I think it was later than that even but at that stage the game was over, Clare soaking up the high, aimless goal chance seeking ball and hitting on the counter.
No, I agree with you. Kiely & Kinnerk were poor on the line today, but the on-field decision-making was bad aswell.
But these are defeats that you have to learn from. I donât think it will do us too much harm; regroup, learn & make sure it doesnât happen again.
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Ah sorry. I think weâve lost shape since Dowling has come in. He was trying to do too much inside. Several times he made crossing runs that closed off his teammates space. Flanagan was trying to play full forward in the corner too. It doesnât work for me. Gilllane, Flanagan and mul were much better as a unit.
Iâm surprised.
My prediction was 100% accurate.
I am told that Shane Dowling has never scored from open play against Clare in championship hurling.
Must check to see if it is true, would be at least his 5th time at least playing against Clare. Wouldnât be surprised if it was true.
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thatâs some great analysis there
Dowling is a fine hurler but not suitable for a two man Full forward line .
Its interesting that hes back to being dowling and no longer The Dow
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That knife was being sharpened for a long time
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I didnât know that. He was a non-factor today anyway.
As opposed to the rest of the Limerick lads.
Youâd be correct. Didnât score from play in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 And 2018.
No, it was a terrible Limerick display all round. It raises lots of question marks really. I honed in on Dowling because he was, quite bizarrely, praised for his performance today by another poster.
You honed in by saying he didnât set up any scores today which was a strange way to go about it.
He did ok first half. Won a few balls - hit one across field to set Morrissey up for a point. Think he set the same player up second half for another but he is not the type of player you want with two up top and I was shocked Gillane wasnt on earlier for him -
This is where we shit the togs on the sideline
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Iâd love a crack at Limerick, although Iâd fear a serious backlash. Sick of playing Wexford.
Limerick management were shambolic.
Okay first half, but outplayed by OâConnor overall. Barely involved in the second half. He was average at best in the round - a 5/10 or 6/10 type of display. Beaten to the majority balls and failed to secure possession cleanly a number of times when he was in position to get on it. The balls he won, he was shepherded away from goal for the most part. Missed frees, one bad wide from open play and no score from open play. To say he was good today is plain daft, as Iâm sure even the most biased Limerick supporter would agree. I didnât say he didnât work hard, but he was completely ineffective.
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Fucking hell, the Limerick leader wonât provide that depth of analysis
Dowling was fine, one of the few Limerick players not to leave themselves down today.
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