Defenders - O'Callaghan/Keane (DRP), D Walsh (Harps), D. McLoughlin (Curry), C Kenny (Shamrock G), O Harte (Coolera), R O'Kelly Lynch (St Mary's)
Midfielders - Keaney (Molaise), Barlow (Shamrock G), M Sheridan (Castleconnor, C Walsh (Harps)
Forwards - Niland/E Rooney (Mary's), M Henry (Harps), Reilly (Curry), Marren (Bunnies), A Lang (Molaise)
Highly unlikely all or most would be involved for lots of different reasons but it's clear we need to cast a wide net for talent and prospects next year
Replying To SLGO: "Potential new additions/players to step up
Keepers - Harte (Coolera), Lyons (Shamrock G)
Defenders - O'Callaghan/Keane (DRP), D Walsh (Harps), D. McLoughlin (Curry), C Kenny (Shamrock G), O Harte (Coolera), R O'Kelly Lynch (St Mary's)
Midfielders - Keaney (Molaise), Barlow (Shamrock G), M Sheridan (Castleconnor, C Walsh (Harps)
Forwards - Niland/E Rooney (Mary's), M Henry (Harps), Reilly (Curry), Marren (Bunnies), A Lang (Molaise)
Highly unlikely all or most would be involved for lots of different reasons but it's clear we need to cast a wide net for talent and prospects next year"
Unfortunately some of those have been in the panels from the last 2 management teams. I can't see them going in a third time. But yes, we need more blood.
At least we have something to play for in some of the games but doubtful if there'll be any major shocks.
Senior: Coolera v Molaise...In the most ludicrous venue but well looked after, I expect Coolera to pull through by 3 points. Tubbercurry v Tourlestrane...Tourlestrane to help guide their neighbours towards the trap door and win by 8/9. Mullinabreena v Easkey...Think this could be a good game actually as fairly evenly matched but I'll pluck for Easkey by 2. Harps v Mary's....the clash of the weekend given whats at stake for both winner and loser. I back Mary's to win by 2.
So that'd leave a QF of Coolera v Tourlestrane and St Mary's v St Molaise Gaels.
Intermediate: St Pats v Bunninadden...interesting to see what approach Bunnies take to this. On form they should win by 3/4. If they start minding fellas then Pats could do it, but I'll stick with Bunnies. Calry v Enniscrone...Expecting a close match here but Calry to prevail by 2. Ballymote v Cloonacool....Ballymote to win handily 10+ Geevagh v Castleconnor....the clash of the weekend in intermediate. I understand the men from the west called in favours no more than on venue matters, to adjust officials so must be they feeling the pressure. Geevagh are hardy men who will give plenty to CC's young lads but don't know will it be enough. I'll go with draw.
That'll leave Ballymote v Farnans and Calry v Castleconnor in QFs.
Junior: St Mary's v St.Michaels....this is a big game for Michaels more so I would say as Mary's won't be too put out on losing out in a semi. If my sums are right in order for Michaels to qualify they'll need to win by 3 points to get second which I think they'll manage. Harps v Johns....Loser misses out on a semi final here but think John's will do enough to win by 4/5 Tourlestrane v Owenmore....OMG by 8 Molaise v Shamrock Gaels...Molaise by 8.
That'll leave St Molaise Gaels v St Michael's and Owenmore Gaels v St John's in semi final.