Meath captain Stephen Bray has been ruled out of Saturday's All-Ireland football qualifier against Waterford with a quad injury. A hamstring injury is also threatening the long-serving Anthony Moyles' participation in the Pairc Tailteann clash. Manager Eamonn O'Brien is expected to make a number of changes from the side that lost to Dublin in the Leinster SFC, with Caoimhin King due to return to half back line after an extended period at full forward. Midfielder Mark Ward was tried at full forward in a recent challenge match against Down, while Joe Sheridan lined out at centre forward in Bray's absence. Brian Sheridan, who has lined out at centre back in challenges against Armagh and Down last week, and Peadar Byrne were also introduced against Dublin and will be pushing hard for inclusion. Tweet

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