RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dowling on potential Wexford bounce & information blackout

Shane Dowling joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's Allianz League action.

They also discuss Kilkenny siege mentality, the GAA's information blackout during games and the encouraging rise of Kildare hurling.

Wexford's need for a win is dire after the mother and father of all beatings they got last day out from Clare, but as Mikey points out, with trips to Cork, Limerick and Galway in their future, that is easier said than done.

Shane has had a few skelpings to bounce back from in his time, but he is worried about what he has seen thus far from Wexford under Darragh Egan and is not sure they can turn it around.

Clare v Galway is a tasty affair for early March and the hope would be both sides go for it hammer and tongs, but with a few key men still missing we have yet to see the true Galway take shape. Could this be the day?

Tipperary are genuine contenders under Liam Cahill, according to Shane, and will provide the first real challenge for Davy Fitzgerald's Waterford.

Shane is not at all happy with the GAA's blackout of messages being given from the sideline, not to mention water, and is looking for an easing of two fairly basic requirements for teams.

Finally, Rory is excited for Kildare's match against Kerry in 2A, which could be another important step in the progression of hurling in the county.

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