The Throw-in

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Eoin Kelly, Tomás Ó Sé, Michael Verney and Donnchadh Boyle to discuss all the weekend's action. Tipp legend Kelly weighs in on his county's championship demise, pointing to Michael Ryan's failure to fix his side's defensive issues as the key contributor to their Munster elimination. Last year's All-Ireland finalists Waterford joined Tipp in exiting the championship, and the lads think that it will be manager Derek McGrath's last hurrah with the team after an eventful few years. In Leinster, Kilkenny booked their place in the Leinster final with a comeback win over Wexford, and now face Galway once again. Kelly thinks that the Cats could be in a good position to shock the All-Ireland champions in Croke Park in a few weeks time. In football, the controversial scenes at the end of Meath vs Tyrone are discussed, as is the overall standard of refereeing after a weekend where officials came in for criticism. The lads also reflect on Dublin's com

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Conor McKeon of the Herald, Brendan Cummins and Joe Brolly. The lads start off by discussing another dramatic week in the Munster hurling championship as Tipperary and Limerick snatched draws against Waterford and Cork. Cummins talks about the areas his county have to improve to advance from Munster, while he also breaks down the causes of concern Cork have after wilting in another second half. After going to Parnell Park, Conor discusses where Dublin are now at under Pat Gilroy after demolishing Offaly, and where the Faithful county must go from here after relegation to the Joe McDonough Cup. The lads also analyse Galway's comprehensive win over Wexford, and all agree that the Tribesmen are the team to beat. In football, Joe Brolly laments Monaghan's defensive style of play after they were upset by Fermanagh in the Ulster semi-final. He says that Malachy O'Rourke's men need a radical rethink if they want to get into All-Ireland contentio

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Alan Brogan, John Mullane, Martin Breheny and Conor McKeon to go over all the weekend's action. Will, Alan and Conor start with football, as they react to Carlow beating Kildare for the first time since 1953. Can Turlough O'Brien's men realistically make the Super 8s? Kildare are at rock bottom now and the lads don't think they can rebound this season. Dublin also got their All-Ireland title defence started against Wicklow in Portlaoise, and Conor discusses the main takeaways from the one-sided encounter in Portlaoise. Martin and John join Will for the hurling discussion, and the Waterford legend is very sombre about his county's chances after shipping a huge number of injuries against Clare. The lads also discuss Tipperary's comeback against Cork, and Martin breaks down Galway's win over Kilkenny in what was their first ever home game in the Leinster championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Donnchadh Boyle, Michael Verney, Dick Clerkin and Jamesie O'Connor to discuss all the weekend's action. It is hurling first up, with the state of Tipperary the big talking point after their defeat to Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Tipp boss Michael Ryan has decided to enact a media ban, but questions remain over his team selection and tactics as the Premier County prepare to face Cork next weekend. For Limerick, Jamesie O'Connor thinks they are in the perfect position as they prepare for a rest week in Munster. O'Connor isn't as hopeful about his own county Clare, who were beaten by Cork, but the Rebels looked close to their scintillating 2017 form at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. In Leinster, Dublin's latest heartbreaking defeat is also discussed, as is Kilkenny's second victory in the round robin format. In football, Monaghan pulled off the result of the weekend with a big win over Tyrone. Former Farney midfielder Dick Clerkin thinks his county ca

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Tomás Ó Sé, John Mullane and Herald GAA correspondent Frank Roche to discuss all the weekend's action. The discussion kicks off with yesterday's big game between Mayo and Galway - can Stephen Rochford's men bounce back from another tough defeat? Ó Sé thinks that Mayo played with fear after being reduced to 14 men, and that they will now struggle to make the Super 8s. For Galway, things are far more positive and they have a strong chance to win another Connacht title. Donegal also enjoyed a big win in Ulster, while Will and Frank also recap wins for Carlow, Wicklow and Laois in the Leinster football championship. In hurling, Mullane once again lauds Kilkenny's battling spirit but thinks that Dublin will take huge positives from their narrow defeat to the Cats. He also thinks that Galway are well primed to win another All-Ireland, but that they cannot afford injuries to two key defenders if they want to defend their crown. See omnystudi

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Irish Independent GAA correspondent Michael Verney and Waterford legend John Mullane to discuss Kilkenny's win over Tipperary in the National Hurling League final. It was Brian Cody's 20th national title and possibly his finest ever achievement, as his team of young guns mixed with veterans devoured their biggest rivals at Nowlan Park. The lads discuss whether Kilkenny can carry their league form into the championship and also whether Tipperary can bounce back ahead of their crunch Munster championship clash with Limerick. The Premier County suffered a similarly comprehensive league final defeat to Galway last year and struggled to recover - will it be different in 2018? Also, Michael and John rank their top five teams ahead of the 2018 championship and give their biggest takeaway from the National League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Throw-In in association with Allianz, Will Slattery is joined by Ciaran Whelan, John Mullane, Colm Keys and Martin Breheny to discuss the weekend's league action. The panel starts off by reviewing Sunday's Division 1 league final between Dublin and Galway - were Galway too defensive after Dublin were reduced to 14 men? Whelan praises how Jim Gavin's side managed the game's final 20 minutes, while adding that Galway are a coming force. Keys and Breheny assess how Kevin Walsh's side are set ahead of their blockbuster Connacht first round clash with Mayo in May, while discussing the comparatively easy start Dublin have to the championship. The panel conclude that the football provincial structure is no longer fit for purpose. On hurling, John Mullane says you write Kilkenny off at your peril, and fancies Brian Cody's men to spring a surprise in the league final against Tipperary next weekend. Limerick's continued rise sets up a mouthwatering Munster championship, with John Ki

Joe Brolly joins Will Slattery to preview the weekend's football League finals and the big question is: can Galway's style of play unsettle and beat the Dubs? Brolly says it can't pointing to what happens when a defensive system tries to take on Jim Gavin's men in Croke Park. "The secret in the modern game is can you get the balance right?" he says. "They have a lot potential and very good forwards but where are their men ahead of the ball? That's the difference between Dublin and Galway at the moment." For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's never dull for Mayo football and their last-gasp equaliser against Donegal saw them retain their Division One status but 'it's getting tougher every year for them' warns Tomás Ó'Sé on this week's Throw-In. "They have this spark inside them and there's a core group that are still capable of producing the goods. They’re going to head into two months of serious training for Galway now and it will be a brilliant match to look forward to early in the Championship." INM's Michael Verney also joined Will Slattery on the show and says Dublin have to be worried why Diarmuid Connolly still isn't getting game-time with his county. Have Monaghan now provided the blue-print to beat Jim Gavin's team? In hurling, Cuala and Na Piarsaigh served up another treat in the club game while Tipperary had an easy win over Dublin the League quarter-final and Wexford's defeat of Galway shows they are flying right now. "At 6-1 to win Leinster, Wexford are still being under-rated," says Verney. For more: independent.ie/sport

Joining INM's Will Slattery, Donnchadh Boyle and Roy Curtis on this week's Throw-In to preview the weekend football action was David Brady who described Mayo's clash in Ballybofey as D-Day for his county. He believes that if Mayo are relegated they could just as easily fall to Division Three in quick succession. "Mayo in Division Two is not a prospect to savour," he says. "Mayo play as good as they play against and their ability level will drop in Division Two where they will struggle. It’s a perfect storm. They could find themselves in Division Three very quickly if they relaxed going into Division Two." John Mullane also joined the panel to discuss the hurling quarter-finals and says the competition between the counties in Munster and Leinster is shaping up to be an exciting summer. Are we witnessing another decade of hurling counties breaking through just like the 1990s? For more: Independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Brolly joins Will Slattery for an extra episode of the Throw-In to outline why this Dublin team will win the five-in-a-row. "They're like the Borg of Gaelic football," says Brolly. "They assimilate all other known forms of football to keep improving themselves." Plus why Mayo need to learn the ruthlessness of Galway and why Kerry had to stop going around in circles and finally give youth its chance. None of it makes any difference though, he says, because Dublin are so far ahead of everyone else and unbeatable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Will Slattery is joined by David Brady, John Mullane and John Brennan of the Sunday World to look back on all the weekend GAA League action. Are the Dubs really unstoppable? How many times can you use the word 'unreal' asks Brady, while describing this as a defining moment for Kerry football. John Mullane says Limerick have put down a marker for the League and Munster Championship but says keep an eye on Kilkenny. 'Write them off at your peril,' he says, while tipping Limerick or Wexford for the League. For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamesie O'Connor, Ciaran Whelan and Tomás Ó'Sé join Will Slattery and Conor McKeown for this week's show as they discuss Kerry's struggles, Dublin's dominance and how it's all going to plan for Wexford and Galway in the hurling. "I was disappointed with Kerry," says Tomás Ó'Sé. "Id be worried because we did not cope when faced with a mass defence and struggle when teams run at us. Kerry need to wise up for the Championship and need to adopt a system similar to Galway’s." In hurling, Jamesie O'Connor reckons the jury is still out on Clare while Wexford are taking care of their business. But for Dublin hurling, despite another defeat, the eye is on the long-term with Pat Gilroy in charge, says Jamesie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by John Mullane and Vincent Hogan and Michael Verney of INM. Mullane gives an insight into Year 2 of the Davy Fitz project, says he's worried about Waterford and explains why Walsh Park needs to be shut down. Plus, we hear from Waterford fans who give their verdict on Derek McGrath's time in charge. The panel also discuss Clare's strength, Tipp's versatility and why Dublin are going backwards. For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Brady, Colm Keys and Roy Curtis join Will Slattery on this week's Throw-In and they're discussing Mayo's struggles and how they cannot afford to drop to Division 2. 'If Mayo go down there’s no way back for them,' says Brady. The panel also discuss Bernard Brogan's cruciate injury and why he'll be back stronger in 2019, plus we hear from Cork fans and their thoughts on the team's inconsistencies this year. The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. For more: independent.ie/sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Throw-In, Joe Brolly joins Will Slattery to discuss the professional commitments that inter-county players are dedicating themselves to in the pursuit of their GAA careers. He questions its long-terms effects and consequences especially for the club and communities, 'the bonds of community are weakening' he says. Plus he says the preparations around training are going 'insane' and he questions the value of sports science in itself. For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Tomás Ó'Sé, Jamesie O'Connor and the Sunday World's John Brennan to discuss all the weekend league action in football and hurling. The panel discuss Kerry's young guns showing their mettle against Mayo, why Tyrone will never win an All-Ireland, and in hurling, it's the chance to try out new players in Clare, Wexford, Kilkenny and Tipperary in the hurling. Plus Rory's Stories with their latest look at GAA life and Tyrone fans give their verdict on Mickey Harte's tenure. For more: independent.ie/sport. The Throw-In, in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Brolly joins Will Slattery on this week's Throw-In to give his run-down of the weekend Allianz Football League action. He's hopeful that more counties like Donegal are playing an increasingly expansive style and says they will have a big say in the Ulster Championship. He says Kerry's David Clifford will take a long time to develop at senior level but pinpoints Sean O'Shea's debut performance as the player to watch. Dublin are of course still the team to beat and he lauds their and Mayo's open style of play while everyone else is trying to play catch-up. "This Dublin team may be the best team we have ever seen playing Gaelic football," he says. "Like the All Blacks you think you’re in the game but then you suddenly find yourself ten or twelve points down. Mayo are the fly in the ointment though and the only real contenders to Dublin." For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the opening of the Allianz Hurling League and the Pat Gilroy era got off to a disappointing start against Offaly, the Wexford bandwagon rolled on in Waterford, and is Brian Cody under a bit of pressure after an opening defeat to Cork? Joining Will Slattery on this week’s Hurling Throw-In was Waterford legend John Mullane, Martin Breheny of the Irish Independent and Conor McKeown of The Herald. Plus we get the reaction from Dublin hurling fans on their hopes for the coming season. For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry finally gave youth its fling for the start of the Allianz Football League, Dublin crushed yet another opponent but is cynical play tarnishing their reputation? Joining Will Slattery on this week’s Football Throw-In was Dublin legend, Ciaran Whelan, Martin Breheny of the Irish Independent and Conor McKeown of The Herald. Plus, Rory's Stories on their take on GAA life and this week we hear from the club AGM. For more: independent.ie/sport The Throw-In is in association with Allianz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.