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Just to clarify for some people on here who think the Slaughtneil CB is too slight and weak looking for county football - the same man's name is Chrissy McKaigue, He had a great career as a minor and U21 with successful Derry teams and was rewarded with a contract with Sydney Swans as a 20 year old. Like most young lads who went to Australia he returned home after a couple of years and is now the cornerstone of the Derry team when available, he has represented Ireland in the series against Australia on several occasions and is a hard, tough, uncompromising defender (dual player) and if a transfer market existed in GAA then Andy Mc would have him as a number one target to fill the CB position for us !!!
Royal_Rover (Meath) - Posts: 72 - 14/02/2017 14:24:45
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Replying To GAAman41: "Galway would annihilate meath and Clare would be too strong as well." Time will tell, but most of us know we're at the beginning of a rebuilding process. Only one way the Dublin team can go to be honest.
GlasgowRoyal (Meath) - Posts: 293 - 14/02/2017 15:55:49
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Replying To head4dblackspot: "Ratoath struggled last year in championship due to the fact they had a long run in intermediate championship and on into Leinster and all Ireland semis,then straight into senior championship for the first time
having 7 players involved with county footballers and 2 with hurlers is great for the clubs recognition in the county but hurts us as a club when they are not available to train or play until championship, hard to tell how we will fair out this year as this is new ground for us" Finishing with 6 players on our county team is some achievement thou.you lucky have big numbers in club other clubs not sustain that scenario. Might just put few bob on ye.
Reco (Meath) - Posts: 419 - 14/02/2017 16:12:17
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1.Hannigan
2.Keogan
3.McGill
4.Burke/ Smyth
5.Carry
6.Power
7.Douglas (because Forde is suspended)
8.Toher
9.Menton
10.O Coileain
11.O Sullivan
12.D. Lenihan
13.J Wallace
14.Sheridan
15.B.McMahon
Starters against Down , with Toher/Menton to develop their M/F partnership to the level that they know what they are meant to be doing , and that they have got each others back .
Carry , Power ,Douglas , to try to repeat the performance against Derry , with offering attacking options , Douglas ahead of McEntee when Forde is not available . A lot of the attacks came thru this line against Derry .
McMahon , Wallace to get in among the Down defenders with their speed. Down have a number of sharp defenders here . Sheridan to start to see if he can offer a scoring threat as well as a target man, layoff man opportunity . Lenihan to start to give him a chance to gather his nerves / regain his confidence and perform for Meath .
The Burke /Smyth thing is that Darragh Smyth can be exceptional at Club level , and last year (2015 ) was one of the reasons O Mahonys won the SFC . Not been allowed to develop as a core player at county level . Was an exceptional County Minor and County U21 playing at the other end of the field ..
Hannigan because , POR day has gone , developing players that specialise in the goal position is required . And he fits the bill as does Burlingham.
Meath_True (Meath) - Posts: 285 - 14/02/2017 16:37:33
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Replying To Meath_True: "1.Hannigan
2.Keogan
3.McGill
4.Burke/ Smyth
5.Carry
6.Power
7.Douglas (because Forde is suspended)
8.Toher
9.Menton
10.O Coileain
11.O Sullivan
12.D. Lenihan
13.J Wallace
14.Sheridan
15.B.McMahon
Starters against Down , with Toher/Menton to develop their M/F partnership to the level that they know what they are meant to be doing , and that they have got each others back .
Carry , Power ,Douglas , to try to repeat the performance against Derry , with offering attacking options , Douglas ahead of McEntee when Forde is not available . A lot of the attacks came thru this line against Derry .
McMahon , Wallace to get in among the Down defenders with their speed. Down have a number of sharp defenders here . Sheridan to start to see if he can offer a scoring threat as well as a target man, layoff man opportunity . Lenihan to start to give him a chance to gather his nerves / regain his confidence and perform for Meath .
The Burke /Smyth thing is that Darragh Smyth can be exceptional at Club level , and last year (2015 ) was one of the reasons O Mahonys won the SFC . Not been allowed to develop as a core player at county level . Was an exceptional County Minor and County U21 playing at the other end of the field ..
Hannigan because , POR day has gone , developing players that specialise in the goal position is required . And he fits the bill as does Burlingham." Just interested why no biggie?
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 14/02/2017 17:07:59
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Replying To Meath_True: "1.Hannigan
2.Keogan
3.McGill
4.Burke/ Smyth
5.Carry
6.Power
7.Douglas (because Forde is suspended)
8.Toher
9.Menton
10.O Coileain
11.O Sullivan
12.D. Lenihan
13.J Wallace
14.Sheridan
15.B.McMahon
Starters against Down , with Toher/Menton to develop their M/F partnership to the level that they know what they are meant to be doing , and that they have got each others back .
Carry , Power ,Douglas , to try to repeat the performance against Derry , with offering attacking options , Douglas ahead of McEntee when Forde is not available . A lot of the attacks came thru this line against Derry .
McMahon , Wallace to get in among the Down defenders with their speed. Down have a number of sharp defenders here . Sheridan to start to see if he can offer a scoring threat as well as a target man, layoff man opportunity . Lenihan to start to give him a chance to gather his nerves / regain his confidence and perform for Meath .
The Burke /Smyth thing is that Darragh Smyth can be exceptional at Club level , and last year (2015 ) was one of the reasons O Mahonys won the SFC . Not been allowed to develop as a core player at county level . Was an exceptional County Minor and County U21 playing at the other end of the field ..
Hannigan because , POR day has gone , developing players that specialise in the goal position is required . And he fits the bill as does Burlingham." Burlingham isn't even on the panel. And why is POR done?
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Replying To GlasgowRoyal: "Burlingham isn't even on the panel. And why is POR done?" Daragh Smyth isn't on the panel either as far as I know.
Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 14/02/2017 18:15:13
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Based on last two games I'd go
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Keogan
McGill
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Carry
Harnan
McEntee
Toher
Menton
Forde
Biggy
Cos
J Wallace (coming out)
McMahon
Lenihan
TakeYourPoints6 (Meath) - Posts: 230 - 14/02/2017 19:33:08
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Replying To Meath_True: "1.Hannigan
2.Keogan
3.McGill
4.Burke/ Smyth
5.Carry
6.Power
7.Douglas (because Forde is suspended)
8.Toher
9.Menton
10.O Coileain
11.O Sullivan
12.D. Lenihan
13.J Wallace
14.Sheridan
15.B.McMahon
Starters against Down , with Toher/Menton to develop their M/F partnership to the level that they know what they are meant to be doing , and that they have got each others back .
Carry , Power ,Douglas , to try to repeat the performance against Derry , with offering attacking options , Douglas ahead of McEntee when Forde is not available . A lot of the attacks came thru this line against Derry .
McMahon , Wallace to get in among the Down defenders with their speed. Down have a number of sharp defenders here . Sheridan to start to see if he can offer a scoring threat as well as a target man, layoff man opportunity . Lenihan to start to give him a chance to gather his nerves / regain his confidence and perform for Meath .
The Burke /Smyth thing is that Darragh Smyth can be exceptional at Club level , and last year (2015 ) was one of the reasons O Mahonys won the SFC . Not been allowed to develop as a core player at county level . Was an exceptional County Minor and County U21 playing at the other end of the field ..
Hannigan because , POR day has gone , developing players that specialise in the goal position is required . And he fits the bill as does Burlingham." how are we meant to take this seriously when you don't have our captain and best player starting?
redser123 (Meath) - Posts: 403 - 14/02/2017 19:50:32
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Replying To redser123: "how are we meant to take this seriously when you don't have our captain and best player starting?" Agree with that.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 15/02/2017 09:57:34
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Its strange that a lot of people wanted Menton switched to no 6 before the Kidare game. I was thinking that way aswell to be honest but, One good game against Derry and now in nailed on midfield for the moment. I think it sgoing to take Menton at minimum 1 year to learn his trade at midfield before he can start to be comfortable in the role.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 15/02/2017 10:53:16
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Replying To bobkarlgees: "Its strange that a lot of people wanted Menton switched to no 6 before the Kidare game. I was thinking that way aswell to be honest but, One good game against Derry and now in nailed on midfield for the moment. I think it sgoing to take Menton at minimum 1 year to learn his trade at midfield before he can start to be comfortable in the role." It's up to Andy and big Gerry to try and get the performance we saw from him in the second half for every game.
bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1792 - 15/02/2017 11:12:59
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Replying To bert09: "It's up to Andy and big Gerry to try and get the performance we saw from him in the second half for every game." Just on that, what is Gerrys role ? I don't see him listed as a selector on the match day program's.
I just see Finian Murtagh and Donal Curtis listed, maybe they only list two, I am not sure.
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 15/02/2017 13:52:39
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Replying To royaldunne: "Just interested why no biggie?" A number of things , A break from playing , club and county would do no harm at this point of year , no reason what he cant come in if required ,and it may recharge his batteries . The remaining games of the league may be where his influence may pay more dividends ( don't be flogging the same horse ) Down are in turmoil with Burns having issues with Players . Kilco , and so it may be opportune to rest him etc.
The Meath team needs to develop leaders other than Biggy.Up to this point when he doesn't paly theres a noticeable drop off in fellas who will put there heads up to lead . A team with one leader ( General ) , is easier to disable that a team with many leaders ( many Generals) . |Against Down may be the chance to see where those other leaders are going to come from, others need to take responsibility for the results on the field .
Meath_True (Meath) - Posts: 285 - 15/02/2017 17:59:57
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Replying To Meath_True: "A number of things , A break from playing , club and county would do no harm at this point of year , no reason what he cant come in if required ,and it may recharge his batteries . The remaining games of the league may be where his influence may pay more dividends ( don't be flogging the same horse ) Down are in turmoil with Burns having issues with Players . Kilco , and so it may be opportune to rest him etc.
The Meath team needs to develop leaders other than Biggy.Up to this point when he doesn't paly theres a noticeable drop off in fellas who will put there heads up to lead . A team with one leader ( General ) , is easier to disable that a team with many leaders ( many Generals) . |Against Down may be the chance to see where those other leaders are going to come from, others need to take responsibility for the results on the field ." No do not see the logic in this post. Graham has been appointed as captain for the year ,good luck to him. I tend to think he is average enough,and can be very good at times. Maybe this year he may fulfill his promise on a consistant basis. Tons of ability no doubt, but why does he go missing so often when the chips are down? A natural leader does the opposite.This year Graham has the chance to deliver on his potential.and maybe he will
Andy will want him playing for every match.proving of course he is delivering the goods ....remember there may not be very many to play. This is a chance for development for Graham and others particularily the mental toughness side of the game. At present it appears COS is the natural leader of the attack ,and Graham and others will be in competition,and that can only be good All hands on deck from here on.....s..t or get off the pot,and no excuses
nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1227 - 15/02/2017 19:30:02
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Replying To Meath_True: "A number of things , A break from playing , club and county would do no harm at this point of year , no reason what he cant come in if required ,and it may recharge his batteries . The remaining games of the league may be where his influence may pay more dividends ( don't be flogging the same horse ) Down are in turmoil with Burns having issues with Players . Kilco , and so it may be opportune to rest him etc.
The Meath team needs to develop leaders other than Biggy.Up to this point when he doesn't paly theres a noticeable drop off in fellas who will put there heads up to lead . A team with one leader ( General ) , is easier to disable that a team with many leaders ( many Generals) . |Against Down may be the chance to see where those other leaders are going to come from, others need to take responsibility for the results on the field ." All fair points, I presume on bench until needed if at all.
royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 15/02/2017 19:34:30
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Replying To Meath_True: "A number of things , A break from playing , club and county would do no harm at this point of year , no reason what he cant come in if required ,and it may recharge his batteries . The remaining games of the league may be where his influence may pay more dividends ( don't be flogging the same horse ) Down are in turmoil with Burns having issues with Players . Kilco , and so it may be opportune to rest him etc.
The Meath team needs to develop leaders other than Biggy.Up to this point when he doesn't paly theres a noticeable drop off in fellas who will put there heads up to lead . A team with one leader ( General ) , is easier to disable that a team with many leaders ( many Generals) . |Against Down may be the chance to see where those other leaders are going to come from, others need to take responsibility for the results on the field ." plus if Colmcilles win at the weekend,could you begrudge him a few days off?
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Replying To royaldunne: "All fair points, I presume on bench until needed if at all." Good expatiation Meath_True . Your off the hook for now :)
bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1263 - 15/02/2017 20:36:52
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Replying To GAAman41: "Galway would annihilate meath and Clare would be too strong as well." Not a chance. We will be very happy to come away from Navan with a result. I take it you have a issue with the Royals which obviously has nothing to do with us. Certainly i will call it as it is. In the greater scheme of things Galway are on the up and becoming harder to beat. On the flip side without being cliched we are taking it one match at a time as that is how successful teams operate. Clare will be a dogfight in Salthill on Sunday week but we have the player if tuned fully in to win.
kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1947 - 17/02/2017 11:01:58
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Replying To Reco: "Ratoath have to b good bet for senior championship this year or is it unfair on Them to have all there players on meath panel." Between the lads on the football panel, under 21 panel and the hurling panel I reckon Ratoath are down about 10 players! I don't think they have been training with the club yet - can't be ideal for their new manager!
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