Hurling 2015

[The D Man]

Hurling 2015 begins this weekend. Yes I know there was the provinical competitions like the Waterford Crystal and Walsh Cup taking place but who remembers who won them come September. 2 interesting divisions, some excellent matches to look foward to. Little room for error in either division. Room for experimentation and trying new players out depends on management views. Supporters may want this but may not be in accordance with how management teams view the season. Can't wait to start.

[bettercallsaul]

No offence meant to die hard fans but it really is a pity so few teams are any good,this is the one game that could potentially have a world following if only their were more than four or five good games a year.

[The D Man]

No offence meant to die hard fans but it really is a pity so few teams are any good,this is the one game that could potentially have a world following if only their were more than four or five good games a year.

Agree with you Saul. There are many issues and problems though to be overcome. There are positives though. A national director of hurling has been re-appointed. On Sunday in Croke Park there are the Junior and Intermediate club finals. In the junior club final Fullen Gaels from Lancashire are playing. The club is in existence just 10 years. In the Intermediate final there is Kilburn Gaels from London. There is also a warwickshire championship. There is also a new game cannot think of the name given to it. It is 13 a side all goals no points and unlimited subs. It has been trialled in USA and before the 2013 All Ireland Final replay. Alot of counties here only pay lipservice or dont want hurling in their county. Sad but true.

[roxyodeo]

well thats a bit off - nobody saw Clare coming a couple years ago - Kilkenny/Cork/Dublin/Clare/Tipp/Galway/Limerick. Then there is always hope Wexford pick it up

[The D Man]

National League Final Cork v Waterford Sunday Semple Stadium Thurles.

Waterford have been the team of the league so far. Blending young and old playing to style that suits their players. Players like Kevin Moran, Brick Walsh and Padraic Mahony are providing the leadership. They have the minors from their All Ireland win in 2013 as well.
Cork will have taken great confidence from the semi final win against Dublin. Some good fowards in Patrick Horgan and Conor Lehane. Doubts may still remain about their backs.
The other shadow over this final is the fact that they are due to meet in the Munster Championship at the start of June.
Could both sides be "shadow boxing" on Sunday. At this stage both sides would like a national title to cement what they have done up to now so they should be going out to claim the title. Waterford might just shade it.