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Monaghan V Meath Div 1, Round 7 October 25Th, 2Pm, Clones

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Our best 15 and bench at the minute with everyone fit and available:

1. Andy Colgan
2. Seamus Lavin
3. Conor McGill
4. Shane Gallagher
5. David Toner
6. Padraig Harnan
7. Donal Keogan
8. Bryan Menton
9. Ronan Jones
10. James McEntee
11. Bryan McMahon
12. Cillian O'Sullivan
13. Jordan Morris
14. Thomas O'Reilly
15. Shane Walsh
16. Mark Brennan
17. Matthew Costello
18. Shane McEntee
19. James Conlon
20. Cathal Hickey
21. Ethan Devine
22. Joey Wallace
23. Jason Scully
24. Donal Lenihan
25. Ronan Ryan
26. Daragh Campion

BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 998 - 27/10/2020 12:09:40    2301944

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Is their not a rule for concussions? Don't think O'Sullivan can train for 10 days. Or am I wrong on that ?? That's why I didn't include him."
Admit it u forgot him lol

Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 27/10/2020 12:42:21    2301959

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Replying To royaldunne:  "That's it. Look is he a certain starter ? No, is he a panel player yes definitely, he is never going to be a keoghan or menton type of player, he can fill in in half backs midfield or half forwards, I just don't like the assumption that he is only there cause he is andys son, he was on O'Dowd team previously, and while it's only a personal opinion I don't think Conlon is better than him, maybe club level but let's not forget brien has been given plenty of chances too."
I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong

Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 27/10/2020 12:44:23    2301961

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Replying To BigJoe14:  "Our best 15 and bench at the minute with everyone fit and available:

1. Andy Colgan
2. Seamus Lavin
3. Conor McGill
4. Shane Gallagher
5. David Toner
6. Padraig Harnan
7. Donal Keogan
8. Bryan Menton
9. Ronan Jones
10. James McEntee
11. Bryan McMahon
12. Cillian O'Sullivan
13. Jordan Morris
14. Thomas O'Reilly
15. Shane Walsh
16. Mark Brennan
17. Matthew Costello
18. Shane McEntee
19. James Conlon
20. Cathal Hickey
21. Ethan Devine
22. Joey Wallace
23. Jason Scully
24. Donal Lenihan
25. Ronan Ryan
26. Daragh Campion"
Swap Hickey for Toner! Far better footballer in my opinion.

grahamc9897 (Meath) - Posts: 1176 - 27/10/2020 13:42:07    2301995

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Replying To grahamc9897:  "Swap Hickey for Toner! Far better footballer in my opinion."
wouldn't disagree with the names, but would need to look at the half forward line , lack of height is an issue, and a fit ethan devine then becomes someone to consider simply because of his size.

Thelongwoodslasher (Meath) - Posts: 403 - 27/10/2020 14:03:55    2302008

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Replying To Thelongwoodslasher:  "wouldn't disagree with the names, but would need to look at the half forward line , lack of height is an issue, and a fit ethan devine then becomes someone to consider simply because of his size."
I get what your saying but not sure you can consider someone simply because of their size. Needs to be more to it than that.

Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1012 - 27/10/2020 14:20:52    2302031

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Lads anyone not including Ronan Ryan is deluding themselves. The lad is our CB. I watched the game and he rarely if ever moved from in front of the D. This is what he does and does it well.

As it stands I'd imagine the team for two weeks time will be

Colgan
Lavin-McGill-Toner
Hickey-Ryan-Keogan
Menton-Jones
J McEntee-McMahon- Devine/S McEntee
O'Sullivan-Walsh-O'Reilly

The two wing forward slots are wide open assuming Hickey is kept in the 5 jersey. If James McEntee is available he'll be n the team, just a matter of where. Joey Wallace might be in with a shout of the half forward line if Hickey isn't included.

That leaves us with impact from the likes of Morris, Scully, Lenihan, Costello etc

brian (Meath) - Posts: 1973 - 27/10/2020 14:31:44    2302045

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Replying To Blackspot09:  "I get what your saying but not sure you can consider someone simply because of their size. Needs to be more to it than that."
I was probably being a bit hasty , just to get the point across about Andy's, Fino , & Donals job being to balance out the names a bit more. The main point i agree with , which is that coming into this campagn, we seem to have a deeper squad (apart form keeper problem) than ,maybe heretofore. On Devine. On both his club form from 2019 & his county contribution in 2019 l, i would have no hesitation in nominating him for a starting position at 10 or 12....but the real worry was those 30 minutes against Dublin....on one occasion every dub bared cluxton passed him on his way back to our own goal. Now I suspect there is something off with him, but im hoping its only temporary...other than that young costelloe , has the attributes im suggesting - except the experience

Thelongwoodslasher (Meath) - Posts: 403 - 27/10/2020 14:33:50    2302046

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Replying To Thelongwoodslasher:  "I was probably being a bit hasty , just to get the point across about Andy's, Fino , & Donals job being to balance out the names a bit more. The main point i agree with , which is that coming into this campagn, we seem to have a deeper squad (apart form keeper problem) than ,maybe heretofore. On Devine. On both his club form from 2019 & his county contribution in 2019 l, i would have no hesitation in nominating him for a starting position at 10 or 12....but the real worry was those 30 minutes against Dublin....on one occasion every dub bared cluxton passed him on his way back to our own goal. Now I suspect there is something off with him, but im hoping its only temporary...other than that young costelloe , has the attributes im suggesting - except the experience"
I agree. I think devine has shown enough over the last couple of years to be considered for a starting spot. He did struggle v Dublin but as you said that happens sometimes and maybe just found the going tough first game back. Some lads can just slip back into it easily and some take a bit longer. Similar with McGill and Lavin on Sunday. Thought they both looked a yard off it and both looked jaded early in the second half but I've no doubt that game will bring them on massively and they'll be at full tilt come wexford or Wicklow.

Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1012 - 27/10/2020 15:22:45    2302091

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Replying To brian:  "Lads anyone not including Ronan Ryan is deluding themselves. The lad is our CB. I watched the game and he rarely if ever moved from in front of the D. This is what he does and does it well.

As it stands I'd imagine the team for two weeks time will be

Colgan
Lavin-McGill-Toner
Hickey-Ryan-Keogan
Menton-Jones
J McEntee-McMahon- Devine/S McEntee
O'Sullivan-Walsh-O'Reilly

The two wing forward slots are wide open assuming Hickey is kept in the 5 jersey. If James McEntee is available he'll be n the team, just a matter of where. Joey Wallace might be in with a shout of the half forward line if Hickey isn't included.

That leaves us with impact from the likes of Morris, Scully, Lenihan, Costello etc"
Looked to me like the Monaghan full forwards were getting ball out in front of them quite easily on numerous occasions. I don't know if we had a designated player who was supposed to be doing that job be it ryan hickey McEntee but i wouldnt have said it was done very well on sunday to be honest.

Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1012 - 27/10/2020 15:27:44    2302096

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Replying To Borderroyal:  "Admit it u forgot him lol"
No actually I didn't. I assumed due to him been concussed that he won't train for ten days and imo wouldn't be fit enough to start. That been said If it was a choice between him and Morris, might be controversial to say but I'd take Morris.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 15:32:19    2302099

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Replying To Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 15:34:03    2302101

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Replying To brian:  "Lads anyone not including Ronan Ryan is deluding themselves. The lad is our CB. I watched the game and he rarely if ever moved from in front of the D. This is what he does and does it well.

As it stands I'd imagine the team for two weeks time will be

Colgan
Lavin-McGill-Toner
Hickey-Ryan-Keogan
Menton-Jones
J McEntee-McMahon- Devine/S McEntee
O'Sullivan-Walsh-O'Reilly

The two wing forward slots are wide open assuming Hickey is kept in the 5 jersey. If James McEntee is available he'll be n the team, just a matter of where. Joey Wallace might be in with a shout of the half forward line if Hickey isn't included.

That leaves us with impact from the likes of Morris, Scully, Lenihan, Costello etc"
Think Morris has done enough to be included in starting. Apart from that I agree if everyone fit.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 15:36:03    2302102

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Replying To royaldunne:  "Think Morris has done enough to be included in starting. Apart from that I agree if everyone fit."
Colgan
Lavin-McGill-Toner
Hickey-Ryan-Keogan
Menton-Jones
O Sullivan -Devine- McMahon
Morris -Walsh-O'Reilly

Bear10 (Meath) - Posts: 463 - 27/10/2020 16:07:40    2302121

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Replying To royaldunne:  "
Replying To Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??"
He did but he's back now and seems like bridges have been built. This is a united squad and one which is close and rowing together. This isn't in response to you RD but to everybody out there. Despite talk of nepotism, North Meath vs South Meath opportunities, no Kells lads. This squad is cohesive and together and I think they are a better critic of anything management does than anybody on this forum is

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 27/10/2020 16:19:44    2302129

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "
Replying To royaldunne:  "[quote=Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??"
He did but he's back now and seems like bridges have been built. This is a united squad and one which is close and rowing together. This isn't in response to you RD but to everybody out there. Despite talk of nepotism, North Meath vs South Meath opportunities, no Kells lads. This squad is cohesive and together and I think they are a better critic of anything management does than anybody on this forum is"]here's hoping LR....unfortunately test of unity of any squad only really come under severe test after a defeat...so hopefully we wont find out whether your theory is correct , for at least 2-3 games

Thelongwoodslasher (Meath) - Posts: 403 - 27/10/2020 17:08:57    2302156

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Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "
Replying To royaldunne:  "[quote=Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??"
He did but he's back now and seems like bridges have been built. This is a united squad and one which is close and rowing together. This isn't in response to you RD but to everybody out there. Despite talk of nepotism, North Meath vs South Meath opportunities, no Kells lads. This squad is cohesive and together and I think they are a better critic of anything management does than anybody on this forum is"]I agree with that. I think the friction that was there is gone, It's a very United unit probably The most united in years. And that is showing on the field too.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 17:48:33    2302171

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On another note , congratulations to Jordan Morris on making the team of the week. It should have included Jones too,

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 27/10/2020 17:52:12    2302173

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Replying To royaldunne:  "
Replying To Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??"
Thats my point trying him in positions bar centre back.his preferred spot looking from club form.yes he walked away born from frustration id say.

Borderroyal (Meath) - Posts: 496 - 27/10/2020 18:13:04    2302182

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Replying To Thelongwoodslasher:  "
Replying To LeitrimRoyal99:  "[quote=royaldunne:  "[quote=Borderroyal:  "I dont remember brian conlon been given chance at centre back correct me if wrong"
Was tried in plenty of positions. And correct me if I'm wrong here. Didn't he walk away from panel??"
He did but he's back now and seems like bridges have been built. This is a united squad and one which is close and rowing together. This isn't in response to you RD but to everybody out there. Despite talk of nepotism, North Meath vs South Meath opportunities, no Kells lads. This squad is cohesive and together and I think they are a better critic of anything management does than anybody on this forum is"]here's hoping LR....unfortunately test of unity of any squad only really come under severe test after a defeat...so hopefully we wont find out whether your theory is correct , for at least 2-3 games"]We're on the back of 9 losses and 1 draw in our last 10 competitive games to be fair haha

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 27/10/2020 20:33:59    2302262

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