SFC Round 3 Previews

September 10
Stradbally v The Nire (6.30 at Fraher Field)
These old foes go head to head in a clash that could well end up being the County Final pairing. On Sunday however little other than bragging rights are up for grabs as both teams find themselves safely in the quarter finals. Stradbally hold the upper hand in recent clashes which makes The Nire’s need for a win greater. Last year’s quarter final defeat after extra time by the same opposition cut deep and they have a chance to gain some measure of revenge here before the knock out battles commence.
Odds: Stradbally 11/10 Draw 13/2 The Nire 10/11
Prediction: The Nire

Ballinacourty v Clashmore (8.00 at Fraher Field)
Ballinacourty are already assured of a place in the quarter finals before this tie but Clashmore require a win here to advance. Much rests on whether Brian O’Halloran is passed fit to play after his fine individual display to see off St Saviours. Ballinacourty still present a formidable obstacle even without the necessity of collecting a victory and they can focus solely on the big ball after exiting the hurling championship last weekend.
Odds: Ballinacourty 2/11 Draw 10/1 Clashmore 4/1
Prediction: Ballinacourty

St Saviours v Ardmore (8.00 at Leamybrien)
A win for Ardmore in this one will secure second spot in the group and their passage to the last eight. St Saviours gave both Ballinacourty and Clashmore nervous moments but a total 1-10 in those two games shows up obvious limitations in attack.
Odds: Saviours 11/8 Draw 7/1 Ardmore 4/6
Prediction: Ardmore

September 11
Ballinameela v An Rinn (2.00 at Fraher Field)
After suffering one point defeats on two occasions in this campaign An Rinn seek to salvage their season and avoid a relegation play-off. Ballinameela defeated Gaultier but found the going tough against Brickeys and 0-14 in two games shows a lack of a cutting edge in the forward division. Difficult to call but An Rinn may shade a low scoring contest.
Odds: Ballinameela 2/1 Draw 15/2 An Rinn 4/9
Prediction: An Rinn

Gaultier v Brickey Rangers (2.00 at Kill)
Surprise packets Brickey Rangers currently sit on top of Group 3 and secure of qualification to the next stage. Gaultier need a win to join them and if JJ Hutchinson hits top form the city side can achieve this goal.
Odds: Gaultier 8/11 Draw 7/1 Brickeys 5/4
Prediction: Gaultier

Kilrossanty v Rathgormack (3.30 at Kilmacthomas)
A knock out game for both of these clubs as a win keeps their championship ambitions alive and defeat sends them into the relegation scrap. Despite a number of injury worries the flair of Paul Whyte up front should maintain Kilrossanty’s interest in the race for the Conway Cup.
Odds: Kilrossanty 6/4 Draw 7/1 Rathgormack 8/13
Prediction: Kilrossanty