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I know it's a very long shot. But could we turn them over?? royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/02/2020 08:05:14 2268717 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "I know it's a very long shot. But could we turn them over??" I can't see it to be honest. Kerry are the best team we have played in the league so far so i expect we will get beaten. Obviously we would all be more confident if we had held on to beat Mayo the last day and it doesn't help that Kerry lost too so they will be even more fired up for two points on Sunday. SheridansTry (Meath) - Posts: 180 - 21/02/2020 10:18:19 2268738 Link
Replying To SheridansTry: "I can't see it to be honest. Kerry are the best team we have played in the league so far so i expect we will get beaten. Obviously we would all be more confident if we had held on to beat Mayo the last day and it doesn't help that Kerry lost too so they will be even more fired up for two points on Sunday." Totally agree. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/02/2020 11:22:23 2268756 Link
Replying To SheridansTry: "I can't see it to be honest. Kerry are the best team we have played in the league so far so i expect we will get beaten. Obviously we would all be more confident if we had held on to beat Mayo the last day and it doesn't help that Kerry lost too so they will be even more fired up for two points on Sunday." I think your point about Kerry losing is valid! They will be really up for this game - as always they consider themselves the real deal but a loss to Galway will have been a right slap in the face for them! While the league won't be their main focus I have no doubt they won't want to be dragged into talk of relegation etc and the way the games have gone to date it won't be too hard for teams to get dragged into the relegation situation! That said, I think this Meath team is better than the results they have gotten and better than the performances they have shown to date in the league - I think we will give a good account of ourselves. But a win in Kerry against Kerry will be the best result we have achieved in many years - not impossible but a big ask!! ASaminthehand (Meath) - Posts: 422 - 21/02/2020 11:25:38 2268757 Link
Interesting there is so little talk of this on here, when in reality this could be one of our highest attended league away games in recent memory. Suggests there is a disparity between people posting on here and attending games. Maybe I'm in a bubble but i don't know anyone not down there this weekend, and not just from my own club either, everyone I have spoke to from different clubs have had this one marked down on the calendar since fixtures came out also. On the match I wouldn't hold much hope, the super 8s game in Navan was a great effort but ultimately our thread thin squad didn't have enough to hurt them when it mattered, and it's no secret we are lighter again this campaign. Jonesy will be a loss for this as we were forming a decent pairing there, I know Harnan is in contention so wouldn't surprise me to see him come straight in, either at 6 or 9 as a replacement and move B Conlon whichever way. Far from ideal but it seems to be robbing peter to play paul this campaign, and hopefully getting a competitive 15 on the pitch. One or two others that should be togging out again after injury but hard to know if fit enough to be thrown in to a game like this, will be a serious test. Looking forward to the trip anyway, no such thing as a bad weekend in Killarney. Waited long enough for fixtures like this. dunboynelad (Meath) - Posts: 227 - 21/02/2020 11:47:21 2268767 Link
Replying To ASaminthehand: "I think your point about Kerry losing is valid! They will be really up for this game - as always they consider themselves the real deal but a loss to Galway will have been a right slap in the face for them! While the league won't be their main focus I have no doubt they won't want to be dragged into talk of relegation etc and the way the games have gone to date it won't be too hard for teams to get dragged into the relegation situation! That said, I think this Meath team is better than the results they have gotten and better than the performances they have shown to date in the league - I think we will give a good account of ourselves. But a win in Kerry against Kerry will be the best result we have achieved in many years - not impossible but a big ask!!" A correction needed here, Kerry beat Galway in Round 2 of the NFL but lost to Tyrone in Tyrone in Round 3. This form would indicate that Kerry are not invincible but in front of their own supporters they are a different "animal" to quote a former great. At this stage I would be hoping for a performance, with 100% effort, the minimum of self inflicted errors from the players and some evidence of a kick out strategy from the management with early intervention if we are struggling in certain areas of the field. If we can achieve the above we are in with a chance. But to date we have not managed that and that is the main reason we are pointless after three rounds. Granted we are short some would be starting players but then I think most other counties are in the same boat so what is being tested in this League is each counties strength in depth, absent players should not be used as an excuse, in reality our credentials to be a top team is being tested. So where to now? Relegation is looming on the horizon. This would be simply a glitch in the team's development. If relegated, a disaster would failure not to be promoted the following year when the team may be more developed and also acutely aware of the realities of life with the big boys. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 21/02/2020 12:23:47 2268773 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "I know it's a very long shot. But could we turn them over??" no VernonSmith (Meath) - Posts: 112 - 21/02/2020 13:32:39 2268796 Link
Been to all 3 games to date and the answer is a big NO. Simply toothless up front and unfortunately too many same type players. They are good players but they will get eaten up by Kerry. Talking_Sense (Meath) - Posts: 209 - 21/02/2020 14:49:26 2268811 Link
Replying To dunboynelad: "Interesting there is so little talk of this on here, when in reality this could be one of our highest attended league away games in recent memory. Suggests there is a disparity between people posting on here and attending games. Maybe I'm in a bubble but i don't know anyone not down there this weekend, and not just from my own club either, everyone I have spoke to from different clubs have had this one marked down on the calendar since fixtures came out also. On the match I wouldn't hold much hope, the super 8s game in Navan was a great effort but ultimately our thread thin squad didn't have enough to hurt them when it mattered, and it's no secret we are lighter again this campaign. Jonesy will be a loss for this as we were forming a decent pairing there, I know Harnan is in contention so wouldn't surprise me to see him come straight in, either at 6 or 9 as a replacement and move B Conlon whichever way. Far from ideal but it seems to be robbing peter to play paul this campaign, and hopefully getting a competitive 15 on the pitch. One or two others that should be togging out again after injury but hard to know if fit enough to be thrown in to a game like this, will be a serious test. Looking forward to the trip anyway, no such thing as a bad weekend in Killarney. Waited long enough for fixtures like this." I agree that it will probably be our best attented away game that ive seen but i honestly believe thats because its in Kerry. Kerry away is the glamour trip, Monaghan, Tyrone or dublin wouldnt be near as much craic as a weekend in Kilarney. Everyone ive met that is travelling down is doing so because its a great trip none think we've any hope. We've been decimated by injuries but i think morale in the county is very low at the minute, we all looked forward to getting back up and at least causing problems so its been disheartening so far. I was only thinking earlier ive never seen the forum as quiet and to think we're playing the biggest county in gaelic football. Meathmaverick (Meath) - Posts: 106 - 21/02/2020 17:06:17 2268842 Link
Replying To Meathmaverick: "I agree that it will probably be our best attented away game that ive seen but i honestly believe thats because its in Kerry. Kerry away is the glamour trip, Monaghan, Tyrone or dublin wouldnt be near as much craic as a weekend in Kilarney. Everyone ive met that is travelling down is doing so because its a great trip none think we've any hope. We've been decimated by injuries but i think morale in the county is very low at the minute, we all looked forward to getting back up and at least causing problems so its been disheartening so far. I was only thinking earlier ive never seen the forum as quiet and to think we're playing the biggest county in gaelic football." Wish I was going down for weekend, instead I'm driving off at about 8.30 to get there then driving back. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/02/2020 19:44:15 2268866 Link
Expect many booked their trip when fixtures were announced, poor results to date, forecast of poor weather and the fact our U20s play Dublin 24hrs earlier may result in many not travelling. Still expect a reasonable crowd all things considered. Very hard to see us getting anything from this trip, Kerry need the points and have the firepower to run up a big score. seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2196 - 21/02/2020 20:05:20 2268873 Link
Kerry by anywhere between 7-10 points Meath from the outset would have consolidated this game and Dubs game as two matches to be chalked off. We have failed to take points from games that were there for the taking. I believe it is time to focus on getting the squad in a position to target another extended summer run with a full and healthy panel from right now onwards. The league caught out the team with injuries when we needed a full panel ready to go. It is hugely disappointing how it turned out but we just lost too many key individuals in key positions. I strongly believe we may have taken 6 points if we had 4/5s if the team that played ball in Super 8s in 2019 was available for the league. Time to use the remaining games as an experience test. Best of luck to all travelling down for the weekend Royalio11 (Meath) - Posts: 768 - 21/02/2020 21:02:48 2268890 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Wish I was going down for weekend, instead I'm driving off at about 8.30 to get there then driving back." You know throw-in is 1:00? Maybe you knew, just thought 8:30 was tight enough. Greenfield (Meath) - Posts: 523 - 21/02/2020 23:17:22 2268918 Link
Came down to killarney yesterday with the wife and kids and there seems to be plenty of meath people around, lots of kids running around the hotel bar last night with meath jerseys on which is great to see, the weather seems to be improving a bit today so hopefully it be dry for the match tomorrow, admittedly for a optimistic person like myself I think we be doing well to get a result tomorrow but you never know theres always hope, where theres a will theres a way. Hon the royals and a safe journey to all meath people making there way to the match this weekend. Royal.Legend (Meath) - Posts: 685 - 22/02/2020 11:04:19 2268945 Link
I assume this is a dummy team and we won't see Shane walsh or Ronan Jones playing? Shane is playing Saturday and Ronan flew off (unless he is home again, if he has that is phenomenal commitment) Thejoeshow (Meath) - Posts: 687 - 22/02/2020 11:28:54 2268950 Link
Replying To Royal.Legend: "Came down to killarney yesterday with the wife and kids and there seems to be plenty of meath people around, lots of kids running around the hotel bar last night with meath jerseys on which is great to see, the weather seems to be improving a bit today so hopefully it be dry for the match tomorrow, admittedly for a optimistic person like myself I think we be doing well to get a result tomorrow but you never know theres always hope, where theres a will theres a way. Hon the royals and a safe journey to all meath people making there way to the match this weekend." Enjoy the weekend royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 22/02/2020 12:16:23 2268957 Link
Replying To Greenfield: "You know throw-in is 1:00? Maybe you knew, just thought 8:30 was tight enough." Well thank you for that, I was thinking about 2 throw in, Jesus that would have been very tight. Ok it's 7.30 start then. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 22/02/2020 12:18:02 2268958 Link
Replying To Greenfield: "You know throw-in is 1:00? Maybe you knew, just thought 8:30 was tight enough." Well thank you for that, I was thinking about 2 throw in, Jesus that would have been very tight. Ok it's 7.30 start then. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 22/02/2020 12:18:02 2268959 Link
Replying To Thejoeshow: "I assume this is a dummy team and we won't see Shane walsh or Ronan Jones playing? Shane is playing Saturday and Ronan flew off (unless he is home again, if he has that is phenomenal commitment)" Walsh is injured. U20's was his priority this weekend but alas injured again. Diego (Meath) - Posts: 1205 - 22/02/2020 15:30:50 2269008 Link
Just want to wish Andy Bryan Donal and the lads the best of luck! Getting excited now. Big Meath crowd down , I've a feeling this could be Meaths day. Absolute underdogs. Nothing to lose give it our all and most importantly BELIEVE! Hon the Royal! Evernal (Meath) - Posts: 74 - 23/02/2020 11:35:30 2269232 Link