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Caulry & Coralstown kinnegad should be a great game . shame bout the weather doe Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 23/10/2022 11:16:06 2445095 Link 0 |
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Unfortunately not a great game and the weather can't be blamed. Kinnegad won't care after retaining their crown, Callum Cruise particularly impressive up front, both teams emphasis on keeping possession didn't make for a great spectacle. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1486 - 23/10/2022 19:10:19 2445160 Link 1 |
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Thought it was a Great Game to watch Two fantastic teams
Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 24/10/2022 11:28:35 2445236 Link 0 |
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Well one of them shouldn't be anywhere near it. Full backs in the Intermediate grade must have been fairly poor.
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 601 - 24/10/2022 17:13:54 2445293 Link 0 |
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It was a great game to watch. Ok no scores in first quarter. Kinnegad got their match ups right on Baker and Malinn. Younger Baker is a super footballer but Cruise was the difference
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 174 - 25/10/2022 12:37:08 2445368 Link 1 |
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I'd agree, by Senan Bakers own high standards at underage he was kept relatively quiet but his younger brother Tadgh was the best player on the pitch for large portions of the game. Cruise took his four scores well and was also influential but Kinnegad just have more of a spread where Caulry were relying on 4/5 lads to bring the rest along. Overall the Div.2 final was a better game as both teams played more attacking football . Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 232 - 25/10/2022 14:25:01 2445382 Link 1 |
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Presume Meridian is referring to Daire Conway as not being worthy of selection on Intermediate team of year. Personally thought he was excellent all year, especially in knockout stages, has been dogged with injuries but his discipline has improved, he's got good pace and was dominant in replay before getting injured. Care to offer an alternative which might lend some credence to your argument. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1486 - 25/10/2022 15:04:30 2445396 Link 0 |
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What position does Tadgh Baker play and what age is he ? The Downs had a good win over Tyrrellspass in the div 2 final. Interesting to note that none of the downs U19 team (save for the keeper) came close to playing senior championship this year. While Tyrellspass had at least 2 in Pierson and Clarke, both decent forwards. Kinnegad and Caulry no doubt had a good few playing with senior experience. My point is that its probably a numbers game with The Downs fielding 3 championship teams they don't need to rush the likes of Josh Murtagh, Oisin Loughlin, Tadgh Nolan into senior football. I also note they were missing Rian Holding and Mikey Moffat and had a good few U17's playing andcI dont believe this group won anything at the younger grades. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1129 - 25/10/2022 15:10:27 2445398 Link 0 |
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There is a lot of under age talent coming from clubs the future looks bright for Football
Bettyboo22 (Westmeath) - Posts: 108 - 26/10/2022 07:39:55 2445452 Link 0 |
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It is his discipline which is his downfall. How did he do against Ballymore btw? Came on as sub, did nothing but foul, should have been taken off again, eventually got himself sent off.
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 601 - 26/10/2022 08:38:48 2445454 Link 0 |
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Senan Baker has been a great prospect for years underage, I remember seeing him play against mullingar cbs last year for his school the Marist (my son is also in the Marist) and I was very impressed. However Whittaker on the other hand has been a late bloomer in terms of underage development, Whittaker didn't make his school team until his final year last year and also did not get selected for county panels at underage, more noticeably he wasn't selected on the minor panel in 2020, tubberclair have had a lot of late bloomers, credit to them and their work might just be paying off at underage.
MountTemple (Westmeath) - Posts: 3 - 26/10/2022 09:59:38 2445463 Link 0 |
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I see Declan Kelly gone from Lomans, will be interesting to see where he ends up next martyW (Westmeath) - Posts: 319 - 26/10/2022 12:09:29 2445497 Link 0 |
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Declan Kelly heavily involved with his club at underage and with Offaly development squads. He'll certainly have no shortage of offers at a high level and gives great example of sideline behaviour. No ranting at players or abusing officials. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1486 - 26/10/2022 12:17:40 2445498 Link 0 |
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Couldnt agree more. He is top class on the sideline and off it.
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 601 - 26/10/2022 12:54:52 2445501 Link 0 |
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Maybe it's no coincidence that the managers on the line who conduct themselves properly are the successful ones. Lar Wall seemed very reserved and calm on the sideline with The Downs as was Kevin Hickey with Shandonagh and Stephen Cleary with Multy. Buddah Mangan likewise with Castletown. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1486 - 26/10/2022 14:43:45 2445515 Link 0 |
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Not being selected on the minor panel in 2020 was crazy considering he was scoring pretty much everything for a Tubberclair team which won an U17 division 2 championship. So many players now coming through later; it just shows the importance of physical development, we see so many lads at u14 for example who fall away when they are matched physically the older they get. Are we a little guilty of writing lads of too quickly or even going back to the usual names on county panels. Who was the last county player we produced who never played county minor? Surely not many? TigerWoods90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 142 - 26/10/2022 17:46:32 2445546 Link 0 |
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There have been a few, if you go back far enough. although I guess not many at one time. Jason Daly off current team? Dont think he played county minor , although I don't have a clue what age he is. from the not so distant past Doron Harte comes to mind. jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 443 - 27/10/2022 10:24:54 2445599 Link 0 |
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Ronan Wallace ?
Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1016 - 27/10/2022 13:11:42 2445648 Link 0 |
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Can anyone shed some light on the Tailteann Run fundraiser; seems to have fallen way short of targets. Without being cynical I fear the reasons behind the fund-raiser may have put a lot of people off. A certain rural club raised 5 times the amount the county raised on the same day. TigerWoods90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 142 - 27/10/2022 16:56:05 2445710 Link 1 |
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The golf classic raised almost €30,000 and with surely €20,000 of that being profit and added to the €60,000 given by Croke Park, people probably thought that was more than enough for a decent holiday for 60-70 people. Works out at approx €1,300 per person. A club fundraiser would be seen as a more deserving cause and we're living in difficult times so giving to a holiday fund may not be priority for supporters. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1486 - 27/10/2022 18:23:11 2445716 Link 0 |