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Suprised with Mark McHugh if this is true and it seems to be the case as Heslin is training.No doubt a huge player for the county in his day and still is for his club but he did walk away which was the correct decision for him at the time.Now bringing him back for a one off game might backfire and leave a bitter taste as someone who has put in huge efforts since October is going to lose out Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 324 - 12/05/2026 13:03:50 2672579 Link 1 |
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Pretty certain he'll slot John in, so if that's true it's a tough call to make. But we missed a few frees v Kildare - Sam missed two off the ground, and I think we missed one or two more (not blaming anyone), but we need a nailed-on free taker if we want to have any chance. I know it's tough on lads battling to make the 26, but this is the best chance we've had in years and I think he's right on this. My only worry is if we lose and he starts a few lads might walk, but that's worst-case scenario I suppose.
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 178 - 12/05/2026 13:09:18 2672580 Link 0 |
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The concern is that in his last championship at county level he contributed very little from play, but I expect the frees are a consideration. Anyway, it definitely adds intrigue to the fixture. Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 56 - 12/05/2026 15:35:44 2672625 Link 0 |
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a bit of a crazy descion to bring heslin back out of the blue, talk about upsetting the apple cart in week before a huge match i think its disastrous , will male a hames of a lot of the plans youd imagine and also smells of pure panic and no fath in the team thats done so well all league and chamionship, why not throw in younger player? no future in john heslin like dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 937 - 12/05/2026 15:47:48 2672627 Link 0 |
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Very risky move, that could shift the whole dynamics in the group. Gantric (Leitrim) - Posts: 63 - 12/05/2026 16:26:27 2672642 Link 0 |
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Had no choice panel very lightweight in terms of quality and experience plus the numerous injuries to Luke, C Mc, Guerin, Bidou, and other players like Matthew, Sam, Shane all carrying knocks, Leinster Final V The Dubs in Croke Park no place to be throwing in younger players GCCABU (Westmeath) - Posts: 28 - 12/05/2026 17:07:20 2672653 Link 0 |