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I wonder why the 2pm start. Could it be televised by TG4, I wonder? Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 82 - 05/10/2026 10:08:06 2696204 Link 0 |
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Where are all the refs in the County gone? 2 reffed the 5 senior knockout matches between them.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 421 - 05/10/2026 11:05:47 2696219 Link 1 |
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Game is live on TG4.
BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 102 - 05/10/2026 11:35:58 2696234 Link 0 |
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@claretandblue
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 421 - 06/10/2026 12:35:03 2696391 Link 0 |
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Tight enough senior football final to call. For me the sum of the parts would mean The Downs retain their title. I think they have improved since last year while Lomans have possibly regressed. Mitchell's form is excellent and gives them another angle. Don't think he played in Presume O'Toole will be home and involved maybe as an impact sub. Think he played v The Downs in the group stage but not since. Flanagan and McCartan are a decent midfield pairing but I'm looking at The Downs front 6 vs Lomans backs and can only see one winner. That said, Dempsey, Cox, Heslin and the younger McCartan will take some watching. Thought the ref was a little harsh on Kinnegad the last day with some frees so hopefully we get a more free flowing entertaining game. The recovery of Lynam and Loughlin from serious injuries is remarkable so fair play to them. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1268 - 07/10/2026 14:30:33 2696517 Link 0 |
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It's hard to argue the appointment was made on recent performances.
gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 890 - 07/10/2026 22:11:21 2696560 Link 0 |
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A fasinating game in store for Sunday. Are Lomans peaking at the right time? On paper The Downs should win this one but Lomans will be a tough opponent and if any club can beat them it will be Lomans. The Down running power and strenght all over the pitch should be enough, with the wind Sunday 2 pointers will be crucial, Heslin v Loughlin a big battle but plenty of other olayers capable of kicking the 2 pointers. The side with the wind in the first half would want to build up a nice lead. Lomans are a well organised seasoned team, The Downs have more flair and strenght overall. Id go with the The Downs by 4 or 5 points but wouldnt be no way surprised if Lomans sneak it either. It is a pity it is at 2pm and not 3.30pm but TV coverage dictates. dec (None) - Posts: 323 - 09/10/2026 11:58:07 2696679 Link 0 |
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The Downs will have looked closely at the Tubberclair game and the first half against Kinnegad and seen how vulnerable St Loman's are on the counterattack. O'Keeffe, Lally, Whelan, there is three players part of the St Loman's defensive structure I have named who look vulnerable when forced to turn and chase. I think St Loman's were fortunate to concede just 1-13 in the Semi Final with Kinnegad forcing shots into the strong wind instead of exploiting the space inside which they done so well in the first half of the group game. As well as that, clever tactical fouling high up the pitch allowed St Loman's time to recover their defensive shape. I would suspect Eoghan Hogan will pick up Luke Loughlin, O'Keeffe on Mitchell, Whelan on Ian Martin and Geoghegan on O'Sullivan. It will be a tough ask for St Loman's to contain those 4 lads. Lally will be then giving the job of smashing into the back of Lynam or whoever is jumping for The Downs. The Downs are not particularly convincing defensively either, Drumm will look after Heslin who is struggling to impose himself on games from play, Burke on Dempsey but Danny McCartan is a man on form and Ciaran Nolan may have to go on him. Oisin Loughlin took Sam McCartan out of the game earlier this year so I wouldn't be surprised if Dermot Power has the same idea and starts him instead of young Moloney. It is interesting to note that St Loman's have the second highest scoring total in the Championship but yet the second lowest percentage from play out of any of the top 9 ranked teams. Cut out the cheap frees and you cut off a huge part of their oxygen supply. The Downs to win by 5 or 6 points.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 421 - 09/10/2026 12:14:31 2696682 Link 0 |