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Can't wait for this game. A saturday evening in Croke Park. Sure what else would you be at?! With the way Donegal finished of their campaign, It will really give us an indication of where we're at in terms of being a potential top 8 side. Anyway, who should Mark Murphy? McGill or Keogan ? Selwyn (Meath) - Posts: 349 - 25/03/2019 07:45:13 2175102 Link
Id give mcgill a crack at him and see how he goes.can always change it up once we see how he is getting on. Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 25/03/2019 09:24:13 2175134 Link
Replying To Selwyn: "Can't wait for this game. A saturday evening in Croke Park. Sure what else would you be at?! With the way Donegal finished of their campaign, It will really give us an indication of where we're at in terms of being a potential top 8 side. Anyway, who should Mark Murphy? McGill or Keogan ?" McGill for me. Tbh today I don't really give a hoot , perhaps it's the after effects of the two shandys but I'm still buzzing from yesterday. I would love to see Conlon play in Croke Park , yes he is light but by Jesus he can turn defenders inside out, and a pitch like Croker could be ideal for him. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 25/03/2019 10:07:45 2175158 Link
I say Mc Gill will pick up Michael Murphy, I dont think they will change much, similar to the way the dealt with most high balls if that's the case. Try and break the ball and flood the area where the ball will break. I agree it would be nice to see Conlon get a run if it a dry night it would suit him. But there is a national title up for grabs they dont come along to often. Personally I am not overally bothered about the result promotion was the main thing, I would like the players to get a medal though it would be fantastic to win it. But It depends how Andy and mgt see this there might be scope for freshening up the team after playing for the third weekend in a row. bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 25/03/2019 16:02:34 2175336 Link
With Murphy playing out the field I'd let one of Keoghan or Gallagher pick him up. Leave McGill where he is at the edge of the square. You never or rarely saw Lyons or Fay follow a man out the field. Hold your positions and let them break us down. If Murphy moves in then its on McGill as your biggest inside defender to pick him up and match his physicality. They'll likely draw another player out too so there should be a free man available. in the half back line. brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 25/03/2019 17:18:27 2175365 Link
This is a bonus game but one which obviously I hope we win, will be great for the lads to get the experience of a big game in Croker before the summer. Hopefully we turn out in numbers and it would be great if we ended up winning it, fingers crossed anyway. Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 25/03/2019 17:52:12 2175372 Link
Replying To brian: "With Murphy playing out the field I'd let one of Keoghan or Gallagher pick him up. Leave McGill where he is at the edge of the square. You never or rarely saw Lyons or Fay follow a man out the field. Hold your positions and let them break us down. If Murphy moves in then its on McGill as your biggest inside defender to pick him up and match his physicality. They'll likely draw another player out too so there should be a free man available. in the half back line." Thats it, Murphy moves with ease anywhere between full-forward and half back line cannot see McGill follow him around field. A very difficult player to man mark. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2135 - 25/03/2019 18:40:12 2175375 Link
Replying To Htaem: "This is a bonus game but one which obviously I hope we win, will be great for the lads to get the experience of a big game in Croker before the summer. Hopefully we turn out in numbers and it would be great if we ended up winning it, fingers crossed anyway." That's how I see it too. The main thing is achieved this is a bonus game. But good prep for summer royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 25/03/2019 20:42:49 2175407 Link
Don't underestimate the importance of this game . Meath have a poor record in Croke Park over the last 10+ years its so important this team change that and get back winning against a top rated team . I think Croke Park will suit this Meath team it's Andys first game in Croke Park as Meath manager and he'll want to win it looking forward to this game . mmc (Meath) - Posts: 266 - 25/03/2019 22:56:17 2175448 Link
Agree with most on here that the main objective has been achieved with promotion. Looking forward to a good competitive game in Croke Park. A number of players deserve medals so hopefully they get their reward. Both Donegal and Meath will use this match for their Championship preparations. Almost wish we were going into a full round of Division 1 games given the momentum we have! Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 757 - 25/03/2019 23:04:46 2175449 Link
I agree in leaving the players in their rough positions & roles so far. However whoever suggested Shane Gallagher to pick up Michael Murphy?? Are you having a laugh?? Physically all Murphy, no contest! Experience all Murphy, no contest! Croke Park knowledge all Murphy, no contest! Skill set all Murphy, a slight contest! Whatever way you look at it, Murphy would be tge winner & therefore ultimately Donegal. I like Gallagher & think he is a fine footballer but developing at inter county level. IMO, Conor McGill picks him up, when he goes to full forward, otherwise, let Bryan Menton run with him arpund middle of the park. Both have physicality to match Murphy, skills and abilities in the respective sectors of the field. I think the huge worry is the pace & power of the Donegal half backs & Forwards. We need big performances from middle diamond. Finally, a National title is at stake so we most definitely put our best foot forward. After all our last senior title of note was 2006, as Leinster SFC title in 2010 was really hard to celebrate & cherish. David (Meath) - Posts: 567 - 26/03/2019 00:17:54 2175462 Link
Replying To David: "I agree in leaving the players in their rough positions & roles so far. However whoever suggested Shane Gallagher to pick up Michael Murphy?? Are you having a laugh?? Physically all Murphy, no contest! Experience all Murphy, no contest! Croke Park knowledge all Murphy, no contest! Skill set all Murphy, a slight contest! Whatever way you look at it, Murphy would be tge winner & therefore ultimately Donegal. I like Gallagher & think he is a fine footballer but developing at inter county level. IMO, Conor McGill picks him up, when he goes to full forward, otherwise, let Bryan Menton run with him arpund middle of the park. Both have physicality to match Murphy, skills and abilities in the respective sectors of the field. I think the huge worry is the pace & power of the Donegal half backs & Forwards. We need big performances from middle diamond. Finally, a National title is at stake so we most definitely put our best foot forward. After all our last senior title of note was 2006, as Leinster SFC title in 2010 was really hard to celebrate & cherish." You make some valid points, however I do not agree that you need a big robust player to mark him if he plays away from the full forward position. He does not like to be man marked out the field and a man marker would fulfil that task better than a player who is not at his best in that type of role. Anyway I'm sure that the manager will deal with those issues as they arise. browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 26/03/2019 12:25:44 2175521 Link
Replying To David: "I agree in leaving the players in their rough positions & roles so far. However whoever suggested Shane Gallagher to pick up Michael Murphy?? Are you having a laugh?? Physically all Murphy, no contest! Experience all Murphy, no contest! Croke Park knowledge all Murphy, no contest! Skill set all Murphy, a slight contest! Whatever way you look at it, Murphy would be tge winner & therefore ultimately Donegal. I like Gallagher & think he is a fine footballer but developing at inter county level. IMO, Conor McGill picks him up, when he goes to full forward, otherwise, let Bryan Menton run with him arpund middle of the park. Both have physicality to match Murphy, skills and abilities in the respective sectors of the field. I think the huge worry is the pace & power of the Donegal half backs & Forwards. We need big performances from middle diamond. Finally, a National title is at stake so we most definitely put our best foot forward. After all our last senior title of note was 2006, as Leinster SFC title in 2010 was really hard to celebrate & cherish." Hi David, i suggested Gallagher pick Murphy up when he's out the field. Obviously McGill takes him when inside. Although I'd agree with your assessment of let Menton follow him but does that then hinder Menton getting into the attack? Perhaps it might even be Shane who picks Murphy up and does a role there? Whoever it is they're unlikley to get the best of Murphy, and there's not many in the country who would better him on his day, so lets hope everyone plays to the best of their ability on the day and go from there. brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 26/03/2019 14:07:43 2175548 Link
Div 1 achieved ...yes thats progress no doubt ...congrats to all.........The journey back to the top 8 has had a good start. This game is very important to continue momentum ,and at HQ where we need experience for several players..... Andy no doubt will start his best 15 in an attempt to further build confidence against a stronger team now. Our lads need to play against the best in Headquarters .Murphy probably the best forward around now can prove a valuable learning tool for our defenders......No sitting back now......this is not a bonus match. It is a key match for our lads at the right time, and in the right venue. We are a work in progress ,and thus relish the learning opportunity as a part of our journney of recovery. Meath to win !!! nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1211 - 26/03/2019 15:25:23 2175577 Link
Replying To nobull456: "Div 1 achieved ...yes thats progress no doubt ...congrats to all.........The journey back to the top 8 has had a good start. This game is very important to continue momentum ,and at HQ where we need experience for several players..... Andy no doubt will start his best 15 in an attempt to further build confidence against a stronger team now. Our lads need to play against the best in Headquarters .Murphy probably the best forward around now can prove a valuable learning tool for our defenders......No sitting back now......this is not a bonus match. It is a key match for our lads at the right time, and in the right venue. We are a work in progress ,and thus relish the learning opportunity as a part of our journney of recovery. Meath to win !!!" You forgot "it's a game of 2 halves and when the players cross that white line look it they'll need the rub of the green at the end of the day" Aloblack (Meath) - Posts: 265 - 26/03/2019 16:21:20 2175595 Link
Replying To Aloblack: "You forgot "it's a game of 2 halves and when the players cross that white line look it they'll need the rub of the green at the end of the day"" and its a funny old game.... they'll go hel;l for leather no quarter given or taken get over the line by the skin of our teeth and for those watching in black and white we're playing in gold brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 26/03/2019 17:30:08 2175607 Link
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/reilly-says-royals-will-need-to-improve-to-mix-it-with-big-guns-37951103.html Very honest interview by Graham Reilly. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 26/03/2019 19:28:38 2175636 Link
How many players are on the Meath panel in total???. Foreveraroyal (Meath) - Posts: 34 - 26/03/2019 21:44:09 2175685 Link
Replying To Foreveraroyal: "How many players are on the Meath panel in total???." 36, counting those who are injured royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/03/2019 07:37:23 2175737 Link
Donegal scored 1.20 again kildare we will need to match or better that to beat them. Can it b achieved of course it can. Playing the same football we have done in croke park should give us a great platform for win.mchugh will b the biggest worry on there team for me his running game from deep will b there focus so who picks him up will b vital. Reco (Meath) - Posts: 419 - 27/03/2019 09:10:37 2175744 Link