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Post by pillar on Sept 16, 2023 8:30:30 GMT
I see people point about finishing off the Club Championship but it may not be as easy as it sounds. Kerry representatives are not in Munster Club action until November 25/26. Play the finals this weekend and the winners will have a 10 week wait for their next game(ask the County Hurling champions how frustrating that is). Not to mention have been out for six weekends in a row. Another option would have been start the club season with the County Championship but then clubs preparations for the Club championship would have hindered. I do think the split season will ask some serious questions of the County's Championships. The County championship was always the blue riband event but its been overtaken by the Club Championship. Having a group format in the County Championship was designed to give District teams more games which they were crying out for but now it seems it may have just bloated the club season.
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Post by greengold35 on Sept 17, 2023 9:36:12 GMT
Kerins O’Rahillys were too good for Shannon Rangers last night winning by 5 points, 1-21 to 1-16.
Tom Hoare, playing at midfield was the star performer scoring 1-07, 1-03 from play - his fielding was superb, great accuracy from placed balls allied to a great work rate. Rahillys “ old guard” of David, Tommy, Ross, Con & Shane Brosnan stood out too. Rangers lined out without Jason Foley & had good performances from Adam Segal, Mitch Foley & the outstanding Jack Kennelly. Rahillys finished with 13, two players dismissed on two yellows with Rangers reduced to 14 in the dying minutes for the same reason.
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Post by ciarraiochmallaithe on Sept 17, 2023 13:36:06 GMT
Conor Geaney what a performance so far!
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Post by orangerhyme on Sept 17, 2023 19:33:42 GMT
Has the Championship showcased any players who may have been overlooked before?
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Post by horsebox77 on Sept 17, 2023 20:44:52 GMT
Fitzgibbon the Kenmare keeper was on with Kerry under PK, would be a good option to Challenge for the #16 jersey, his team mate McCarthy looks a powerhouse in the middle as well
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Post by listowelemerrs on Sept 17, 2023 20:57:50 GMT
Has the Championship showcased any players who may have been overlooked before? Tom hoare very impressive for kerins o’rahillys, about 6’3, strong powerful runner, great left foot and a serious high fielder too. Mark ryan impressive for rathmore , another midfielder. Shane Ryan kicked big for rathmore, I wonder would he be good enough at IC level at FF, no harm try him there few league games. Luke Crowley did ok for east kerry. Sean o shea brother Dara is very solid defender and has done well for kenmare. Not much else to write home about.
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Post by thehermit on Sept 17, 2023 21:04:04 GMT
What about Conor Geaney, any potential for him to come in for Kerry next year??
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Post by The16thMan on Sept 17, 2023 21:23:06 GMT
I saw only Crokes v Dingle this weekend unfortunately but from what I saw Dingle were very lucky to come away with the 2 points. Crokes looked in control after Dingle were up 4 points at 1 stage in the first half but Crokes had strong 2nd & 3rd quarters to be 2 up until Dingle got a very fortunate goal (brilliant finish albeit) after Evan Looney gifted a goal from.a short free kick. Mark O'Shea,Tony Brosnan & Tom Doyle when introduced impressed for Crokes but the standout performance was from Conor Geaney who hit 1-8 (1-4 from play). Mark O'Connor had a decent game in steadying the ship and it was easy to see he was a professional athlete when he was breezing past the Crokes midfield. Paul Geaney was also decent without setting the world alight. Crokes will definitely feel they left this game behind them but I feel Dingle have more players that can perform better as the Championship progresses and I'd have them as favourites in my book to win County Championship especially without the Rathmore guys playing for East Kerry now
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Post by Aodhan on Sept 17, 2023 21:29:21 GMT
Has the Championship showcased any players who may have been overlooked before? Tom hoare very impressive for kerins o’rahillys, about 6’3, strong powerful runner, great left foot and a serious high fielder too. Mark ryan impressive for rathmore , another midfielder. Shane Ryan kicked big for rathmore, I wonder would he be good enough at IC level at FF, no harm try him there few league games. Luke Crowley did ok for east kerry. Sean o shea brother Dara is very solid defender and has done well for kenmare. Not much else to write home about. I watched all the games on Clubber, may get to Dingle/Crokes later tonight. The standout players over the weekend for me were Tom Hoare (what age is he), Shane Ryan and Luke Crowley as you mentioned. On this showing Shane is worth a shot outfield, very impressive. AFAIK the fullback Luka Brosnan played underage for Kerry, he had to be replaced. Mid Kerry looked impressive, plenty of very good performers and a very strong bench. South Kerry's Ian o"Sullivan impressed. Devon Burns must surely be Kerry's second best goalkeeper. Very assured and can kick frees from distance. Overall, most impressive player over the weekend: Shane Ryan. Best up and coming player Luke Crowley.
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Post by Aodhan on Sept 17, 2023 21:35:49 GMT
Forgot to mention Sean O'Brien, now showing the potential of his U20 days. Could well be a Kerry championship started next year
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Post by diego on Sept 17, 2023 21:52:28 GMT
Shane Ryan is too far ahead of the competition to be placed anywhere but in goal. He'd be struggling to make the bench as a forward I think, so I don't see it happening.
I think he was brought in to training panel after the U20 campaign last year so not exactly a bolter, but Cillian Burke has been very impressive in last few weeks and has the size and speed that would trouble intercounty level opposition. Very versatile as well. Could see him making an impact in the league.
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Post by bantheoffensivemark2 on Sept 17, 2023 22:06:52 GMT
Shane Ryan is too far ahead of the competition to be placed anywhere but in goal. He'd be struggling to make the bench as a forward I think, so I don't see it happening. I think he was brought in to training panel after the U20 campaign last year so not exactly a bolter, but Cillian Burke has been very impressive in last few weeks and has the size and speed that would trouble intercounty level opposition. Very versatile as well. Could see him making an impact in the league. Would you stop with this Cillian Burke crap I saw him against Glembeigh playing for Miltown and he’s only there for himself and might aswell be playing AFL at this rate with the level of skill he has on the ball and the running straight throw opposition I would much darren houlihan in with Kerry next year with that sweet left boot.
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Post by exiled on Sept 17, 2023 22:40:29 GMT
Shane Ryan is too far ahead of the competition to be placed anywhere but in goal. He'd be struggling to make the bench as a forward I think, so I don't see it happening. I think he was brought in to training panel after the U20 campaign last year so not exactly a bolter, but Cillian Burke has been very impressive in last few weeks and has the size and speed that would trouble intercounty level opposition. Very versatile as well. Could see him making an impact in the league. Would you stop with this Cillian Burke crap I saw him against Glembeigh playing for Miltown and he’s only there for himself and might aswell be playing AFL at this rate with the level of skill he has on the ball and the running straight throw opposition I would much darren houlihan in with Kerry next year with that sweet left boot. When I see a disparaging post on a player from a poster on probation I immediately delete it from my mind. Obviously has an agenda. Let's see what the said player produces in time.
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Sept 17, 2023 22:47:03 GMT
Cillian Burke and Mark Ryan have to be given a good run at the league next year. Burke at wing forward and Ryan at midfield, 2 positions we really need new options.
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Post by pillar on Sept 17, 2023 23:07:01 GMT
Has the Championship showcased any players who may have been overlooked before? Tom hoare very impressive for kerins o’rahillys, about 6’3, strong powerful runner, great left foot and a serious high fielder too. Mark ryan impressive for rathmore , another midfielder. Shane Ryan kicked big for rathmore, I wonder would he be good enough at IC level at FF, no harm try him there few league games. Luke Crowley did ok for east kerry. Sean o shea brother Dara is very solid defender and has done well for kenmare. Not much else to write home about. If we could find a goalie as good as Shane Ryan he'd be well worth a pot at full forward!!
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Post by pillar on Sept 17, 2023 23:07:35 GMT
Conor Geaney looks very natural as well.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Sept 18, 2023 6:45:55 GMT
Where is Joe O'Connor in his recovery?
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Post by greengold35 on Sept 18, 2023 14:24:08 GMT
Tom hoare very impressive for kerins o’rahillys, about 6’3, strong powerful runner, great left foot and a serious high fielder too. Mark ryan impressive for rathmore , another midfielder. Shane Ryan kicked big for rathmore, I wonder would he be good enough at IC level at FF, no harm try him there few league games. Luke Crowley did ok for east kerry. Sean o shea brother Dara is very solid defender and has done well for kenmare. Not much else to write home about. I watched all the games on Clubber, may get to Dingle/Crokes later tonight. The standout players over the weekend for me were Tom Hoare (what age is he), Shane Ryan and Luke Crowley as you mentioned. On this showing Shane is worth a shot outfield, very impressive. AFAIK the fullback Luka Brosnan played underage for Kerry, he had to be replaced. Mid Kerry looked impressive, plenty of very good performers and a very strong bench. South Kerry's Ian o"Sullivan impressed. Devon Burns must surely be Kerry's second best goalkeeper. Very assured and can kick frees from distance. Overall, most impressive player over the weekend: Shane Ryan. Best up and coming player Luke Crowley. I think Tom Hoare is about 25 - unlucky with injuries at under age, was a potential Kerry minor. A fine fielder & good going forward - was on the team of the championship in 2021.
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Post by listowelemerrs on Sept 18, 2023 14:35:46 GMT
What about Conor Geaney, any potential for him to come in for Kerry next year?? Good player and scorer but lacks pace… don’t see him making it.
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Post by southward on Sept 18, 2023 16:23:10 GMT
Where is Joe O'Connor in his recovery? Just doing a bit of running afaik. A full year out with it now and no ball yet, seems slow by today's standards. Must have been a particularly bad one. Wouldn't mind but I saw it happen and it looked so innocuous - no challenge or anything, just stumbled and went over.
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Post by homerj on Sept 18, 2023 18:38:18 GMT
Where is Joe O'Connor in his recovery? Just doing a bit of running afaik. A full year out with it now and no ball yet, seems slow by today's standards. Must have been a particularly bad one. Wouldn't mind but I saw it happen and it looked so innocuous - no challenge or anything, just stumbled and went over. ya its a terrible long time to be out. at least Stefan is back, he deserves a run now without injuries, hopefully goes well for him too
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Sept 19, 2023 13:33:19 GMT
I watched all the games on Clubber, may get to Dingle/Crokes later tonight. The standout players over the weekend for me were Tom Hoare (what age is he), Shane Ryan and Luke Crowley as you mentioned. On this showing Shane is worth a shot outfield, very impressive. AFAIK the fullback Luka Brosnan played underage for Kerry, he had to be replaced. Mid Kerry looked impressive, plenty of very good performers and a very strong bench. South Kerry's Ian o"Sullivan impressed. Devon Burns must surely be Kerry's second best goalkeeper. Very assured and can kick frees from distance. Overall, most impressive player over the weekend: Shane Ryan. Best up and coming player Luke Crowley. I think Tom Hoare is about 25 - unlucky with injuries at under age, was a potential Kerry minor. A fine fielder & good going forward - was on the team of the championship in 2021. As much as I like Tom, I don’t see him as an intercounty player
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Post by mossie on Sept 21, 2023 22:45:16 GMT
Kerins O’Rahillys were too good for Shannon Rangers last night winning by 5 points, 1-21 to 1-16. Tom Hoare, playing at midfield was the star performer scoring 1-07, 1-03 from play - his fielding was superb, great accuracy from placed balls allied to a great work rate. Rahillys “ old guard” of David, Tommy, Ross, Con & Shane Brosnan stood out too. Rangers lined out without Jason Foley & had good performances from Adam Segal, Mitch Foley & the outstanding Jack Kennelly. Rahillys finished with 13, two players dismissed on two yellows with Rangers reduced to 14 in the dying minutes for the same reason. Pat Driscoll looks a good fit for Shannon Rangers as manager and if he sticks with them a few years, I think you will see real progress
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Post by mossie on Sept 21, 2023 22:46:13 GMT
Cillian Burke and Mark Ryan have to be given a good run at the league next year. Burke at wing forward and Ryan at midfield, 2 positions we really need new options. I agree with that anyways
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Post by mossie on Sept 21, 2023 22:49:10 GMT
Tom hoare very impressive for kerins o’rahillys, about 6’3, strong powerful runner, great left foot and a serious high fielder too. Mark ryan impressive for rathmore , another midfielder. Shane Ryan kicked big for rathmore, I wonder would he be good enough at IC level at FF, no harm try him there few league games. Luke Crowley did ok for east kerry. Sean o shea brother Dara is very solid defender and has done well for kenmare. Not much else to write home about. I watched all the games on Clubber, may get to Dingle/Crokes later tonight. The standout players over the weekend for me were Tom Hoare (what age is he), Shane Ryan and Luke Crowley as you mentioned. On this showing Shane is worth a shot outfield, very impressive. AFAIK the fullback Luka Brosnan played underage for Kerry, he had to be replaced. Mid Kerry looked impressive, plenty of very good performers and a very strong bench. South Kerry's Ian o"Sullivan impressed. Devon Burns must surely be Kerry's second best goalkeeper. Very assured and can kick frees from distance. Overall, most impressive player over the weekend: Shane Ryan. Best up and coming player Luke Crowley. Luke Crowley has talent, skill and flair, plays off the cuff and like his father not afraid to go for goal very talented hurler and basketballer too
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Post by mossie on Sept 21, 2023 22:51:57 GMT
Well, maybe a lot of rockies bought in to the media consensus that being intermediate was only a one year thing and that they'd be dining at the top after a twelve month sabbatical from senior ball. The intermediate is one of the hardest competitions in Kerry, the reality is the rockies could be there for two or three years, so there might have no choice but to throw their lot on with Brendans. The fun will be if the Narries ever end up with them at intermediate level, will this resurrect a 'Tralee District' team or would they all in turn fall under the umbrella of St Brendans? This a long long time since a Tralee District team played senior championship?
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Post by mossie on Sept 21, 2023 22:56:14 GMT
Wow some clipping by Na Gaeil yes it was, wonder are they peaking just nicely now A lot of their players are hurlers with Abbeydorney and Tralee Parnells so football now has full attention whereas during the year some of these players first focus was hurling. Okunbar was also missing
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Post by horsebox77 on Sept 22, 2023 7:50:48 GMT
Kerins O’Rahillys were too good for Shannon Rangers last night winning by 5 points, 1-21 to 1-16. Tom Hoare, playing at midfield was the star performer scoring 1-07, 1-03 from play - his fielding was superb, great accuracy from placed balls allied to a great work rate. Rahillys “ old guard” of David, Tommy, Ross, Con & Shane Brosnan stood out too. Rangers lined out without Jason Foley & had good performances from Adam Segal, Mitch Foley & the outstanding Jack Kennelly. Rahillys finished with 13, two players dismissed on two yellows with Rangers reduced to 14 in the dying minutes for the same reason. Pat Driscoll looks a good fit for Shannon Rangers as manager and if he sticks with them a few years, I think you will see real progress It all depends on how both NK Divisional teams fair out, there was a big heave to amalgamate the senior sides, similar to the U15, Minor and U20 age groups. Last years run to the semi final by Feale Rangers half scuppered that, even taking into account the weakened group they were placed in. I think at the time a vote was carried to see out the Feale Rangers management term and revisit. Personally, I feel it's only a matter of time before we see one North Kerry side challenging for senior honours, the counter argument is that the successful youngsters from winning U20 nd minors sides are coming from a better foundation or baxe level and this should, in turn, transfer to senior level for both divisional sides..
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Post by horsebox77 on Sept 22, 2023 8:20:54 GMT
Rathmore vs Feale Rangers (Rathmore) Na Gaeil vs Crokes (Crokes… but just about) St. Kierans vs Kenmare (another close one for me, St. Kierans) St. Brendans vs Dingle (Dingle) West Kerry vs East Kerry (East Kerry) Shannon Rangers vs Mid Kerry (Mid Kerry) Templenoe vs South Kerry (Templenoe) Strand Road vs Spa (Spa)
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Post by greengold35 on Sept 23, 2023 17:59:49 GMT
Crokes defeat to Na Gaeil & Dingle’s win in Ardfert sees Dr Crokes exit the championship.
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