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Div 2 the usual standard containing 5 or 6 teams that aren't Div 1 standard. Kilcoo playing next weekend in the AI final and those players should be available for selection on the Feb 26th game against Roscommon. Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3361 - 06/02/2022 21:30:33 2398746 Link 0 |
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I would agree with all bar darcy not willing to get through enough work for intercounty level
Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 760 - 07/02/2022 09:06:13 2398784 Link 1 |
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Isn't that the idea of a league, if you are in Div 2 it means you are not good enough for Div 1 or too good for Div 3
reffingmad (Roscommon) - Posts: 371 - 07/02/2022 09:53:10 2398799 Link 0 |
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Has done a decent job for us in the past but didn't look fit enough for inter county when I watched him for Pearses and probably may struggle to get into the 26, saying that though a big man and a different option. We will have great options in the forward line now, Kilroy, 2 Smiths, 2 Murtaghs, McKeon, Cox, Heneghan, Carey. I'd imagine a few lads might drop off panel in coming weeks with everyone returning. Was great to give Ben O'Carroll some exposure at senior level so far this year.
Rossie2020 (Roscommon) - Posts: 169 - 07/02/2022 13:43:49 2398916 Link 0 |
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It great with all these players coming back, hope Management get the balance right through out the team, C Murtagh does the same job as Kilroy so both should be competing for 1 spot come championship. Also Cox, D Smith, & D Murtagh cannot play on same line together, all 3 too similar, To be most effective this line needs to work as a unit, so role of two of these talented individuals may be that of impact subs, Darcy & C Lennon offer something different so shame Lennon is not available.
roscommon1944 (Roscommon) - Posts: 275 - 07/02/2022 14:27:03 2398947 Link 0 |
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I'd like to see a heat map on Brian Stack, he was all over the pitch and only for a good save from the Meath keeper he would have a goal to his name. Seemed to be given a licence to roam yesterday more so than against Cork Harneys talent was never in question staying fit has been the main issue and if one player deserve a injury free run its him. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3772 - 07/02/2022 16:03:37 2399008 Link 3 |
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You are 100% right about Harney. A full season of a fit Harney would be some addition to Roscommon. He's one of a kind in this county with his strength, speed and athleticism. All star material if he was 100%
reffingmad (Roscommon) - Posts: 371 - 07/02/2022 17:51:22 2399087 Link 2 |
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Donegal, Tyrone, Mayo all had recent spells in Div 2. They were all good enough for Div 1 but two had to get relegated in such a competitive divsion. I also recall on Roscommons last appearance in a 7 game Div 1 they were basically relegated because of gamesmanship from Niall Morgan. Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3361 - 07/02/2022 19:24:41 2399127 Link 2 |
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Don't think he's had one injury free season since under 21s has he? Talent and everything to go with it never in question 100% right, please god can stay injury free. Is good for a point or two every game, invaluable from midfield. Going forward who will start full back? Conor Daly will be back for Clare so will be interested to see who plays there, would expect Niall to start instead of Ruane and maybe Murray for Lennon but hard to shift any of them really. Fully agree that D Smith, Murtagh and Cox can't play inside together, we seen last year against Galway that having two or three real forwards who don't do that tracking back doesn't cut it anymore with attacking corner backs.
Rossie2020 (Roscommon) - Posts: 169 - 07/02/2022 19:31:48 2399130 Link 2 |
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Yip, blame Morgan because yous weren't good enough to stay up.
Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2023 - 07/02/2022 20:59:11 2399167 Link 0 |
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Id be more inclined to say it was stupidity on Ultan Harneys behalf rather than Niall Morgan gamesmanship, had the same feel as donal vaughans red card in 2017 A/L final,
Rossie14 (Roscommon) - Posts: 33 - 08/02/2022 10:30:27 2399235 Link 0 |
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Morgan was kneeling on Pattersons neck and Ultan pushed him off. He went down like a sniper took him out holding his face. Maybe stupid but was pathetic by Morgan. Free should have been brought forward by the ref not hopped. Either way its long over now and no point looking back on it.
sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1149 - 08/02/2022 10:46:34 2399243 Link 0 |
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Anyone got any information on who will be joining panel. Conal kennelly looks a good footballer and is being brought up. I presume the two Murtaghs will be playing this year? And the three Daly's? Paul Carey is surely going to get his chance. Seen Carey play few times but what's his work like off the ball. As someone said earlier we can't have the two Smith's the two Murtaghs ,Cox playing together because tracking back and tackling is weak from all. Unfortunately Lennon isn't around because his workrate is massive. Cathal henaghen seems to work hard and tracks runners from what I have seen this year. It will be great to have Nial Daly back. I think he's in his prime now and hopefully brings his club form with him. dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1063 - 08/02/2022 11:00:22 2399251 Link 0 |
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I would say Kennelly yeah and will more then likely compete with the likes of Doyle and Cunnane for 3rd / 4th midfielder spot. He seems to have the physical attributes of a county footballer and can score too but haven't seen too much of him. Anyone hear which one of the Dalys is rumoured to be heading away? Niall had a fine club campaign, he's played a lot of football so this break will do him good as we will need him more for championship with us looking like we won't go down anyway. Carey will be more of an option off bench then what is there at the minute anyway, agree on Ciaran Lennon, felt this year was his year to start and see if he could be our full forward for foreseeable so it's a pity he can't commit. Will either Mulooly or O'Rourke will available for championship? Rossie2020 (Roscommon) - Posts: 169 - 08/02/2022 11:51:13 2399275 Link 0 |
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I would say Kennelly yeah and will more then likely compete with the likes of Doyle and Cunnane for 3rd / 4th midfielder spot. He seems to have the physical attributes of a county footballer and can score too but haven't seen too much of him. Anyone hear which one of the Dalys is rumoured to be heading away? Niall had a fine club campaign, he's played a lot of football so this break will do him good as we will need him more for championship with us looking like we won't go down anyway. Carey will be more of an option off bench then what is there at the minute anyway, agree on Ciaran Lennon, felt this year was his year to start and see if he could be our full forward for foreseeable so it's a pity he can't commit. Will either Mulooly or O'Rourke will available for championship? Rossie2020 (Roscommon) - Posts: 169 - 08/02/2022 12:00:52 2399278 Link 1 |
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Conal Kennelly has earned his place on the panel and hopefully he will get a run in the league campaign. He was probably St. Faithleachs most consistent player in their run to the All Ireland semi-final, and has power, pace, can take a score and has a good engine. I am not sure if he has the height for a 8/9 mid-field slot at the top level, (maybe a 3rd mid-fielder) but might make a good half forward in a similar role to Niall Kilroy/Ultan Harney as he would be very strong under the breaking ball and is good at tracking back. Our goal keepers and mid-field have come under some criticism over several weeks, but I thought that Colm Lavin, Eddie Nolan and Ultan Harney (and many others) all had very good games against Meath at the weekend. I would not like to be the management team informing 6 of the following potential players (12) that they are not on the forward line for the next match; C. Cox, E & D. Smith, D & C Murtagh, N. Kilroy, C. Mckeon, C. Heneghan, U. Harney, C. Kennelly, P. Carey, C. Sugrue, I have left out the under 20's as I think that they should be left to play in the under 20 competition, as that will also be very competitive in Connacht this year. However it is a great problem to have! letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 531 - 08/02/2022 14:55:58 2399340 Link 0 |
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Ya alot of people talking about conal kennelly. People are saying he would make a brilliant wing back or wing forward.. we have plenty of options at the moment. Everyone is fighting for a place on the team. Need to push on now and try get promoted this year.
dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1063 - 08/02/2022 15:34:12 2399353 Link 0 |
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No yous, I'm a neutral. It was a tap over free to secure the win, Morgan knew what he was doing. That one extra point would have kept Roscommon up and relegated Monaghan.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3361 - 08/02/2022 17:27:32 2399383 Link 1 |
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Kennelly and E Smith on half forward line would be exciting to see..think this current squad has the potential to go a step further than previous Ros teams, A Cunningham & selectors just need to bring it all together. Strong squad and impact from bench is vital if ambition is to go far in the championship. Not sure if Mullooly will be back soon, if so it may allow C Daly to switch to half back or half forward.
roscommon1944 (Roscommon) - Posts: 275 - 08/02/2022 18:27:55 2399393 Link 0 |
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Anyone want to have a stab at what could be our starting Championship team from what we have seen so far and what we have to come back into it? sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1149 - 09/02/2022 12:21:10 2399492 Link 0 |