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Replying To bert09: "Meath by two." Now put a months wages on that in the bookies ;) Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 21/06/2016 12:41:07 1870147 Link
Replying To catch22: "I suspect Meath are like a condemned man waiting for the gallows. Currently the prospect of playing Dublin for them is tantamount to a death sentence. There'll be no last minute reprieve for the Royals on Sunday. The Dubs should win by 10." Well that's the negative way of looking at it, now there certainly isn't the same level of hope or basically any expectation this time around but I'm still going to enjoy the build up and go along on the day. As for the Meath team I certainly hope they're not sitting around like a prisoner on death row, they should be savouring the challenge and planning for the game. When you get a shot at the best (and Dublin are the best at present) you should always give it your best, even if it's a losing effort. Htaem (Meath) - Posts:7231 - 21/06/2016 11:39:17 1870096 Twas a bit tongue in cheek Hteam. I'm sure they'll be looking forward to the test which will give them some idea of just where they are at present. They have nothing to loose and everything to gain which is a good way to be going into any game. However negative it might come across I cannot see them winning though and will do well to stay in touch for 50 minutes. catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 21/06/2016 13:31:41 1870189 Link
Replying To catch22: "I suspect Meath are like a condemned man waiting for the gallows. Currently the prospect of playing Dublin for them is tantamount to a death sentence. There'll be no last minute reprieve for the Royals on Sunday. The Dubs should win by 10." We know the feeling here in Kerry KYTitletown (Kerry) - Posts: 816 - 21/06/2016 13:46:53 1870199 Link
Replying To catch22: "I suspect Meath are like a condemned man waiting for the gallows. Currently the prospect of playing Dublin for them is tantamount to a death sentence. There'll be no last minute reprieve for the Royals on Sunday. The Dubs should win by 10." We know the feeling here in Kerry KYTitletown (Kerry) - Posts:404 - 21/06/2016 13:46:53 The hangman eventually meets his fate just like all the poor souls he dispatched with the pull of the trapdoor lever. "The hunter is now the prey. Every dog has it's day.Poetic justice some might say". catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 21/06/2016 14:02:41 1870217 Link
Replying To catch22: "Replying To catch22: "I suspect Meath are like a condemned man waiting for the gallows. Currently the prospect of playing Dublin for them is tantamount to a death sentence. There'll be no last minute reprieve for the Royals on Sunday. The Dubs should win by 10." Well that's the negative way of looking at it, now there certainly isn't the same level of hope or basically any expectation this time around but I'm still going to enjoy the build up and go along on the day. As for the Meath team I certainly hope they're not sitting around like a prisoner on death row, they should be savouring the challenge and planning for the game. When you get a shot at the best (and Dublin are the best at present) you should always give it your best, even if it's a losing effort. Htaem (Meath) - Posts:7231 - 21/06/2016 11:39:17 1870096 Twas a bit tongue in cheek Hteam. I'm sure they'll be looking forward to the test which will give them some idea of just where they are at present. They have nothing to loose and everything to gain which is a good way to be going into any game. However negative it might come across I cannot see them winning though and will do well to stay in touch for 50 minutes." That's alright catch 22, I'm aware of what Meath are up against, it's certainly not going to be an easy day at the office. It's a big challenge and I hope the Meath lads can respond to it and at very least don't give up at any stage. Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 21/06/2016 15:36:17 1870300 Link
I just can see Meath doing something that no one expects, if dubs win and they may, it mightn't be as easy as some think (or hope) Hon the Royal royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/06/2016 20:01:47 1870440 Link
I honestly think it will be a tough game for us I think Meath have pacey forwards to cause us problems but I can't see them beating us but I don't think will hammer them. Jack is a massive loss cause him n Wallace usually cancel each other out but we've no one to match Wallace's pace now cause James will be marking Biggie. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 21/06/2016 21:09:48 1870470 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "I honestly think it will be a tough game for us I think Meath have pacey forwards to cause us problems but I can't see them beating us but I don't think will hammer them. Jack is a massive loss cause him n Wallace usually cancel each other out but we've no one to match Wallace's pace now cause James will be marking Biggie." Also we have O'Sullivan, honestly cd he is a class player with lots of pave, still a bit green, but great to have him after injuries for 2 years, I think we have the fastest (certainly one of the fastest) half forward lines in the game, with Wallace biggy and O'Sullivan all 3 are lightening quick and can take their own scores. But what I fear may happen is the 3 of them will be parked in Dublin half where they can do no damage, some Meath people want that , I want them scoring royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/06/2016 21:23:17 1870480 Link
Replying To catch22: "I suspect Meath are like a condemned man waiting for the gallows. Currently the prospect of playing Dublin for them is tantamount to a death sentence. There'll be no last minute reprieve for the Royals on Sunday. The Dubs should win by 10." Meath Mary Plunkett..2016 rising :) WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 21/06/2016 21:43:42 1870495 Link
At this stage Meath should be at least competing with us. They've had enough time to gauge what they need to be doing. Our games with each other should be getting tighter but instead the opposite is happening. I genuinely expect an almighty effort from them on Sunday and a double digit win for us should not be on the cards and I'll be a little surprised if that materialises. Meath have footballers, as do Laois and Kildare, it's up to them to gel these men as a team, with a plan of action. The fitness levels should not come into it, it's no secret what Dublin do to maintain their impressive engines, so what's keeping our rivals from at least rectifying that aspect of their game? Anyway, I'd be happy if Meath make us sweat at least and would be satisfied with a 4 or 5 point win. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 21/06/2016 21:47:22 1870499 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Also we have O'Sullivan, honestly cd he is a class player with lots of pave, still a bit green, but great to have him after injuries for 2 years, I think we have the fastest (certainly one of the fastest) half forward lines in the game, with Wallace biggy and O'Sullivan all 3 are lightening quick and can take their own scores. But what I fear may happen is the 3 of them will be parked in Dublin half where they can do no damage, some Meath people want that , I want them scoring" They can do both RD.... We don't want them parked,but if the likes of McCarthy are moving forward they need to be tracked back.Do you want our defence to be outnumbered? ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 21/06/2016 21:51:08 1870503 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "They can do both RD.... We don't want them parked,but if the likes of McCarthy are moving forward they need to be tracked back.Do you want our defence to be outnumbered?" Our defense wont be outnumbered, once O'Brien and Rooney drop back, it cant be left to one man to score and run back, Leave ALL 3 around middle, defenders defend , forwards cause problems for opposition defense. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/06/2016 22:03:11 1870509 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Our defense wont be outnumbered, once O'Brien and Rooney drop back, it cant be left to one man to score and run back, Leave ALL 3 around middle, defenders defend , forwards cause problems for opposition defense." RD You expect Rooney and O'Brien to also cover the wing backs that will come forward in a huge pitch like Croke Park? Also the corner backs often spring forward too.As well as their midfielders.Dublin have a lot of strings too their bow,but they will try and run at us with players coming off players.We have seen far weaker teams that Dublin cut through us this way.Every man will have to do their job.We can't have any passengers.If we leave our half forward line up the park and tell them not to track back we will be hammered out the gate. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 21/06/2016 22:14:36 1870516 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Our defense wont be outnumbered, once O'Brien and Rooney drop back, it cant be left to one man to score and run back, Leave ALL 3 around middle, defenders defend , forwards cause problems for opposition defense." Even Dublin's brilliant half forward line track their men when required... ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 21/06/2016 22:19:36 1870521 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Our defense wont be outnumbered, once O'Brien and Rooney drop back, it cant be left to one man to score and run back, Leave ALL 3 around middle, defenders defend , forwards cause problems for opposition defense." Classic oldschool bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 21/06/2016 22:25:04 1870524 Link
This will game will be a tough ask for Meath, but it should be a game the Meath players are relishing . Just like Galway before them Meath have been written off , they have to go for the jugular and be brave enough to try and draw Dublin out and get goals. If they do this a shock is not beyond the realms of possibility. For Dublin, we have to make sure some guys don't go wandering,when we are attacking so Meath don't get a sniff if goal. This game has to be treated like an All Ireland Final if we do this our half forward line and full forward line could really punish Meath. But Meath deserve to be respected and our lads will have to be fully focused or we will be no different to any other team who thinks they only have to show up to win and we will go the same way. Great teams have 3 or 4 players with a hunger to not give an inch no matter who they are playing , which has a knock on effect to the other guys and that is what sets them apart, I'm hoping Dublin have this. AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 21/06/2016 22:46:25 1870533 Link
Replying To bert09: "Classic oldschool" I'm old school, royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/06/2016 22:55:14 1870536 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "They can do both RD.... We don't want them parked,but if the likes of McCarthy are moving forward they need to be tracked back.Do you want our defence to be outnumbered?" Ziggy ru a closet Donegal man? , :) We play 15 behind the ball and we are screwed, scoreline may be less but all that is trying to di damage limitations, go out and hit them man for man, mayo did it Las year and showed only chink in dubs armour, they blew t it by falling back, man for man, each player have faith in themselves, manager plays positive, trust me half backs wont run too far outfield if opposite number number is getting scores. Play it old style and lets see how they cope with us instead of us worrying about coping with them. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/06/2016 23:03:19 1870538 Link
Royaldunne, If Meath go man for man , You will be opened up . AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 21/06/2016 23:33:55 1870545 Link
I watched Cork against Dublin in the league and imo Cork are about or level.They did a good job in restricting Dublins space and attacked quite well at the same time.Now Dublin did them in the end with subs and Cork possibly getting tired,but they at least gave Dublin a game.If Cork went man for man they would have lost by 15-20 points. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 22/06/2016 08:27:23 1870567 Link