hand at the back. Maybe Dan can compensate (although Mike Casey had a good game)
And way more positives for Tipp who look like the real deal. In the second half I kept waiting for limerick to push out their lead to 3,4,5 points but each time Tipp came back. And we didnt get enough return from our half forward line
Its a cliche to say it, but its still true, Munster is an animal, and likely more so this year. And Limerick are no longer ahead of their rivals. Every game is going to be a dog fight" Limerick in a good place a good point earned away with loads of bodies to come back Shane O Brien a real handful at FF but cant take anything for granted Waterford could be the real dark horse. Great opening days entertainment hard to beat it for drama.
Cork/Limerick my favourites for AI but KK looked impressive on Saturday
clooney (Clare) - Posts: 979 - 22/04/2025 13:59:34
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Replying To clooney: "Limerick in a good place a good point earned away with loads of bodies to come back Shane O Brien a real handful at FF but cant take anything for granted Waterford could be the real dark horse. Great opening days entertainment hard to beat it for drama.
Cork/Limerick my favourites for AI but KK looked impressive on Saturday" I agree, KK did look impressive. But, how good (or poor) were the Galway?
Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2714 - 22/04/2025 14:35:52
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Replying To Fitzy01: "Are you going to give your opinion or do you think the above is outrageous?
I thought Cian Lynch was the best Limerick player on the field. Got on the world of ball in packed areas and distributed the ball very well.
Whether or not Tipp are the real deal yet is probably still up for debate but they were certainly very good against us.
WOD doesn't seem to be the answer at centre back for me, he does a job but Hannon would create so much more. I hope Wod will revert to midfield next day out. I would also like to see DOD back and revert Cian to the center forward. Dan needed at full back too, Casey to keep his place and had a good game but just move out to the corner. He seemed to spend a lot of time in the corner anyway and Nash was in the middle a lot.
Hayes did well as usual and worked his socks off at centre forward but we probably need even more from him. Centre back or half back would be better for him.
One big area i don't see enough of is that we don't crash through the first tackles enough any more. We look to pass, pass, pass where previously we would crash through and break the tackle solo and then pass on the run. Hego was a master of this, is it just we don't do it anymore or the opposition is gone more powerful and doesn't let us do it. Hego looks to me like he is almost holding back, if there is a coming together the free nearly always seems to go against him as the other player goes flying. Refs need to watch attackers just running or pushing straight into people and then going down, the defender is entitled to hold their ground and if someone is pushing in against your front you don't have to budge as long as you make sure not to wrap with your hands, that is charging from the attacker. Hoggie is a master at it and leans straight in and goes down and often gets his free, A free for charging is a rarity." You're right about Cian Lynch, Fitzy - I thought he was excellent. While Tipp seem to have improved a lot, they are far from the real deal yet. I think they were lucky to meet Limerick in the first game, because I believe Limerick will only get better from here on. Once they get all players fit and decide on their best 15 (a tough task, I admit) I see them as favourites for Munster and All-Ireland. Dan Morrissey, Hannon, O'Donovan and Peter Casey are among the top players of the past few years and will strenghten the team immensely. I agree with you, too, about players getting soft frees that should go the other way.
midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 600 - 22/04/2025 15:20:17
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I don't think Kiely knows his best team
While apart from Nicky we didn't have as many long term injuries as other years we have had a lot of guys missing on and off or coming back to fitness. Dan, Hayes, Hannon, both Casey's, Finn, WOD, Cathal o Neill
So lots of questions around some key positions especially center back. Hannon has a lot of miles, was caught for pace last year and fitness is doubtful. Hayes missed most of the league and my question is do management think he is best option at CB or do they think he best serves the team elsewhere? He is a very different player to Hannon, probably not as good a hurler but more physical. WOD struggled at times on Sunday and is always missed at midfield although Lynch and English both did well. They probably would like to try Cathal o Neill back there but he has hardly played this year
We have plenty of options and that's good but also need to start bailing down the spine of the team
Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 96 - 22/04/2025 15:39:28
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