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Tipp sunday represents a good opportunity for Dessie to give fringe players and players coming back from Injury a run out to see where they are. Few of the u20s could be tested also prior to championship. The league was disappointing, in that we didn't gain promotion, but all focus now on Louth. A few players have stood up and been identified in the league so far, so that's a positive. From the games I have seen, Heslin is alot more effective closer to the goal than chasing full backs around the pitch, same with o'toole.

Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 19 - 24/03/2023 17:42:56    2466339

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Good to get a win today without a number of key players , albeit the game was a dead rubber! No Heslin, Duncan, connellan or Harte togged . O'Toole, and McCartan the standouts for me . O'Toole in particular worked incredibly hard . Luke Loughlin was also lively and got some nice scores . Hopefully we can catch Louth on the hop who you'd think Will go into the championship game hot favourites .

Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 37 - 26/03/2023 20:05:37    2466888

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Challenge game intensity today, Tipp were very poor, Power has a job on his hands to make them competitive. Cannot understand Trevor Martin sitting in the stand for seven league games without seeing a minutes action, surely such a key position needs competition, an injury to Jason Daly and we have a keeper whose untried at this level. Hurling manager played the sub keeper last week in a dead rubber game, Andy McCormack subbed at half time, harshly in my view.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 939 - 26/03/2023 21:06:02    2466912

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Challenge game intensity today, Tipp were very poor, Power has a job on his hands to make them competitive. Cannot understand Trevor Martin sitting in the stand for seven league games without seeing a minutes action, surely such a key position needs competition, an injury to Jason Daly and we have a keeper whose untried at this level. Hurling manager played the sub keeper last week in a dead rubber game, Andy McCormack subbed at half time, harshly in my view."
the best entertainment i had in a long time . oh sorry im not talking about the so called league game . oh no the interval match with the young children . the determination and intensity was a joy to behold . well done to all involved. as for the league game no comment needed

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1640 - 27/03/2023 09:13:33    2466973

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Very poor from both sides in the first half yesterday-no intensity-20 yards forward then 10 backwards-30 yards sideways then backwards again-how they even managed to score 3 pts each was a wonder.Much better second half from Westmeath but still a bit sluggish but a win is a win whoever the opposition.Agree I thought more squad players would get a full game and Martin should definately have played in goal-hard on him.Andy McCormack going off at half time was harsh unless he was injured but he was on a yellow card.I would give us a fair chance against Louth if we play a fast open game-all Mickey Hartes teams are set up defencesively -we just need to find a way to open them up-we have the players to do it.

[email protected] (Westmeath) - Posts: 78 - 27/03/2023 10:32:00    2466990

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