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I agree with the change to this format. One downside is the lack of time for lads to get time off work though as before you would know who your playing and where a number of weeks ago. For example Gortletteragh in Kinlough at 7pm on Saturday they'd probably be there for 6 so that would mean leaving at half 4 as its at least a hour and a half drive. Could make it difficult for lads that work on Saturdays to get off on a weeks notice. That being said there is only a handful of teams that will have these long trips to make. southleitrim_mafia (Leitrim) - Posts: 143 - 09/08/2022 10:17:55 2436756 Link 0 |
....and when you come away from Kinlough ..usually a bit battered and bruised, its Saturday night plans gone out the window. Easier to get up for mass the next morning and keep the breakfast down I guess.
Mugatay (Leitrim) - Posts: 169 - 09/08/2022 16:53:48 2436845 Link 0 |
The lack of incentive was cause 8 out of 10 got through. Now it's 6 out of 10.
SeanMacDiarmada (Leitrim) - Posts: 418 - 09/08/2022 20:19:59 2436878 Link 0 |
The new format is something we should get behind. po3nmotion (Leitrim) - Posts: 222 - 10/08/2022 09:50:36 2436902 Link 0 |
I'm well aware of that. Doesn't take a genius to work that one out....
Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1290 - 10/08/2022 10:08:28 2436913 Link 0 |
Yeah tbf making a quarter final in years gone by was a difficult task for many. Usually needed more than one win in group stage to guarantee progressing. This year its hard to know how many points you need. Does anyone know of an competition that does the same system of ten teams 4 games. I know cavan does it with 12 teams but just thinking of how many points you'd need on average to get top 6 or top 2.
southleitrim_mafia (Leitrim) - Posts: 143 - 10/08/2022 10:21:16 2436917 Link 0 |
Thank you for that broad view of the teams standing. Useful for those of us living outside the county. Looking forward to the weekends action. What club wouldnt want to host a home championship match and create excitement around a place. Mugatay (Leitrim) - Posts: 169 - 10/08/2022 12:26:21 2436943 Link 0 |
Predictions for this weekend?? Steve7843 (Roscommon) - Posts: 13 - 10/08/2022 17:21:22 2436996 Link 0 |
We have a newbie from roscommon. Four posts and interested in leitrim predictions. Interesting.
howdareu (USA) - Posts: 220 - 11/08/2022 21:48:51 2437111 Link 0 |
I think Steve is one of the 7843s from Kilmore
SeanMacDiarmada (Leitrim) - Posts: 418 - 12/08/2022 10:40:48 2437135 Link 0 |
If I was a betting man I'd go for - Leitrim Gaels Mohill Sean O'Heslins Aughawillan Melvin Gaels Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1290 - 12/08/2022 11:11:37 2437139 Link 0 |
You could be spot on. Maybe The number refers to amount of accounts he has
howdareu (USA) - Posts: 220 - 12/08/2022 11:24:17 2437141 Link 0 |
You're a great man still taking an interest in GAA when you're in America.
Steve7843 (Roscommon) - Posts: 13 - 12/08/2022 11:44:55 2437146 Link 1 |
Ah i'll give it a lash. i'll only give my predictions for clubs i've seen in action this year wouldn't have clue what to tell ya if you asked for the winner of manor vs Leitrim gaels or Fenagh vs the willies. First up Mohill and Marys. It's great how this years format helped in providing what was a great league final last Saturday. You can imagine if both teams had known they had eachother first round they might have held back a bit. Marys are a solid team very youthful and technical players but might be missing a few forwards. Mohill have great experience with numerous players playing at county level and the rest used being around at the business end of championship. I'd expect another shoutout between Beirne and Keaney this Friday but hopefully we can see Casey for Mary's and Reynolds for Mohill who are both class acts chip in with a few scores. Keaney probably has apoint to prove in this years championship after being overlooked by Moran this year. I thought Diffley done a good job on Beirne last weekend but that being said any Mohill fan i gave that opinion to rubbished it. I'd expect Mohill to get over the line but I expect a close game. Onto Ballinamore and Dromahair. I cant see this going any other way than a Ballinamore win. They're experience, quality and sheer size and power will probably be too much for Dromahair. That being said its in dromahair which is always a tough place to go. From what i've seen from dromahair in the league they look to run the ball from deep with they're centre back Jamie Conlon a real leader who drives forward on powerful runs countless times a game. They've a goal hungry full forward line too in Feeney, Glancy and Fowley which will be needed if they're to have any chance. Unfortunately I expect a heavy win for Ballinamore the likes of McGoverns, Moran and Mckeon among others will just have too much for dromahair. Gortletteragh have the long journey to make to Kinlough. Both teams would be happy with this draw avoiding the likes of Ballinamore and Mohill in this round and the next. Confidence i would imagine is on the floor after both have been relegated from Divison 1 and 2 respectively. A win on saturday for either team could really give them a boost for the rest of championship. Gortletteragh this year have been devastated with injuries most of them long term too and many lads didn't come back after the disapointment of last year. I heard they only had 7 lads starting against Fenagh in the last game of the league who started their last championship game. They've added 8 lads to the panel from last years minors which ive been told is the same amount that have came up from underage in the 6 years before that so its a massive boost for such a rural club. I've also heard they've a surprise in store with the return of ex county player to the team. As for Kinlough I couldnt tell you much we don't hear much about them this far down the county. Darragh Rooney has done a Shane Walsh and left for St judes in Dublin so that will be a big loss that being said the've another serious scoring threat in Caolonn Clancy who is lethal from the placed ball. The McGloins too will cause the Gortletteragh defenders plenty of trouble. Melvin Gaels are the favourites here but it really could go either way. southleitrim_mafia (Leitrim) - Posts: 143 - 12/08/2022 11:51:05 2437148 Link 1 |
Paddy Power is taking bets on the weekend games Iforgotmypassword (Australia) - Posts: 9 - 12/08/2022 13:03:56 2437156 Link 0 |
Only one out of those three will start. I'd still throw my fiver on Gortletteragh though.
southleitrim_mafia (Leitrim) - Posts: 143 - 12/08/2022 14:15:12 2437171 Link 0 |
Good man Steve
howdareu (USA) - Posts: 220 - 12/08/2022 14:39:04 2437176 Link 0 |
My predictions boxty_evaluator (Leitrim) - Posts: 11 - 12/08/2022 15:31:06 2437189 Link 1 |
Manor v Leitrim (Manor by 3) Mary's v Mohill (Mary's by 1) Patrick's v Heslins (Heslins by 15) Fenagh v Willie's (Draw) Melvin v Gortletteragh (Gort by 1) Iforgotmypassword (Australia) - Posts: 9 - 12/08/2022 17:43:02 2437219 Link 0 |
Manor v Leitrim (Manor by 3) Mary's v Mohill (Mary's by 1) Patrick's v Heslins (Heslins by 15) Fenagh v Willie's (Draw) Melvin v Gortletteragh (Gort by 1) Iforgotmypassword (Australia) - Posts: 9 - 12/08/2022 17:44:35 2437221 Link 0 |