Now that the euphoria of yesterday is calming down, I think there is still a bit we can improve on which - I dont see this as negative, more wondering what the full potential of the team could be
The delivery of the ball into space in front of the forwards in the 1st half in particular yesterday was not at the same level as the Limerick game. We hit a good few high, lobbed passes at the corners which gives the forwards no chance, got turned over in most of them. Those were landing in front of the forward last week, and generally played with a lower trajectory
Our shooting in the 1st half was poor, I dont have the stats but reckon we hit 6 or 7 wides and it kept Tipp in the game. TBH, I was very relaxed as I could see the only reason they were staying with us was of our own making, and we sorted it 2nd half. We cant afford those periods though
I thought TOM struggled in the 1st half yesterday. Fair enough he came back strong in the 2nd half but the game had changed at that point. Im a big fan, but he will need to improve again for the bigger tests
Maybe I was seeing something else yesterday but I thought Harnedy struggled by his own standards, I reckon he had 3 or 4 wides, and at least 2 of those were uncontested from mid-close range. He worked his socks off, and was delighted for him when he eventually took that point. You'll never get all 15 firing on all cylinders I suppose, and it was balanced by some outstanding displays
SOD needs to be very careful, I know that role involves playing on the edge but he is all over the men he marks. He's a physical machine and gets out in front very often, but if he gets a picky ref he could struggle
Hopefully Tuomey isn't hurt, any word there? He has really settled into the role and works his nuts off for the team, fearless
