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Already looking ahead to next year. Which positions are up for grabs? ideal midfield pairing? Goalkeeper position up for grabs? Any more Rafferty's out there ready to make a mark? Under 20s to come through? bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1838 - 29/07/2025 20:34:27 2629120 Link 0 |
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Goalkeeper position up for grabs only if elite kickout alternative available. Billy Hogan is a very good Goalkeeper and despite a few wayward kickouts, he was quite good. Only maybe 4 or 5 top keepers out there. Brennan deserves a run but perhaps not up there with the best no more than Hogan. Corner back positions may be up for grabs or at least up for discussion. Half backline did well especially on breaking ball but improvement in skills and score taking may be required to get more from this line. Midfield there are good options with everyone fit. Flynn back gives an added 2 pts threat. Menton should be able for another year, and further winter training for Gray and O'Connor hopefully pushes them up pecking order. Jones and Jack Kinlough crucial to get back as kickout target options too. Kerry used Joe O'connor to great effect at number 10. Kinsella in his first established year was excellent at times at 11 and again further strengthening, fitness and tactical nous could turn him into a really top intercounty player. Expect continued improvement from Duke. Costello and Morris need a solid bank of winter training to prevent injuries and also think about consistency and their defensive work. Both had exceptional days but other days were disappointing. A few niggles and a nasty injury to Morris set them back a bit. Conlon was really outstanding at times this year so fitness important for him. Curtis showed good glimpses too but consistency to be worked on. O'Halloran will be a year older so he may get more game time. Could Jamie Murphy make a good impact as a ball winning scoring inside forward? Perhaps an alternative for Frayne at least who had some really good days. Strength, fitness and consistency important for Frayne. Hopefully this year we will get first all-star in 18 years and unearth another gem or two from club championships. Remember it was quite late when Brennan got in last year. Perhaps he will look to build up backroom team to following the untimely departures but let's see. winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 773 - 31/07/2025 22:29:17 2629547 Link 1 |