Hurling Team of the Year

1. David Herity

2. Paul Murphy
3. Paul Curran
4. Jackie Tyrell

5. Tommy Walsh
6. Padraic Maher
7. JJ Delaney

8. Gearoid Ryan
9. Michael Fennelly

10. John Mullane
11. Henry Sheflin
12. Bonnar Maher

13. Colin Fennelly
14. Lar Corbett
15. Richie Hogan

Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:1. David Herity

2. Paul Murphy
3. Paul Curran
4. Jackie Tyrell

5. Tommy Walsh
6. Padraic Maher
7. JJ Delaney

8. Gearoid Ryan
9. Michael Fennelly

10. John Mullane
11. Henry Sheflin
12. Bonnar Maher

13. Colin Fennelly
14. Lar Corbett
15. Richie Hogan

I'd go for Cummins or Maguire in Goal - Thought Herity wobbled a bit yesterday and the goal was stoppable unlike at the other end. Agree on the Back 6 - probably down to Hogan or JJ - I'd agree with JJ - winning the first four balls in the second half yesterday ended any hope of a Tipp comeback.

Fennelly no doubt at 9. - and agree with last 5. so its Ryan and Mullane - Rice or Rushe for 8 .
Rushe or make a spot for Power in the forwards ?
I'd probably go Rushe and Mullane.
Though I suspect you have your reasons for excluding Rushe well rehearsed

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mullins wrote:Another thread set up for 1 purpose.............

what purpose is that mullins

Omar - In my opinion Pa Bourke took his goal well. He bounced it in front of Herity and those type of goals are hardest to save when the speed and direction of the ball suddenly change. No problem with the goal and he has been very good all year.

Brian Hogan had a poor final in comparison to his defensive colleagues from Kilkenny. His distribution was poor too often so it has to be JJ Delaney in the half-back line.

I thought Gearoid Ryan had a good year for Tipp - surprised he hasn't got the credit he deserves.

As for Mullane, the last minute goal against Limerick was nearly enough to justify his inclusion but he was fantastic against Galway and Kilkenny too. Wonderful player.

Only Kilkenny players I've not included: Noel Hickey, Brian Hogan, Michael Rice, Eddie Brennan, Richie Power and Eoin Larkin - quite incredible when you think how well these guys have played in seasons gone.