Team news: Meath strengthen with five changes
June 26, 2015
Westmeath's Mark McCallon closes in on Mickey Newman Meath during the NFL Div 2 game at Pairc Tailteann.
Mick O'Dowd has been able to recall a number of senior players for Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Westmeath.
Conor McGill, Mickey Burke and Bryan Menton come into defence, with Davy Dalton, Nicky Judge and Brian Power making way from the side that struggled against Wicklow two weeks ago.
Kevin Reilly is named at midfield in place of Adam Flanagan while Mickey Newman is recovered from his hand injury and takes over from Joey Wallace at corner forward.
There is one debutant in the side, with Ratoath clubman McGill making his first championship start for the county.
Meath (SFC v Westmeath):
1. Patrick O'Rourke (Skryne)
2. James McEntee (Curraha)
3.Conor McGill (Ratoath)
4. Donncha Tobin (Blackhall Gaels)
5. Mickey Burke (Longwood)
6. Donal Keogan (Rathkenny) Capt.
7. Bryan Menton (Donaghmore Ashbourne)
8. Harry Rooney (Skryne)
9. Kevin Reilly (Navan O Mahony's)
10. Graham Reilly (St. Colmcille's)
11. Padraic Harnan (Moynalvey)
12. Andrew Tormey (Donaghmore Ashbourne)
13. Michael Newman (Kilmainham)
14. Stephen Bray (Navan O'Mahony's)
15. Brian McMahon (Ratoath)
