THE most significant thing for me about this year’s league is the high scoring.

THE two most important games this weekend, as far as the final stages of the league is concerned, are Kilkenny against Galway and Tipperary’s clash with Waterford.

THERE are a number of interesting games again this week. Offaly and Galway is a big one for both counties, Dublin and Kilkenny likewise, since both have lost twice; Tipp and Limerick is an interesting tie but only for the latter, and we all know why.

HOW did Portumna change so much from their last three appearances in Croke Park?

AT this time of year, most clubs in the country, whatever their grade, are in serious training for their upcoming county championships. But any of those worth their salt are also thinking of All-Ireland finals.

ISN’T it very easy to be a hurler on the ditch?

BEFORE I go into any preview of this weekend’s action, I’d like to get one thing off my chest. Why don’t the GAA return to the system where you had quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final, with the two top teams in Division Two brought in at quarter-final stage?

WHAT an outstanding advert for the National Hurling League this was.

I MET a few people on the way into the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening, mostly Limerick supporters, and I remarked that it was a pity all this trouble was happening.

Tony Considine (TC): “You two have both been involved with Clare teams at various levels over the years, how does this team compare with those?”