16. Upperchurch/ Drombane
We thought We were going have to send humble pie to the ‘church at half time in Round 2. But alas, no and a 2nd half collapse sees them into the relegation battle. A tough assignment in Round 3, It’s only Moneygall. Like Skeheen, looks like they are getting ready for a relegation tilt.
No Change
15. Arravale Rovers
Lost again and reliant far too heavily on Sean O’Mahony (0-22 so far)again. Only in his 1st year at this level. Can still save a relegation fight with a win over Drom but hard to see it bar something drastically changes.
Down 1
14. Skeheenarinky
In relegation bother now and them conceding their Round 3 clash v an unbeaten Ballingarry confirms that. Based on previous years you’d say they have too much to go down but, that never holds much water either. Tomás Vaughan, current Intermediate Championship Top Scorer with 4-16 in total is doing everything in his power to save their season. Won’t want to pick up injuries or suspensions before the incoming relegation battle
Down 1
13. Cappawhite
Whats going on here ?. Lost to Ballybacon for the 2nd time in 4 years and possibly now in relegation trouble after a good 2023. The lowest scoring team in all 3 grades in the County with just 0-30 scored after the first 2 Rounds and no goals scored, the only attack not to raise a green flag in the Intermediate Division. The writing was on the wall with the West Final display, it’s in bold print now. Will need a huge turnaround but it looks like Willie Barry with slightly over a third of their scores, scored, will have to do the heavy lifting for them.
Down 5
12. Ballybacon/Grange
Did we think they would get the win to stay up. Yes! Did we think it would be in round 2. Hell No!!!!. Fair play to Ballybacon, another Year with a win under their belts. Maybe we are being harsh on them, having them in 12th position, when they can actually still top the group and guarantee themselves, a Quarter Final spot. But they can also still finish 4th, if Round 3 Results go against them. Brendan Cummins on the score sheet again. Just the 1-07 for the Tipperary u20 Manager, now after 2 Games whilst playing Goals. Remarkable
Up 3.
11. Carrick Davins
Now We were dodgy on this one. They got the win in Round 2 over Upperchurch , but only barely and only had 1 goal on the scoresheet at half time. A Pa Harris inspired comeback (3-02 from Play) got them over the line and they will have some confidence going into the Kickhams game now. Also they are safe from any relegation threat unlike the teams below them.
Up 1
10. Kilsheelan/Kilcash
A second loss to Ballingarry means Kilsheelan will need a positive result against a resurgent Borrisokane to qualify. Down, the again suspended, Mark Kehoe won’t help matters. Needed the prelim last year but don’t have that luxury this year.
Down 4
9. Drom/Inch
Drom lost in Round 2 and will need a win and results elsewhere to have a chance of automatic qualification at this point. Of course it all may work out in their favour, but they also have the Prelim Quarter Final, get out of the Group Card in their backpocket and an inspired Aidan O’Mara, with 1-09 already in their ranks.
Down 4 Places.
8. Clonoulty/Rossmore
A move despite losing doesn’t normally happen but results elsewhere in the group now mean they are favourites to qualify second. Clonoulty should’ve got something out of the Golden Game. They are maybe finding their feet at this level.
Up 3.
7. Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams
Stay the same despite an expected loss, but lets face it, We don’t see anyone beating Moneygall, at least not before the knockout stages. Kickhams performed admirably and a result in round 3 will see them qualify. Stephen Browne seems to be finding form at the right time. 6-39 Scored over the first 2 Games, Second behind Moneygall on that table, shows their attack as a whole in the groove.
No Change.
6. Borrisokane
Yo-Yo’ing a little in the power rankings. A big win over Skeheenarinky means they are back in contention for qualification. Have a Mark Kehoe less Kilsheelan in Round 3. And an in-form Oisin Larkin (2-19 so far) in their own ranks.
Up 3.
5. Shannon Rovers
Backed up their Round 1 victory with a 2nd one over perennial Quarter finalists, Drom/Inch. Eamonn Hough and Conal Moran in brilliant form, Hough currently second, in our from Play scorers Chart with 2-09 mined, Moran in 8th place on the Top Scorers List with 0-18 . Have a serious chance at top spot now in Round 3, but they only have the No. 4 team in our Power Rankings, to contend with. A Cinderella story incoming for the North men? They’re going about it the right way.
Up 5.
4. Portroe
If Round 1 belonged to John Sheedy with an outstanding 0-19 tally ,the returning AJ Willis stole the show for Port in Round 2. 0-5 from play following his exploits in New York. No administration errors this year, Willis is back, Portroe are starting to purr.
No Change.
3. Golden/Kilfeacle
Golden won in Round 2, so why have We dropped them 2 places in the Power Rankings ?. Well they were a Daithi Bargary body shot away from a draw with Clonoulty/Rossmore in a very lacklustre performance. Yet good teams always find a way to win and Golden are back in the Quarters with a Round to spare. Jack Leamy with 0-23 of their 2-35 Total. Tightest Defence in the Championship
Down 2.
2. Ballingarry
Still unbeaten in 2024. Dylan Walsh (2-06 from play,2-17 in Total) getting much needed help from Conor Vaughan (1-07 from play) in particular. These lads are qualified top and Round 3 Results anywhere else can’t stop them. Beat Kilsheelan for the 2nd time this year. Hard to see what 2nd placed team will beat them in the first knockout round. Beat Moneygall in the league also, Maybe should be top. ON FIRE
Up 1.
1. Moneygall
In fairness, We were being very harsh on Moneygall not having them at 1 in the last Power Rankings. However with the nature of the victory over Kickhams, We had to move them into Pole Position. Sean Kenneally on form (3-11 from Play) and Joe Fogarty back in business. Paddy Fogarty amongst the goals with 2-06 from Play. Rampant in attack with 6-48 scored, the best forward line currently in the Division, Just the 1-38 coughed up in Defence.
Up 1.
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