Hooker options going forward

[mildlyinterested]

Sean Cronin(35) - 193 caps, signed contract in 2021
James Tracy(30) - 126 caps, signed contract in 2021
Ronan Kelleher(23) - 21 caps, signed contract in 2019
Dan Sheehan(22) - 10 caps, signed contract in 2020
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John McKee(21)
Lee Barron(20)

[ronk]

Sean Cronin(34) - 181 caps, signed contract in 2021
James Tracy(30) - 108 caps, signed contract in 2021
Ronan Kelleher(23) - 11 caps, signed contract in 2019
Dan Sheehan(22) - uncapped, signed contract in 2020
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John McKee(21)
Lee Barron(20)

Those figures are out of date

[mildlyinterested]

Sean Cronin(34) - 181 caps, signed contract in 2021
James Tracy(30) - 108 caps, signed contract in 2021
Ronan Kelleher(23) - 11 caps, signed contract in 2019
Dan Sheehan(22) - uncapped, signed contract in 2020
--
John McKee(21)
Lee Barron(20)

Those figures are out of date

yep fixed that, thanks.

[mildlyinterested]

TRK calling for Munster to recruit Dan Sheehan I see.. hardly surprising makes a lot of sense as he'd be quickly first choice for them.

If Sheehan is starting tomorrow as rumoured that will be a good sign that the re-signing of Cronin won't be a barrier for Dan progressing.

[carlow man]

They have their own quota of hookers. Why do they need one of ours? Its not our fault they are all useless

[Twist]

TRK calling for Munster to recruit Dan Sheehan I see.. hardly surprising makes a lot of sense as he'd be quickly first choice for them.

If Sheehan is starting tomorrow as rumoured that will be a good sign that the re-signing of Cronin won't be a barrier for Dan progressing.

Where did he say that? I'm not doubting you or anything, I'd just like to read it

[mildlyinterested]

TRK calling for Munster to recruit Dan Sheehan I see.. hardly surprising makes a lot of sense as he'd be quickly first choice for them.

If Sheehan is starting tomorrow as rumoured that will be a good sign that the re-signing of Cronin won't be a barrier for Dan progressing.

Where did he say that? I'm not doubting you or anything, I'd just like to read it

https://www.threeredkings.com/playing-the-2/

[wixfjord]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

[mildlyinterested]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

Yeah it makes complete sense for them to go after him, which is why leinster need to make sure he sees a better future here than down south.

[carlow man]

Isn't Barron supposed to be highly rated? Not sure if hrs a hooker btw!

[mildlyinterested]

Isn't Barron supposed to be highly rated? Not sure if hrs a hooker btw!

he is well regarded, not sure he has the potential of either Kelleher or Sheehan.. hasn't played much this season unfortunately

[FLIP]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

Yeah it makes complete sense for them to go after him, which is why leinster need to make sure he sees a better future here than down south.

That won't be hard to do

[mildlyinterested]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

Yeah it makes complete sense for them to go after him, which is why leinster need to make sure he sees a better future here than down south.

That won't be hard to do

leinster have lost a player they didn't want to lose to munster each of the past three seasons so easier said than done, still you'd be hopeful he will be happy to stay.. if leinster can accelerate his progression and he makes his european debut next season we should be okay, you'd hope.

[FLIP]

Yeah it makes complete sense for them to go after him, which is why leinster need to make sure he sees a better future here than down south.

That won't be hard to do

leinster have lost a player they didn't want to lose to munster each of the past three seasons so easier said than done.

Yeah but only Conway has reached a higher level since going down there and even that took years. That fact alone should warn off our youngsters.

[arsebiscuits1]

Sheehan likely has the same mindset as Penny with regards to his standing in the club and and potential move.

Penny said it in black and white. He knows he's not number 1 but he's backing his ability to develop and become number 1.

I have no doubt Sheehan is of the same mindset. Bedamned whose ahead of you. Put the head down and do everything you can to make the jersey yours.

Sets Leinster apart in many ways. Outside looking in it appears that Leinster are hoarding all the talent who should move elsewhere to develop. Inside looking out it's full of guys fully backing themselves to be the best regardless of whose jersey they need to take.

Champions culture.

[erskinechilders]

Salanoa left Leinster for more game time and more exposure.. so far this year he's played 73 minutes over 5 games

Thomas Clarkson, who only played as a result of Salanoa leaving, played 288 minutes over 10 games....

I think the lads behind the internationals and the young lads coming through are starting to see that JVG and Munster are full of false promises when it comes to game time and are sticking around as a result. Penny, Sheehan, etc.

[Laighin Break]

That's mad. Was Salanoa injured at any stage that kept his appearances/minutes low?
Even Ciarán Parker, who Leinster brought in as a joker, played more minutes than Salanoa (85 minutes in 3 appearances from the bench).

[mildlyinterested]

That's mad. Was Salanoa injured at any stage that kept his appearances/minutes low?
Even Ciarán Parker, who Leinster brought in as a joker, played more minutes than Salanoa (85 minutes in 3 appearances from the bench).

Salanoa was injured, but really he is very raw still as a rugby player outside of his huge athletic power.

[Keith]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

Its still pathetic to see Munster fans constantly calling for their province to sign players from other provinces, especially when they are experiencing a bit of a golden generation in terms of their own academy.

[elephantman]

It's exactly the type of signing Munster should go after in fairness.

A massive ball carrying young IQ hooker.

Would be a no brainer.

But I'd hope (and assume) that Sheahan would see far more opportunity to pair with RK for the next 10 years than head south.

I’ve always suspected Munster would target Dan Sheehan.

It’s still utterly shameless for Tom Savage to do it so publicly.

Hopefully Dan tells them where to go.