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Replying To RenegadeMaster:  "Pitchside.ie posts team sheets, results and full details of select matches.
It is a trial run and it is only for the Westmeath intermediate hurling & Westmeath junior football championships
The difference from other apps/websites out there is the players can create their own profile and the admin adds the players to the team sheets.
It's got good take up from a few teams and the profiles are interesting to say the least.
It will have full details of the upcoming intermediate hurling semi finals this weekend for example.
Updates are also available on it's instagram page "PitchSideProgram" but all content is on PitchSide.ie"
As far as I know this happened last year & a lot of clubs didnt send in their teams.

westmeathfan25 (Westmeath) - Posts: 13 - 29/09/2026 16:08:37    2695528

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Replying To PowellJohn3:  "Yeah more on form in my eyes, do i think shandonagh, malachys and milltown would beat tpass or Tang this year, yes i would, called power rankings nothing to do with previous years"
That's fair enough, we will agree to disagree! A case could be made for this year's intermediate winners but not enough to back up anyone else for me.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 29/09/2026 16:16:47    2695530

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Replying To RenegadeMaster:  "Pitchside.ie posts team sheets, results and full details of select matches.
It is a trial run and it is only for the Westmeath intermediate hurling & Westmeath junior football championships
The difference from other apps/websites out there is the players can create their own profile and the admin adds the players to the team sheets.
It's got good take up from a few teams and the profiles are interesting to say the least.
It will have full details of the upcoming intermediate hurling semi finals this weekend for example.
Updates are also available on it's instagram page "PitchSideProgram" but all content is on PitchSide.ie"
Interesting, thanks for sharing. Actually never knew about this, dont think it was advertised anywhere. Wouldn't agree with the onus being on the players to make their own profile, how many would be willing to do that realistically.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 29/09/2026 16:18:50    2695531

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Interesting webinar on tomorrow with Kerry GAA for anyone interested in sports performance data: https://landing.rypt.app/how-kerry-gaa-turn-data-into-decisions

ruairio (Galway) - Posts: 25 - 29/09/2026 17:06:48    2695544

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Interesting, thanks for sharing. Actually never knew about this, dont think it was advertised anywhere. Wouldn't agree with the onus being on the players to make their own profile, how many would be willing to do that realistically."
The idea behind it is profiles/headshot are only available on county final day on the physical match program.
The profiles are submitted ahead of the game to populate. There isn't much personality involved compared to the 1 pager the main man gets. Aim is to get everyone's name out there.
Because PitchSide is online, is available all season long and can hold more information than a condensed final day program it gives an interactive program all year long.
Bit more crack to be had compared to the usual program !
Not much can be done though if teams are not made available bar populating them after the game & completely optional for the players to sign up.

RenegadeMaster (Westmeath) - Posts: 3 - 30/09/2026 09:33:15    2695635

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Replying To JoxerDaly:  "St Lomans v The Downs should be a cracking final. Best 2 teams in Westmeath over the last few years. Lomans were in 10 finals in a row from 2013-2024, winning 7 and losing 1 each to The Downs, Shamrocks & Garrycastle. The Downs are now in their 3rd final in a row, and 4th in 5 years, beating Coralstown-Kinnegad in 2025, and losing to Lomans after a replay, extra time and penalties in 2024. I'd say The Downs owe Lomans a beating for the loss in 2024. Game in the group stages was a draw. There is very little between the 2 sides. Are Lomans peaking at the right time or is it just their guile to grind out results? Both sides are unbeaten this year - The Downs have 4 wins and 2 draws - Lomans have 3 wins and 4 draws. It's more than Heslin v Luke. Lomans have the additional quarter final game v Tubberclair under their belt, plus a Kinnegad collapse in the semifinal. The Downs won't have learned much about themselves in the semifinal v Moate, no contest, didn't get out of second gear. Verdict: Lomans guile and Heslin's 2 pointer threat gives them slight advantage over The Downs pace, power and Luke."
Should be a cracking final but all depends on the man in charge as the bunch we have are having too much influence on games

gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 888 - 01/10/2026 09:53:11    2695768

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any-word on what clubs are without a manager

heard Multy and Tspass management gone.

TheWagonWheel-N91Y529 (Westmeath) - Posts: 39 - 01/10/2026 16:25:12    2695839

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St Lomans and The Downs fixed for 2pm Sunday 11th ,Alan Coyne referee he give St Loman soft frees against Kinnegad

Mick1234 (Westmeath) - Posts: 58 - 02/10/2026 07:15:49    2695880

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Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529:  "any-word on what clubs are without a manager

heard Multy and Tspass management gone."
Not sure of how concrete this is but its what I've heard so don't shoot the messenger. Twaddle left Athlone, Caulry parted ways with Dineen, Conway gone from Tang, Higgins left Tubberclair, Mullingar Shamrocks parted ways with David Martin, Malachys parted ways with Tumelty, Daly gone from Moate and Gavin gone from RBridge.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 02/10/2026 08:49:55    2695884

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Not sure of how concrete this is but its what I've heard so don't shoot the messenger. Twaddle left Athlone, Caulry parted ways with Dineen, Conway gone from Tang, Higgins left Tubberclair, Mullingar Shamrocks parted ways with David Martin, Malachys parted ways with Tumelty, Daly gone from Moate and Gavin gone from RBridge."
A lot of holes to fill there, very suprised about Tubberclair mgmt

TheWagonWheel-N91Y529 (Westmeath) - Posts: 39 - 02/10/2026 09:54:15    2695888

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Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529:  "A lot of holes to fill there, very suprised about Tubberclair mgmt"
Surprised myself if true to be honest.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 02/10/2026 10:28:04    2695893

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Surprised myself if true to be honest."
Not very surprised. Higgins doesnt hang around very long. He has a business to run so where he gets the time is anyones guess.

Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 02/10/2026 11:20:12    2695900

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Replying To Mick1234:  "St Lomans and The Downs fixed for 2pm Sunday 11th ,Alan Coyne referee he give St Loman soft frees against Kinnegad"
If Team A is fouled and the referee plays advantage:
- If Team A then commits a technical foul before a clear advantage has accrued, the referee stops play and goes back to Team A's original free. Team A is not punished for that subsequent technical breach.

gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 888 - 02/10/2026 12:34:36    2695913

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Surprised myself if true to be honest."
Speaking to people in the club it's news to them so don't believe what you read online.

DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 70 - 02/10/2026 13:51:25    2695924

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Replying To Mick1234:  "St Lomans and The Downs fixed for 2pm Sunday 11th ,Alan Coyne referee he give St Loman soft frees against Kinnegad"
St Loman's know how to manage the referees. They know how to get the referee on their side. The key is simple for The Downs: don't give up 2 pointers and they will win the game. If The Downs can limit the 2 pointer frees, they will put themselves in a great position to win. Heslin has now scored 30 points from 2 point frees, and another 13 points from 1 point frees. No other team has been getting the frees St Loman's have been getting to be honest, going back to the first day against Kinnegad, Barry Nea gave them every opportunity to stay in the Championship. St Loman's ability to land 2 pointers has rescued them throughout an otherwise poor Championship.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 418 - 02/10/2026 14:52:43    2695936

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Replying To gaelicgab:  "If Team A is fouled and the referee plays advantage:
- If Team A then commits a technical foul before a clear advantage has accrued, the referee stops play and goes back to Team A's original free. Team A is not punished for that subsequent technical breach."
I hope you're not a referee cause that is completely incorrect.

Technical fouls overrule advantage

westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 386 - 02/10/2026 15:19:30    2695940

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "St Loman's know how to manage the referees. They know how to get the referee on their side. The key is simple for The Downs: don't give up 2 pointers and they will win the game. If The Downs can limit the 2 pointer frees, they will put themselves in a great position to win. Heslin has now scored 30 points from 2 point frees, and another 13 points from 1 point frees. No other team has been getting the frees St Loman's have been getting to be honest, going back to the first day against Kinnegad, Barry Nea gave them every opportunity to stay in the Championship. St Loman's ability to land 2 pointers has rescued them throughout an otherwise poor Championship."
Lomans would definitely be out of the championship without the benefit of 2 pointers. They scored 6 2 pointers against Tclair and 7 against Kinnegad. However, I can't see The Downs being as naive as the other 2 teams in terms of giving Heslin the opportunity to kick 2 point frees. He got 4 against Tclair (including 2 2 pointers from play) and he got 4 against Kinnegad. If The Downs can keep Lomans to 3 or less 2 pointers then I do think they will win with 6 or 7 to spare. That is obviously easier said than done given Lomans have the most players out of any team in Westmeath that can kick 2 pointers. The Downs I'm sure will have a plan in place and obviously have their own 2 point threats. The Downs' biggest challenge so far has been getting their best 15 on the field. Probably had close to their best against Moate minus maybe 1 or 2 lads. Would like to see The Downs win it as I feel they didn't do themselves justice in Leinster last year and will definitely be looking to right a few wrongs there if they can get over Lomans.
I actually don't think this current Lomans team would do that well in Leinster. They aren't the team they once were despite still reaching a county final and obviously could win it, I think that says more about the rest of the teams than anything.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 95 - 02/10/2026 15:19:36    2695941

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