Cork Hurlers - Part 2

[Dick Holder]

It's nervewracking, but it's also what makes the championship so amazing.

Like, on all known form Limerick and Clare should win handy, but all known form can quickly go out the window!

It went out the window when we beat Limerick! Lets hope that normal predictability returns.

 

[Coach and Six]

It's nervewracking, but it's also what makes the championship so amazing.

Like, on all known form Limerick and Clare should win handy, but all known form can quickly go out the window!

Yeah it's so unpredictable it's very exciting, but as the championship goes on usually there are less surprises and the stronger teams prevail. E.g. Kilkenny won't be caught by Carlow or a lesser team like that again if they meet one.

 

[Vladimir The Bear]

This group of players have completely won over the public. They trained tonight in Inniscarra. Word spread around they were going to be there. My nephews went up, said the crowds were unbelievable. Estimated could have been a thousand people between adults and children watching the session. The players were on the pitch for over an hour after signing autographs and taking photos.
The management and coaches handed out sliotars to all the children.
Absolutely brilliant to see the heros we have now that children can meet in the flesh. Long may it continue.

Ah that's fantastic in fairness. Great PR. Hope we see them again this summer. Even a Cork v Laois or Offaly game will draw a bigger crowd then usual

 

[North Cork]

No because the chance of each possible outcome isn't the same. E.g. a draw is always statistically less likely than a win-loss scenario.

So how was the 30% calculated ?
Is their an actual calculation or a number picked out of the air?
Just curious.

 

[Gregory_Mike]

So how was the 30% calculated ?
Is their an actual calculation or a number picked out of the air?
Just curious.

Your man used this.

 

[Bronxrebel]

Joyce was not dropped, he was injured and could not play against Limerick. After the performance against Limerick the selectors felt they should go with the same team against Tipp although Joyce was listed as a sub.

Why would not being recalled and sitting on the bench during an important game not be a motivation to a player to up their performance even more in an attempt to force his way back into the team ?

Why would a player not look at his performances this year and ask what he can do even better?

The right reaction to a disappointment could certainly result in a player improving their game for the future. Joyce is a star already but can get better and better, I don't see why this won't help him in doing this

Competition for places is the greatest motivating tool there is.
The rising tide lifts all boats and greater competition creates improved performances from those trying to keep their position in the starting 15.

Management have had plenty of chances to play Joyce in midfield and have chosen not to do so.
They want Fitzgibbon there with one from Twomey , TOC, Brian Roche or Luke Meade there. I think that is clear to us.

Is it not entirely possible that Joyce wasn’t ready to start yet after being hurt?

 

[red&blue]

Is it not entirely possible that Joyce wasn’t ready to start yet after being hurt?

That is exactly the situation, hence why he wasn’t introduced during the game, had it been a close game he would have come on but that would have been a gamble with his hamstring , a worthwhile gamble given we were out if we didn’t win

 

[Crusty Ring]

If Cork were to progress does anyone know would it be home/away or neutral ground? Or how is that decision made

 

[Gregory_Mike]

*If* we qualify, I think the best thing that will have happened so far under Pat Ryan’s tenure, will have been the defeat to Waterford.

 

[Killyoursons]

If Cork were to progress does anyone know would it be home/away or neutral ground? Or how is that decision made

Third-placed provincial team is away to the Joe Mac side.