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Just want to say well done Westmeath Gaa for setting up the new Youtube programme 'The Westmeath Game' which reviews all the football and hurling club championship games in the county. They come in for a lot of criticism for coverage of our games but this is 1 thing they have definitely got right. A brilliant initiative! Leftpeg1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 97 - 09/09/2021 21:00:40 2379187 Link 2 |
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Indeed, a good initiative. But when did John Maughan join The Downs ?? lol Same crack in commentary. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1186 - 09/09/2021 23:19:35 2379211 Link 0 |
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I'll second that, excellent viewing, great insight's and from someone who lives overseas, it is a great way to keep up to speed with the local championship. Not to put added work or stress on the two presenters who I think have been magnificent so far, but it would be great if they could pick a team of the round after each championship round. Granted that both men can't watch or be at every game but they seem to be very well informed. Really enjoyed the programme, long may it continue.
kevinno.8 (Meath) - Posts: 29 - 10/09/2021 05:29:20 2379223 Link 0 |
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Yep, 100% agree. A very simple yet affective format - highlights of the two streamed games from the weekend previous and then just the two lads having a chat about them and all other games. I would like to see it expanded slightly and maybe have a club focus section where the lads go out to visit a different club every other week and help the club in question promote their efforts they are putting in. But regardless of this, well done to the organisers.
Boarderboy (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 10/09/2021 08:19:34 2379229 Link 0 |
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Very good idea by Westmeath GAA to run the weekly show. But I feel the analysis on the show has been poor some the statements and stats that were given were completely wrong. Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 561 - 10/09/2021 10:14:29 2379258 Link 0 |
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I would have to agree with you there regarding some statements and stats made being off. However it is a great initiative and it's early days yet so the lads involved can only get better, hopefully this is only the start of this show and they can learn as they go and expand. Well done to all involved
borisdblade (Westmeath) - Posts: 55 - 10/09/2021 15:48:35 2379380 Link 0 |
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I agree with the lads above. Great to have a highlights programme on Youtube. But Temple56 is right, would love to see some ex footballers or managers involved. Some of the comments and statements by the commentator are rubbish really, and he does the same during the matches on Iarmhi Tv too. Rather than actually commentating, he goes off and a ramble for 5 minutes. Regarding the championship, great to see some shocks and unexpected results. I still think Lomans will hit their peak after the group stages, and the downs look impressive too with loughlan. Group B is mad. The next result for every team in vital. Moate seem to be holding their own at Senior level. If they beat Rosemount in the next game, it could leave Rosemount and Killucan playing the last game with the loser being relegated.. blackyconners (Westmeath) - Posts: 39 - 10/09/2021 23:06:08 2379520 Link 0 |
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I'd like it to be more insightful too but these two lads are probably the only two lads willing to do it and if they don't go off the information they've been given then certain games wouldn't be mentioned. It's not perfect but it's a start, maybe down the line if they had willing people a different person would jump in to help discuss different competitions e.g intermediate , senior B , senior .
Gaawestmeath (Westmeath) - Posts: 107 - 11/09/2021 11:54:31 2379574 Link 0 |
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Definitely a good innovation and is something worth watching. You know when you are put sitting behind a microphone, keeping up the chatter is a challenge - ever try doing it ? Improvisation is often required so I would overlook any shortcomings. After all, we have to listen to politicians talking through their rear end often enough - and they are well paid for it.
dbpcmi (Westmeath) - Posts: 66 - 11/09/2021 12:05:28 2379578 Link 0 |
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Predictions for this weekends games. A lot at stake this weekend, a lot of teams to either put themselves into the knockouts stages or take themselves out of the running.. Westmeathking (Westmeath) - Posts: 54 - 13/09/2021 21:33:56 2380439 Link 1 |
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Next Round Predictions The Downs or Kinnegad?? etc Sure to be a cracker Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 13/09/2021 22:14:41 2380451 Link 0 |
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It will be tight for sure, don't know if it will be a cracker in terms of football quality. These local derbies tend to be heated and fractious and therefore low scoring but Kinnegad have been racking up the scores. A few injuries in both camps so doubt either will be full strength. Garrycastle v Lomans surely a more attractive fixture in terms of potential quality - just a pity they are both on at the same time. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1186 - 13/09/2021 23:44:39 2380485 Link 0 |
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My predictions for senior games this weekend mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 261 - 14/09/2021 13:43:15 2380609 Link 1 |
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God hope not too many injuries on those teams they have been flying both teams
Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 14/09/2021 15:39:47 2380650 Link 0 |
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I wouldnt agree that the downs are flying. Garrycastle should have beaten them and they scraped over a poor Athlone side. Kinnegad have been the form team of the championship so far putting up big scores and are real contenders to win it. The winners of Lomans Garrycastle will take great momentum into their final group game before the knockouts, this is certainly the game of the weekend.
Left Full (Westmeath) - Posts: 258 - 14/09/2021 16:27:44 2380676 Link 1 |
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ye kinnegad have been putting up good scores and their defence seems solid enough too. Who would be in the Final its hard to call this year.
Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 14/09/2021 16:54:07 2380691 Link 0 |
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Will the Finals be played in October or November Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 14/09/2021 18:06:49 2380719 Link 0 |
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It will be mid November by the time they are played
mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 261 - 15/09/2021 11:42:46 2380849 Link 1 |
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Yes Nov 13/14 is the current date as per planning report for senior football final.
BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1186 - 15/09/2021 12:41:36 2380871 Link 1 |
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The All Ireland Final on a Saturday was Great this year . Club Finals would be great on a Saturday too.
Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 16/09/2021 07:40:26 2381036 Link 1 |