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Too close to call, but if Rory is out, whole thing swings in Louths favour. Rory is worth 4-6 points a game on his frees/45s, and means the opposing team just can't afford to foul anywhere near the scoring area. Without him, tackles don't need to be as disciplined, because the punishment on the scoreboard isn't as likely. Given we're not blessed with many ball winning options in the middle, Rory's accurate distribution is also a huge factor. Couldn't see us winning without him between the sticks… moodoo (Monaghan) - Posts: 471 - 25/06/2026 19:23:07 2681932 Link
With one leg Rory will play. Maybe half a leg. Such nonsense thinking he wouldn't be available despite sprinting off the pitch and down the tunnel last week with 4 minutes remaining. farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 728 - 25/06/2026 23:32:55 2681960 Link
Skeptical about the team named. Gut tells me they are giving Beggan every possible chance to play. Doesn't sound good thats a hard injury to tecover from in a week. Its a game changer if he is out or not properly fit. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 2013 - 26/06/2026 06:00:24 2681969 Link
Replying To TheHunter: "The M1 toll will be chaos. Not sure what part of the county your in, but it might be worth while thinking about detouring cross country to head into the city via Cavan/M3. I know a lot of people from the west of the County head that way. It may not be the most direct route but you will avoid the Louth traffic." You would want to be on the road from 9am. M1 is going to be chaotic even before the toll bridge. That's even outside of the extra trains being confirmed. MuineachanAbu (Monaghan) - Posts: 663 - 26/06/2026 08:37:12 2681975 Link
Replying To Eddie the Exile: "Word from Cloghan is Beggan won't play. Disaster for Monaghan." Yes that's the message coming out monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 506 - 26/06/2026 09:14:22 2681980 Link
Replying To moodoo: "Too close to call, but if Rory is out, whole thing swings in Louths favour. Rory is worth 4-6 points a game on his frees/45s, and means the opposing team just can't afford to foul anywhere near the scoring area. Without him, tackles don't need to be as disciplined, because the punishment on the scoreboard isn't as likely. Given we're not blessed with many ball winning options in the middle, Rory's accurate distribution is also a huge factor. Couldn't see us winning without him between the sticks…" We've no right being there without him...... Would be very shocked if he didn't play and have a massive influence on the game regardless of what niggle/injury he's carrying. ConyersHill04 (Monaghan) - Posts: 94 - 26/06/2026 09:42:46 2681986 Link
She's going to be very tight game i thinks louths bench could swing it all big men to come on all over 6.4.may the best team win great opportunity for both teams Lolou37 (Louth) - Posts: 25 - 26/06/2026 09:50:43 2681988 Link
As usual most pundits tipping louth to win so we go again as underdogs plenty of noise about louth but reality is dublin we're a shambles when louth won and armagh were poor on the day for 1 reason or another Newbridge last year was really a 10 point win apart from a consolation goal near the end monaghan by 4 muineachan abu Farneyblueandwhite (Monaghan) - Posts: 170 - 26/06/2026 10:33:51 2682004 Link