Leinster Schools Cup 2007

tate · Post by **tate** » February 13th, 2007, 4:41 pm

Dave Cahill wrote: Its sad but inevitable. I predict that before too long (within the next five years), the very best players will receive their schooling from the provincial academys

do you mean like poofball underagers are"educated"? Hope not, but maybe the branch should step in and nip this in the bud while they can

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 13th, 2007, 5:07 pm

tate wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote: Its sad but inevitable. I predict that before too long (within the next five years), the very best players will receive their schooling from the provincial academys
do you mean like poofball underagers are"educated"? Hope not, but maybe the branch should step in and nip this in the bud while they can

Well, from the branch's perspective they would probably say that its the best way of exposing talent to top quality coaching at an earlier age. Already the club system is being bypassed and I think that Dave is right, the schools system may end up in the same boat.

tate · Post by **tate** » February 13th, 2007, 5:20 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:
tate wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote: Its sad but inevitable. I predict that before too long (within the next five years), the very best players will receive their schooling from the provincial academys
do you mean like poofball underagers are"educated"? Hope not, but maybe the branch should step in and nip this in the bud while they can
Well, from the branch's perspective they would probably say that its the best way of exposing talent to top quality coaching at an earlier age. Already the club system is being bypassed and I think that Dave is right, the schools system may end up in the same boat.

but there isnt much point in every good player going to rock every year, there's only room for 22 people in the squad (or 17 if you're EOS).

In fairness was the club system ever really was there, or has it changed much? Certainly for very young kids, and a handful if they didnt play in a school, clubs existed and still do. But when they leave school they have to join a club so i fail to see how them joining a poofball like academy where they're half in school half pro would fit in.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 13th, 2007, 5:31 pm

tate wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:
tate wrote: do you mean like poofball underagers are"educated"? Hope not, but maybe the branch should step in and nip this in the bud while they can
Well, from the branch's perspective they would probably say that its the best way of exposing talent to top quality coaching at an earlier age. Already the club system is being bypassed and I think that Dave is right, the schools system may end up in the same boat.
but there isnt much point in every good player going to rock every year, there's only room for 22 people in the squad (or 17 if you're EOS).

In fairness was the club system ever really was there, or has it changed much? Certainly for very young kids, and a handful if they didnt play in a school, clubs existed and still do. But when they leave school they have to join a club so i fail to see how them joining a poofball like academy where they're half in school half pro would fit in.

Dunno to be honest. Think the model might be more like the American system of college scholarships and academies. That's not to say that we won't see an increase in elite player coaching systems.

One thing's for sure, having all the good players going to one school is pretty stupid. It makes a mockery of the competion and reduces competitiveness.

Grumpy Old Man · Post by **Grumpy Old Man** » February 19th, 2007, 4:41 pm

Clongowes beat Marys in 1/4 final replay, score to follow

true blue 06 · Post by **true blue 06** » February 19th, 2007, 6:06 pm

cwc 17-7 marys

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » February 21st, 2007, 2:21 pm

Anyone know when the Rock Kilkenny replay is on?

Ryan_89 · Post by **Ryan_89** » February 21st, 2007, 2:37 pm

[quote="thecoolfreak"]Anyone know when the Rock Kilkenny replay is on?[/quote]

This week. Its on in Athy. It wont be on setanta

true blue 06 · Post by **true blue 06** » February 21st, 2007, 2:44 pm

Ryan_89 wrote:
thecoolfreak wrote:Anyone know when the Rock Kilkenny replay is on?
This week. Its on in Athy. It wont be on setanta

no, its a 3.00 ko this sunday in donnybrook

Ryan_89 · Post by **Ryan_89** » February 21st, 2007, 4:59 pm

[quote="true blue 06"][quote="Ryan_89"][quote="thecoolfreak"]Anyone know when the Rock Kilkenny replay is on?[/quote]

This week. Its on in Athy. It wont be on setanta[/quote]

no, its a 3.00 ko this sunday in donnybrook[/quote]

Sweet , a great excuse to not to study then. I knew i shouldnt have believed that crafty Sean Skehan

Grumpy Old Man · Post by **Grumpy Old Man** » February 21st, 2007, 5:07 pm

true blue 06 wrote:
Ryan_89 wrote:
thecoolfreak wrote:Anyone know when the Rock Kilkenny replay is on?
This week. Its on in Athy. It wont be on setanta
no, its a 3.00 ko this sunday in donnybrook

Are you sure, I saw somewhere it was on Monday?

true blue 06 · Post by **true blue 06** » February 21st, 2007, 6:04 pm

Grumpy Old Man wrote:
true blue 06 wrote:
Ryan_89 wrote: This week. Its on in Athy. It wont be on setanta
no, its a 3.00 ko this sunday in donnybrook
Are you sure, I saw somewhere it was on Monday?

ye sorry, its monday, ko 3.00 in the brook and i dont think its gonna be on setanta

El Diablo · Post by **El Diablo** » February 22nd, 2007, 12:33 am

true blue 06 wrote: ye sorry, its monday, ko 3.00 in the brook and i dont think its gonna be on setanta

What a wasted opportunity to bring a big schools game outside Dublin. Surely there must be a ground available that would cater for it and it would save D'brook from being ploughed up even more!

true blue 06 · Post by **true blue 06** » February 22nd, 2007, 10:19 am

El Diablo wrote:
true blue 06 wrote: ye sorry, its monday, ko 3.00 in the brook and i dont think its gonna be on setanta
What a wasted opportunity to bring a big schools game outside Dublin. Surely there must be a ground available that would cater for it and it would save D'brook from being ploughed up even more!

originally it was to be played during the mid term in athy but with both schools having boarders and as gavin cummisky pointed out the crowd 'rock will draw playing it in athy would be a waste

Ryan_89 · Post by **Ryan_89** » March 18th, 2007, 9:11 am

Kick-off is 3:30 this afternoon, with coverage starting at 3 on setanta,afaik. This match is going to be amazing!!!!!! COME ON MICHAELS!!!!!

Duff Paddy · Post by **Duff Paddy** » March 18th, 2007, 9:31 am

Yes come on the sword, you're the best team, you deserve it, now do the business. Massive day for Dublin 4.

Duff Paddy · Post by **Duff Paddy** » March 21st, 2007, 6:05 pm

Duff Paddy Wed 23 Aug, 2006 9:03 am wrote:Get your money on Michaels now, people.

Christ I'm good.

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » October 23rd, 2007, 1:39 pm

The draws for the Leinster Schools Senior, Junior, McMullen and Duff Cup competitions, sponsored by Powerade, will take place on Monday, 10th December at 6pm in St. Mary’s College RFC, Templeogue, Dublin 6W...

Babbling 'brook

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