Couldn't find a thread for the IFC.
Seems to be anyone's championship this year. Ballinlough appear to be coming into form at the right time. While they're relegated in the league, they've won their last three in the league and their first two championship games.
St. Michael's have had a very good league campaign to date and got off the mark against Trim last night.
Dunderry and Castletown also have 100% records.
Walterstown (on paper) would be one of the favourites until their disastrous last game against Nobber.

If I was a betting man, I'd say the winner would come from Group A (Ballinlough, Michaels, Dunderry or Trim), but it's extremely difficult to call this year. Doesn't seem to be any clear favourite.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 26/07/2017 10:21:01    2023696

Was anyone beyont in Navan last night? Very poor display from Colmcilles. NOM made them look dreadful and they are not that bad. Couple fine long range points from B.Brennan and G.Reilly. Jays dont know whats going on with Biggy. Just wondering if anyone else noticed this??

Loyalroyal17 (Meath) - Posts: 627 - 26/07/2017 10:39:52    2023713

After two games in, who does people think will come out of the groups?

rightthere (Meath) - Posts: 128 - 26/07/2017 12:19:00    2023788

I agree with Ratoath Royal. I think the winner will come out of Group A, lots of strong teams there.

I reckon Dunderry will top Group A closely followed by Ballinlough. on the fence about 3rd place but I think Michaels will get it.

Group B looks unpredictable. Initially I thought Ballinabrackey would top the group but a loss to Kilmainham won't help. I'd say Castletown will top the group followed by the bracks. I fancy Curraha to finish 3rd.

Group C is tough too. Surprised to see Ultans beat Walterstown as I thought Walterstown would be one of the top teams in the group. I fancy Oldcastle to top the group, and Nobber to finish 2nd. Unsure about 3rd but I think whoever wins between D/A and Walterstown in round 3 will push on and nick it.

Teams in danger of relegation? Ballivor and Longwood are bottom of their groups and are both div 4 league teams..they'll be getting a bit nervous if they can't pick up any points in the next round. Syddan also bottom at the moment surprisingly. Still a long way to go though.

trueblue1995 (Meath) - Posts: 36 - 26/07/2017 14:42:02    2023911

only a kick of a ball between most teams,whoever wants to win it most probably will but very unpredictable.

Im gonna go for a Michaels & Dunderry final

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1047 - 26/07/2017 16:29:13    2023997

noelpconnon (Cavan) - Posts: 209 - 29/07/2017 10:37:09    2025261

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1047 - 29/07/2017 11:18:20    2025278

3edgeofdasquare (Meath) - Posts: 14 - 30/07/2017 18:22:15    2026063

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1047 - 31/07/2017 14:00:24    2026649

Whats everyones choice to win it? Having seen dunderry and trim, I don't think trim will go much further.would not be surprised if they don't advance from group. Dunderry have a few to come back into the team. Ballinlough tipping along nice, micheals to. Oldcastle look strong also.

Mynamesis (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 16/08/2017 11:10:47    2034082

The standard of refereeing seen last night was horrendous. Clear 45 waved by umpire in first half given as a point by ref and he never let the game go with soft frees. Dunderry looked very battle hardened but lucky to escape with a draw. This bides well for them as they have a strong task force to come back into the set up and are HUGE contenders. As for Trim, it almost looked like they were afraid to play and when there big players didn't step up they had nowhere to look. Very defensive minded and if they used Heffernan more , who is on his day one of the most talented in the county, they may have scraped this. All in all another year Trim left saying they could have won it, look to be going backwards.

Meathgaalad (Meath) - Posts: 169 - 16/08/2017 14:32:52    2034239

Mynamesis (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 16/08/2017 17:41:51    2034364

probably more open than it has been in years. no real great side but a lot of decent sides. some win from d/ash's seconds to beat walterstown.

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 16/08/2017 17:55:25    2034368

dont be surprised if the HA win this. It may be one year too soon but they are as good as there is out there. Serious talent there

pretender (Meath) - Posts: 358 - 17/08/2017 08:06:57    2034552

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 17/08/2017 10:44:56    2034598

I'm not from Dunderry but I was at the Trim Game and I have to say if they get all the players that are missing back it's hard to see them being beaten. They looked a lot better structured and organised than Trim. On the Trim side some of their stars need to start standing up. Maybe they were missing a few also but if they weren't it's hard to see them winning an intermediate football in the near future unless things change.

hootervillian (Meath) - Posts: 308 - 20/08/2017 08:03:21    2035450

Mynamesis (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 20/08/2017 13:54:45    2035529

Mynamesis (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 28/08/2017 17:54:17    2039489

Mynamesis (Meath) - Posts: 10 - 29/08/2017 01:22:29    2039763

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1047 - 29/08/2017 15:27:30    2040154