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Replying To GlasgowRoyal: "Will it make much of a difference having Graham at corner forward instead of half? Also does Ruairi O Coileain usually play corners back?" 2man ff line.
ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 24/02/2017 11:05:01
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Replying To royaldunne: "Ahh the u21 defeat knocked the stuffing out of few of us. But I'll be heading up with confidence , I think the really annoying thing is we were looking to u21 to shore up a couple of places on senior and after last night I'm not so sure anymore but hopefully it was just a bad day at the office." I would still say 3/4 U 21's will be pushing hard for Senior spots. Namely Brian Conlon, Jones, T O Reilly and James Reilly from Kells has been excellent over quite a few matches now
Analyst (Meath) - Posts: 1467 - 24/02/2017 11:30:48
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Replying To ziggy32001: "2man ff line." Ah ok Ziggy that clears that up thanks! Hopefully we can get the win here and at the very least consolidate our position in Division 2 and who knows what can happen after that?
GlasgowRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 293 - 24/02/2017 11:34:54
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Lads am i wrong i thinking is Firde not suspended or has he served that already?
On Harnan - maybe they're giving him club games to get back up to speed. Didn't he go abroad for the summer for study/ work reasons? And needs games rather than gathering splinters?
On the bench, i think it looks very light. There's no one there that strikes me as thats an impact guy who'll get a bunch of scores or will improve the defence. Maybe the wallaces and McMahon but they're three similar players.
On injuries - Tobin, James McEntee and Newman not being involved will improve the situation and strengthen the panel when fully fit and available
On U21's - i'm sure they've been given the week off and will be in fit and raring to go come the next match. I'd expect the two Conlons on the panel. (St Colmcilles guy might not play but have him involved for experience). Dan O'Neill and Ronan Jones once injuries clear should be pushing for starting spots. Personally think David McLoughlin will be brought in too. Being doing well the past two summers with Moynalvey in sneior championship.
I've seen in other forums a lot of posters writing these U21's off already, lads Kerry won an all ireland in 2014 with 11 players on the panel (that number might be wrong) from a team that got hammered by Cork at U21 level two years previous. Its never about the underage team and how it performed at senior, its about the players and how good they can be at the next level. The fact Jones, O'Neill etc were involved last year indicates they should be involved this year too (although we all know how odd MOD could be so maybe i should temper that expectation)
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Replying To brian: "Lads am i wrong i thinking is Firde not suspended or has he served that already?
On Harnan - maybe they're giving him club games to get back up to speed. Didn't he go abroad for the summer for study/ work reasons? And needs games rather than gathering splinters?
On the bench, i think it looks very light. There's no one there that strikes me as thats an impact guy who'll get a bunch of scores or will improve the defence. Maybe the wallaces and McMahon but they're three similar players.
On injuries - Tobin, James McEntee and Newman not being involved will improve the situation and strengthen the panel when fully fit and available
On U21's - i'm sure they've been given the week off and will be in fit and raring to go come the next match. I'd expect the two Conlons on the panel. (St Colmcilles guy might not play but have him involved for experience). Dan O'Neill and Ronan Jones once injuries clear should be pushing for starting spots. Personally think David McLoughlin will be brought in too. Being doing well the past two summers with Moynalvey in sneior championship.
I've seen in other forums a lot of posters writing these U21's off already, lads Kerry won an all ireland in 2014 with 11 players on the panel (that number might be wrong) from a team that got hammered by Cork at U21 level two years previous. Its never about the underage team and how it performed at senior, its about the players and how good they can be at the next level. The fact Jones, O'Neill etc were involved last year indicates they should be involved this year too (although we all know how odd MOD could be so maybe i should temper that expectation)" Suspended for two yellows? Doubt that,but he is named anyway..
What we and management are looking for is the passion and workrate that we saw in the last game throughout the league.That is something we can and should be doing more often,we should win this game if we play with those traits.
ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 24/02/2017 12:56:55
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Replying To brian: "Lads am i wrong i thinking is Firde not suspended or has he served that already?
On Harnan - maybe they're giving him club games to get back up to speed. Didn't he go abroad for the summer for study/ work reasons? And needs games rather than gathering splinters?
On the bench, i think it looks very light. There's no one there that strikes me as thats an impact guy who'll get a bunch of scores or will improve the defence. Maybe the wallaces and McMahon but they're three similar players.
On injuries - Tobin, James McEntee and Newman not being involved will improve the situation and strengthen the panel when fully fit and available
On U21's - i'm sure they've been given the week off and will be in fit and raring to go come the next match. I'd expect the two Conlons on the panel. (St Colmcilles guy might not play but have him involved for experience). Dan O'Neill and Ronan Jones once injuries clear should be pushing for starting spots. Personally think David McLoughlin will be brought in too. Being doing well the past two summers with Moynalvey in sneior championship.
I've seen in other forums a lot of posters writing these U21's off already, lads Kerry won an all ireland in 2014 with 11 players on the panel (that number might be wrong) from a team that got hammered by Cork at U21 level two years previous. Its never about the underage team and how it performed at senior, its about the players and how good they can be at the next level. The fact Jones, O'Neill etc were involved last year indicates they should be involved this year too (although we all know how odd MOD could be so maybe i should temper that expectation)" Harnan got injured with club last weekend
numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 24/02/2017 13:16:07
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Maybe I'm over optimistic, however I think we will win this game, forget about other years, this is Andy's Meath now, and while there maybe some hangovers and mistakes, what went on before won't be as obvious as before.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 24/02/2017 14:34:23
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Replying To numberedjerseys: "Harnan got injured with club last weekend" badly?
ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 24/02/2017 15:22:26
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We beat them two years ago in a tight enough game up there, when they went on to be promoted to D1. Anything but a win tomorrow night, will be very costly. Win well or win ugly, just win!
GlasagusOr (Meath) - Posts: 1348 - 24/02/2017 16:25:14
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Replying To GlasagusOr: "We beat them two years ago in a tight enough game up there, when they went on to be promoted to D1. Anything but a win tomorrow night, will be very costly. Win well or win ugly, just win!" Agreed. Win at all costs
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 24/02/2017 17:12:18
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Will it make much of a difference having Graham at corner forward instead of half? Also does Ruairi O Coileain usually play corners back?
GlasgowRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 293 - 24/02/2017 17:25:12
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Hey lads, was Forde sent off v Louth in OBC and served ban in Kildare game. Maybe thats what i'm thinking about?
Disappointed to hear Harnan got injured, hope its nothing serious and he comes back from it quickly.
Agree with most fans, this is now Andy's team and lets hope we see more of the attitude and performance levels of the second half v Derry. Down are in a sorry state of affairs right now (pity to see such a strong county like that going backwards) and we should be looking to win and well. I'd happily take a one point win but hope if it could be done a bit easier than that i'd be happy to hear it.
Still two home games to come and if we could win those we'd be in good shape. The other two games away if we get good performances and one win in them and you'd be talking promotion.
But look one game at a time. Lets not get ahead of ourselves.
Good luck to Andy and the boys. Do yourselves proud tomorrow night. If you do that much us fans can't ask anymore. Nevermind about the rest of it.
brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 24/02/2017 17:36:47
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Replying To GlasgowRoyal: "Will it make much of a difference having Graham at corner forward instead of half? Also does Ruairi O Coileain usually play corners back?" 2 man FF i'd say
O'Coilean will go out the field you'd imagine and thats why he's named at four cos Down will go with a 2 man FF line too
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Replying To GlasgowRoyal: "Will it make much of a difference having Graham at corner forward instead of half? Also does Ruairi O Coileain usually play corners back?" Glasgow, not trying to second guess Andy.
But I would say Graham has had a tough week, and may not be worth risking running constantly back to cover like in Kildare game, v Derry the half forward line.coped adequately, so perhaps let Graham ramble between HF line and forwards, no point running the legs off a lad at this time of year, a easier game for him plus he can still pop over couple of scores and cause damage from middle.
Might be totally wrong but that's my 2 cents on it.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 24/02/2017 19:36:22
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Spot on I'd say !
grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1174 - 24/02/2017 21:26:03
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My take on Graham Reilly is Andy has made him captain this year therefore he has no place to hide he going to have to lead from the front so no taking him of early anymore. He going to have lead from the front this means playing this weekend so be it. In previous years we are where lacking leaders big time. I think Andy is trying to mould a leader in Reilly. I think its going to a busy year for Graham.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 25/02/2017 10:06:51
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Replying To bobkarlgees: "My take on Graham Reilly is Andy has made him captain this year therefore he has no place to hide he going to have to lead from the front so no taking him of early anymore. He going to have lead from the front this means playing this weekend so be it. In previous years we are where lacking leaders big time. I think Andy is trying to mould a leader in Reilly. I think its going to a busy year for Graham." Leaders aren't moulded. You've either got it or you don't. Donal Keoghan is a natural leader for example and why the captaincy was taken from him is beyond me.
RoyalClass (Meath) - Posts: 789 - 25/02/2017 14:27:49
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Win tonight and we get our league campaign back on track, lose and we're most likely going to be playing for consolidation. I think a win is very much on the cards, Down aren't currently at their best and if we perform then I think we're in with a good chance, but that's the million dollar question, will we perform? It's nearly impossible to know what to expect out of Meath these days, we'll wait and see
Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 25/02/2017 14:28:23
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Replying To Htaem: "Win tonight and we get our league campaign back on track, lose and we're most likely going to be playing for consolidation. I think a win is very much on the cards, Down aren't currently at their best and if we perform then I think we're in with a good chance, but that's the million dollar question, will we perform? It's nearly impossible to know what to expect out of Meath these days, we'll wait and see" Yes To night should show Andy and players have learned from previous games. Being favourites does'nt matter, because the team should be mentally equipped to believe all that matters is what happens on the day. Agreed Keoghan looks the more natural captain/leader,but maybe he just did not want to continue in the role. Opportunity for Graham to show he can lead especially when the need is greatest,
nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1227 - 25/02/2017 16:03:50
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Is there an online link for the game tonight does anybody know?
nmsmithy96 (Meath) - Posts: 108 - 25/02/2017 16:19:55
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