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Replying To Augustine:  "Another draw for Lomans. I didn't attend the game but they were 6 behind at half time. Lucky to get the draw I'd image."
Not really. Kinnegad were 7/8 up with 12 minutes to go but indiscipline, some poor decision making and bad wides gave Lomans the sniff of a chance they needed. They looked out of it as c/k looked the faster fitter team. It looked like they would win easily. Cue Danny mc Cartan with two 2 pointers and Heslin with 3 which actually put them ahead and St Lomans looked like winning the game. Well into injury time, Kinnegad snatched a draw with a last gasp attack. St Lomans definitely back in it now with one group game against the weakest team to go. Great chance missed for C/K to bury a key rival but couldn't do it. Lomans now with new impetus, despite another draw, while Kinnegad are definitely wounded. The 2 point threat that St Lomans have make up for many of their shortcomings.

Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 71 - 29/08/2026 20:17:07    2691872

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Loman's fully deserved the draw if only for the fact that they have players capable of kicking two pointers, Danny McCartan kicked two sublime two pointers and John Heslin kicked four two pointers from frees, all scored in second half, both players made it look easy but it's certainly not. Shane Dempsey was their main threat from play. Kinnegad prob have qualified with 6 points, incredible that Loman's have drawn four successive championship matches, they should get to six points by beating Caulry and Garrycastle and Shamrocks won't both get to six points."
I'm sorry but as a neutral who attended the game, Lomans absolutely did not deserve a draw - they were poor and the referee really did bail them out with some strange decisions. The standard of refereeing at both games left a lot to be desired but the second game in particular was scandalous. Numerous missed hits off the ball, baffling decisions and just no consistency whatsoever. Incredibly harsh on Kinnegad, I couldn't make sense of it at all.

RebelAlliance (Cork) - Posts: 43 - 29/08/2026 20:31:52    2691874

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Loman's fully deserved the draw if only for the fact that they have players capable of kicking two pointers, Danny McCartan kicked two sublime two pointers and John Heslin kicked four two pointers from frees, all scored in second half, both players made it look easy but it's certainly not. Shane Dempsey was their main threat from play. Kinnegad prob have qualified with 6 points, incredible that Loman's have drawn four successive championship matches, they should get to six points by beating Caulry and Garrycastle and Shamrocks won't both get to six points."
If Garrycastle & Shamrocks draw tomorrow both would be on 4 points. In round 5 wins for Lomans over Caulry, Garrycastle win against the Downs and Shamrocks beating Coralstown Kinnegad would leave five teams on 6 points!

WHLeinster2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 12 - 29/08/2026 20:35:34    2691875

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Replying To Iarmhisamhi:  "Not really. Kinnegad were 7/8 up with 12 minutes to go but indiscipline, some poor decision making and bad wides gave Lomans the sniff of a chance they needed. They looked out of it as c/k looked the faster fitter team. It looked like they would win easily. Cue Danny mc Cartan with two 2 pointers and Heslin with 3 which actually put them ahead and St Lomans looked like winning the game. Well into injury time, Kinnegad snatched a draw with a last gasp attack. St Lomans definitely back in it now with one group game against the weakest team to go. Great chance missed for C/K to bury a key rival but couldn't do it. Lomans now with new impetus, despite another draw, while Kinnegad are definitely wounded. The 2 point threat that St Lomans have make up for many of their shortcomings."
Loman's with impetus? Not sure about that, they're way behind other teams fitness wise, that's not going to improve in next two weeks, relying on moments of magic from certain players, they've led in four successive championship matches in the closing stages and couldn't manage the games. Their panel strength looks very limited, likes of Oisin Hogan, Enda Gaffney, Seanie Bracken all missing, expecting them to suddenly improve is hard to see.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2768 - 29/08/2026 21:24:15    2691880

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I was a neutral at the Lomans Kgad game. I was very impressed by Kgad. Hard to believe; but Kgad nearly lost that match. It would have been an absolute robbery if Lomans! Two unbelievable 2 pointers by Danny in the closing stages. The movement of Kgad was so good and they look a lot more threatening up front. They're super fit also. It's hard to see anyone other than Kgad or the Downs winning it out. Super facilities also in the Downs which is a credit to them and great to see such large crowds all club games!

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1123 - 29/08/2026 23:52:49    2691891

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Loman's fully deserved the draw if only for the fact that they have players capable of kicking two pointers, Danny McCartan kicked two sublime two pointers and John Heslin kicked four two pointers from frees, all scored in second half, both players made it look easy but it's certainly not. Shane Dempsey was their main threat from play. Kinnegad prob have qualified with 6 points, incredible that Loman's have drawn four successive championship matches, they should get to six points by beating Caulry and Garrycastle and Shamrocks won't both get to six points."
St Loman's fully deserved nothing, they were chasing shadows for most of the game. The only area they had the edge was in their free taking and Barry Nea. Kinnegad were by far the better team, first to every ball and dominated both sets of kickouts. Father Time looks to be catching up with a few of the St Loman's boys, nothing says you are beaten quite like resorting to hitting off the ball after barely laying a glove on them in the first half. I mean bringing on a 34/35 year old to change the game? The conveyor belt behind seems to have stopped or perhaps too much loyalty is being shown to the old guard. Kinnegad are a serious outfit, and have obviously improved since last year. It is now a two horse rave between Kinnegad and The Downs.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 370 - 30/08/2026 09:36:49    2691907

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "St Loman's fully deserved nothing, they were chasing shadows for most of the game. The only area they had the edge was in their free taking and Barry Nea. Kinnegad were by far the better team, first to every ball and dominated both sets of kickouts. Father Time looks to be catching up with a few of the St Loman's boys, nothing says you are beaten quite like resorting to hitting off the ball after barely laying a glove on them in the first half. I mean bringing on a 34/35 year old to change the game? The conveyor belt behind seems to have stopped or perhaps too much loyalty is being shown to the old guard. Kinnegad are a serious outfit, and have obviously improved since last year. It is now a two horse rave between Kinnegad and The Downs."
I agree with most of this and I've said it a few times on this forum about the decline of Lomans. They were well beaten in most positions yesterday. That's why, when Kinnegad had the chance to deliver the fatal blow they will be very disappointed that they didn't do it. Having a two point threat always keeps you in the game as we saw yesterday. It keeps Lomans still with a chance. This is the game now. Kinnegad played most of the football but if Lomans scrape through, they might be still a threat to Kinnegad in a semi final if suddenly Ronan o Toole returns. Kinnegad have weaknesses and they were evident in the last 10 minutes

Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 71 - 30/08/2026 17:06:15    2691977

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