An Honest Perspective on The Leinster Championship with Kevin Feely - The Backdoor Cut Podcast #015
Kildare's own Kevin Feely joins us fresh off the field with insight into how they ground out a win in their latest clash with Wicklow. He describes for us the chaos and the electric atmosphere of those final moments.
The absent Darragh McGurn gets a mention but we then move on to speak about Eoghan’s involvement in Antrim’s loss to Down, and his perspective on what went from for the Glensmen on Saturday.
The GAA can be considered a bit of a chess game at times and we dive into the secretive traditions and art of team selection, revealing the psychological warfare waged by managers and its effects on players.
Wrapping our heads around the mind games played by Oisin McConville last week, we consider how strategic misinformation can tip the scales of a game, while also pondering if a little more transparency could bolster fan engagement and attendance at the provincial championship fixtures.
It's a candid look at the nuances of the sport, where even access to players can be a game-changer, and we delve into how personal branding extends far beyond the pitch, shaping careers in ways you might not expect.
Finally, we speak to Kevin about the mental gymnastics of inter-county GAA, before rounding out with a discussion on the delicate balance of driving team standards while preserving personal relationships, the continuous evolution of learning in sports, and the debate over the future format of provincial championships and the GAA as a whole.
Whether you're curious about the strategic shifts in team performance or the ongoing discussions around Leinster and games being played in Croke Park, buckle up for a chat that's as diversified as the strategies on the field.
You’re bound to be amazed with just how honest Kevin is over the course of this conversation and for that we want to thank him. It’s refreshing to hear such a candid insight into the mind of a player going through some struggles with his team and it’s exactly what we’d like to see more of to grow the GAA!
Time-Stamps
00:00:00 - Introducing Kildare’s Kevin Feely
00:07:08 - Managerial Decisions and Late Changes
00:11:53 - Player Transparency and Fan Engagement
00:19:59 - Mental Toughness
00:28:12 - Maintaining Standards and Self-Criticism
00:33:10 - Strategic Changes and Team Performance
00:39:39 - Provincial Championships Debate and Strategy
00:45:50 - Championship Format Debate
00:51:14 - The Challenge of Engagement
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