Things got heated.
Weird nets, a poor looking pitch, 22 indistinguishable hurlers in the same helmets. That’s the magic of Fenway. Oh, and yes, there was some scrapping, too.
The Fenway Hurling classic has divided many opinions in its build-up this year. Most GAA people feel the money spent on organising the whole concept by the GAA could be a lot better used through investment into underage structures and in solving other problems closer to home.
Anyway. It’s going ahead, with Clare, Tipperary, Dublin and Galway contesting the showpiece this year. It’s all panning out live on TG4 at the moment.
We all remember the Fenway Hurling Classic in 2015 for that meaty row that took place between the Galway and Dublin players two years ago.
The brawlers were eventually fined in the aftermath of their indiscretions.
Well, it appears the counties don’t grasp the concept of exhibition games that well, and the game wasn’t 15 minutes old before they were going at it.
Things got heated again on Sunday night with John Hetherton of Dublin stuck in the middle of it while Adrian Tuohy of Galway also involved.
Within a few seconds, a host of more players joined the schmozzle.
Yup they're at it again @John_W_Henry 🙂 🙂 #AIGFenwayHurling pic.twitter.com/DxE068g1TK
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) November 19, 2017
There were some smashing goals scored after, like this one from Jason Flynn.
Rasper ó Jason Flynn #AIGFenwayHurling #galwaygaa #hurling pic.twitter.com/1CZIm2gOqw
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) November 19, 2017
As it stands, Galway are leading by 55 to 39.
The whole thing got people talking.
That super 11”s is the greatest load of a scrap, a glorified holiday for the big teams!! 🐴💩
— Willie Dunphy (@WillieDunphy) November 19, 2017
The Dubs are back scrapping Galway again in Fenway #TG4 #Hurling11
— Stíofáin Is Ainm Dom (@stevethedub) November 19, 2017
This Fenway Classic is great. Nothing but non stop schemozzles #Schemozzle #FenwayClassic
— Kevin Barry (@KevinBarry15) November 19, 2017
Shemozzle time at Fenway Park… pic.twitter.com/xEKYwVXjkz
— David Coughlan (@davidcoughlan_) November 19, 2017
Tough stuff in Fenway park
— Bob Doheny (@bob_doheny) November 19, 2017
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