Originally posted by Legalalien:
I was thinking about which current players would walk on to any county team. Not an all star debate in terms of who is best in their position as there is always an arguement over certain positions but if the player was available, they would be picked on every county team.DefinitesKilkenny
Richie Power - he conducts the KK orchestra these days. Our most important forward and is usually at the centre of things. Taking over Henry's mantle.
Mick Fennelly - a modern version of Frank Cummins is the highest compliment I can give him. His engine would add to any team.
Tommy Walsh - would walk on to any half back line or even put him in midfield or up front.
Henry - calmness personified. Experience and leadership qualities 2nd to none.Tipperary
Bonner Maher - controversial I know as he didn't even start against Limerick but I couldn't see any county not take him for his dirty ball winning and the work he does for other players. He remainds me of John Power in many ways.
Lar -once he is fully fit. His speed and vision. I'd love to see him and Richie Power on the same team.
Padraic Maher - as fine a defender as you'll see. Can put him in either at full or on the wing. A great attacking defender and complete powerhouse.Galway
Joe Canning - would walk on to any team. As gifted a hurler I have ever seen. Has had to carry the weight of expectations too much. A couple of his displays have been as fine as you'll ever see.Any others?Thought about Gary Maguire but think there would always be a debate between him Herity, and Cummins.Also Paul Curran, Brian Hogan, JJ Delaney, Noel Connors at the back? Mullane, Eoin Larkin, up front? I'm not sure you could pick 15 where there wouldn't be any debate?Some of the young lads in Clare, Limerick, and Cork could figure in the years to come but are just talent at this stage and aren't proven.

This message has been edited - 29-jun-2012 @ 12:13

Originally posted by N16:
Conor McGrath - Clare
Shane Dowling - Limerick

This message has been edited - 29-jun-2012 @ 12:23

Originally posted by carryharry:
KK : Tommy Walsh, Mick Fennelly, Richie Power, Richie Hogan, Eoin Larkin, Henry Shefflin.Tipp : Paraic Maher, Brendan Maher, Bonnar Maher.Cork : William Egan, Pa Cronin, Pat Horgan.Waterford : John Mullane, Brick Walsh.Limerick : Declan Hannon.Clare : Daragh Honan.Galway : Joe Canning, Damien Hayes.Dublin : Liam RusheWexford : Diarmud LyngOffaly : Shane DooleyLaois : Willie HylandAntrim : Liam Watson

Originally posted by carryharry:
Maybe so Turncoat, but i picked players from all those Counties with reasoning they would make any team in the land.I think you under-estimate John Mullane big time too tbh but that's your opinion.Willie Hyland fits the thread title ideally really, ive seen him for Laois and in Fitzgibbon too and think he is an outstanding hurler.

Originally posted by 1st Time:

I think the question should be ...which players would walk onto the Kilkenny hurling team.

Originally posted by Billy De Kid:
Tom Condon
Shane Dowling

Originally posted by turncoat:
interesting but how could 23 players walk on to any county team ? its not mathematically possible.I also think some of the players mentioned look better because they play on weaker teams.I mean if you had 5 brilliant forwards around John Mullane I don't think he'd look as good judging by some of the angles he shoots from.Because he's with waterford you don't notice it as much as there isn't 5 better options around him. hogan at centre back for kk would be one of first names i'd have down.Colossus and only getting stronger.

Originally posted by Blanco:
Shane Dooley of Offaly would not be far off the first 15 in any county in the country. Watson of Antrim?

Originally posted by notrealdan:
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