Meath GAA discussion thread

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Any news on if Costello is injured?

Serious loss if he is out long-term.

That was one big win for Meath today. Congratulations.

What was the attendance given today?

anyone know how serious the conlon Costello injuries are?

yes ye were missing 5/6 guaranteed starters.. out of interest who would those missing starters if they had been available have replaced..? Ronan Jones at midfield instead of O'Nell would be one change... Matthew Costello instead of Curtis i presume would be another one… what would the others have been…?

I’m of the belief now that Menton and Flynn don’t dovetail well enough. I think we have defensive vulnerabilities. O’Neill is unspectacular but by god he puts in a shift. We’ve been majorly vulnerable to fast half backs this year (Mcarthy, Lennon) just have a look at Lennons goal in the Leinster final as Flynn chases in vain. O’Neill by nature is much more defensively orientated and offers greater protection.

Brian O’Halloran for me is a stone or two light. Look at Louths goal again (I think it was burns scored.) or Dublin’s goal. His tackles are being broken too easy and personally I prefer a blockier build like a Ryan in this position. I do think corner backs are something we need more depth in. I think is our weakest position on the pitch.

A couple of lads who are the forgotten men of Meath football this year is Campo & O’Connor. It’s hard for me to see a starting slot for either now. Coffey & Kinsella are our starting 6 & 11 behind dispute at this stage, but these lads will add further strength and depth. O’Connor is interesting in such that he’s probably the fastest man in Meath football (when playing) he’s always had brilliant cameos off the bench under the old rules, and with speed now at a premium he could do some real damage against tired legs after the 50th minute. Especially on counter attacks and more space to run into.

Just a side note on Jamie Murphy - I’m a bit encouraged in a weird way by his absence since the U20s has been over. He’s always looked a bit on the doughy side to me. If Meath senior management reckon this lad needs some serious S&C before he can play for Meath it only means he has more upside than what we’ve seen already. I do expect him to be knocking hard on the door January 2025.

Great page in todays Indo Sport re Vicki Wall, and the treatment she's getting on the pitch. Badly needed to be said.

I think it's less to do with rules tbh. Galway a good draw. They're fairly battle weary after yesterday.

Great to be there. 40/1 seems decent.

I am loving the silence here this week! But I am going to break it.

Come on the ROYAL!!!!!!

Looking forward to tomorrow… Its very hard to call but hopefully we get a flying start! I think theres way less pressure on us then Galway, it seems to be do or die year for them. and I think we perform well in those situations. i hope the starting team stays the way it is on paper, then have Mattie coming on for a lift later on when needed. its gonna be a warm day! come on the Royal!!