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Well the first round is kicking off Friday. What's peoples predictions


Dunboyne V Ratoath - Think Ratoath should have too much for Dunboyne with all their county lads available
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kildalkey to shade this by 4/5 points as they have home advantage(navan)
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Think Trim are just coming of age now so will be hard stopped
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Would think Blackhall should win but if clann keep the frees down they could keep it close
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon should have enough based on recent outings
Longwood V Boardsmill - Toss of a coin on this but think longwood will hang on

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 642 - 28/06/2022 10:04:19    2428243

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Replying To Irish_downunder:  "Well the first round is kicking off Friday. What's peoples predictions


Dunboyne V Ratoath - Think Ratoath should have too much for Dunboyne with all their county lads available
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kildalkey to shade this by 4/5 points as they have home advantage(navan)
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Think Trim are just coming of age now so will be hard stopped
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Would think Blackhall should win but if clann keep the frees down they could keep it close
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon should have enough based on recent outings
Longwood V Boardsmill - Toss of a coin on this but think longwood will hang on"
Dunboyne V Ratoath - With no county or senior football distractions, Ratoath should have a full hand. Ratoath by 6. Don't see Dunboyne troubling the knock-outs, the Na Fianna game will decide what level they play at next year.
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kildalkey got a wake up call in league final but I don't think there is anything between these two teams. Kiltale by 3 as they look for revenge for 2021.
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Trim comfortably by 8, they will just get better and better over the next couple of years. Na Fianna to drop to Senior B for 2023
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Think this could be the year BHG fall through the trap door. CnaG by 2
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon look to be moving well and cruised to the Div 2 title. Killyon by 4
Longwood V Boardsmill - Not sure if there will be much in this but fancy the quality of Burke, Moore and the two Healys to be enough for Longwood. Longwood by 2

I think the 6 qualifiers are predicable enough:

Trim
Kildalkey
Kiltale
Ratoath
Killyon
Kilmessan

Belt (Meath) - Posts: 272 - 28/06/2022 14:52:22    2428363

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Replying To Belt:  "Dunboyne V Ratoath - With no county or senior football distractions, Ratoath should have a full hand. Ratoath by 6. Don't see Dunboyne troubling the knock-outs, the Na Fianna game will decide what level they play at next year.
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kildalkey got a wake up call in league final but I don't think there is anything between these two teams. Kiltale by 3 as they look for revenge for 2021.
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Trim comfortably by 8, they will just get better and better over the next couple of years. Na Fianna to drop to Senior B for 2023
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Think this could be the year BHG fall through the trap door. CnaG by 2
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon look to be moving well and cruised to the Div 2 title. Killyon by 4
Longwood V Boardsmill - Not sure if there will be much in this but fancy the quality of Burke, Moore and the two Healys to be enough for Longwood. Longwood by 2

I think the 6 qualifiers are predicable enough:

Trim
Kildalkey
Kiltale
Ratoath
Killyon
Kilmessan"
Ratoath v Dunboyne - Ratoath by 7, with Liam Cahill's training proving the difference.

Kildalkey v Kiltale - Kiltale by 4

Trim v Na Fianna - I'm going for a Na Fianna win here

Kilyon v Kilmessan - Kilyon flying, they are fit.

Athboy v Blackhall - Athboy by 2.

Longwood v Boardsmill - Hard to know both teams going bad. Draw.

PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 28/06/2022 15:46:02    2428404

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Replying To Irish_downunder:  "Well the first round is kicking off Friday. What's peoples predictions


Dunboyne V Ratoath - Think Ratoath should have too much for Dunboyne with all their county lads available
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kildalkey to shade this by 4/5 points as they have home advantage(navan)
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Think Trim are just coming of age now so will be hard stopped
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Would think Blackhall should win but if clann keep the frees down they could keep it close
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon should have enough based on recent outings
Longwood V Boardsmill - Toss of a coin on this but think longwood will hang on"
Going with:
Ratoath to win. Dunboyne improving but Ratoath have regrouped by all accounts and will be strong contenders for overall honours after missing out in 2020
Kiltale to win. Kildalkey seem to have the Indian sign over Kiltale in recent years but Kildalkeys showing in league final was very weak and Kiltale with the county lads back will avenge last year
Na Fianna and Trim to draw. Na Fianna tend to be at strongest in the early rounds before football kicks in too. Not as convinced about Trims discipline given potential for a lot of frees in a tight pitch

Killyon to win. Killyon are a form team and will fancy their chances of making last 4 so need to be putting Kilmessan away.
BHG to win. CNG have a few nice forwards and a great goalie but were shocking in the league. Whitty & co to snuff out the danger men and win by few
Longwood to win. Longwood carry a bit more scoring threat and the Mill will find the Healy's to difficult to contain. A great local tussle regardless

showforit (Meath) - Posts: 156 - 28/06/2022 21:08:54    2428487

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Ratoath v Dunboyne: Ratoath by 4, Dunboyne will stick to ratoath the majority of the game and won't make it easy for them, Ratoath should have a full hand and I reckon that's enough for a win.
Kildalkey v Kiltale: Nothing in this game, either team that shows up will win but consistency isn't a strong point, Kildalkey seem to be getting the upper hand in recent games but Kiltale still have the quality to beat them, I'll go draw.
Na Fianna v Trim: Trim only look to be getting stronger every year, two young fast teams makes for a good watch but trim have individuals who can win them this game, Trim by 6
Killyon v Kilmessan: Killyon heavy favourites to top this group and won't be easily beat when they reach a qtr final, a win here would prove their strength and I expect them to win here, Killyon by 6
Blackhall v CNG: struggling to pick a winner here, CNG have youth on their side but blackhall have the experienced heads in whitty, Nestor and Morris to balance it out, Gonna call this a draw.
Longwood v Boardsmill: This can go one way or the other also, Longwood look poor at the moment and the availability of players is questionable, they rely too heavily on Moore and Healy to get scores, Boardsmill will fancy themselves even without Dixon they have a solid 15, after that I'm not sure, most of them have the experience of senior hurling under their belts after only a short spell in intermediate which Wolfe tones lacked last year. Baordsmill by the minimum?

ClashofAsh85 (Meath) - Posts: 20 - 30/06/2022 11:08:03    2428777

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Dunboyne V Ratoath - Ratoath by should have too much fire power here, 6/7
Kildalkey V Kiltale - Kiltale here, Kildalkey so poor against Trim and they looked way off the mark. Barring a massive swing in form I see Kiltale taking this easily.
Na Fianna CLG V Trim - Small pitch won't suit Trim but they seem to be coming into the championship in good form. Trim by 5
Blackhall Gaels V Clann na nGael - Could be tight but I think Blackhall should edge it.
Killyon V Kilmessan - Killyon should take this on way to topping the group.
Longwood V Boardsmill - very 50/50, draw.

Meathman678 (Meath) - Posts: 63 - 01/07/2022 12:03:00    2428970

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This group A is a joke with 4 out of 6 getting tru so don't really matter who wins till round 3 or 4.
When will the Board cop on and reduce the 12 SHC to a more realistic 6 or 8 and do something to improve Hurling in Meath.

Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 06/07/2022 14:15:48    2430097

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Kiltale to walk this year's championship. From what I've seen. Longwood for the drop.

PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 07/07/2022 10:16:12    2430216

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Replying To PatrickTopping:  "Kiltale to walk this year's championship. From what I've seen. Longwood for the drop."
What's new, Kiltale are perennial favourites but it doesn't always work out that way.

MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 07/07/2022 13:18:59    2430281

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Replying To PatrickTopping:  "Kiltale to walk this year's championship. From what I've seen. Longwood for the drop."
Kiltale have a number of players to come back, 5/6 of which would be starters so definitely in a strong position. Frayne, Murphy, Ronan Ryan, COS if he plays, Forde if he returns.P Garvey as well, scored 2-05 for juniors last week at FF.

Management will just have to try to keep everyone happy!

slane85 (Meath) - Posts: 13 - 09/07/2022 20:23:50    2430852

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Replying To PatrickTopping:  "Kiltale to walk this year's championship. From what I've seen. Longwood for the drop."
There is plenty of hurling to be played before anyone is crowned champions. I wouldn't rule out Kildalkey, Trim or Ratoath. Could this be Na Fianna's year, they are definitely dark horses? There are many variables that have an affect on who will be the final winners. Firstly, football will have some part to play, whether it be a positive or negative influence . Lads can take the eye off the prize. Injuries will have some say and squad depth will be important. Some teams are slow starters. Too early to crown any team! We can look forward to some good games this weekend.

Stiofan (Meath) - Posts: 67 - 12/07/2022 10:17:49    2431588

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More games to look forward to on the hurling front this weekend…
Trim v Kildalkey: Kildalkey need to bounce back after the defeat to kiltale, both teams are suited to pairc tailteann but think trim have the upper hand and can repeat the league final win, especially with fresher legs with Trim not out in the football yet. Trim by 5
Kiltale v Dunboyne: I feel like Kiltale May just have the quality to win the SHC this year, other teams don't seem to be moving as well, Dunboyne will do well to win a game in this group and I don't expect it to be here. Kiltale by 8
Boardsmill v Killyon: Boardsmill got a great win in the first round and it was the manner in which they won was most impressive, Killyon got the job done in round 1 but had to work hard for it against a depleted kilmessan, Boardsmill pride themselves in these local games an they won't go down to Killyon without a fight, I expect a great game. Killyon by 3
Na Fianna v Ratoath: Two quick hurling teams, Ratoath look strong once again this year and can make a final, Na fianna dark horses and everyone under estimates them in these games, kiltale might bring the game closer than should be but I still see Ratoath having a slight edge. Ratoath by 2
CnG v Longwood : Longwood aren't as bad as everyone is making them out to be, the names on the team sheet are still top players, I do think they can still get a one or two wins in the group. For the Athboy side to beat them they will have to smother longwood intensively as Boardsmill did in the first round, if this is close in the final stages I'd fancy longwood to have the cooler heads to pull out the right side. Longwood by 2
BHG v Kilmessan: Blackhall Gaels look to be favourites to fall through the trap door and they didn't do their hopes any good with a loss in the first round to Athboy, Kilmessan looked sharp in the opening round and probably could have beat Killyon had they a full squad, they possess some good young hurlers with experienced heads and I think they will be too strong for blackhall here. Kilmessan by 8

ClashofAsh85 (Meath) - Posts: 20 - 12/07/2022 14:49:31    2431682

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Really enjoyable game in PT last night, kildalkey excellent in the first half then trim really turned it around from half time and we're brilliant in the last 20,they had more scoring options than kildalkey. Sending off probably helped trim more than kildalkey.
Whoever is appointing referees in this county really needs to have a look at themselves, that was scandalous stuff last night (for both teams). I get the whole trying to let the game flow which we all want but not knowing the rules or what is a simple free. (or just ignoring them) should not be happening. There was one mam and one man only responsible for that fight and he wasn't wearing red or blue.

Tobefair80 (Meath) - Posts: 74 - 16/07/2022 08:01:38    2432294

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Replying To Tobefair80:  "Really enjoyable game in PT last night, kildalkey excellent in the first half then trim really turned it around from half time and we're brilliant in the last 20,they had more scoring options than kildalkey. Sending off probably helped trim more than kildalkey.
Whoever is appointing referees in this county really needs to have a look at themselves, that was scandalous stuff last night (for both teams). I get the whole trying to let the game flow which we all want but not knowing the rules or what is a simple free. (or just ignoring them) should not be happening. There was one mam and one man only responsible for that fight and he wasn't wearing red or blue."
Couldn't agree anymore. Trim and kildalkey have served up some cracking games over the years but naturally enough if allowed the game will spill over and that happened last night. A very very unsavoury row with a horrific slap from the kildalkey man on Alan Douglas to the head.
Two frees given in the first half alone speaks for itself!! Dangerous refereeing which will result in players being hurt

tuppy23 (Meath) - Posts: 154 - 16/07/2022 12:23:51    2432321

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Replying To Tobefair80:  "Really enjoyable game in PT last night, kildalkey excellent in the first half then trim really turned it around from half time and we're brilliant in the last 20,they had more scoring options than kildalkey. Sending off probably helped trim more than kildalkey.
Whoever is appointing referees in this county really needs to have a look at themselves, that was scandalous stuff last night (for both teams). I get the whole trying to let the game flow which we all want but not knowing the rules or what is a simple free. (or just ignoring them) should not be happening. There was one mam and one man only responsible for that fight and he wasn't wearing red or blue."
Maybe was it a more enjoyable game because he let them game flow a bit more ?? Seem to be contradicting yourself.
First half there was only 2 frees and there was no rows , in the second half he blew for plenty and a row broke out. Absolutely nothing the referee could have done and got the 2 sending offs bang on. Trim man swung across kildalkey man as he came out but then for the kildalkey man to come in and pull straight down across the trim man's head is absolutely outrageous. 2 red cards , deservedly so.
Kildalkey in trouble at the moment , trim only really had to play for 10/15 mins and bet them up a stick.

Joe_soap1 (Meath) - Posts: 84 - 16/07/2022 12:47:11    2432326

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Replying To Joe_soap1:  "Maybe was it a more enjoyable game because he let them game flow a bit more ?? Seem to be contradicting yourself.
First half there was only 2 frees and there was no rows , in the second half he blew for plenty and a row broke out. Absolutely nothing the referee could have done and got the 2 sending offs bang on. Trim man swung across kildalkey man as he came out but then for the kildalkey man to come in and pull straight down across the trim man's head is absolutely outrageous. 2 red cards , deservedly so.
Kildalkey in trouble at the moment , trim only really had to play for 10/15 mins and bet them up a stick."
2 frees in any half of a hurling match is absolutely outrageous you won't see it in all ireland final on sunday where there will be plenty let go but the ref will still know when a free is a free as has been said most people are all for let the game flow but 2 frees is scandalous but unfortunately it's something you expect from this referee don't know what he is trying to prove but there was some blatant frees in the first half not given not excusing what happened in the row which was very unsavoury. On the game itself was definitely a game of 2 halves Kildalkey looked very good in first half with forwards moving very well but after the row Trim completely took over and on that evidence if they play like that hard to see anyone competing with them but still along way to go.

Flash27 (Meath) - Posts: 55 - 16/07/2022 13:53:07    2432340

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Replying To Tobefair80:  "Really enjoyable game in PT last night, kildalkey excellent in the first half then trim really turned it around from half time and we're brilliant in the last 20,they had more scoring options than kildalkey. Sending off probably helped trim more than kildalkey.
Whoever is appointing referees in this county really needs to have a look at themselves, that was scandalous stuff last night (for both teams). I get the whole trying to let the game flow which we all want but not knowing the rules or what is a simple free. (or just ignoring them) should not be happening. There was one mam and one man only responsible for that fight and he wasn't wearing red or blue."
I agree that it was a very poor refereeing performance. Like there were head high challenges, bad late third man tackles that should get a yellow at the minimum and not even a free awarded. Players will always push the boundaries more and more and it is the referee's responsibility to prevent it by awarding frees against the aggressors, sadly too many aggressors went unpunished especially in that first half.

MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1080 - 16/07/2022 14:28:35    2432348

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Fluke result for Blackhall. Trap door awaits.

PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 16/07/2022 20:54:29    2432405

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Well to be fair to Blackhall they have 2 points more than longwood and kilmessan who both have to play each other. Going to be tight at the bottom of that group. The top group is a farce where you could loose 3 matches and still potentially qualify for a semi final spot. Should be 3 teams from top group and top team from 2nd group. No need for 1/4 finals.

Foley91 (Meath) - Posts: 418 - 18/07/2022 10:17:05    2432639

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Some joined up thinking at the committee wouldn't go amiss. Some of the next round fixtures clash with the Ladies All Ireland final. One can only dream they will reschedule them.

B52M (Meath) - Posts: 15 - 18/07/2022 12:09:04    2432682

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