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Westmeath Hurling thread

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Replying To CasKD:  "While it was a nice game to watch I'm not sure the standard was actually that high. One of the main forwards is in his 40's. While raharney brought on a lad just out of minor (albeit a good hurler) and he scored 1-6 without a glove laid on him. Lots of route one stuff on display too. Both teams along with Castletown are the top 3 in the county alright but maybe a slight sign of the reduced standard of the county team in the last couple of years"
If you're good enough you're old enough.

Sloweddie (Kilkenny) - Posts: 34 - 21/09/2026 14:46:36    2694504

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Any of those impressed by last night's game care to name those playing who'd be useful additions to the county squad? Simple question.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2807 - 21/09/2026 16:00:34    2694520

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Replying To Sloweddie:  "If you're good enough you're old enough."
Its this for long time . I think maybe gap between elite and middle is greater as well

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1363 - 21/09/2026 16:47:05    2694525

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Any of those impressed by last night's game care to name those playing who'd be useful additions to the county squad? Simple question."
In last nights game I would pick at least 8 players who would improve the panel used last year
Mccrossan, Jogger, Daly, Conaty, Joey Boyle, Mckeogh, Greville and Finn.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 2018 - 21/09/2026 19:23:26    2694541

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I was talking to someone from outside the county, One of our neighbours to the south and he was at the game and was very impressed with the standard of hurling on show and remarked how it is strange we haven't competed for the Joe Mcdonagh the last couple of years.. reiterating what some of the posters are saying here.
Looking at the u20 team for the coming season I would confidently say Cormac McKeogh, Kian Loughlin, Ryan Williams, Darragh Kenny, Sean Hayes, Dylan Corrigan etc may all be in with a chance of being involved with the senior panel

Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1157 - 21/09/2026 21:26:22    2694556

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Noel Conaty who has just taken over the county under 20s? How would that work? Jogger who retired last year? Joey Boyle who also retired last year and has a young family? Conor McCrossan has played 4-5 games in 4-5 years, is it a team for the Mastets hurling you're picking?

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2807 - 21/09/2026 21:32:03    2694559

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Noel Conaty who has just taken over the county under 20s? How would that work? Jogger who retired last year? Joey Boyle who also retired last year and has a young family? Conor McCrossan has played 4-5 games in 4-5 years, is it a team for the Mastets hurling you're picking?"
Still mc crossan is as good as lot fringe players they were trying a lot players they played next to none last year. Why couldn't he play? Have to start eith something diffferent

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1363 - 21/09/2026 22:52:19    2694567

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Replying To jobber:  "In last nights game I would pick at least 8 players who would improve the panel used last year
Mccrossan, Jogger, Daly, Conaty, Joey Boyle, Mckeogh, Greville and Finn."
I would go one step further and say that all 15 starters on both sides and maybe Even 2-3 of the subs are better placed for a county panel than some of those on the current county panel

westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 384 - 22/09/2026 08:32:20    2694577

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Replying To westmeathgaa11:  "I would go one step further and say that all 15 starters on both sides and maybe Even 2-3 of the subs are better placed for a county panel than some of those on the current county panel"
Totally agree.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 2018 - 22/09/2026 15:52:32    2694672

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Does anyone know who the Castletown players are that picked up serious injuries?

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 67 - 22/09/2026 16:04:06    2694675

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Noel Conaty who has just taken over the county under 20s? How would that work? Jogger who retired last year? Joey Boyle who also retired last year and has a young family? Conor McCrossan has played 4-5 games in 4-5 years, is it a team for the Mastets hurling you're picking?"
Nickey Quaide
TJ Reid
Seamus Harnedy
Padraig Mannion
Daithi Burke
Mouse Kavanagh
Damian Cahalane

If you are referring to experienced players (dont understand the word mastet) all veterans playing at the highest level.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 2018 - 22/09/2026 16:05:36    2694676

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