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I see drumree are into the q-final having just won two games. Bit of a joke.
I think Ratoath are looking strong in this

tomreddy385 (Meath) - Posts: 5 - 08/09/2016 10:48:30    1911679

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Ratoath look strong but this is the serious stages now, what are your call for the q/f's on the 17th

Gaeil Colmcille v Drumree
Na Fianna v Wolfe Tones

For me its a Kells and Na Fianna to win their respective games.

Shivermetimber (Meath) - Posts: 124 - 08/09/2016 12:46:21    1911780

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Drumree were woeful all year, their second half collapse against Kiltale was something else.

Ratoath would have to be the team to watch for me, they have a young team, not necessarily all hurlers, but they are very fit.

I am not so sure about Na Fianna, they lost another Slevin brother, Barry I think it was, who would be a major lose.

I am a little surprised Kells have made it thus far, sure they have the players, but they didn't really do much the last year, the football must be finished up north.

Wolfe Tones are Wolfe Tones, they will be dogged and difficult to break down. They won't have as many hurlers as Na Fianna, but they'll give them a good fight.

Kilysre/Moylagh seem to be doing well this year, they have a good side, who would give any senior team a run for their money.

I think Drumree might surprise us and go all the way, with Na Fianna meeting them in the final.

cashelard (Meath) - Posts: 46 - 08/09/2016 13:18:01    1911808

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Na Fianna will work their way back to play Moylagh Kilskyre.
Interesting final...
If the Slevins are back fit for Na Fianna they will win.
I did hear Willie McGrath is going to be back for Moylagh Kilskyre... is this true?

overthehill72 (Meath) - Posts: 334 - 08/09/2016 13:18:57    1911809

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In fairness to Drumree, St. Pats dropped out so Drumree only played 4 matches instead of the usual 5.

CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1644 - 08/09/2016 13:31:06    1911819

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Replying To cashelard:  "Drumree were woeful all year, their second half collapse against Kiltale was something else.

Ratoath would have to be the team to watch for me, they have a young team, not necessarily all hurlers, but they are very fit.

I am not so sure about Na Fianna, they lost another Slevin brother, Barry I think it was, who would be a major lose.

I am a little surprised Kells have made it thus far, sure they have the players, but they didn't really do much the last year, the football must be finished up north.

Wolfe Tones are Wolfe Tones, they will be dogged and difficult to break down. They won't have as many hurlers as Na Fianna, but they'll give them a good fight.

Kilysre/Moylagh seem to be doing well this year, they have a good side, who would give any senior team a run for their money.

I think Drumree might surprise us and go all the way, with Na Fianna meeting them in the final."
good god kilskyre / moylagh give any senior team a run for there money??? mayby athboy who are the worst senior team in history
drumree are the worst they have been for years, if they beat kells then kells must be very bad

ratoath / na fianna or kilskyre/ moylagh to win it
all of whom would currently struggle at senior but at least ratoath / na fianna have plenty of youth to build on
very open championship but the fact athboy won this unbeaten last year and could not even beat dunderry or bordsmill show the huge gulf between senior and inter

hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 415 - 08/09/2016 14:02:06    1911845

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Replying To cashelard:  "Drumree were woeful all year, their second half collapse against Kiltale was something else.

Ratoath would have to be the team to watch for me, they have a young team, not necessarily all hurlers, but they are very fit.

I am not so sure about Na Fianna, they lost another Slevin brother, Barry I think it was, who would be a major lose.

I am a little surprised Kells have made it thus far, sure they have the players, but they didn't really do much the last year, the football must be finished up north.

Wolfe Tones are Wolfe Tones, they will be dogged and difficult to break down. They won't have as many hurlers as Na Fianna, but they'll give them a good fight.

Kilysre/Moylagh seem to be doing well this year, they have a good side, who would give any senior team a run for their money.

I think Drumree might surprise us and go all the way, with Na Fianna meeting them in the final."
best laugh I had in a while reading the moy/kil comment. the rest of your post is fairly accurate but woa talk about the Quaaludes kicking in

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 08/09/2016 14:16:28    1911859

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Replying To Irish_downunder:  "best laugh I had in a while reading the moy/kil comment. the rest of your post is fairly accurate but woa talk about the Quaaludes kicking in"
id say kiltale are very worried if they come up haha
i often wonder do some of these posters actually go to match or what?

hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 415 - 08/09/2016 16:42:45    1911953

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Replying To hurlit:  "id say kiltale are very worried if they come up haha
i often wonder do some of these posters actually go to match or what?"
yea worried that the opposition keeper might have a stroke from pucking out

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 08/09/2016 17:19:00    1911975

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Reason I say Drumree will make the final is they have been woeful all year, but they still made a quarter, they did something similar in 2010 (Albeit, they won in controversial circumstances).

I will say my comment on Kilsyre/Moylogh was a bit radical, I would say they'd give half of the senior ranks a run for their money.

You have to remember, this is Meath, not Kilkenny, you seen Blackhall Gaels put it up to Kiltale, only for those cheap goals, the game would have been a lot tighter.

I have seen all teams in the Intermidiate championship, to be fair, Ratoath are the pick of the bunch, Na Fianna with all their injuries, will struggle, but I hope they surprise me, a good young, fit and skilful side.

cashelard (Meath) - Posts: 46 - 08/09/2016 17:27:37    1911983

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Replying To cashelard:  "Reason I say Drumree will make the final is they have been woeful all year, but they still made a quarter, they did something similar in 2010 (Albeit, they won in controversial circumstances).

I will say my comment on Kilsyre/Moylogh was a bit radical, I would say they'd give half of the senior ranks a run for their money.

You have to remember, this is Meath, not Kilkenny, you seen Blackhall Gaels put it up to Kiltale, only for those cheap goals, the game would have been a lot tighter.

I have seen all teams in the Intermidiate championship, to be fair, Ratoath are the pick of the bunch, Na Fianna with all their injuries, will struggle, but I hope they surprise me, a good young, fit and skilful side."
To be fair they would maybe push O Mahoney's and Athboy but after that they wouldn't get a look in. And in saying that some second teams would be a struggle for them too.

Blackhall have come a long way and have some very good players and are missing maybe 3 more quality players before they would realistically would give any of the other teams a battle on a consistent basis. They had one game where they pushed a second string kiltale team, which got even weaker when the u21s were withdrawn and they were still well beaten in the end, yet that said, Blackhall would canter past kilskyre/moy.

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 09/09/2016 08:32:07    1912107

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So what are the thoughts for the weekends games, anyone predicting semi final spots and final spots,

Shivermetimber (Meath) - Posts: 124 - 13/09/2016 08:34:06    1913387

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Replying To Shivermetimber:  "So what are the thoughts for the weekends games, anyone predicting semi final spots and final spots,"
No taughts really most teams poor standard and they should just. Give the cup to kiltale this year and for the next 3/4 years.
The lack of ambition is amazing as Meath champions head off to play in another B competition and get a few wins and a bit more slap on the back great stuff lads while the champions of other hurling power house counties like Carlow and Westmeath play in the real Leinster club competition each year
Hurling county my butt get real lads

numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 13/09/2016 09:55:02    1913424

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Replying To numberedjerseys:  "No taughts really most teams poor standard and they should just. Give the cup to kiltale this year and for the next 3/4 years.
The lack of ambition is amazing as Meath champions head off to play in another B competition and get a few wins and a bit more slap on the back great stuff lads while the champions of other hurling power house counties like Carlow and Westmeath play in the real Leinster club competition each year
Hurling county my butt get real lads"
Ah now I thought we left all that pot stirring stuff behind us last week.

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 13/09/2016 10:55:33    1913469

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Replying To numberedjerseys:  "No taughts really most teams poor standard and they should just. Give the cup to kiltale this year and for the next 3/4 years.
The lack of ambition is amazing as Meath champions head off to play in another B competition and get a few wins and a bit more slap on the back great stuff lads while the champions of other hurling power house counties like Carlow and Westmeath play in the real Leinster club competition each year
Hurling county my butt get real lads"
Y'know, the above would be make a much bigger impact if you actually posted it in the correct thread. Unless Kiltale's second team have been magically bumped up to the IHC knockout stages despite not winning a game.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 13/09/2016 11:47:18    1913511

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Replying To Ratoath Royal:  "Y'know, the above would be make a much bigger impact if you actually posted it in the correct thread. Unless Kiltale's second team have been magically bumped up to the IHC knockout stages despite not winning a game."
No right thread its only an intermediate championship that is the B standard all Meath hurling strives to compete at.

numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 13/09/2016 13:39:14    1913608

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Replying To numberedjerseys:  "No right thread its only an intermediate championship that is the B standard all Meath hurling strives to compete at."
Your a funny guy.. wouldn't have the marbles to say that to a single hurler in the senior grade in person. love keyboard warriors.

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 630 - 13/09/2016 13:54:11    1913618

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I'm a football follower first and foremost while following hurling as well. But it's bloody hilarious seeing the "football only" crowd lose their marbles over Meath hurling teams playing with more passion for the jersey than the Meath football team while screaming "it's only B competitions WAAAAAHHHHH".
Immensely entertaining!!!

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 13/09/2016 14:03:49    1913628

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I love when I'm factually correct

numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 13/09/2016 15:48:03    1913710

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Replying To numberedjerseys:  "I love when I'm factually correct"
I understand that Meath will play in the Leinster Championship next year, having won the Christy Ring this year...... that I believe is factually correct. I think that can be regarded as progress. And I do agree that the Senior Championship winners should not be playing in the Club IHC in Leinster.

3feetoftimber (Meath) - Posts: 113 - 13/09/2016 17:04:54    1913773

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