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Replying To Ratoath Royal: "You mean apart from several Meath minor football championships, Meath U21 championships (hurling and football), a Meath Junior championship, a Meath Intermediate championship (football and hurling) and a Leinster Intermediate football championship? Apart from all those championships Ratoath have won? Dig up Maestro." Something that actually matters..... Maestro (Meath) - Posts: 569 - 01/10/2019 22:09:46 2240784 Link
Replying To Maestro: "Something that actually matters....." Well at least you're admitting that your lack of knowledge stems from you literally not caring. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 02/10/2019 07:42:44 2240836 Link
Replying To Maestro: "Something that actually matters....." :-D thats a big fishing Rod you have , Im sure you will catch something! lagoreX (Meath) - Posts: 220 - 02/10/2019 09:17:37 2240853 Link
Kells V Ratoath Ratoath have a chance here in making the Senior Final. They have plenty about them up front, especially pace to hurt Kells. However Scrin were that bad, not having a proper Quarter Final contest could work against them. Kells are experienced outfit and are very good up front. I still think they are not terrific at centre field and are ropey enough at the back. They made very hard work of beating a very poor Ashbourne side which suggests Ratoath who have better firepower and a better defence could really cause them problems. Still Kells are very good and if they seriously are Keegan contenders they should be beating Ratoath. Kells to win just Simonstown V Summerhill Summerhill looked very good against Na Fianna and hit them for 3-19 but then Simonstown looked terrific against the same opposition and hit 3-22. This has the hall marks of a real cracker of a contest. its very hard to call this one. Summerhill are energetic and love to run the ball at speed and they have very good forwards and can cause Simonstown problems. They are also pretty good at centrefield Simonstown have been going very well and yes Dunshaughlin dropping their whole team behind the ball in the Quarter Final did cause them some headaches but they were quick to sort that before winning by 9 and could and should have won by far more. They have a terrific defence, the best in the Championship and are well organised and structured. With O'Rourke back and I hear Nash is on his way back too and Simonstown have probably a stronger bench. This as I said is a tricky one to call. Its one of the hottest forward lines against the hottest of rear guards. Expect this to be a cagey affair and perhaps the difference might end up being is that Simonstown have a very good forward line too and their bench got them out of spot the last day and may well do the same again. Simonstown to win by 1 or 2 in what should be a cracking contest Talking_Sense (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 02/10/2019 10:30:18 2240871 Link
Replying To Talking_Sense: "Kells V Ratoath Ratoath have a chance here in making the Senior Final. They have plenty about them up front, especially pace to hurt Kells. However Scrin were that bad, not having a proper Quarter Final contest could work against them. Kells are experienced outfit and are very good up front. I still think they are not terrific at centre field and are ropey enough at the back. They made very hard work of beating a very poor Ashbourne side which suggests Ratoath who have better firepower and a better defence could really cause them problems. Still Kells are very good and if they seriously are Keegan contenders they should be beating Ratoath. Kells to win just Simonstown V Summerhill Summerhill looked very good against Na Fianna and hit them for 3-19 but then Simonstown looked terrific against the same opposition and hit 3-22. This has the hall marks of a real cracker of a contest. its very hard to call this one. Summerhill are energetic and love to run the ball at speed and they have very good forwards and can cause Simonstown problems. They are also pretty good at centrefield Simonstown have been going very well and yes Dunshaughlin dropping their whole team behind the ball in the Quarter Final did cause them some headaches but they were quick to sort that before winning by 9 and could and should have won by far more. They have a terrific defence, the best in the Championship and are well organised and structured. With O'Rourke back and I hear Nash is on his way back too and Simonstown have probably a stronger bench. This as I said is a tricky one to call. Its one of the hottest forward lines against the hottest of rear guards. Expect this to be a cagey affair and perhaps the difference might end up being is that Simonstown have a very good forward line too and their bench got them out of spot the last day and may well do the same again. Simonstown to win by 1 or 2 in what should be a cracking contest" Very valid points made, think both have potential to be crackers.... one issue though, Nash will play no part in the championship, while he is home and will be for the next day, his contract absolutely restricts him from playing. longroadback (Meath) - Posts: 325 - 02/10/2019 12:44:46 2240912 Link
Think Ratoath will beat kells with 4-6 points to spare. they have the backs to stop their forwards. simonstown should beat summerhill, summerhill too light in forwards overthehill72 (Meath) - Posts: 334 - 02/10/2019 16:52:21 2240982 Link
What's this about Nash being back?! The other 3 teams may give up if that's the case. Although as a pro surely his contract won't allow it? dorkside (Meath) - Posts: 71 - 02/10/2019 17:46:36 2240998 Link
The CCC or whatever title they give themselves certainly aren't in a rush to inform players, management and supporters of the exact date their semi finals are on! It is now Wednesday night and still no sign of fixtures announced? This has been going on all year and is actually mind boggling. What is holding up these fixtures being released on a Monday night? I know rugby players in Dublin that know the exact date, time and venue of every match they have from now until next April! In Meath we can't even get concrete fixtures for championship semi finals 7-10 days before them! BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 934 - 02/10/2019 21:19:47 2241052 Link
Replying To dorkside: "What's this about Nash being back?! The other 3 teams may give up if that's the case. Although as a pro surely his contract won't allow it?" Hopefully Nash gives up on the Aussie Rules. Genuinely don't see the attraction of the sport and could never understand why he went anyway, esepcially if he had the option of playing with Leinster while also continuing his studies - no way is AFL more fun to play than GAA or Rugby and its not like he is earning huge money playing it either. If he studied medicine in UCD and played GAA with UCD and Meath, he wouldn't be far off the level of training he is doing anyway. Crinigan (Meath) - Posts: 1318 - 03/10/2019 11:09:17 2241122 Link
Replying To Crinigan: "Hopefully Nash gives up on the Aussie Rules. Genuinely don't see the attraction of the sport and could never understand why he went anyway, esepcially if he had the option of playing with Leinster while also continuing his studies - no way is AFL more fun to play than GAA or Rugby and its not like he is earning huge money playing it either. If he studied medicine in UCD and played GAA with UCD and Meath, he wouldn't be far off the level of training he is doing anyway." He must think differently, thats just your opinion , you are forgetting the lifestyle you can lead in oz , weather etc Do they not have option to study over there? Im sure he looked at all his options and is happy No money in playing football for meath or career long term Leinster option is far more attractive than gaa , and he didnt go for it either. Lucky man to have all these options at his feet hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 415 - 03/10/2019 12:14:06 2241134 Link
The average player salary in the AFL is close to €200k per year. Now he's probably not making that at them moment but I'd say he's not exactly slumming it given that he's in Hawthorn's main squad. Given his age, I'd doubt he'd be making anywhere near that now if he stuck with Leinster. It's his life. He made the decision to play Aussie Rules and, at the moment, it looks like he made a good decision. Good luck to him. Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1362 - 03/10/2019 14:51:55 2241167 Link
Relegation Senseschalstown v Longwood - Seneschalstown with 6-8 to spare. Semi Kells v Ratoath - Kells by 3. Don't see the Skryne game as having done Ratoath any good while Kells overcame a dogged DA in their game. Simonstown v Summerhill - Summerhill by 3. Dunshaughlin result flattered Simonstown although they did well to breakdown the Dunshaughlin defence. I think Summerhill put down a real marker of intent in their derby match v Na Fianna. Can see both games going to the wire. AnFearBan1234 (Meath) - Posts: 110 - 04/10/2019 14:38:41 2241344 Link
Replying To AnFearBan1234: "Relegation Senseschalstown v Longwood - Seneschalstown with 6-8 to spare. Semi Kells v Ratoath - Kells by 3. Don't see the Skryne game as having done Ratoath any good while Kells overcame a dogged DA in their game. Simonstown v Summerhill - Summerhill by 3. Dunshaughlin result flattered Simonstown although they did well to breakdown the Dunshaughlin defence. I think Summerhill put down a real marker of intent in their derby match v Na Fianna. Can see both games going to the wire." How can you say Ratoaths game will have done nothing for them against Skryne yet Summerhills win over Na Fianna was 'laying down a marker of intent'?? Both games were over by half time effectively which was a shame as both were local derbys. Both Ratoath and Summerhill absolutely blitzed what was in front of them and for me both signalled that they are serious challengers for the cup, Teams can only beat whats in front of them and they both did that with a level of ruthlessness that should AND will worry both their quarter final opponents. Remember Skryne bet Dunshaughlin woh put it up to Simonstown and Ashbourne bet Summerhill as well. ratlag (Meath) - Posts: 557 - 04/10/2019 15:16:36 2241350 Link
Replying To ratlag: "How can you say Ratoaths game will have done nothing for them against Skryne yet Summerhills win over Na Fianna was 'laying down a marker of intent'?? Both games were over by half time effectively which was a shame as both were local derbys. Both Ratoath and Summerhill absolutely blitzed what was in front of them and for me both signalled that they are serious challengers for the cup, Teams can only beat whats in front of them and they both did that with a level of ruthlessness that should AND will worry both their quarter final opponents. Remember Skryne bet Dunshaughlin woh put it up to Simonstown and Ashbourne bet Summerhill as well." I think the more telling game was the group game between Ratoath and Summerhill - A one point win for the Hill with a late goal to nick the game. There is nothing much between those two in my opinion! But that counts for nothing if they both lose their semi finals! Simonstown have the best track record over the past few years - winning twice. Summerhill are not far behind them 4 finals in the past 8 years winning it twice in that time. You have to back to 91 for a Kells win - but they have been quarter and semi finalists a few times recently and Division 1 league winners recently too! Ratoath are in their first ever semi final - and are only Senior in the past 5 years! What does all that mean! Probably not a lot at the end of the day! It will come down to 2 games and who performs in them! Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 475 - 04/10/2019 15:41:21 2241355 Link
Replying To AnFearBan1234: "Relegation Senseschalstown v Longwood - Seneschalstown with 6-8 to spare. Semi Kells v Ratoath - Kells by 3. Don't see the Skryne game as having done Ratoath any good while Kells overcame a dogged DA in their game. Simonstown v Summerhill - Summerhill by 3. Dunshaughlin result flattered Simonstown although they did well to breakdown the Dunshaughlin defence. I think Summerhill put down a real marker of intent in their derby match v Na Fianna. Can see both games going to the wire." Relegation - Furze to win by a landslide 2-12 to 0-6 Kells V Ratoath - Pressure on Kells to perform as they have been in I dont know how many Semis and always fall short But I think they have the edge on Ratoath who are lacking a bit of experience Summerhill V Simonstown - We have gotten to the Semis under the radar and people are still talking about Kells and Simonstown , Will be a tough game but I think we have the backs to handle Kells - Hill by 2 summerhillof69 (Meath) - Posts: 226 - 04/10/2019 15:59:56 2241359 Link
I presume Rataoth have never played in the senior final. When did Kells last make it? Hard to call sumerhill and simonstown but I'm hoping the overall winner comes from the other side. Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 04/10/2019 21:44:05 2241418 Link
Replying To summerhillof69: "Relegation - Furze to win by a landslide 2-12 to 0-6 Kells V Ratoath - Pressure on Kells to perform as they have been in I dont know how many Semis and always fall short But I think they have the edge on Ratoath who are lacking a bit of experience Summerhill V Simonstown - We have gotten to the Semis under the radar and people are still talking about Kells and Simonstown , Will be a tough game but I think we have the backs to handle Kells - Hill by 2" The 2 Semi Finals is all about performing on the day . There 1 hour from the County Final. Kells have frozen quite a few times now and it's Ratoaths first semi final. So there is going to be nerves. Difficult to call this game and perhaps Kells might have the better nerves if there is such a thing. The other game well Summerhill and Simonstown are experienced at this level. Summerhill have the bigger tradition too. Again ye can't call this game. I do feel perhaps Simonstown have taken out Na Fianna , Dunboyne and Dunshaughlin whilst Summerhill have taken out Rathkenny, Longwood and Na Fianna In last 3 games. On bare form Simonstown have played tougher teams in the last 3 rounds. Maybe that will be the difference but Nothing much between these two sides I will gamble and go for a Ratoath V Simonstown Final Talking_Sense (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 05/10/2019 01:14:03 2241446 Link
Two interesting semis. I have zero affiliation to any of the clubs. So just looking forward to two good quality games and hopefully to find a player or two for senior county. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 06/10/2019 09:08:35 2241565 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Two interesting semis. I have zero affiliation to any of the clubs. So just looking forward to two good quality games and hopefully to find a player or two for senior county." Thought you were a cillies man? Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 06/10/2019 10:50:13 2241576 Link
Replying To Barney123: "Thought you were a cillies man?" He's a westmeath man Barney locklanegale (Wexford) - Posts: 68 - 06/10/2019 12:59:40 2241586 Link