Hibbeler wrote: » Very interesting, anyones guess as to who might win either championship now! I wouldn't want to even try and guess at this stage. Would like to see the neighbours rathkenny and castletown do well though
Hammer Archer wrote: » Rathkenny did well today and probably should have won in normal time but lost concentration in the last minute to concede the equalising goal. Equally impressive given that it was without Brian Meade. John Donegan did well in midfield though and could be worth a try in the O'Byrne Cup. I'd say the winners of Tones - Na Fianna will do it. Could be a great game if the conditions are good. Both teams have fantastic forward lines. But it really is impossible to call. In the Intermediate, I can't see Gaeil Colmcille being beaten. They were pretty impressive against (albeit an understrength) Ratoath today. Looking like it'll be a Kilmainham - Drumbaragh final in the junior final barring any shocks in the semis.
Lemlin wrote: » I'd expect Kilmainham to win the junior. I know Drumbaragh recently beat them in the Tailteann Cup (I think that's what you call it) final but Kilmainham are the better team from watching both IMO. From a few people I spoke to if Kilmaimham had not lost their midfielder and had to move Newman to midfield they would have won. I'm surprised that you think Kells won't be beaten in the intermediate. I've never seen them as that good a team. Have they even any county players? I can't think of any. Carry Lynch was around the panel a couple of years ago but I think that was as sub goalie. If they did go up, I'd expect them to be back down to intermediate quick enough.
rpurfield wrote: » the one thing that really confuses the hell out of me is how the cilles keep coming up short in the IFC year after year. they have some good players and for the last god knows how long theyve been churning out some good underage teams too. id love to have them up senior to be honest!!
Hibbeler wrote: » Though to be fair to kells, the other three teams left in the IFC (St Michaels, Castletown and Clan na nGael) don't have any county players either as far as i can remember (someone will correct me if I'm wrong no doubt), Shane McAnarney being the most recent (was he on the panel at all this year?). I've seen both CnG and St. Michaels play and didnt think they were overly spectacular either, then again what I've seen the standard overall is relatively poor and I reckon all teams left are of a similar level. All four will think they can win it. Don't know if that tells you more about the county team or the club scene at intermediate level but there you go...
Hibbeler wrote: » so you're predicting kells and environs to be v happy this year, wins in IFC & JFC
Lemlin wrote: » I'm surprised that you think Kells won't be beaten in the intermediate. I've never seen them as that good a team. Have they even any county players? I can't think of any. Carry Lynch was around the panel a couple of years ago but I think that was as sub goalie. If they did go up, I'd expect them to be back down to intermediate quick enough.
paul71 wrote: » Clan na nGeal are Kells? Did someone move Athboy to Kells?
Hammer Archer wrote: » As Hibbeler said, none of the remaining teams in the IFC have county players. Indeed, the only intercounty player on show in the IFC last weekend was Graham Reilly as Eamonn Wallace was suspended. Ratoath played Castletown in the first round of the Intermediate and won by 4 or 5 after kicking a massive amount of wides. Also won fairly easily against CnaG in the league. Haven't seen Michael's this year but I'd say Kells would be favourites against them. I don't think Kells would, on paper, be the best team in the Intermediate. With a bit more luck on Sunday (and a bit less wind), we should have beaten them. But I think they're the best left now.
Inventive User Name wrote: » Any updates on when the Under 21 championships are starting?
iDave wrote: » According to Fergal Lynch on Twitter Joe Sheridan, Brian Farrell, Peadar Byrne, Caoimhin King, Ciaran Lenehan and Brian Dillon all gone from Meath panel
Hammer Archer wrote: » As far as I remember, last year's draw was made in early October with the first games in the last week of October. Think the time was right for Farrell and Joe to go. Neither looked up to it this season. Same with Caoimhín. Think Peadar could still have had an impact off the bench though agree he shouldn't start. I was actually impressed with Lenehan last season as an attacking force (less so in defence). He scored a good few throughout the league and championship from half back and always thought he could be tried at half forward. Brian Dillon getting the axe seems strange given he was captain of the U21s this season. Could be that he couldn't give the commitment required though.
Lemlin wrote: » Was it Lenehan came on against Dublin? Number 17 was he? I thought he was terrible. I think the time was certainly right for Farrell and Joe. Surprised by Byrne. Who have Meath coming through to replace these lads though? I already said here months ago I thought they had poor strength in depth this year.
Hammer Archer wrote: » Possibly was. I think he's poor defensively but in attack I think he'd be a good option. Good few young attackers coming through. I'd say Bobby O'Brien will get a call up. He's arguably been more important to Ratoath this year than Eamonn Wallace. I'd expect Jamie Queeney to get called back if he can give the commitment. His brother Daniel would be a good shout too. I'd echo Hibbeler's thanks for the lads that have been dropped. Each of them gave their all for us.
Lemlin wrote: » Queeney was always good for a few points off the bench. Is he not fairly old though?
iDave wrote: » Was such a shame there were no TV cameras in Mullingar in 2009 when Big Joe fired that bullet of a point, could of gone in for a goal. We also have to thank him for his well taken goal in the last minute of the Leinster final.
Hammer Archer wrote: » Possibly could have gone for the point but by the time the ball went over and the keeper took the kickout, chances are the referee would have blown for full time anyway. Think they had to try work a goal. I see Oldcastle beat Dunshaughlin to send Nobber down to the Intermediate.I think they'll be an improvement on either Kells or Athboy.
