Tormey did ok when he stuck in full forward against Tyrone. unfortunately I don't we have the luxury of playing him FF at the moment as we need his physical presents in the middle of the pitch at the moment.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 15/02/2016 14:18:36    1825523

I don't see him imposing himself physically on games ....do you? I see him getting on a bit of easy ball when we break out and there's nobody around him...he's not mobile enough, and his lazy tacking style costs us. He is however a good ball winner and scorer in full forward line where he has played most of his ball. Even his club manager knows this and plays him inside but again it's MOD playing people in wrong possitions. D Tobin, Harnan, and menton if he comes back are the obvious foiles for Rooney. Douglas should be played for his physicality alone as this aspect of our game is simply put...pathetic

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 891 - 16/02/2016 10:05:11    1825673

Tormey should be full forward or benched imo

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 16/02/2016 11:56:44    1825712

Tormey mightn't be a bad option at FF, he's big, skillful but doesn't do a whole lot of work, so it's probably better to have him in there rather than out the field, I never really liked seeing him at midfield.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 16/02/2016 12:01:47    1825715

It seems that once one problem has been sorted another one transpires. Last year it was lasting the full 70 this year it seems to be lack of physicality. It's a sign of the times when the likes of Cavan are physically stronger and even expected to dominate a Meath team in the physical stakes. Even if everything clicked on the day of a Leinster semi v Dublin our players wouldn't be able to live with the physicality of Connolly and Mc Manamin. 2010 is a world away when we had the likes of Ward, Sheridan and Bray. I don't see a competitive Meath team in the next 3 years and a change of Management would only paper over the cracks. Cavan will win with 3-5 to spare next Sunday.

Jimin10 (Meath) - Posts: 783 - 20/02/2016 21:46:36    1826863

Will any of the UCD lads be called up?

GlasgowRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 293 - 21/02/2016 10:37:07    1826879

As far as I know there are 5 Meath lads on the ucd panel, 3 of whom saw no game time in the Sigerson. Harnan and McEntee are already on the Meath team and of the rest Niall O'Reilly is with the 21's, Colm Honan 3rd choice keeper with O'Mahonys and Fiachra Ward is decent but not exceptional with the Tones. Now I don't think any of the 3 not already on the Meath set up are good enough to to be drafted in.

jackhackett (Meath) - Posts: 773 - 21/02/2016 14:31:17    1826934

Is Harnan injured? He didn't play in the semi's or the final.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 21/02/2016 15:14:52    1826943

Is Harnan injured? He didn't play in the semi's or the final.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts:4597 - 21/02/2016 15:14:52 1

Ziggy I am not sure if Haran is injured or not. But just hijack the thread for a moment, on this point, Do people think the Meath county board give regular updates on the status of injured or unavailable county players ? I don't mean every-time someones gets a sore leg. But once a month a quick on update on the status of injured players and possible return. it would only be needed the period of the season Meath are actually playing.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 22/02/2016 09:57:23    1827118

Yes bobkarlgees, I agree. The Meath Co. Board like other co boards are in competition with other sports / activities for the patrons / young players etc. Good communication is a big part of this especially when the footballers (and hurlers) are doing badly. We want the dads to be bringing the young lads & lassies to these games and discussing the games etc so to help keep an interest and enthusiasm from the next generation.

oldsam_newsam (Meath) - Posts: 638 - 22/02/2016 10:18:44    1827127

Totally agree with previous posters regarding the lack of information on injuries etc just as a pr exercise, however I can see the flip side regarding if your player is fit but opponents still thinking he injured can give you a advantage on game day.
On game itself maybe its the general election but very low key at the moment with not much optimism

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 22/02/2016 14:13:09    1827206

Panel was being cut over weekend...anybody hear who got cut

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 891 - 22/02/2016 15:30:53    1827238

That could also work in our favour royaldunne. Post up fake information and get the other teams thinking they'll have it handy.

Thought the panel was already cut? Squad was down in Tipp over the weekend playing a challenge. Anyone know how this went?

begining (UK) - Posts: 300 - 22/02/2016 17:38:31    1827294

That could also work in our favour royaldunne. Post up fake information and get the other teams thinking they'll have it handy.
begining (UK) - Posts:72 - 22/02/2016 17:38:31 1

begining:
I don't think Meath supporters want fake information. Anyway fake reports about players named or not named on team sheets, would be just about players that on the panel all-ready (short term injury's). Your never going to stop that messing.
I am talking about a regular monthly report on long to medium term injury's lists update.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 22/02/2016 18:18:08    1827305

There are privacy issues here. As amateur players who are not the property of the association, Players are entitled to privacy in relation to treatment of their health/Medical issues and are protected by the Data protection act. Of course players are free to disclose to supporters their injury situation if they wish.

Ashrules (Dublin) - Posts: 518 - 23/02/2016 12:06:38    1827432

I agree on the privacy issue. What right have I to demand regular updates on what is effectively someones medical information?

A system of compulsory injury lists would just be useless, every county would list everyone on it to try and get one over the other teams. Any advantage we might gain would be cancelled out by the other team doing the same thing.

CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1646 - 23/02/2016 12:45:20    1827448

Ah lads, I take on board there might be privacy issue. I am not asking for recent bloods tests and what clinics they are attending. Just a simply update ie Adam Flanangan has leg injury and its expected to out for the Season. And then maybe a monthly update on his progress or lack there of. If he has a problem with disclosing that fine publish the ones that are fine with it.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 24/02/2016 10:33:53    1827681

I agree Bob, sure the premiership managers in England are giving press conferences every second day. I am not saying that that is right or that we can match them as they are professional etc. However, the GAA is in competition with other sports for participants, attendees, funding etc and in this day and age communication is very important. Information on recent challenges is also of interest but maybe management want to keep that sort of stuff under wraps.

oldsam_newsam (Meath) - Posts: 638 - 24/02/2016 10:40:12    1827683

Anyway back to the game..

I have to say I am very worried about it.. Cavan play a very defensive game,but we don't play an attacking game,we seem to be stuck between both systems and ultimately not having one.Cavan are very unlucky not to have points on the board narrowly losing to the two best sides in this division.They will see this as a great chance to get points.
We have defended pretty decent so far,but we lack balance.We have Rooney in midfield,but he badly needs a partner.The forwards play as individuals,but at the same time lack confidence to take on their man and take a score.Difficult to know who to pick here,but Newman,Lenihan need to do more imo.Might be worth bringing Wallace in as he links up well with Newman.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 24/02/2016 11:29:41    1827700

Lads, given that it's like pulling teeth to get MOD to release a team to the media on a weekly basis, hoping for injury updates is ambitious in the extreme!

BarneysTie (Meath) - Posts: 258 - 24/02/2016 11:51:03    1827709