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He hopefully wouldn't.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Reidy wouldn't start for any of the other three provinces. He is military medium.earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Reidy has been called up by Joe regularly enough over the past couple of seasons and who cares if wouldn't start for the other 3 provinces (I'd debate that for Connacht) Dom Ryan certainly wouldn't, he got his token thank you cap from Joe and he's not been seen in green since just like Noel Reid.Liathroidigloine wrote:Reidy wouldn't start for any of the other three provinces. He is military medium.earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
God knows why.earl the beaver wrote:Reidy has been called up by Joe regularly enough over the past couple of seasons and who cares if wouldn't start for the other 3 provinces (I'd debate that for Connacht) Dom Ryan certainly wouldn't, he got his token thank you cap from Joe and he's not been seen in green since just like Noel Reid.Liathroidigloine wrote:Reidy wouldn't start for any of the other three provinces. He is military medium.earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Which of the 3 O'Briens would you rate as the best prospect at centre?irishrugbyua wrote:oops, knew I had forgot someonehermie wrote:Tommy O'Brien?irishrugbyua wrote:Rumoured Leinster Academy next season as of 16/05:
Prop
Jack Aungier(19/St. Marys/Suttonians RFC)
Michael Milne(19/Clontarf?/Birr RFC/Roscrea)
Hooker
Ronan Kelleher(20/Lansdowne/St. Michaels College)
Lock
Oisin Dowling(21/Lansdowne/St. Michaels College)
Jack Dunne(19/DUFC/St. Michaels College)
Ryan Baird(19/UCD?/St. Michaels College)
Backrow
Scott Penny(19/UCD?/St. Michaels College)
Scrumhalf
Hugh O'Sullivan(20/Clontarf/Belvedere College)
Paddy Patterson(19/UCD/Blackrock College)
Outhalf
Ciaran Frawley(20/UCD/Skerries RFC)
Harry Byrne(19/UCD/St. Michaels College)
Centre
Conor O'Brien(22/Clontarf/Mullingar RFC)
Jimmy O'Brien(21/UCD/Newbridge College)
Gavin Mullin(20/UCD/Blackrock College)
David Hawkshaw(19/Clontarf?/Belvedere College)
Back Three
Hugo Keenan(22/UCD/Blackrock College)
Jack Kelly(20/DUFC/St. Michaels College)
Michael Silvester(20/DUFC/Clongowes Wood College)
Liam Turner(19/UCD?/Blackrock College)
Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?unseenwork wrote:God knows why.earl the beaver wrote:Reidy has been called up by Joe regularly enough over the past couple of seasons and who cares if wouldn't start for the other 3 provinces (I'd debate that for Connacht) Dom Ryan certainly wouldn't, he got his token thank you cap from Joe and he's not been seen in green since just like Noel Reid.Liathroidigloine wrote:Reidy wouldn't start for any of the other three provinces. He is military medium.earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Don't rate him. I'd agree with those saying he's bang average, or at least should never be within a whiff of an Ireland shirt considering the players we have about.earl the beaver wrote: Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?
unseenwork wrote:Don't rate him. I'd agree with those saying he's bang average, or at least should never be within a whiff of an Ireland shirt considering the players we have about.earl the beaver wrote: Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?
I've taken one of my dislikes, shan't be shifted.Armchair_Superstar wrote:unseenwork wrote:Don't rate him. I'd agree with those saying he's bang average, or at least should never be within a whiff of an Ireland shirt considering the players we have about.earl the beaver wrote: Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?
Wasn't offered a contract by Leinster, binned off after one season by Leinster, but that blue-specs-effect is still there.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
All other teams playing at 8.30 so they couldn't really guarantee a match for us so got no interest, so a few of us helping out another team to take on medics but could have too many. So will see how we are set tonight and if 3 subs would rather more gametime in another game- how many do you have? Will see tonight as normally someone always pulls out at last minute.Sissyfuss wrote:Our game is on at 8.30!!! Our best player just pulled a sicky! I mentioned to C'er last week that we'd like to play you but I think he was organising a crack guerilla team to take you on? Is your new player a certain fast winger?Luckycharmer wrote:Are you playing at 8.30 tonight might have a spare Irish international (full contact before army gets his knickers in a twist) available as we have no game and a few coming down for a run around.Sissyfuss wrote:A very cynical friend of mine from Omagh opined the following at lunchtime.
It was his opinion that more Munster folk would travel up for the final to cheer on whoever Leinster were playing against (if they win) than will travel up for the semi final involving their own team.
It don't rest easy with me Huck.
So you don't rate players who actually do deliver on the pitch? Interesting.unseenwork wrote:Don't rate him. I'd agree with those saying he's bang average, or at least should never be within a whiff of an Ireland shirt considering the players we have about.earl the beaver wrote: Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?
Young Kane, fine player in the making.earl the beaver wrote:So you don't rate players who actually do deliver on the pitch? Interesting.unseenwork wrote:Don't rate him. I'd agree with those saying he's bang average, or at least should never be within a whiff of an Ireland shirt considering the players we have about.earl the beaver wrote: Because he's really quite good and has been one of the few players to play consistently well for Ulster over that period?
Is there anything you aren't ridiculously negative on outside of a few young prospects who we've actually yet to see play?
Luckycharmer wrote:Are you playing at 8.30 tonight might have a spare Irish international (full contact before army gets his knickers in a twist) available as we have no game and a few coming down for a run around.Sissyfuss wrote:A very cynical friend of mine from Omagh opined the following at lunchtime.
It was his opinion that more Munster folk would travel up for the final to cheer on whoever Leinster were playing against (if they win) than will travel up for the semi final involving their own team.
It don't rest easy with me Huck.
Injuries.unseenwork wrote:God knows why.earl the beaver wrote:Reidy has been called up by Joe regularly enough over the past couple of seasons and who cares if wouldn't start for the other 3 provinces (I'd debate that for Connacht) Dom Ryan certainly wouldn't, he got his token thank you cap from Joe and he's not been seen in green since just like Noel Reid.Liathroidigloine wrote:Reidy wouldn't start for any of the other three provinces. He is military medium.earl the beaver wrote:He is in his fúcking hoop as good as Reidy.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
tommy.hermie wrote:Which of the 3 O'Briens would you rate as the best prospect at centre?irishrugbyua wrote:oops, knew I had forgot someonehermie wrote:Tommy O'Brien?irishrugbyua wrote:Rumoured Leinster Academy next season as of 16/05:
Prop
Jack Aungier(19/St. Marys/Suttonians RFC)
Michael Milne(19/Clontarf?/Birr RFC/Roscrea)
Hooker
Ronan Kelleher(20/Lansdowne/St. Michaels College)
Lock
Oisin Dowling(21/Lansdowne/St. Michaels College)
Jack Dunne(19/DUFC/St. Michaels College)
Ryan Baird(19/UCD?/St. Michaels College)
Backrow
Scott Penny(19/UCD?/St. Michaels College)
Scrumhalf
Hugh O'Sullivan(20/Clontarf/Belvedere College)
Paddy Patterson(19/UCD/Blackrock College)
Outhalf
Ciaran Frawley(20/UCD/Skerries RFC)
Harry Byrne(19/UCD/St. Michaels College)
Centre
Conor O'Brien(22/Clontarf/Mullingar RFC)
Jimmy O'Brien(21/UCD/Newbridge College)
Gavin Mullin(20/UCD/Blackrock College)
David Hawkshaw(19/Clontarf?/Belvedere College)
Back Three
Hugo Keenan(22/UCD/Blackrock College)
Jack Kelly(20/DUFC/St. Michaels College)
Michael Silvester(20/DUFC/Clongowes Wood College)
Liam Turner(19/UCD?/Blackrock College)
And in 6 months time all we will hear is how it's a disgrace that Nordi isn't starting a 6/7 or 8 for Ireland and that is only because he now plays for Ulster.Armchair_Superstar wrote:Wasn't offered a contract by Leinster, binned off after one season by Leinster, but that blue-specs-effect is still there.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Tell me more about imaginary situations six months in the future, or the career of Dom Ryan before he got cut by 2 big clubs in 2 seasons.Liathroidigloine wrote:And in 6 months time all we will hear is how it's a disgrace that Nordi isn't starting a 6/7 or 8 for Ireland and that is only because he now plays for Ulster.Armchair_Superstar wrote:Wasn't offered a contract by Leinster, binned off after one season by Leinster, but that blue-specs-effect is still there.Liathroidigloine wrote:Dom Ryan is as good if not better a player as Reidy and far better than we have seen from either Rea or Timoney.
The two younger lads have time to improve but in terms of here and now, Ryan would start over either of them.
Dom Ryan was a fine player for Leinster picking up over 100 caps at a time when we had Heaslip, Jennings, O'Brien, Ruddock etc knocking around. He just got passed out by better players, no shame in that. He never really got going with Leicester due to a bad concussion that he picked up in September.
Getting a wristy the next time he's in Longford.Nolanator wrote:What is Dippy doing these days?
I'd NEVER cheat on Dev.Armchair_Superstar wrote:Getting a wristy the next time he's in Longford.Nolanator wrote:What is Dippy doing these days?
Just finished up playing for Leicester's A team and is moving to Worcester.Nolanator wrote:What is Dippy doing these days?
Liathroidigloine wrote:I'd NEVER cheat on Dev.Armchair_Superstar wrote:Getting a wristy the next time he's in Longford.Nolanator wrote:What is Dippy doing these days?
We have 9 Gallant Gaels.Luckycharmer wrote:All other teams playing at 8.30 so they couldn't really guarantee a match for us so got no interest, so a few of us helping out another team to take on medics but could have too many. So will see how we are set tonight and if 3 subs would rather more gametime in another game- how many do you have? Will see tonight as normally someone always pulls out at last minute.Sissyfuss wrote:Our game is on at 8.30!!! Our best player just pulled a sicky! I mentioned to C'er last week that we'd like to play you but I think he was organising a crack guerilla team to take you on? Is your new player a certain fast winger?Luckycharmer wrote:Are you playing at 8.30 tonight might have a spare Irish international (full contact before army gets his knickers in a twist) available as we have no game and a few coming down for a run around.Sissyfuss wrote:A very cynical friend of mine from Omagh opined the following at lunchtime.
It was his opinion that more Munster folk would travel up for the final to cheer on whoever Leinster were playing against (if they win) than will travel up for the semi final involving their own team.
It don't rest easy with me Huck.
) and then nothing, a rugby wasteland for all of July and August. 
Do it while you can!Mullet 2 wrote:Well I'm going to the second and third test
Lions last year, oz this year, how long are you going for?Mullet 2 wrote:Well I'm going to the second and third test
Agreed. Ordinarily he would be great but with the two guys you mention and the youngsters he would be just another body getting gametime ahead of Hall, Dunleavy etcunseenwork wrote:I'm glad we didn't sign Ryan given how Rea and Timoney have come through this season.
Luckycharmer wrote:Lions last year, oz this year, how long are you going for?Mullet 2 wrote:Well I'm going to the second and third test
Oh yeah.irishrugbyua wrote:CL final is saturday week.Bullettyme wrote:Suppose there's quite a bit on this week and weekend for the Munster support; Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran and a chance to jump on the bandwagon in the CL final.
jesus thats harsh. I'd agree he isnt a turnover machine but he makes his tackles, usually able to stop them, runs great support lines, has good hands and runs at soft shoulders which is something we seem to have been unable (thankfully) to coach out of him. Shouldn't get near a green shirt but very useful player. Lightyears ahead of Dom Ryan i have to agree.unseenwork wrote:I'm taking my frustration at Ulster's pisspoor presence at the breakdown out on Reidy really. About everyone at Ulster's rubbish at that right now (other than Deysel).
Treasure these momentsMullet 2 wrote:Luckycharmer wrote:Lions last year, oz this year, how long are you going for?Mullet 2 wrote:Well I'm going to the second and third test
two weeks