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Took a stab in the dark going into clonkill v Plunketts, and instantly regretted it, the game lacked spark pace and any real skill, apart from Peadar Scally not one outfield player on either side looking like they even wanted to be there, the 2 goal keepers on both sides were outstanding both pulling off 3-4 point blank saves with Lynch deadly on frees, if my facts are right, price has only conceded 1 goal in 4 games. Anyway after them 3 players it was just dull. Onwards and upwards to tomorrow, wins for Castletown and raharney but the Gaels will run them extremely close, maybe 2/3 points in it James73 (Westmeath) - Posts: 51 - 31/08/2024 23:14:04 2567828 Link 0 |
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Thought Clonkill would have been firing on all cylinders after their big win over Raharney. Still had 9 points to spare at the end, decent effort from Plunketts.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 949 - 01/09/2024 09:09:55 2567839 Link 0 |
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Very poor fair indeed, Plunkett's seemed really out of their depth, basic handling errors and turnovers punished every time by a more clinical Clonkill.
Bigjoe1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 58 - 01/09/2024 12:32:41 2567859 Link 0 |
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I thought it was one of Plunkett's better performances this year. Clonkill were generally comfortable throughout but if they repeat that performance in the remainder of the competition it will be curtains. Quality of the fare wasn't great from both sides. Looking like a quick return to Senior B for Plunketts. Not easy in fairness but it's time to introduce some young blood which they must have. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1161 - 01/09/2024 17:38:56 2567882 Link 0 |
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LockLeanGayl (Westmeath) - Posts: 257 - 01/09/2024 20:26:51 2567903 Link 2 |
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Fair play great win. Ctg I'd say in final
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 515 - 01/09/2024 20:36:39 2567905 Link 0 |
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A bit of justice for the gaels after last years final in fairness. overdabar (Westmeath) - Posts: 247 - 01/09/2024 20:42:22 2567906 Link 0 |
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Castletown totally dominant, nothing more to say, but what a game we were treated to in the second one, the Gaels blessed to win but what a way to do it, to knock the reigning champions out in the exact same fashion as last years final , you couldn't write it, what an edge of the seat finish well done the Gaels James73 (Westmeath) - Posts: 51 - 01/09/2024 20:43:59 2567908 Link 0 |
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That was a fantastic match in the park. Arguably the game of the year. Hard to believe that Raharney are virtually out of the championship. They need Plunketts to beat Castletown and that's extremely unlikely. The Gaels were superb in the second half, their subs made a huge impact, no 12 especially on the stand side, Shane and David Williams were superb in the second half, Eoin Daly too, Raharney must be wondering how they lost but conceding four goals in two successive championship matches is a recipe for defeat and it could easily have been six or seven. Castletown have a path directly to the final if they beat Plunketts and the Clonkill Gaels match is virtually a dead rubber before they meet again in the semi final. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1913 - 01/09/2024 21:07:14 2567910 Link 0 |
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Is that Raharney exiting the championship and it also means lough lene gaels and Clonkill have to play each other in last group game then the semi two weeks later.
Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 154 - 01/09/2024 21:18:05 2567913 Link 0 |
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Sounded like a cracking finish. 2 lates goals knock out the champions. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1161 - 01/09/2024 21:34:10 2567918 Link 0 |
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Fair play to them. It was a pure battling victory, just completely outfought Raharney in the second half. I'd say there's huge contrasting feelings in Collinstown and Raharney, Gaels will be elated while Raharney must be seriously disappointed in themselves after that second half performance. Assuming Castletown dispose of Plunketts next day out, that's the holders out and a final with Castletown against the winners of Gaels and Clonkill second outing. Fair to say that not many seen that coming at 6pm today! CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 331 - 01/09/2024 21:46:14 2567920 Link 0 |
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Castletown easily dismantled Pollard even without two of their best players David O'Reilly and Peter Clarke, straightforward win. Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 949 - 02/09/2024 08:00:18 2567934 Link 0 |
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I suppose I have a keen eye for potential
westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 293 - 02/09/2024 09:10:42 2567952 Link 1 |
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Are Raharney definitely gone? Super result for the Gaels A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 242 - 02/09/2024 11:25:46 2567978 Link 0 |
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Good call. Who was their sub on stand side? Made some impact and Raharney kept targeting his side which was costly.
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1913 - 02/09/2024 11:41:13 2567985 Link 0 |
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Technically no, but in reality yes
stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 591 - 02/09/2024 11:44:03 2567986 Link 0 |
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So they need Plunketts to beat Castletown and you'd imagine with Castletown knowing this they'll make sure to put Plunketts to the sword.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 949 - 02/09/2024 12:35:27 2567999 Link 2 |
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Absolutely, beat Plunketts to go straight to the final but more importantly to put Raharney out. Castletown will have a bit of a wait until the final though. The Senior B has a fascinating last round, a few different permutations, Delvin, Daltons or Ringtown could go straight into the final, the wood can't go straight to the final. stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 591 - 02/09/2024 13:17:20 2568021 Link 0 |
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That would be minor concern but raharney won last year wait can work both ways
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 515 - 02/09/2024 13:49:06 2568026 Link 0 |