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Replying To Temple56: "Not sure who's in or out this year. A lot of new players brought in my McHugh for training but my team below is going off the inter county season last year. Have heard Niall Michell is in the football set up? Is that true?
1. Jason Daly (Heard he's back in)
2. Sam Smyth
3. Charlie Drumm
4. Jack Geoghegan
5. Matthew Whittaker
6. Brian Guinan (We are missing a CB, with Wallace now a forward Guinan or maybe Ciaran Nolan could step up)
7. Sam McCartan
8. Johnny Lynam
9. Ray Connellan
10. Shane Ormsby (Brilliant in club championship)
11. Ronan Wallace
12. Kevin O'Sullivan
13. Luke Loughlin
14. Robbie Forde
15. Senan Baker (No football last year for Westmeath but new rules suit him, hopefully keeps fit)
16. Ross Coorron
17. Tadgh Baker
18. Eoghan McCabe (We are struggling for midfielder, I don't think McCabe is up to level but not much else out there)
19. Joe Moran
20. Brandon Kelly
21. Danny McCartan
22. Ciaran Nolan
23. Danny Scahill
24. Darragh Lorwy
25. Conor McCormack (Heard he's back in as a forward)
26. Brian Cooney (Dont know what his best position is)" You're going off last year's inter county championship and then proceed to pick Ormsby and Baker based on club form and the new rules, so you aren't picking based on last year's inter county! About three of your squad aren't even on this year's panel.
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 183 - 09/12/2025 16:56:56
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Replying To OverTheHill85: "You're going off last year's inter county championship and then proceed to pick Ormsby and Baker based on club form and the new rules, so you aren't picking based on last year's inter county! About three of your squad aren't even on this year's panel." Sorry OverTheHill85, I probably didn't make that clear in my original wording. I meant that I'm not fully up to speed on this year's squad, so apologies if three of the players I named aren't actually on the panel. What I was trying to say is that everyone I picked has played for Westmeath in the past two years and has that county level experience. Except maybe the sub keeper Ross and Ciaran Nolan. Can you tell us who isn't in the panel since you seem to know?
I didnt pick players solely based on a good club championship. For example, Senan has played for Westmeath plenty of times and would have started last year if he'd been fit. Shane Ormsby was also part of the panel last year and last years u20s. Players like Morgan Gavigan had a fantastic club championship, and I've heard he's in training, but there's no point including him in the team when I'm not sure what he's like at this level yet.
On Brandon Kelly I don't think he's a starter at inter county level. Yes, he had a great year with the club but in fairness his high scoring was in intermediate level section B playing against the likes of Kilbeggan, Maryland, CFCW, Castledaly and Ballymore. I couldn't see Brandon Kelly doing what Luke does for the Downs, Baker for Caulry or even Forde for Moate at Senior level. That's my opinion, I hope I'm wrong and he gets chance to prove it in the league.
Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 592 - 09/12/2025 17:28:03
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Replying To Temple56: "Sorry OverTheHill85, I probably didn't make that clear in my original wording. I meant that I'm not fully up to speed on this year's squad, so apologies if three of the players I named aren't actually on the panel. What I was trying to say is that everyone I picked has played for Westmeath in the past two years and has that county level experience. Except maybe the sub keeper Ross and Ciaran Nolan. Can you tell us who isn't in the panel since you seem to know?
I didnt pick players solely based on a good club championship. For example, Senan has played for Westmeath plenty of times and would have started last year if he'd been fit. Shane Ormsby was also part of the panel last year and last years u20s. Players like Morgan Gavigan had a fantastic club championship, and I've heard he's in training, but there's no point including him in the team when I'm not sure what he's like at this level yet.
On Brandon Kelly I don't think he's a starter at inter county level. Yes, he had a great year with the club but in fairness his high scoring was in intermediate level section B playing against the likes of Kilbeggan, Maryland, CFCW, Castledaly and Ballymore. I couldn't see Brandon Kelly doing what Luke does for the Downs, Baker for Caulry or even Forde for Moate at Senior level. That's my opinion, I hope I'm wrong and he gets chance to prove it in the league." Agree completely on Brandon Kelly. Yes, he looked great in the Club Championship but who was he up against. Certainly he deserves a chance and time will tell if he is up to this level.
I am not convinced on Senan Baker. He still have much to prove and I am not one for putting trust in potential. At some point potential has to turn into actual performances and for me he hasn't lived up to the hype yet. I know he has had injury issues but this is going to be a big year for him to prove he has what it takes at this level.
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 710 - 10/12/2025 08:51:19
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Replying To Meridian: "Agree completely on Brandon Kelly. Yes, he looked great in the Club Championship but who was he up against. Certainly he deserves a chance and time will tell if he is up to this level.
I am not convinced on Senan Baker. He still have much to prove and I am not one for putting trust in potential. At some point potential has to turn into actual performances and for me he hasn't lived up to the hype yet. I know he has had injury issues but this is going to be a big year for him to prove he has what it takes at this level." Both are quality young players who have had to deal with the setback of injuries last year. I expect them to both have a significant positive impact in the NFL.
johnnyh (Westmeath) - Posts: 27 - 10/12/2025 11:20:20
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David Martin to Shamrocks a bit of a surprise ? I thought they would have kept the same management but also maybe a higher calibre name with championship success as Shamrocks have some great young teams coming through in the next 1-3 years. But the very best of Luck to him maybe a stepping stone to intercounty scene.
County team from accounts done well against Donegal last weekend for large parts but its only December, they ran them close last year in a challenge but obviously lost to Wicklow so that doesnt mean anything. A few bigger names of got the chop already and a lot of club performers either not included or opted out.
nadunta2025 (Westmeath) - Posts: 13 - 10/12/2025 13:29:36
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Replying To nadunta2025: "David Martin to Shamrocks a bit of a surprise ? I thought they would have kept the same management but also maybe a higher calibre name with championship success as Shamrocks have some great young teams coming through in the next 1-3 years. But the very best of Luck to him maybe a stepping stone to intercounty scene.
County team from accounts done well against Donegal last weekend for large parts but its only December, they ran them close last year in a challenge but obviously lost to Wicklow so that doesnt mean anything. A few bigger names of got the chop already and a lot of club performers either not included or opted out." I'm sure they wanted to keep the same management. But Micheal Burke stepped down due to increased work commitments. Martin looks like a good appointment , and it's a good role for him too. He won't win a championship there next year, but if he's there for 3 years he might.
jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 500 - 10/12/2025 16:20:06
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Best of Luck to Paddy Wallace in his new role, if he can mend and repair relationships with clubs and get them all on-side it'll have been a good term.
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 183 - 11/12/2025 08:24:05
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What clubs are you referring to?
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2494 - 11/12/2025 11:56:42
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Interesting take on this weekend Leinster final.
Tubberclaire youngster daire o connor was phenomenal in the semi and I'm expecting him to step up when the parish needs him this weekend
Madformulty2000 (Westmeath) - Posts: 5 - 11/12/2025 12:57:14
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Replying To nadunta2025: "David Martin to Shamrocks a bit of a surprise ? I thought they would have kept the same management but also maybe a higher calibre name with championship success as Shamrocks have some great young teams coming through in the next 1-3 years. But the very best of Luck to him maybe a stepping stone to intercounty scene.
County team from accounts done well against Donegal last weekend for large parts but its only December, they ran them close last year in a challenge but obviously lost to Wicklow so that doesnt mean anything. A few bigger names of got the chop already and a lot of club performers either not included or opted out." Who got the chop ?
shamrockslegend99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1 - 11/12/2025 13:35:50
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Replying To Claretandblue: "What clubs are you referring to?" I think generally the fundraiser left a sour taste at the end with a lot of people on the ground. I would say there's a disconnect between a lot of supporters and the county board. And these supporters are good club people.
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 183 - 11/12/2025 15:22:32
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Replying To nadunta2025: "David Martin to Shamrocks a bit of a surprise ? I thought they would have kept the same management but also maybe a higher calibre name with championship success as Shamrocks have some great young teams coming through in the next 1-3 years. But the very best of Luck to him maybe a stepping stone to intercounty scene.
County team from accounts done well against Donegal last weekend for large parts but its only December, they ran them close last year in a challenge but obviously lost to Wicklow so that doesnt mean anything. A few bigger names of got the chop already and a lot of club performers either not included or opted out." "......they ran them close last year in a challenge....."
Apologies for being pedantic but they didn't.
johnnyh (Westmeath) - Posts: 27 - 11/12/2025 18:30:21
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Manager updates from intermediate
Ballymore - michael quinn from longford
Miltown - barry downey
Miltownpass - conor foley
Castledaly - mick tumbility and James Galvin
St malachys - graeme corcoran
Gaalover1989 (Westmeath) - Posts: 52 - 11/12/2025 20:15:15
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