Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread X: [****]

Former Former · 24-11-2018 3:21pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

1 Jack McGrath
2 Ed Byrne
3 Brian Byrne
4 Mick Kearney
5
6
7 Sean O'Brien
8
9 Luke McGrath
10 Ross Byrne
11 Adam Byrne
12 Jimmy O'Brien
13 Tom O'Brien
14 Dave Kearney
15 Rob Kearney

Think it's fill in the blanks from there.

I've always said Barry and Tom Daly would make teak tough loose forwards

Burkie1203 · 24-11-2018 3:26pm

Former Former wrote: »

I've always said Barry and Tom Daly would make teak tough loose forwards

Conor OBrien could be a n8

Heymans · 24-11-2018 3:43pm

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Nah I'm pretty comfortable with that description and am happy to stand over it.

He's a far superior athlete to Dave Kearney or Ferg McFaddan but I'd pick either of them over him because they have a much more physical game which often matters more in a tight game than having good speed or being dominant in the air - Andrew Trimble against the All Blacks in Chicago would be the epitome of that, easily the slowest back 3 on the pitch, but out played his opposite numbers.

With Byrne - it's not just his tackling, he stands off the breakdown also and I can't ever recall him having a dominant clear out or securing our own ball as first to the breakdown. It's an extremely tough sport and he doesn't appear to relish the physical side of things. In comparison to the players around him that makes him a bit soft in my book.

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

troyzer · 24-11-2018 3:46pm

Heymans wrote: »

Deleted User wrote: »

Nah I'm pretty comfortable with that description and am happy to stand over it.

He's a far superior athlete to Dave Kearney or Ferg McFaddan but I'd pick either of them over him because they have a much more physical game which often matters more in a tight game than having good speed or being dominant in the air - Andrew Trimble against the All Blacks in Chicago would be the epitome of that, easily the slowest back 3 on the pitch, but out played his opposite numbers.

With Byrne - it's not just his tackling, he stands off the breakdown also and I can't ever recall him having a dominant clear out or securing our own ball as first to the breakdown. It's an extremely tough sport and he doesn't appear to relish the physical side of things. In comparison to the players around him that makes him a bit soft in my book.

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

"Your" players?

Former Former · 24-11-2018 3:53pm

I've been posting here a long time and that is the maddest thing I've ever read.

errlloyd · 24-11-2018 4:00pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

1 Jack McGrath
2 Ed Byrne
3 Brian Byrne
4 Mick Kearney
5
6
7 Sean O'Brien
8
9 Luke McGrath
10 Ross Byrne
11 Adam Byrne
12 Jimmy O'Brien
13 Tom O'Brien
14 Dave Kearney
15 Rob Kearney

Think it's fill in the blanks from there.

Jordi Murphy and Dominic Ryan would go a long way if we had either back.

24-11-2018 4:31pm

Heymans wrote: »

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

So you are saying Kearney and McFaddan are mine ?

salmocab · 24-11-2018 4:31pm

errlloyd wrote: »

Jordi Murphy and Dominic Ryan would go a long way if we had either back.

Josh Murphy is just one more reason why Jordi should have stayed, it would make this a lot easier

vienne86 · 24-11-2018 4:44pm

Well I went to the RDS last night fully expecting a loss, and hoping or a bonus point. But wow, who could have expected that????? It was great to see the youngsters perform so well, but Ospreys were awful - they were missing a pile of players, but still had some experience there. It's really disappointing - Leinster could have the conference sewn up by February, which is not good for the Pro14. What on earth has happened to Ospreys?

awec · 24-11-2018 4:58pm

Heymans wrote: »

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

I don't really know what to say about this post.

Don't post this sort of crap again.

Heymans · 24-11-2018 5:25pm

awec wrote: »

I don't really know what to say about this post.

Don't post this sort of crap again.

I was red carded for a week once for saying Jennings was a better player than Seán O’Brien. I believe it was either you or Zzippy who did so. Can we not keep up those standards and red card Venjur for saying McFadden and Kearney are better than Byrne and then calling him soft?

foxyladyxx · 24-11-2018 5:32pm

Heymans wrote: »

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

What age are you?

Dog Botherer · 24-11-2018 5:32pm

Heymans wrote: »

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

Bridge93 · 24-11-2018 5:35pm

The sustained attack on the poor ex clongowes men continues. What a bizarre post that was

Heymans · 24-11-2018 5:41pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

The sustained attack on the poor ex clongowes men continues. What a bizarre post that was

He was the one who said Kearney and McFadden. Why not Larmour as well? In short I’m only defending Byrnes commitment.

Bridge93 · 24-11-2018 5:49pm

Because he’s clearly talking about players who have been regularly lambasted for their lack of athletic ability but find a way to be effective in spite of perceived disadvantages be they size, power, pace etc. Larmour is not in that bracket he’s a superb natural athlete

For what it’s worth I don’t think Byrne is soft, that’s unfair. I just don’t think he’s very good outside what what was naturally given to him

24-11-2018 5:51pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

Because he’s clearly talking about players who have been regularly lambasted for their lack of athletic ability

Nah mate - Larmour just aint one of 'mine'...

mangobob · 24-11-2018 6:18pm

Heymans wrote: »

Quite an arrogant opinion to have touting for 2 of your players (McFadden and Kearney) over Byrne and then calling him soft. I’ve seen your players do questionable ethical things over the years and they try to overshadow that by starting fights on the field and putting in big hits and also pulling injuries to allow their younger counterparts get game time. It’s sickening what I’ve seen from your players over the years. You’re in no position to question a players hardness. Perhaps if your players were targeted in training and softened up the shoe might be on the other foot. It would be nice to see the smirk wiped off some of your players faces. In fact I think I might put word out to single out your players now. Thanks

Wow :eek::eek:

I'm honestly not sure what to make of any this. You clearly have a burning grievance about something, but as usual in my life, everyone else probably knows exactly what you are talking about while I am the only eejit in the room who is out of the loop.

Could some kind soul please enlighten me what the above refers to?

salmocab · 24-11-2018 6:19pm

mangobob wrote: »

Wow :eek::eek:

I'm honestly not sure what to make of any this. You clearly have a burning grievance about something, but as usual in my life, everyone else probably knows exactly what you are talking about while I am the only eejit in the room who is out of the loop.

Could some kind soul please enlighten me what the above refers to?

If it makes you feel better I too have no idea what any of this is about.

stephen_n · 24-11-2018 6:20pm

mangobob wrote: »

Wow :eek::eek:

I'm honestly not sure what to make of any this. You clearly have a burning grievance about something, but as usual in my life, everyone else probably knows exactly what you are talking about while I am the only eejit in the room who is out of the loop.

Could some kind soul please enlighten me what the above refers to?

You’re certainly not the only one and trying to make sense when none exists is a fools errand.

shootermacg · 24-11-2018 6:21pm

mangobob wrote: »

Wow :eek::eek:

I'm honestly not sure what to make of any this. You clearly have a burning grievance about something, but as usual in my life, everyone else probably knows exactly what you are talking about while I am the only eejit in the room who is out of the loop.

Could some kind soul please enlighten me what the above refers to?

Looks to me like Frankie Sheahan and Venjur have some sort of cartel, quango if you like. Full to the brim with Allan Quinlan types.

realhorrorshow · 24-11-2018 6:21pm

Adam Byrne is brave when performing tasks he is good at (aerial contests, carrying) and tentative when performing tasks he struggles with (tackling, rucking).

stephen_n · 24-11-2018 6:25pm

I don’t think Byrne is soft, but he seems to lack confidence. His decision making in defence is always very hesitant.

24-11-2018 6:46pm

mangobob wrote: »

Wow :eek::eek:

I'm honestly not sure what to make of any this. You clearly have a burning grievance about something, but as usual in my life, everyone else probably knows exactly what you are talking about while I am the only eejit in the room who is out of the loop.

Could some kind soul please enlighten me what the above refers to?

salmocab wrote: »

If it makes you feel better I too have no idea what any of this is about.

Was directed at me and I haven't a rashers!

Heymans · 24-11-2018 8:52pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Was directed at me and I haven't a rashers!

Course you don’t. That’s all the fun about anonymous posting we can call out impartial posters for their supposed impartiality or lack of. Your online persona doesn’t have a rashers but the real you is LACED with guilt.

Squidgy Black · 24-11-2018 8:56pm

LACED with guilt.

Absolutely LACED.

24-11-2018 9:18pm

Heymans wrote: »

Course you don’t. That’s all the fun about anonymous posting we can call out impartial posters for their supposed impartiality or lack of. Your online persona doesn’t have a rashers but the real you is LACED with guilt.

IT'S TRUE.

I ADMIT IT.

I'm on the payroll of POSHO. Private Only Schools Hoodwinking Online, a secret society with the sole purpose of bigging up... *some* players MUAH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Burkie1203 · 24-11-2018 9:32pm

Conan arm in sling I think ðŸ˜«

24-11-2018 9:32pm

Yeah he took a knock and was in discomfort. Came straight off - doesn't look good.

scott1974 · 24-11-2018 9:43pm

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Yeah he took a knock and was in discomfort. Came straight off - doesn't look good.

Looks like he might be put for a while.. dislocation maybe??

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