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I was at the game yesterday evening , my comment was on what i saw last night . I just thought on last nights performance they would struggel against the top Intermediate sides
Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 279 - 22/09/2025 14:41:17 2637073 Link 0 |
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I haven't posted in quite a while but had to reply to Blackjack. The Westmeath group format would be the envy of many a county. It's probably not 100% to everyone's liking but counties such as Offaly would kill to have such a system in operation. The Biffos have come up with some ludicrous formats over the last number of years most of which involve little or no jeopardy in the group stages. Thus teams could theoretically keep their powder dry until the knockout stages. In Westmeath, the teams in the stronger group have a better chance of chance of playing knockout football compared to teams in the so called weaker group. But a team who hits form in the weaker group can have a run in knockout , the same as any other team. Take for example St Malachys who won the IFC a couple of years ago after coming out of the weaker group. There's talk that the county board wish to tinker with the format. If it ain't broke leave well enough alone.
kingfixer1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 4 - 22/09/2025 15:03:12 2637076 Link 3 |
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No team who loses 3 matches should be allowed win a championship I think anyway. Everyone entitled to opinion. Blackjack (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 22/09/2025 15:41:23 2637087 Link 1 |
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Can you see a team that has lost 3 matches winning the championship ? I can't
coffey (Westmeath) - Posts: 29 - 22/09/2025 22:16:30 2637131 Link 0 |
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Lomans lost two matches and drew one against Athlone, and they're straight into a semi-final. What's your opinion on Lomans if they win a title?
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 85 - 22/09/2025 22:20:00 2637133 Link 1 |
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Lomans won the last 2 championships without losing a championship match. If they win the 3 in a row they'll be seen as an even better team but with 8 championship wins since 2013, realistically they've nothing to prove. Realistically they're the bench mark and standard bearers for Westmeath football in the past 12 years. The next target for Lomans is a Leinster title after being very close to reaching a final the last 2 years. Blackjack (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 23/09/2025 08:39:47 2637146 Link 0 |
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Nothing is impossible. Kinnegad and Shamrocks will both believe they can win it and both could be in a semi final after this weekend. I'm of the view that a team that loses twice should be eliminated but I'd reluctantly accept a team who loses 2 championship matches having a third chance. I definitely think a team should not be given a 4th chance after losing 3 games. Croke Park changed the inter county format this year cause it was seen to be extremely boring that a team who lost 3 games were still in the championship. I guarantee you if you said to any club manager this year before a ball was thrown in that if they lost 60% of their 5 group games they'd be eliminated, there would be no objections at all to that. Blackjack (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 23/09/2025 08:45:18 2637148 Link 0 |
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If Loman's win the title then fully deserve to. Carping about losing two matches when they're in their fifteenth successive semi final. In other competitions teams win despite losing lots of matches. Real Madrid won champions league titles despite losing 2-3 matches.
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2357 - 23/09/2025 10:14:04 2637160 Link 0 |
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Our championship format keeps every team engaged from start to finish, with promotion and relegation ensuring no game is meaningless. Group A provides top-level clashes while Group B offers teams a real pathway to prove themselves in the knockouts. The tier system creates excitement, as every team has something to fight for, whether it's championships, survival, or just getting to the knockouts. Stronger teams get rewarded with more knockout spots, while underdogs still have the chance to upset and climb the ladder. Even in Group A, if a team lost three games and still went on to win the championship, this only shows how competitive and balanced the championship is anyone can win if they peak at the right time. The structure guarantees fresh matchups each year, keeping the competition fair, dynamic, and exciting. Best format in the country. No need to change it. Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 576 - 23/09/2025 10:17:26 2637162 Link 6 |
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Fully agree with this comment. The championship structure is very fair and makes for competitive games throughout. It also gives teams who get promoted a fair chance to adjust to the new level. Anybody trying to compare points numbers from Division A and B in either Senior or Intermediate are either not tuned in to the difference in standards or being disingenuous due to their current club situation.
FinallyTheRock (Westmeath) - Posts: 25 - 23/09/2025 13:14:12 2637182 Link 1 |
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I Hear Kilbeggan are lodging appeal on being relegated, anyone have any knowledge of this? A lot of the games were one sided, the Downs in second gear won well against shamrocks who are very limited i think Garrycastle may get the upper hand in that quarter. Kinnegad win was on the cards, Athlone have been bluffers for some time now, they will be near relegation over the next 4-6 years where does Eoin Jordan go from here. Caulry beating Moate not a surprise much more experienced team, Moate were poor and played poorly in other games. Killucan unlucky to miss out and i think Tang will do what nobody thought and they will stay up as Malachys probably have an eye on hurling final. PowellJohn3 (Westmeath) - Posts: 87 - 23/09/2025 13:54:31 2637188 Link 0 |
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Definitely no need to change Senior or Intermediate. Junior 1 might change for next year depending on how many sole Junior clubs are left and it might suit them better too
Darragh (Westmeath) - Posts: 344 - 23/09/2025 13:55:37 2637189 Link 0 |
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Agree with everything you say there about championship structures. The one that does need a change is junior 2, it was a shambles of a competition last year with teams pulling out. this year the group stages finished after round 3 and all of those players have been without football since and I believe the final for it is played last out of all the competitions. I'm not sure what structure would work for it due to number of teams entered varies but a change of some sort needs to be looked at
Tailteannchamps (Westmeath) - Posts: 47 - 23/09/2025 16:39:19 2637210 Link 0 |
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Predictions for this weekend Blackjack (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 24/09/2025 12:11:19 2637290 Link 0 |
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I don't see them achieving this, as they are a little short of where they were in their pomp. Still a good team but with no O' Toole and some key players not getting any younger, the odds on a Leinster title are lengthening in my opinion.
Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 24/09/2025 13:06:51 2637298 Link 0 |
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I've a sneaky feeling the two section B teams could get wins here. Neither Kinnegad or Shamrocks have flattered to deceive in this championship and both of their form has been patchy. Garrycastle will be disappointed to end the group losing to Tang and would have liked to keep the momentum going into the quarter final but Tang were going to be up for it in a must win game. There was a lot of talk Garrycastle wanted to avenge Tang for relegating them two years ago so I wouldn't say it was for the lack of them trying to win but their earlier games especially against St Malachys in Moate they blew them out of the water in the first half showing how dangerous they are when they run at teams. Caulry have been going about their business efficiently and for all the slagging they get here they won't fear Kinnegad. Kinnegad though have come good in last couple of games when their backs were against the wall. They will be two close games I feel. Relegation final will be a battle. Massive win for Tang last week to give themselves a chance and Malachys have been disappointing since beating Tang in their first match. Form goes out window in a one off match like that. mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 24/09/2025 13:35:57 2637302 Link 0 |
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Predictions for this weekend FrMick (Westmeath) - Posts: 13 - 24/09/2025 14:15:16 2637312 Link 0 |
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Oh Glory to Mount Temple And we flaunt our colours bravely We're cheering for our heroes Who wear the famous red of Caulry We're cheering loud for McCormack The roving county goalie Who scored ten points a game And won the Flanagan trophy For Maguire on the front foot With Luke Loughlin in his pocket For the ever durable Damien And the gallant Clinton boys For Grennan and Shortall Who kept The Downs at bay And showed Martin and Lynam How the Temple men can play For Tiarnan the terrier Whose latest kick got there And also for Connolly Unbeaten in the air And then a cheer for Senan With roots to County Clare He kicked a late two pointer That left Caulry with one to spare We shan't not forget young Tadhg The younger Baker brother Our All Ireland winning captain Charlie Drumm to shudder And Murphy and Malynn Who each has helped to play Caulry the Westmeath kings Crowned on a historic day Hurrah for Pat Flanagan Who showed our boys the way Cake Curran and all the greats Who placed them in the fray And also for our sponsors Who keep Caulry's colours high And we'll not forget the mighty feat In October of twenty five iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 214 - 24/09/2025 17:57:50 2637335 Link 0 |
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Nevermind the Leinster title, the odds of St Loman's winning the County title are lengthening because pundits are predicting Caulry to win it. I fear for this Kinnegad team, will they give Caulry the walk over? They haven't showed up in the Championship anyway.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 214 - 24/09/2025 18:16:57 2637336 Link 0 |
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Senior Predictions Leftboothaey (Westmeath) - Posts: 41 - 24/09/2025 21:06:45 2637345 Link 0 |