Cork Hurlers - Part 2

[Megelus]

Knowing BOC and his attitude to workrate, I doubt he will have Harnedy or Dalton featuring. If they do feature, it won't be starting. I'm a big fan of Dalton, love the aggression and devilment he brings, but the fact he is 27/28 and is incapable of playing 70+ minutes is not a good look for an IC player

I know hes always taken off, but what's the reason? Is it fitness?

I remember the final last year he seemed incredibly pissed off at being subbed out.

All this talk of putting him at FF, if he was dominant under a high ball I'd put him at sweeper and let him knock points over from the half back line

 

[StoneHouse]

Dalton is ripped, he's all muscle. The reason he's taken off is because it's easier take him off than some bigger names.

 

[North Cork Star]

Completely agree with this, need to get back to basics and employ defenders who’s main focus is shutting down the oppositions main threats.

Personally I think Fitz going to centre forward and Mark Coleman going midfield with Tim should be looked at, Twomey and Tommy O Connell available for cover.

Joyce Rob Downey COB at halfback, also need cover at full back I like Eoin Downey a lot but he didn’t have the greatest year this year but I would fancy him to bounce back still a young lad and has learned a lot in the past 2 years, Mullins, Millerick and Damo available for cover but I think we need to develop some competition at full back if Moloney from Midelton got over his injury in time do people think he could get to IC level?

I was very impressed with Eoin Moloney at full back for Midleton this year. Only 25 too I think. Unfortunately, if reports are true that he ruptured his achilles, that is him 12-15 months on the sideline. But I agree, we need to look outside the box particularly for defenders. Someone like Cillian Roche from Sars might be worth a look, for example. Up the field, I would like to see Cian D'Arcy and Brian O' Sullivan called up. Hugh O' Connor from Newmarket is an interesting project. He may be a hidden gem or it won't work but worth a try based on his 2 performances I saw him for the U20s last year. Obviously up front, Alan Walsh should get a look at too. And Gavin Connolly and Paudie O' Sullivan as goalkeepers should get a look in.

 

[Matlock]

Knowing BOC and his attitude to workrate, I doubt he will have Harnedy or Dalton featuring. If they do feature, it won't be starting. I'm a big fan of Dalton, love the aggression and devilment he brings, but the fact he is 27/28 and is incapable of playing 70+ minutes is not a good look for an IC player

That's a great description of him!

 

[jimmym]

There was a time when Timmy Mc Always seemed to be the fella who was called ashore first, One tipp half back remarked
that when he saw Timmy go off after 50 mins or so he would breathe a sigh of relief, He said Timmy never gave him a moments peace,

 

[BossHogg]

Major boost for new Cork manager as three-time All-Star set to return for 2026

NEW Cork boss Ben O’Connor is set to have Séamus Harnedy available for selection in 2026. The Rebels are already bracing themselves for life without Patrick Horgan after hurling’s all-time top scor…

www.thesun.ie

Not the greatest of sources, but still

 

[Matlock]

Major boost for new Cork manager as three-time All-Star set to return for 2026

NEW Cork boss Ben O’Connor is set to have Séamus Harnedy available for selection in 2026. The Rebels are already bracing themselves for life without Patrick Horgan after hurling’s all-time top scor…

www.thesun.ie

Not the greatest of sources, but still

It has been reported in a few places over the last few weeks, though I have yet to see a direct quote from him. The mood music certainly seems to indicate that he will be available for selection though.

 

[North Cork]

Add Hugh OConnor into that as well, he didn’t leave the football panel to ride the bench.

I think he may well be the surprise packet next year. It is clear how highly BOC rates him and I think with good reason.
However, next season will be a big challenge for him, turning 22 in 2026 and a newcomer onto an already talented squad. I think he will have a very big inter county career in hurling and is exactly the type of player we have been short of in recent years.

 

[mickdaprick]

Major boost for new Cork manager as three-time All-Star set to return for 2026

NEW Cork boss Ben O’Connor is set to have Séamus Harnedy available for selection in 2026. The Rebels are already bracing themselves for life without Patrick Horgan after hurling’s all-time top scor…

www.thesun.ie

Not the greatest of sources, but still

St Itas had that article up on their Facebook page which is telling

 

[Corkfan82]

St Itas had that article up on their Facebook page which is telling

That man Harnedy owes Cork nothing.

He's such a leader for us, always has been, be great to have him involved next year as we do lack leadership.

Even in his Al Ireland final cameo, he was catching ball.