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Replying To BadgerDog: "All well and good listing off loads of players but realistically a lot of them aren't actually good enough to play at senior county level. Not going to single lads out and name them but from that list at least 8 or 9 not good enough. You have to think as well are these lads actually going to be as good as or better than what is currently there and there aren't many from that list that are, maybe 5 or 6." Agreed, I would say 5/6 max of that group are potentially good enough, some are but have probably missed the boat in terms of S&C etc over the past number of years. And would need to be in the setup for 2 years minimum to get up to the required level. DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 57 - 18/09/2026 18:05:58 2694256 Link
Replying To Greengrass1: "Probably, Ballycomoyle,Delvin,Loughnavalley and Bunbrosna" Delvin nayve ok and 50 50 ballycomoyle bun hard to know Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 18/09/2026 18:24:20 2694258 Link
Replying To mickcunningham: "Nigel harte" Lynch to old now Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 187 - 18/09/2026 19:17:37 2694263 Link
Replying To jfd: "Rosemount had some teamsheet last day" They certainly had. Though some on the list had a very tenuous link to this years panel. Its very easy to print off a list of names...! Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 18/09/2026 22:25:09 2694271 Link
Replying To Mattyreilly: "Lynch to old now" Lynch is only 30 31 still few years left do u mean harte ridiculous comment to ssy lynch too old and is in gkkd shape Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 19/09/2026 11:04:54 2694288 Link
Replying To Mattyreilly: "Lynch to old now" By that logic, Luke is too old too so. Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 19/09/2026 11:05:55 2694289 Link
Replying To WestmeathGael1: "He was in the stands for the Moate and Athlone game anyways, although some people were saying he was also in looking at Reilly and McCabe in the match before hand. Would be a blow to the hurlers if they were to switch codes" Seemingly, the cruciate curse has hit two players in CTG, so if he loses another two, Kevin O'Brien could be in big trouble. TheWagonWheel-N91Y529 (Westmeath) - Posts: 31 - 19/09/2026 12:25:16 2694295 Link
Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529: "Seemingly, the cruciate curse has hit two players in CTG, so if he loses another two, Kevin O'Brien could be in big trouble." Didnt hear are they key players should have enough for delvin but eont best llg or raharney. Westmeath hurlers wont lose reilly wont he be gusrantee start or on subs good footballer but would liek see him stick with hurlers. Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 19/09/2026 14:01:53 2694304 Link
Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529: "Seemingly, the cruciate curse has hit two players in CTG, so if he loses another two, Kevin O'Brien could be in big trouble." New injuries? westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 383 - 19/09/2026 15:23:47 2694310 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Lynch is only 30 31 still few years left do u mean harte ridiculous comment to ssy lynch too old and is in gkkd shape" Thought he was around 35 Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 187 - 19/09/2026 19:13:11 2694329 Link
Replying To Mattyreilly: "Thought he was around 35" Definitely older than 30/31. He's about the same age as heslin which would make him 33/34 DanGer966 (Westmeath) - Posts: 63 - 19/09/2026 20:59:35 2694339 Link
Replying To DanGer966: "Definitely older than 30/31. He's about the same age as heslin which would make him 33/34" True my bad then but still why that old but not for healing different players yes but still in decent shape certainly could have 1 or 2 years even off the bench. I think its bit to writevhim as done fully Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 19/09/2026 21:32:48 2694346 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "True my bad then but still why that old but not for healing different players yes but still in decent shape certainly could have 1 or 2 years even off the bench. I think its bit to writevhim as done fully" Agree still think he could do a job DanGer966 (Westmeath) - Posts: 63 - 19/09/2026 22:53:42 2694357 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "True my bad then but still why that old but not for healing different players yes but still in decent shape certainly could have 1 or 2 years even off the bench. I think its bit to writevhim as done fully" I agree David lynch is a managers dream runs himself into the ground keeps himself right he will definitely be back in the squad and potentially a starter for westmeath the way he trains will leave mchugh with no choice but to include him Dazzler30 (Westmeath) - Posts: 94 - 20/09/2026 09:08:18 2694366 Link
Just looking at Westmeath possible team and panel for next year and we really have a great age of talented players at the moment. 12/13 of the team we could all name as potential starters but there will be serious competition across the board. Also we have a serious amount of 2 point shooters on the team and ready to come on. The main weakness would be cover at fullback and midfield. But many teams are in that boat where they would miss crucial players if they get injured. Anyway here goes The main players who should start GOALKEEPER Scahill, Drumm, Dillon, Whittaker, Allen, Baker, Connellan, AN OTHER O Sullivan, McCartan, Wallace, AN OTHER, Loughlin, Kelly Panel :GKS :Mitchell,Buckley, McCormack, Daly Back 3. Smyth, Boidu, Treanor Middle 8 Lynam, Cooney, Duncan, Ormsby, McCabe, Moran, Gavigan, Masterson, Forwards: O Toole, Heslin, Baker, Scahill, Connell, Forde, Corcoran, D McCartan Others who could come into equation: N Mitchell, Niall, Guerin, T Kelleher, Moody, McGonagle, Harte. Great depth here. I looked at some players already mentioned but I don't see too many good enough to make a difference even though they are v good club players. Iarmhisamhi (Westmeath) - Posts: 77 - 20/09/2026 13:19:54 2694381 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Lynch is only 30 31 still few years left do u mean harte ridiculous comment to ssy lynch too old and is in gkkd shape" He'd be delighted to read this, but he's turned 33 this year i'm afraid (1993 DOB) Lakeman93 (Westmeath) - Posts: 31 - 21/09/2026 08:43:52 2694446 Link
Replying To Lakeman93: "He'd be delighted to read this, but he's turned 33 this year i'm afraid (1993 DOB)" True i saw that my mistake i was guessing lol still in good shape still a year in him at least even from tge brnch he would be fit enough in my opinion . Heslin was out and came back different type players but just a thpught he could Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1359 - 21/09/2026 09:56:06 2694455 Link
Replying To Iarmhisamhi: "Just looking at Westmeath possible team and panel for next year and we really have a great age of talented players at the moment. 12/13 of the team we could all name as potential starters but there will be serious competition across the board. Also we have a serious amount of 2 point shooters on the team and ready to come on. The main weakness would be cover at fullback and midfield. But many teams are in that boat where they would miss crucial players if they get injured. Anyway here goes The main players who should start GOALKEEPER Scahill, Drumm, Dillon, Whittaker, Allen, Baker, Connellan, AN OTHER O Sullivan, McCartan, Wallace, AN OTHER, Loughlin, Kelly Panel :GKS :Mitchell,Buckley, McCormack, Daly Back 3. Smyth, Boidu, Treanor Middle 8 Lynam, Cooney, Duncan, Ormsby, McCabe, Moran, Gavigan, Masterson, Forwards: O Toole, Heslin, Baker, Scahill, Connell, Forde, Corcoran, D McCartan Others who could come into equation: N Mitchell, Niall, Guerin, T Kelleher, Moody, McGonagle, Harte. Great depth here. I looked at some players already mentioned but I don't see too many good enough to make a difference even though they are v good club players." is ronan o toole back for next year? Dazzler30 (Westmeath) - Posts: 94 - 21/09/2026 10:01:06 2694457 Link
Thoughts on the SFC Semifinals? The Downs v Moate - The Downs to win by 5-6 points The Downs will need to contain Conteh and Forde, plus Loughlin and O'Sullivan to fire. St Lomans v Kinnegad - St Lomans to win by 1 point Both teams are unbeaten in the championship so far. St Lomans (2 wins 4 draws) & Kinnegad (3 wins 2 draws). Kinnegad fitness, speed and counter attack capability not enough to counter Heslin 2 pointer threat plus O'Toole, Dempsey and McCartans. Final on 11-Oct to be The Downs v St Lomans, a repeat of the 2022 and 2024 finals. JoxerDaly (Westmeath) - Posts: 41 - 21/09/2026 11:23:01 2694474 Link
Replying To Dazzler30: "is ronan o toole back for next year?" He is back for Semi Final this weekend. iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 394 - 21/09/2026 12:37:45 2694484 Link

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