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Replying To Past hurler:  "You obviously havn't seen Thomastown play in the last 12 months to make such a sweeping statement?

Their movement, working the ball through the lines and stick work is phenomenal, not to mention the ferocity of their tackling versus two of the best club teams in Ireland Ballyhale and O'Loughlin Gaels.

Thomastown are playing one of the best brands of hurling I have seen a club play in years.

I'm not saying Castletown can't win, but Thomastown are definitely not a hit and hope and catch team."
I have seen them theyve to step up and out into senior it's a jump from the intermediate club championship,and from what's going on in KK at the minute. Ballyhale nothing lasts forever and flying Colin fennelley in twice doesn't bode well for them. O loughlins were atrocious against Bennetsbridge in the semi final the Kerry man did all the damage for them in that. Twas a poor game to watch. Just because they're from KK doesn't mean they're unbeatable.
Look at Doon against Ballygunner if they'd had an extra week they more than likely have won that game.
I never said it would be easy for CTG but Thomastown are there for the taking. They might sleep walk into this thinking it's only a Westmeath team sure we'll bate them no probs. CTG grab it by the scruff of the neck and go for it. Play to win rather roll over and let them lord over them.

2maroonjerseys (Galway) - Posts: 86 - 05/11/2024 18:08:46    2578498

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Replying To 2maroonjerseys:  "I have seen them theyve to step up and out into senior it's a jump from the intermediate club championship,and from what's going on in KK at the minute. Ballyhale nothing lasts forever and flying Colin fennelley in twice doesn't bode well for them. O loughlins were atrocious against Bennetsbridge in the semi final the Kerry man did all the damage for them in that. Twas a poor game to watch. Just because they're from KK doesn't mean they're unbeatable.
Look at Doon against Ballygunner if they'd had an extra week they more than likely have won that game.
I never said it would be easy for CTG but Thomastown are there for the taking. They might sleep walk into this thinking it's only a Westmeath team sure we'll bate them no probs. CTG grab it by the scruff of the neck and go for it. Play to win rather roll over and let them lord over them."
Castletown need to be 10 points better tan they were in final to have a shout.Thomsdtown are 2nd favourites forAll Ireland.So lets not expect miracles but a huge performance whic might bring that miracle.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1585 - 05/11/2024 23:23:12    2578526

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Replying To jobber:  "Castletown need to be 10 points better tan they were in final to have a shout.Thomsdtown are 2nd favourites forAll Ireland.So lets not expect miracles but a huge performance whic might bring that miracle."
In my opinion they just need to be more clinical in front of goals than they were in the county final to be in with a chance. 1-27 was some scoring but they could have came away with 4-27. If you want to be in with a shout vs Thomastown everything has to go well, or almost everything.

Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 933 - 06/11/2024 07:53:33    2578535

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Replying To Dheen:  "In my opinion they just need to be more clinical in front of goals than they were in the county final to be in with a chance. 1-27 was some scoring but they could have came away with 4-27. If you want to be in with a shout vs Thomastown everything has to go well, or almost everything."
Great effort by Mullingar CBS in semi final of Leinster A 2nd yr post primary losing so narrowly to Kilkenny CBS 4-16 to 3-21.Big wins against Stillorgan and Enniscorthy in Mulligars first year in premier.Great work.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1585 - 06/11/2024 14:55:52    2578602

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Replying To jobber:  "Great effort by Mullingar CBS in semi final of Leinster A 2nd yr post primary losing so narrowly to Kilkenny CBS 4-16 to 3-21.Big wins against Stillorgan and Enniscorthy in Mulligars first year in premier.Great work."
Very narrow 2 pt loss. Great talented bunch, very unlucky today. We should have a good minor team next year. Best of luck to Westmeath schools senior said who take on Dublin tomorrow in Kinnegad in the 'A' championship quarter final.

Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 933 - 06/11/2024 16:39:53    2578627

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