Limerick GAA - it's Box Office - Always Has Been, Always Will Be

Aristotle · May 11, 2018, 9:39pm

Ah yeah; I’ve seen it happen like that before. In my experience, what usually happens is all the great ideas that you have planned out in your head, and the meticulous planning for the week ahead crumble by half-time in the first game I’m sure it’s different at the highest level though.

I know the NaP lads rate WOD as a centre-back quite highly, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him play wing-back or would even have considered him.

I really hope BOC gets in, he’s been playing the best hurling of his career over the past 18 months imo, but Pat Simon/Dowling/Murphy/Nash/Dempsey/Reidy is serious competition. Some players will get a chance due to injury/suspension as you say, and will have the chance to seize it and maybe seal up a spot.

glasagusban · May 11, 2018, 9:42pm

I really like O’Connell and was surprised he didn’t get a run at half back last year, more surprised he was dropped altogether.

slimjim · May 12, 2018, 8:24am

Any chance Dowling wont make the match day squad?

Peejaymc · May 12, 2018, 8:27am

No

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 9:01am

If Casey was fit he probably wouldn’t.

backinatracksuit · May 12, 2018, 9:09am

Bullshit

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 9:13am

You were telling us downes would start and he isnt in the 24. If Casey was fit it would probably be a decision between Dempsey and Dowling. It’s quite possible nash has moved ahead of Dowling at 14.

backinatracksuit · May 12, 2018, 9:17am

You’re full of shit, zero chance that Dowling isn’t in tne match squad, not a fucking hope

carryharry · May 12, 2018, 9:17am

This is a gift for my LK friends.

Back Seamie Callanan for MOTM asap. He is going to do untold. Price is decent now so get on.

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 9:18am

It’s unlikely now with Casey injured. The fact he’s a good a freetaker will always count in his favour.

habanerocat · May 12, 2018, 9:19am

On a separate note, Na Piarsaigh are looking for a new Bar Manager.
Full time position.

Anybody interested?

backinatracksuit · May 12, 2018, 9:30am

Seriously mate, it’s ridiculous to suggest that Dowling isn’t in a current matchday squad no matter who is or isn’t available

balbec · May 12, 2018, 9:40am

@anon61956325

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 9:42am

All nap players were at massive disadvantage due to their involvement with the club all Ireland series.

backinatracksuit · May 12, 2018, 9:47am

Obviously, but what sort of dope of a manager would go into a vital championship match without his most obvious gamechanger

glasagusban · May 12, 2018, 9:51am

I doubt it, what do you think?

Aristotle · May 12, 2018, 9:52am

Ah now lads, even if Casey was available; Dowling would certainly be on the bench. I would say that it’s Reidy that he’s in competition with really. Maybe Dempsey at a push.

Peejaymc · May 12, 2018, 9:56am

In fairness to Dowling, and I’m not saying he’s going to start, but he’s the only forward we have that’s proven himself at county level. He has to be in the shake up. Greame Mul has as well but although form has deserted him a bit in the last few years, seems to be motoring well now

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 10:16am

Not one of the limerick players has proven themselves as a top class intercounty hurler.

anon32894817 · May 12, 2018, 10:18am

Pat Simon will be on the bench I’ve no doubt.