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frankthetank wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:31 pm
That is a lot of stats to absorb Plain. Wowsers.

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Looking back on last Saturday’s semi-final defeat, Offaly lost because, though they created far more scoring chances than the opposition, they took fewer of them. (Figures based on the 70 minutes of normal time, for comparison purposes.) On Saturday, Offaly scored 1-16, hit 18 wides, dropped 2 into ...

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As far as I can make out, included in the nine who didn't travel last Saturday are Conor Langton and Joey Keenaghan (both of whom travel tomorrow), while Shinrone are sending well wishes to Michael (presumably Cleary), Killian (presumably Sampson) and Éamonn (presumably Cleary) who are on the panel,...

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That's an interesting development. I wonder were the Offaly management expecting Derry to play with just five forwards, and so picked just two who would be recognised full-back line personnel, but now revert to an orthodox formation on Saturday, expecting the hosts to line out with six forwards? I h...

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Thanks for that, S. Just on the venue. Derry were due to be at home to Offaly due to being first out of the hat, but as there were >130 miles between the counties, it reverted to a neutral venue. I presume there was a bias towards Derry as they 'lost' their home fixture, leaving Offaly with a longer...

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Really impressed with Offaly’s movement in attack. Very un-Offaly, and a welcome addition. Nobody stood still, lads positioned on the left showed up on the right and vice versa . The space to make the runs was created by Offaly’s half-forward line coming well outfield. That movement meant there was ...

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Match results of their respective clubs wouldn't really be a factor here. It might if selecting 15 individuals, but the reality is they are selecting a team. You can't be picking a county team based on a quota system. It's not the All Stars. I'd prefer to see a ream who fits the plan, and vice versa...

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I'll call them what I like, thank you very much. Incidentally, keep an eye on what Limerick do with line balls the next time they are on TV. Traditionalists will go bananas. You were referring to puckouts in your original comment, weren't you? That faster puckouts mean that the ball is in play more....

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Plain of the Herbs wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:29 pm
Ever read the rule book?
Rule 1.1 states "The ball is in play once it has been thrown in or pucked, after the referee has given a signal to start or restart play, and it remains in play until..."
llkj wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:31 am
Puckouts, not restarts! Please call them puckouts, please.

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Ever read the rule book?
Rule 1.1 states "The ball is in play once it has been thrown in or picked, after the referee has given a signal to start or restart play, and it remains in play until..."

llkj wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:31 am
Puckouts, not restarts! Please call them puckouts, please.

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Couple of things: I would have thought the ball is in play much more, quicker restarts and the like. Don't be fooled by extremely lengthy puckouts. They are actually counter productive. The practice only leads to half-forward lines pushing too far upfield and causing crowding. And results in too muc...

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No, that's them all. London are graded Christy Ring but they, like Warwickshire and Lancashire had to withdraw from the hurling this year. Down and Kildare, as round 2A winners, are through to the semi-finals. Wicklow, beaten by Roscommon, are already out. So Derry v Offaly and Rosgommon v Sligo are...

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I am reliably informed by someone from over that way that Conor Gath made his Senior debut in 1996.

Brian Troy retired at the end of last year having made his Senior debut in 1997. Joe Brady hurled Senior from 1999 to 2019 inclusive.

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It WAS a conspiracy theory.

Bord na Mona man wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:09 pm
Evidence below that John Kenny was playing in 1993.
Interestingly, Daingean's 2nd sub would have been in his 70s by my reckoning.

http://daingeangaa.ie/Shared%20Document ... 0Clara.pdf

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Breeder. Debut in 1996. Has made in the region of 200 championship appearances for his club.

Brian Carroll is a Coolderry Senior since 2000. Barry Teehan may have hurled Senior a year earlier but I'd have to check.

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