Championship season has arrived as John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s opening round of Munster and Leinster action.
Eddie breaks down how Clare will use Tony Kelly in a match-up with a Limerick side who may be losing hunger aiming to lay siege to Ennis. He also reminisces about his own time with Kilkenny chasing five-in-a-row, and offers his advice as to what the Treaty men must avoid.
Meanwhile, John gives his Braveheart speech of the creeping optimism in Waterford as rivals Cork come to the ‘Costa del Déise’ for their opening duel which could ‘go to the wire’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: John Mullane & Eddie Brennan’s Championship Preview

Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

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Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders?
Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action.
Plus, where does this leave Mayo? Dick and Colm believe that Kevin McStay’s side haven’t progressed since last year, though they do have an arguably easier round-robin path than Galway.
And just why was the round-robin draw made in advance of the provincial finals?
In Munster, Kerry won another title overcoming Clare but there’s still question marks around their form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football: Don’t over-estimate Galway, why Mayo haven’t progressed and is Kerry’s form a concern?

Waterford look a different side this summer but after letting Tipp come back to draw against them, have they blown a big opportunity to secure qualification? And as Tipp rise from the ashes, what were the differences to the Limerick game six days before?
John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney for another episode of The Throw-In Hurling show to look back on all the weekend hurling action.
Plus, Wexford breathe fresh life into Leinster and their qualification hopes, but where are Galway going under Henry? Have we seen any progress in his three years in charge?
And Eddie, John and Michael give their moments of the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: Tipp rise from the ashes, Wexford breathe new life into Leinster and what next for Henry Shefflin?

It was an action-packed weekend of hurling action and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss all the big talking points including Limerick’s humbling of Tipp with the lads asking is the Limerick green machine better than ever and what effect will the Peter Casey injury have on the rest of their campaign?
Cork v Clare was a cracker with Clare winning without Tony Kelly and pushing on from their opening round loss to Limerick, but it leaves Cork staring into the abyss.
In Leinster, Galway’s draw with Kilkenny shows they’re not progressing and still relying on the Class of '17, while Kilkenny are still doing what they do despite their four big absentees.
And let’s not forget Antrim’s shock win over Wexford and what it means for the Leinster championship.
Plus, looking ahead to next weekend, Waterford v Tipperary promises plenty of fireworks between Davy Fitzgerald v Liam Cahill but with the two big hurling games, why are both on GAAGO? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: The green machine rolls on, Cork staring into the abyss & Davy v Cahill fireworks expected

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to break down Donegal and Armagh’s path to this year’s Ulster final.

Elsewhere, the crew break down Kildare’s season of woes as a Leinster whimper condemned a ‘sleeping giant’ to Tailteann Cup football. The problem? Conor and Dick do not believe it lies with the players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football: Can Donegal really challenge Dublin? And Kildare have the players - not the team

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys is joined by Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche to break down the most exciting weekend of championship action so far.
Jim McGuinness engineered a tactical masterclass to expose Derry’s use of a fly-keeper, Dick outlines why the Oak Leaf midfield could not take control of the game as Colm adds that their dedication to the fly-keeper tactic was like ‘the band playing on the Titanic’.
Meanwhile, Frank analyses Mayo’s reliance on the ever-improving Ryan O’Donoghue after their victory over Roscommon; plus they also break down Tyrone’s chances following a win over Cavan that surprisingly produced a higher total score than Limerick v Clare in the hurling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: John Mullane & Eddie Brennan’s Championship Preview

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