Unprecedented quiet times on the GAA front and with no return on the horizon because of Covid-19 we have come up with a novel way to keeping your Royal GAA mind occupied. 

Since 1987 we have won four All-Ireland finals. You the reader can have a say in picking our Best XV from that glorious era.

Some very tough decisions to be made in the full forward line, starting with the wearers of the number 13 jersey.

One of Meath best ever footballers Colm O'Rourke was inspirational in the wins of '87 and '88. The RTE pundit finished a glittering career with 2 All Ireland's, 5 Leinster's, 3 NFL's and 3 All Stars. A real powerhouse in the full forward line with a trusty left peg and a great eye for a score.

Simonstown's Colm Brady took over the jersey for the 1996 replay win over Mayo. The fitness coach came on in the semi final win over Tyrone, the drawn All Ireland final and retained his place for the replay. Most of his work was done out the field.

Ollie Murphy was one of Meath's best players in '99. The Carnaross star lit up the stage as The Royals defeated Cork in the final, his goal despite carrying an injury, proved the crucial score. Murphy was a sub in '96, won 3 Leinster's and picked up 2 All Stars.

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Goalkeeper: Cormac Sullivan, Conor Martin, Mickey McQuillan

Number 2: Mark O'Reilly, Robbie O'Malley

Full Back: Darren Fay, Mick Lyons

Number 4: Cormac Murphy, Martin O'Connell, Terry Ferguson

Number 5: Paddy Reynolds, Colm Coyle, Kevin Foley

Centre back: Enda McManus, Liam Harnan

Number 7: Hank Traynor, Paddy Reynolds, Martin O'Connell

Midfield: John McDermott, Jimmy McGuinness, Nigel Crawford, Liam Hayes, Gerry McEntee

Number 10: Evan Kelly, Trevor Giles, David Beggy

Number 11: Trevor Giles, Tommy Dowd, Joe Cassells

Number 12: PJ Gillic, Graham Geraghty, Nigel Crawford

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