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INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Group A:
Nobber v Blackhall
Bective v Meath hill
Group B:
Balivor v Castletown
Duleek v Longwood
Group C:
St Pats v Oldcastle
Drumbaragh v Moynalvey
Group D:
St Michael's v Kilbride
Walterstown v O'Mahonys
Get out of group predictions:
Group A: Meath Hill and Bective
Group B: Duleek and Castletown
Group C: Moynalvey and Oldcastle
Group D: O'Mahonys and St Michael's
Group C and D very tough to call but will see who's playing well come nearer the time
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 21/03/2024 16:08:16
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Replying To redracoon: "INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Group A:
Nobber v Blackhall
Bective v Meath hill
Group B:
Balivor v Castletown
Duleek v Longwood
Group C:
St Pats v Oldcastle
Drumbaragh v Moynalvey
Group D:
St Michael's v Kilbride
Walterstown v O'Mahonys
Get out of group predictions:
Group A: Meath Hill and Bective
Group B: Duleek and Castletown
Group C: Moynalvey and Oldcastle
Group D: O'Mahonys and St Michael's
Group C and D very tough to call but will see who's playing well come nearer the time" Agree with you on a and b
Group c - can see pats doing well this heat
Group d - you are probably right but I'm going to go with Kilbride to surprise here
Royalblufill (Meath) - Posts: 515 - 22/03/2024 07:23:18
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Meath Hill and Duleek Bell should be happy enough. Group C has 3 teams in it that everyone would have thought have a chance. Group D - well that first round derby game is so attractive. Is it third time lucky for Duleek/Bellewstown, will Oldcastle finally deliver ? I'm going to say that this is Meath Hill's big chance.
seasiderblues (Meath) - Posts: 353 - 22/03/2024 07:57:06
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I think it might be O'Mahonys year to return to Senior football. They may not have the "superstars" of previous eras, but I think the overall standard of the intermediate championship has dipped a little over the past few years, so this will allow the Navan men to sneak over the line when all is said and done.
Group A: Bective & Meath Hill to progress
Group B: Ballivor & Duleek Bellewstown
Group C: The group of death: Moynalvey & Oldcastle
Group D; Walterstown & O'Mahonys
oceanofnoise (Meath) - Posts: 52 - 22/03/2024 10:03:50
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Replying To oceanofnoise: "I think it might be O'Mahonys year to return to Senior football. They may not have the "superstars" of previous eras, but I think the overall standard of the intermediate championship has dipped a little over the past few years, so this will allow the Navan men to sneak over the line when all is said and done.
Group A: Bective & Meath Hill to progress
Group B: Ballivor & Duleek Bellewstown
Group C: The group of death: Moynalvey & Oldcastle
Group D; Walterstown & O'Mahonys" Walterstown with no Brian O'Connell and Ruairi O'Dowd I believe for the year? with a few more to go, very dependant on a few lads especially barry o'connell for scores.
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 22/03/2024 11:06:26
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Can't understand why they don't seed these draws, some lobsided groups across all grades. Group A and B are considerably
Group A: Meath Hill are my pre-competition favs, they're playing at a high level, some good young players and think they could be hard to stop. They just seem to have the odd blip though on the big day, but think they will go deep into the competition.
Take your pick from the rest, Bective probably best placed to join them in the next round.
Group B: Duleek almost got it done last year, and will be there again towards the latter stages of the competition. They'll be happy with their draw and should top this group
On paper, Castletown are the next best here and should be considerably stronger than Ballivor and Longwood. A young team with a new coach, so you never really know what you're going to get. But should go through here.
Group C: Group of death and unfortunate that one of these will miss out. You would expect Moynalvey's experience at Senior should be enough to see them top the group here, and St. Pat's should join them.
Group D: Really interesting group and probably not the welcome back to the intermediate grade Kilbride wanted. But very hard to call this one. I think it'll be all to play for come the final round of fixtures but Navan O'Mayony's and St Michael's to qualify.
hyperache (Meath) - Posts: 254 - 22/03/2024 12:17:51
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Replying To redracoon: "Walterstown with no Brian O'Connell and Ruairi O'Dowd I believe for the year? with a few more to go, very dependant on a few lads especially barry o'connell for scores." OK, that will be a big loss if true.
It might leave the door open for a Kilbride team which promises to be competitive at this grade.
oceanofnoise (Meath) - Posts: 52 - 22/03/2024 14:09:21
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Replying To hyperache: "Can't understand why they don't seed these draws, some lobsided groups across all grades. Group A and B are considerably
Group A: Meath Hill are my pre-competition favs, they're playing at a high level, some good young players and think they could be hard to stop. They just seem to have the odd blip though on the big day, but think they will go deep into the competition.
Take your pick from the rest, Bective probably best placed to join them in the next round.
Group B: Duleek almost got it done last year, and will be there again towards the latter stages of the competition. They'll be happy with their draw and should top this group
On paper, Castletown are the next best here and should be considerably stronger than Ballivor and Longwood. A young team with a new coach, so you never really know what you're going to get. But should go through here.
Group C: Group of death and unfortunate that one of these will miss out. You would expect Moynalvey's experience at Senior should be enough to see them top the group here, and St. Pat's should join them.
Group D: Really interesting group and probably not the welcome back to the intermediate grade Kilbride wanted. But very hard to call this one. I think it'll be all to play for come the final round of fixtures but Navan O'Mayony's and St Michael's to qualify." No doubting Meath Hill's credentials, and it would be great to see them go all the way. That being said, they may just lack the necessary consistency to get the job done.
Oldcastle & Pats are also teams who are quite similar: lots of quality, but too many peaks & troughs in the form line. /\/\/\
But that's the beauty of championship football: a lot depends on what team shows up on the day!
oceanofnoise (Meath) - Posts: 52 - 22/03/2024 14:15:56
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Thoughts on first round results/who will come out of each group? Very competitive grade this year and the opening games will decide a lot on how things will go for certain teams. Looking forward to this years championship!
SillySimonsOpinion (Meath) - Posts: 64 - 05/08/2024 13:23:43
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Replying To SillySimonsOpinion: "Thoughts on first round results/who will come out of each group? Very competitive grade this year and the opening games will decide a lot on how things will go for certain teams. Looking forward to this years championship!" Very interesting, my top four for what it's worth.....
Moynalvey -just down from snr
St Pats - sleeping giants
Duleek - there abouts last couple seasons
Meath Hill - well they are Meath Hill hardy boys
Definitely should make for very exciting championship
Meathooooo (Meath) - Posts: 94 - 05/08/2024 21:09:08
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There are any number of teams competing for outright honours. D/B will feel their time has finally come. Pat's, Oldcastle, Moynalvey and Navan are all in with a credible shout but I am opting for the Hill who have already accounted for each of these teams this season.
First round predictions
Group A
Bective v Meath Hill - The Hill by 5
Nobber v Blackhall Gaels - Draw
Group B
Ballivor v Castletown - Ballivor by 2
Duleek/Bellewstown v Longwood - D/B by 7
Group C
St Pat's v Oldcastle - Draw
Drumbaragh v Moynalvey - Moynalvey by 3
Group D
Walterstown v Navan O'Mahonys - Navan by 8
St Michael's v Kilbride - Micks by 2
KingofTara (Meath) - Posts: 21 - 06/08/2024 10:02:50
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For me 3 of the top 5 teams are in the same group in Pats, Oldcastle, and Moynalvey making the games in that group take on massive significance as the difference between success and failure could be minimal for these teams. Similar situation to last year where you had Rathkenny, Oldcastle, and Navan in the same group with a kick of the ball sending Rathkenny through only for them to go on and win it. Interestingly Drumbaragh played the role of underdogs in that group last year and their big result vs Oldcastle proved massive. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a big role to play in who goes through this years group of death as they have some good players themselves.
TigerKing (Meath) - Posts: 41 - 06/08/2024 12:58:14
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First round predictions
Group A
Bective v Meath Hill - The Hill by 9
Nobber v Blackhall Gaels - Blackhall by 2
Group B
Ballivor v Castletown - Ballivor by 2
Duleek/Bellewstown v Longwood - D/B by 6
Group C
St Pat's v Oldcastle - Pats by 2
Drumbaragh v Moynalvey - Moynalvey by 6
Group D
Walterstown v Navan O'Mahonys - Navan by 6
St Michael's v Kilbride - Micks by 2
SillySimonsOpinion (Meath) - Posts: 64 - 06/08/2024 13:55:39
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Group A
Bective v Meath Hill - Meath Hill by 8
Nobber v Blackhall Gaels - Blackhall Gaels by 1
Group B
Ballivor v Castletown - Castletown by 3
Duleek/Bellewstown v Longwood - Duleek/B'town by 7
Group C
St Pat's v Oldcastle - St Pat's by 3
Drumbaragh v Moynalvey - Moynalvey by 5
Group D
Walterstown v Navan O'Mahonys - Navan by 2
St Michael's v Kilbride - St Michael's by 2
It's a fairly competitive championship, there's a few fair teams that will fancy themselves to have a good run in the championship.
hyperache (Meath) - Posts: 254 - 06/08/2024 15:05:47
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Plenty of shocks and tight games over the weekend particularly in the two toughest groups with Oldcastle blitzing through St Pats (suprised by the margin) Moynalvey looked decent to be fair against a 14 man Drumbaragh side but still look like a good outfit. Big physical presence and athleticism all over the field, The team to beat for me…
Kilbride got off to a solid start beating St Michael's by a point in the end, St Micks definitely had there chances to win/level the game in the second half but just didn't get them. This Kilbride side look good with Harford, O'Leary and McWeeney just a select few of an all round solid team. Kilbride to possibly top this group now after seeing O'Mahonys yesterday? I thought Walterstown played brilliant football yesterday and missing 4 main players for them over the last few years (Brian&Barry O'Connell, Ruairi O'Dowd and Lorcan O'Connor) they really impressed me but at the same time showed O'Mahonys aren't all that either. Tough lose for O'Mahonys because I've no doubt they expected a win yesterday (Me too) but they'll have a tough day out when they play St Micks in the next game with the loser out of the championship if i'm right on that? Kilbride and Walterstown should also be a great game and decides who goes through in the group!
Group A and B results went as expected but Duleek only beating Longwood by 2 was a bit of a shock, Duleek seem to be struggling to find form and with a result like that I'd give Castletown every chance the next day against them. Balivor came back strong from 8 behind to win in the dying moments of injury time, important win for them but all to play for in this group as perhaps Longwood are going well this year? Always have been a tough opposition to play.
Meath Hill with a comfortable win and will have it easy now for the next 4 weeks which isn't always a good thing, there first proper game won't be for 5 more weeks and they'll need to be ready for it in order to win this championship. Blackhall possibly to advance also but it will be a poor second place team.
SillySimonsOpinion (Meath) - Posts: 64 - 12/08/2024 17:07:57
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Anyone know the Quater-Final pairings for IFC or is it yet to be drawn up
PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 13/08/2024 12:36:21
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Replying To SillySimonsOpinion: "Plenty of shocks and tight games over the weekend particularly in the two toughest groups with Oldcastle blitzing through St Pats (suprised by the margin) Moynalvey looked decent to be fair against a 14 man Drumbaragh side but still look like a good outfit. Big physical presence and athleticism all over the field, The team to beat for me…
Kilbride got off to a solid start beating St Michael's by a point in the end, St Micks definitely had there chances to win/level the game in the second half but just didn't get them. This Kilbride side look good with Harford, O'Leary and McWeeney just a select few of an all round solid team. Kilbride to possibly top this group now after seeing O'Mahonys yesterday? I thought Walterstown played brilliant football yesterday and missing 4 main players for them over the last few years (Brian&Barry O'Connell, Ruairi O'Dowd and Lorcan O'Connor) they really impressed me but at the same time showed O'Mahonys aren't all that either. Tough lose for O'Mahonys because I've no doubt they expected a win yesterday (Me too) but they'll have a tough day out when they play St Micks in the next game with the loser out of the championship if i'm right on that? Kilbride and Walterstown should also be a great game and decides who goes through in the group!
Group A and B results went as expected but Duleek only beating Longwood by 2 was a bit of a shock, Duleek seem to be struggling to find form and with a result like that I'd give Castletown every chance the next day against them. Balivor came back strong from 8 behind to win in the dying moments of injury time, important win for them but all to play for in this group as perhaps Longwood are going well this year? Always have been a tough opposition to play.
Meath Hill with a comfortable win and will have it easy now for the next 4 weeks which isn't always a good thing, there first proper game won't be for 5 more weeks and they'll need to be ready for it in order to win this championship. Blackhall possibly to advance also but it will be a poor second place team." Would tend to agree with most of your analysis.
Really didn't see Oldcastle running through St Pat's, they never took their foot off the gas and a very difficult task for Pat's to pick themselves up.
Moynalvey did what they had to, and will have a massive say in who wins this championship.
Impressed with Kilbride, St Michael's was a solid test for them as they are a solid yardstick to figure out where you're at. Walterstown were impressive, NOM are a bit of a mess. Seems to be very little coming through at all, nobody in the town seems to be playing football at all these days. Walterstown are always a fairly solid Intermediate team and are good enough to take a few scalps.
Duleek were very laboured, Longwood on paper before the championship would have their work cut out to avoid relegation, so either they've found a bit of grit, or Duleek e just struggling. I really believe Ballivor or Castletown would have beaten then on that performance so a rocky start. In the other game, Casteltown really blew it. From what I heard, they were far superior for the first 40 mins but just fell apart last 20. Big task ahead for them next time out.
Meath Hill are probably outright favourites with Moynalvey at this stage, playing with 14 men too which again just seems to be their Achilles heel. They just seem to lack that temperament when it matters and get silly red cards. But they won fairly easy in the end. Nobber are probably going down, they're very poor, and Blackhall Gaels just did enough to beat them. Really poor group and Meath Hill should cruise through in 3rd gear.
hyperache (Meath) - Posts: 254 - 13/08/2024 13:49:48
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Interesting round so far
Many people's pre-tournament favourites Duleek have continued their poor start to the championship , after struggling by one of the relegation favourites by a point in rd1 find them selves on the wrong side of a 2 point loss against Castletown.
Group of death decided with st pat's losing out to a last minute score from o Sullivan, Moynalvey very sloppy, Harnan kept them alive for majority of the game. Only positive for pats is Jamie Murphy, seems to have the ability to score effortlessly, should be a meath sennior within the next two years. Oldcastle seem to be the best in this group with two easy wins.
NOM back to winning ways against probably not great Micheal's side but seemed to do it well. Meath hills biggest challenge could be the fact they will not face any challenges until the 1/4
Last years junior champions get a big win against walterstown which means the group will be decided on the final day
Meathhill and oldcastle seem the best at the moment with Kilbride , Nom and Moynalvey in the chasing group
Meathfootball12 (Meath) - Posts: 6 - 24/08/2024 20:34:12
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If three teams finish level on points is it points difference or head to head that determines who goes through
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Replying To thebomber1984: "If three teams finish level on points is it points difference or head to head that determines who goes through" Points difference but only points difference from the 3 teams involved
Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1012 - 26/08/2024 12:25:23
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