carlovia (None) - Posts: 1517 - 26/06/2016 21:09:56    1872428

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 26/06/2016 21:13:44    1872431

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 26/06/2016 21:14:40    1872433

Meath started off ok. I think for the goal chance it should've been a penalty, Cluxton pulled McDonagh's leg. Could have made the game a little more interesting.

Clear red card for Burke, I was surprised the ref missed it. I knew straight away what he'd done.

If Reilly meant to kick Connolly, which I think he did, it was really filthy.

Some of Dublin's scores in the first half were great. Connolly and Flynn both got beauties from the right hand side. There's not a lot the Meath defence can do about that. McManamon although not his most spectacular game, was very effective. He's the sort of player the weaker counties miss. A focal point in around the centre of the oppositions goal, finds space to be an option so that Dublin can get themselves in behind the half back line.

Second half Meath were poor. To be fair though it doesn't look like they've the players really. Wallace got himself on the ball well and got a good point but he is not the most comfortable on the ball. He isn't a great link man for playing balls into the forward line. He was also probably playing too deep.

Reilly scored 3 from play which is a good return but showed very little other than that. I think he fades from games too easily. There were times when Cillian O'Sullivan had the ball was looking for a pass inside but there was little option for him.

I think MOD is just not up to organising an attack. When Meath moved forward every thing seemed off the cuff. Whereas when Dublin move forward it felt like they'd a coordinated plan.

I think with a better manager there is more potential to Meath than was shown today.

To not have a better kicking strategy in place after what happened vs Westmeath last year is criminal.

Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4235 - 26/06/2016 21:18:23    1872436

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 26/06/2016 21:18:38    1872437

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 26/06/2016 21:42:30    1872448

Dublin strolled through the game, could have easily been 20+ if they were in the mood. Love to know what Meath do in training or what the game plan was, Burke lucky to stay on.

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2149 - 26/06/2016 21:53:29    1872454

Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4235 - 26/06/2016 21:56:43    1872457

Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 26/06/2016 22:03:23    1872463

First off well done to Dublin and hard luck to Meath.

As a neutral it hard to watch especially in the second half but when there was a bit of a contest there Dublin left a lot of space at the back and when Meath ran at them on the counter they gave away a few frees. Also between the Laois game and today's one I think the jury is out on the Dublin full back line (More so Byrne and Cooper) under the high ball and I think Meath should have tried to pump more ball in. Flynn, Brogan and Rock all as consistent as ever and Connolly is just class. What a dummy and finish.

Not many positives for Meath in this unfortunately and won't learn much.
The second half reminded me of the collapse against Westmeath last year and it was clearly evident in the last 15 minutes when Dublin toyed with ye that fitness is a huge issue. The midfield and half forward line should have pushed up and worked their socks off to win the ball back but they couldn't. (No.9 for Meath did try hard and looks a decent footballer). They don't need management to tell them that when you are chasing a game you have to come out of your half.
Going forward No.11 looks like he could be a class act and its only his first year of championship football too am I right? And Newman for frees was brilliant in the first half missed a couple in the second half though. Reilly kicked three nice points but after that he done nothing else and was lucky to stay on the field for leaving the boot in. Meath need to find another scoring forward from play if they are to get back to the top table.

Dublin are a top class team and most people could guess the result but I don't think the players are there for Meath but the spine looks good. The likes of Keoghan and Harnan in the backs looked solid but they need better players either side of them. No.9 was good a nice carrier and passer of the ball but needs to bulk up a small bit for midfield. No.11 and Newman upfront have potential however they need other forwards to step up or find new ones.

Jackos_Wacko (Kerry) - Posts: 417 - 26/06/2016 22:05:45    1872466

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 26/06/2016 22:11:31    1872472

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2149 - 26/06/2016 22:21:50    1872476

CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 26/06/2016 22:58:05    1872489

I'm no great fan of the Dublin footballers but I have to say Meath should have had two red cards for those incidents as highlighted on the Sunday Game.I really can't understand the Bourke one as it happened right in front of the linesman.
Once again the officiating was found wanting.

Barnowl94 (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 26/06/2016 23:20:05    1872497

Torcaill (Australia) - Posts: 204 - 26/06/2016 23:26:02    1872498

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 26/06/2016 23:28:31    1872499

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 26/06/2016 23:35:24    1872506

Burke should have seen red,but people are having a laugh if they think the Reilly one was a red..

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 26/06/2016 23:40:09    1872508

Del a refs first job is to be neutral and fair. I am not joking when i say if u ever ref a Dublin team, on all known form from you on here, you would be neither neutral nor fair . You're genuine anti dub attitude from a serious ref is glaringly obvious. Why?

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 26/06/2016 23:53:20    1872510

The simple fact that HS refuse to post anything I say about Dublin that isn't glowing or fawning demonstrates that the Southern media are neither fair or unbiased when it comes to the GAA. I have witnessed the most offensive, partitionist bile on HS about Ulster sides, and most of it gets through, but Dublin and Kerry are off limits when it comes to criticism. Wise up HS, your censorship is as bad as North Korea at times.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9706 - 27/06/2016 00:00:16    1872513