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Replying To ratlag: "Meath senior championship first round predictions :
Group A:
Don/Ashbourne vs Dunshaughlin: Don/Ash. A very close game here with both teams filled with young talented players. Dunshaughlin will be massively boosted from their league form on the return of Gray and Costelllo as well as a few niggly injuries and will make this a very close game. Ashbourne always seem to fall short and while I think they have plenty of talent will at best be making a semi final this year. I predict a close game, with ashbourne coming out on top by 2.
Na Fianna vs Curraha: Curragha. Na Fianna look a bit toothless without Walsh. They are still reliant on Jamie Queeny which is a worry, while Curragha have a nice spread of talent and with McEntee, O Connor and the two Moriartys I think will have to much fire power for Na Fianna.
Group B:
Dunboyne vs Seneschalstown: Dunboyne. The better squad here but not by much. I think Dunboyne are now a middle of the pack team and no where near the levels of a few years back when they were a worry for most. Senchalstown for me just aren't showing anything to make me fancy them. Not a bad team, with a few good individuals but thats all, its not a game I would have strong feelings wither way but I'll lean to Dunboyne just about.
Simonstown vs Trim: Simonstown. Another tight game. Trim based of what was seen in the league are heavily reliant on Lynch and don't seem to have much ese on offer. Simonstown playing very defensively and looking to hit on the break from the one or two games I've seen of them and I think will bully Trim in this game to run out winners for 4 or 5 in the end after a nip and tuck battle for 45-50 mins.
Group C:
Ratoath vs Moynalvey: Ratoath. Moynalvey look to be in all sorts of bother at the minute and even the return of the County lads won't help them here. Ratoath with far to much strength and depth and should win this by 15+
St Colmcilles vs Skyrne: St Colmcilles. Skryne don't look that great at all, will always fight and make teams earn a win but lack the fire power needed to really threaten. St. Colmcilles have a number of attacking threats and if they can become a bit more savey tactically they could have a say in this years Keegan..
Group D:
Wolfe tones vs Kells: Draw. Two teams on the decline, both wil give everything and won't role over for anyone but neither have the quality coming through to replace lads that are now well the wrong side of 30.
Summerhill vs Ballinabrackey: Summerhill. Not as comfortable as some would imagine as the Bracks are a dogged team, well drilled and some good young players, however Summerhill will have to much quality at there disposal and will take the points in this one." Got Group A wrong but the other games panned out more a less as expected.
I did think Dunshaughlin and Ashbourne would be close, but to be fair Dunshaughlin were the stronger team throughout and despite going behind early due to a terrible error from the Keeper for the goal, they were in control for the majority of the game.
Na Fianna also surprised me, they looked very poor in the league, but Championship is a different animal and won't be pushovers in this group.
I don't think anyone saw the hammering Tones gave Kells coming, but despite this I still don't think they will challenge the likes of Ratoath or Summerhill.
I was at the Skryne Colmcilles game as well. Skryne showed a bit more than I expecetd but were stil quite poor, however Colmcilles were well below par, shooting, passing and decision making was all over the place. A win is a win and it sets them up now to qualify (they should account for Moynalvey) which gives them time to hit form, but outside of Conlon they looked very very weak in attack
ratlag (Meath) - Posts: 585 - 31/07/2023 16:23:32
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Replying To Blackspot09: "Weren't they operating Premier division 5 or something a couple of years back? I know they are a first team but maybe thats the place for them. Couldn't see too many 2nd or 3rd teams objecting and as was pointed out that farce yesterday is of no value to anyone." As far as am aware they aren't given the same voting rights as the rest of the clubs unless they are playing in the main championship. Someone may know more then me but they are in this position because the county board are in someway forcing their hand.
CMAN1570 (Meath) - Posts: 56 - 31/07/2023 16:25:41
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Replying To CastleBravo: "I can only imagine how kindly we'd take it if other counties started sending GPOs to Meath schools directing the kids to non-Meath clubs and counties. Why would Dublin tolerate it from Meath?" I was talking about when the housing was done originally before the club in Littlepace was established. Meath GAA could have definitely done it on the basis that it is a Clonee school and some of the pupils would leave on the Meath side and would be within the catchment of St Paul's. It would be a different story to do it now with Erin Go Bragh there as it would now be seen as imposing on their territory and while Dub clubs have no issue with that cross border it is unfeasible
LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1568 - 31/07/2023 17:33:35
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No major shocks in Intermediate, few surprising score lines however..
Group A
Rathkenny vs Drumbaragh
I know it's early but it looks like once again the writing is on the wall for Drumbaragh after a heavy defeat. Rathkenny down a few lads but still formidable for any team at this grade. Rathkenny v O'Mahonys will be the game to watch in 2 weeks
Oldcastle vs O'Mahonys
Would have tipped the Navan side to win this but was always going to be close one. Makes things very interesting in this group for who will qualify for knockouts
Group B
Duleek vs St Michaels
Another tight game between 2 strong teams. I'd expect both of them to qualify but pressure will be on Michaels now after a loss. Duleek will be hard beat this year. Michaels can't be ruled out to go all the way either.
Castletown vs BHG
A closer match than I expected. I really felt BHG would lose by more in this one. Problem is they missed their best chance at a win. Castletown will fancy their chances at an upset against Michaels I reckon..local derbys are always hard to call!
Group C
Walterstown vs Longwood
Another match that was closer than I'd have predicted. I'd expect walterstown to top this group with ease, but they'll hope to improve on this performance. Longwood will take positives from this result and feel they have it in them to qualify
Ballivor vs Nobber
Nobber are in big trouble..losing Sean Meade has really hurt them. I'm still tipping them to go down. Ballivor will be content with this win, need just 1 more win to qualify realistically.
Group D
St Pats vs Bective
One of the more surprising results for me. Expected Pats to win very easy but much closer than expected. Anyone who was at the game..were Pats poor or did Bective play well? It's job done for Pats but a huge game next with a repeat of the 2a league final. Bective might fancy a win over Dunderry considering their current form
Meath Hill vs Dunderry
Predictable win for the North Meath team based on league form of both teams, but I did think Dunderry would run them a bit closer from experience alone. It's a must win game for them against Bective now. Meath Hill vs Pats will be a must see for any neutral
Any other thoughts on round 1? Or predictions for round 2?
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Replying To CMAN1570: "As far as am aware they aren't given the same voting rights as the rest of the clubs unless they are playing in the main championship. Someone may know more then me but they are in this position because the county board are in someway forcing their hand." I'd be curious to see this rule, I can't find it in the Meath GAA Regulations or Meath GAA Bye-Laws documents up on the Meath website. Maybe it's hidden in some sub-rulebook.
The year before the Junior B was resurrected, there were definitely around 4 first teams competing in the Premier grade, Does that mean the 4 of them had no voting rights for a year?
CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1677 - 31/07/2023 19:03:48
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Replying To ratlag: "Got Group A wrong but the other games panned out more a less as expected.
I did think Dunshaughlin and Ashbourne would be close, but to be fair Dunshaughlin were the stronger team throughout and despite going behind early due to a terrible error from the Keeper for the goal, they were in control for the majority of the game.
Na Fianna also surprised me, they looked very poor in the league, but Championship is a different animal and won't be pushovers in this group.
I don't think anyone saw the hammering Tones gave Kells coming, but despite this I still don't think they will challenge the likes of Ratoath or Summerhill.
I was at the Skryne Colmcilles game as well. Skryne showed a bit more than I expecetd but were stil quite poor, however Colmcilles were well below par, shooting, passing and decision making was all over the place. A win is a win and it sets them up now to qualify (they should account for Moynalvey) which gives them time to hit form, but outside of Conlon they looked very very weak in attack" This was an absolute horror show, we had absolutely no desire or commitment at all. Definitely the worst performance ever from them. Beaten by 14 but in fairness to the Tones it could have been double that with the amount of possession they had. They also had what appeared to be a good goal disallowed. We need to get our act together or will not survive the drop if we continue to perform like this. There's a lot of soul searching to be done before the Black's game.
latouche25 (Meath) - Posts: 553 - 31/07/2023 20:05:18
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Replying To trueblue1995: "No major shocks in Intermediate, few surprising score lines however..
Group A
Rathkenny vs Drumbaragh
I know it's early but it looks like once again the writing is on the wall for Drumbaragh after a heavy defeat. Rathkenny down a few lads but still formidable for any team at this grade. Rathkenny v O'Mahonys will be the game to watch in 2 weeks
Oldcastle vs O'Mahonys
Would have tipped the Navan side to win this but was always going to be close one. Makes things very interesting in this group for who will qualify for knockouts
Group B
Duleek vs St Michaels
Another tight game between 2 strong teams. I'd expect both of them to qualify but pressure will be on Michaels now after a loss. Duleek will be hard beat this year. Michaels can't be ruled out to go all the way either.
Castletown vs BHG
A closer match than I expected. I really felt BHG would lose by more in this one. Problem is they missed their best chance at a win. Castletown will fancy their chances at an upset against Michaels I reckon..local derbys are always hard to call!
Group C
Walterstown vs Longwood
Another match that was closer than I'd have predicted. I'd expect walterstown to top this group with ease, but they'll hope to improve on this performance. Longwood will take positives from this result and feel they have it in them to qualify
Ballivor vs Nobber
Nobber are in big trouble..losing Sean Meade has really hurt them. I'm still tipping them to go down. Ballivor will be content with this win, need just 1 more win to qualify realistically.
Group D
St Pats vs Bective
One of the more surprising results for me. Expected Pats to win very easy but much closer than expected. Anyone who was at the game..were Pats poor or did Bective play well? It's job done for Pats but a huge game next with a repeat of the 2a league final. Bective might fancy a win over Dunderry considering their current form
Meath Hill vs Dunderry
Predictable win for the North Meath team based on league form of both teams, but I did think Dunderry would run them a bit closer from experience alone. It's a must win game for them against Bective now. Meath Hill vs Pats will be a must see for any neutral
Any other thoughts on round 1? Or predictions for round 2?" Group A very open between the 3 teams, Rathkenny could be a big test for O'Mahonys. Drumbarragh look very poor and will be fighting relegation again this year.
Group B comes down to round 2 with St Michaels needing a win against Castletown in local derby. I would definitely fancy st michaels but in a derby anything can happen and a lot on the line. Duleek will beat BHG and claim 2 wins. BHG will be in relegation but should hold there own
Group C is for Walterstown and balivor I think to come out on top. Longwood once again a hungry team and will hold their own but Nobber are looking very poor and in trouble for next 2 games.
Group D St Pats and Meath Hill too go through and is definitely an attractive fixture the next round. Meath hill look fit and play good football but time will tell when against tough opponents. Dunderry look very poor and Bective suprised me the last day.
All to play for
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 01/08/2023 15:26:31
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Replying To redracoon: "Group A very open between the 3 teams, Rathkenny could be a big test for O'Mahonys. Drumbarragh look very poor and will be fighting relegation again this year.
Group B comes down to round 2 with St Michaels needing a win against Castletown in local derby. I would definitely fancy st michaels but in a derby anything can happen and a lot on the line. Duleek will beat BHG and claim 2 wins. BHG will be in relegation but should hold there own
Group C is for Walterstown and balivor I think to come out on top. Longwood once again a hungry team and will hold their own but Nobber are looking very poor and in trouble for next 2 games.
Group D St Pats and Meath Hill too go through and is definitely an attractive fixture the next round. Meath hill look fit and play good football but time will tell when against tough opponents. Dunderry look very poor and Bective suprised me the last day.
All to play for" In Group A Think O'Mahony's are in a bit of trouble, Oldcastle really should have won that and barring a big improvement - Rathkenny should be winning this one.
Group B went largely as expected, think Castletown were a lot more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, they were comfortably the better team, without their best player Kevin Ross too, he might have stepped away? They gave debuts to a few youngs lads too who were on that Nobber school's team that got to that All Ireland final schools competition this year so will take a bit of time. I expect them to beat St Michael's in a good local derby.
Duleek were always in control of that game vs Michael's - they were certainly tested but they should seal their place in the next round with a win over BHG.
Nobber are in serious serious trouble as you said in group C, they're certainly going to be fighting for their lives this year. No real new talent there and the loss of Sean Meade is obviously huge.
Meath Hill and Pats is a big one in Group D, both teams are very much in the mix to win the championship outright. Meath Hill have a good mix of young talent there with a few experience players too. There was nothing between them in the league final a few weeks ago and there won't be much in it here. Dunderry were really poor though, conditions weren't great but they just lay down
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Some improvement from Meath Hill this year to be fair. They were never really contenders in Intermediate before. have they brought in new players or just good youth teams coming through or whats going on there?
Meath10 (Meath) - Posts: 200 - 02/08/2023 11:15:46
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Replying To Meath10: "Some improvement from Meath Hill this year to be fair. They were never really contenders in Intermediate before. have they brought in new players or just good youth teams coming through or whats going on there?" They always kind of had good players there along with a few young lads making the step up to the adult team. Manager I think has been the big difference this year for them has them playing good football and seem like a fairly fit team
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 02/08/2023 12:57:11
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Duleek to win it pulling up.
PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 02/08/2023 13:46:43
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Replying To Meath10: "Some improvement from Meath Hill this year to be fair. They were never really contenders in Intermediate before. have they brought in new players or just good youth teams coming through or whats going on there?" Meath Hill is in one of these areas that although it's very rural and might seem small, they have a huge catchment area. There's no obvious village boundaries in some cases, and all the younger players in the area are now venturing towards Meath Hill, whereas 10/15 years ago, Nobber, Kilmainhamwood, Drumoncrath, Kingscourt etc.. were mopping up all the talent.
But they have very good facilities and a lot of good young players, there's probably only a few current starters that were involved in the team that won Junior a few years back, so that tells you a lot. They've a few players involved at underage level for Meath too. Themselves and Castletown are the two teams in North Meath to watch out for over the next few years, some serious young talent coming through.
But the first point is key, it's not a coincidence that the likes of Drumcondrath and Kilmainhamwood are doing so poor at the minute, while in the mid 2000s both of these sides were doing well, Meath Hill were a Junior A/B club. A lot of the young talent in the area has gone to Meath Hill and their reaping the rewards.
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Replying To PatrickTopping: "Duleek to win it pulling up." Definitely won't win anything pulling up. From what I seen the last day they're by no means unstoppable whatsoever
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 03/08/2023 01:47:47
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Replying To redracoon: "Definitely won't win anything pulling up. From what I seen the last day they're by no means unstoppable whatsoever" Come back to me on that one come september.
PatrickTopping (Meath) - Posts: 119 - 03/08/2023 10:44:10
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Replying To PatrickTopping: "Come back to me on that one come september." Do you know something we don't? From what I've seen in league and 1st round of championship, there's no clear favourite ahead of the pack. Last year it was almost a given Dunshaughlin would win it..Rathkenny were the only ones to put it up to them and Duleek were soundly beaten in the final. If I was a betting man I'd personally stay away from intermediate this year.
trueblue1995 (Meath) - Posts: 40 - 03/08/2023 13:42:06
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Replying To trueblue1995: "Do you know something we don't? From what I've seen in league and 1st round of championship, there's no clear favourite ahead of the pack. Last year it was almost a given Dunshaughlin would win it..Rathkenny were the only ones to put it up to them and Duleek were soundly beaten in the final. If I was a betting man I'd personally stay away from intermediate this year." Intermediate is wide open this year, duleek are always very consistent and am sure they are likely to be fighting it out later in September but I you could make the case for 5 or 6 teams this year to win it. Be a brave man putting any money on a winner of it. I think picking the team to go down is far easier.
Ratoath will win senior
I fancy St Pats in Intermediate
Clann na gael will be very hard bet in junior A
Slane or Moynalty to win Junior B
CMAN1570 (Meath) - Posts: 56 - 03/08/2023 14:55:39
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Replying To CMAN1570: "Intermediate is wide open this year, duleek are always very consistent and am sure they are likely to be fighting it out later in September but I you could make the case for 5 or 6 teams this year to win it. Be a brave man putting any money on a winner of it. I think picking the team to go down is far easier.
Ratoath will win senior
I fancy St Pats in Intermediate
Clann na gael will be very hard bet in junior A
Slane or Moynalty to win Junior B" It's between Drumbaragh and Nobber to go down most likely. For your predicted winners of each grade I agree with Ratoath and Slane. Junior A I fancy Syddan, Intermediate I'm still unsure..I'm definitely going to the Pats v Meath Hill game and the O'Mahonys v Rathkenny game..I think these matches are going to tell us a lot! Looking forward to it!
trueblue1995 (Meath) - Posts: 40 - 03/08/2023 16:21:06
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Replying To trueblue1995: "Do you know something we don't? From what I've seen in league and 1st round of championship, there's no clear favourite ahead of the pack. Last year it was almost a given Dunshaughlin would win it..Rathkenny were the only ones to put it up to them and Duleek were soundly beaten in the final. If I was a betting man I'd personally stay away from intermediate this year." Absolutely Intermediate is wide open for a number of teams to go for it and win it. I'm not saying Duleek won't win Intermediate but they definitely won't win anything "pulling up". It's a risky bet backing anyone this year, there's no clear winner like Dunshaughlin last year
redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 04/08/2023 14:30:02
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Meath sfc round 2 predictions
Group A
Dunshaughlin vs nafianna: Dunsh by 2
This will be a very tight affair with both teams already having a win under their belt they will be confident they can turn each other over but I think Dunsh will have too much fire power up front and naf wont get enough scores in this one with Shane Walsh still missing.
Donaghmore/ Ashbourne vs curragha: Don ash by 6
Don ash should win this one comfortably with the players they have but as we seen over the last few years in championship they can never perform, like last year loosing to kells in round 1 and Dunsh in round 1 this year. Curragha will believe they can cause an upset with the forwards they have but think the moors will win.
Group B
Dunboyne vs simonstown: dunboyne by 3
Dunboyne looked very strong the last day coming out 8 point winners in the end. Don't think simonstown have any one to mark lenihan but they play 15 men behind the ball which won't allow him much space so expect this to be a low scoring affair with dunboyne winning a tight game.
Trim vs seneschalstown: trim by 2
Both teams will be going into this game needing and thinking they will get a win which I think will make for good game. Think the yellow furze are seriously missing Cathal Finnegan and they relied well too heavily on chick who was brilliant against dunboyne but won't kick five points from play in this one. However if Aaron lynch is tied down like he was against simonstown then trim will be lacking a scoring threat aswell. Trim will edge this low scoring game.
Group C
Moynalvey vs st colmcilles: cilles by 8
Cilles will win this one but could be anywhere from 2 to 3 points to 14 to 15 points. All depends on if moynalvey can keep the goals out early on because once they start going in they won't stop hence why I've gone for somewhere in the middle with them winning out by 8. Moynalvey have to win this game to stay in the championship so predict they will be up for it and from reports cilles we're lucky to get by a poor skyrne team but they should win this comfortably with all the players away for moynalvey.
Ratoath vs skyrne: ratoath by 8
Ratoath will win this game comfortably because they are the best team in championship with ex county players and current county players all over the pitch, skyrne missing their best player in campion and that will make the job even harder. The result won't be in doubt but it's just a question of how much and what way will skyrne set up.
Group D
Summerhill vs Wolfe tones: Summerhill by 4
Both teams of the back of 2 big wins but the hill were poor for the first 40 minutes but turned it on for the last 20 and blew the bracks away and tones were good the first day out laying down a marker that they will be competing in the Keegan cup against a kells team who gave up. This is a battle of the two biggest challengers to ratoaths crown so expect this to be a cagey game for the first half with Shill laying down a marker and pulling away in the second half winning out by 4 or 5 in the end while on the way to another final vs ratoath.
Kells vs ballinabrackey: Draw
This will be a very tight game with both teams in need of a win off the back of 2 big defeats. Two hardy teams and wouldn't be surprised if there was a sending off or 2. Kells aren't the team they once were and by accounts the tones should have won by more, the 2 Reillys are big losses and the bracks will feel they played better than the scoreline suggests against Summerhill.
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Group A
Dunshaughlin vs nafianna: Dunsh by 2
This will be a very tight affair with both teams already having a win under their belt they will be confident they can turn each other over but I think Dunsh will have too much fire power up front and naf wont get enough scores in this one with Shane Walsh still missing.
Donaghmore/ Ashbourne vs curragha: Don ash by 6
Don ash should win this one comfortably with the players they have but as we seen over the last few years in championship they can never perform, like last year loosing to kells in round 1 and Dunsh in round 1 this year. Curragha will believe they can cause an upset with the forwards they have but think the moors will win.
Group B
Dunboyne vs simonstown: dunboyne by 3
Dunboyne looked very strong the last day coming out 8 point winners in the end. Don't think simonstown have any one to mark lenihan but they play 15 men behind the ball which won't allow him much space so expect this to be a low scoring affair with dunboyne winning a tight game.
Trim vs seneschalstown: trim by 2
Both teams will be going into this game needing and thinking they will get a win which I think will make for good game. Think the yellow furze are seriously missing Cathal Finnegan and they relied well too heavily on chick who was brilliant against dunboyne but won't kick five points from play in this one. However if Aaron lynch is tied down like he was against simonstown then trim will be lacking a scoring threat aswell. Trim will edge this low scoring game.
Group C
Moynalvey vs st colmcilles: cilles by 8
Cilles will win this one but could be anywhere from 2 to 3 points to 14 to 15 points. All depends on if moynalvey can keep the goals out early on because once they start going in they won't stop hence why I've gone for somewhere in the middle with them winning out by 8. Moynalvey have to win this game to stay in the championship so predict they will be up for it and from reports cilles we're lucky to get by a poor skyrne team but they should win this comfortably with all the players away for moynalvey.
Ratoath vs skyrne: ratoath by 8
Ratoath will win this game comfortably because they are the best team in championship with ex county players and current county players all over the pitch, skyrne missing their best player in campion and that will make the job even harder. The result won't be in doubt but it's just a question of how much and what way will skyrne set up.
Group D
Summerhill vs Wolfe tones: Summerhill by 4
Both teams of the back of 2 big wins but the hill were poor for the first 40 minutes but turned it on for the last 20 and blew the bracks away and tones were good the first day out laying down a marker that they will be competing in the Keegan cup against a kells team who gave up. This is a battle of the two biggest challengers to ratoaths crown so expect this to be a cagey game for the first half with Shill laying down a marker and pulling away in the second half winning out by 4 or 5 in the end while on the way to another final vs ratoath.
Kells vs ballinabrackey: Draw
This will be a very tight game with both teams in need of a win off the back of 2 big defeats. Two hardy teams and wouldn't be surprised if there was a sending off or 2. Kells aren't the team they once were and by accounts the tones should have won by more, the 2 Reillys are big losses and the bracks will feel they played better than the scoreline suggests against Summerhill." Meath SFC round 2 predictions
Group A Dunshaughlin vs NaFianna : Dunsh will be winning comfortably here looking at how they were v Curraha. Walsh out for the year will cost NaF in the long run as they still rely on the queenys. Expect this to be close for 35-40 mins and then Dunsh to steam roll. Dunsh by 7
Ashbourne V Curraha : The pretenders of Meath football could be in relegation play-offs after this one, if Curraha push Moriarty on and put McEntee at 6 they can exploit a bad Ashbourne side. The Ha by 2
Group B Dunboyne V Simonstown : A tasty tie if it lives up to expected this weekend as i expect both of these to come out of the group. Dunboyne very reliant on Lenihan but Sench played into this giving him acres. Simonstown were shocking V Trim, brilliant defensively, horrific going forward, had Brian Conlons brother at 14 and never kicked the ball with a gale force wind. Draw with goals.
Sench V Trim : Pressume finnegan will be back after his stint in the US, if Lynch is kept to 0-0 it could be massive for sench with a young team coming through. I wouldn't be surprised to see sench clip this one with Trim investing in the hurling. Sench by 1
Group C Moynalvey V Cilles : Cilles should be winning this handy enough really but as always we don't know what Cilles will turn up. If Moynalvey can turn this into a scrappy dog fight they can get something but i suspect Jody Devine to get it right. Cilles by 10+
Skyrne V Ratoath : Ratoath gearing up for a Leinster challenge I'd imagine simply too strong for anyone. Skyrne have good young players coming through but with young Finnerty away they won't score much. Ratoath by 10-20
Two dead rubber last round games essentially.
Group D Tones V Summerhill : Game of the weekend without a doubt. Both Summerhill and Tones have the know how against big teams and are always in the business end. Summerhill i feel lack that little spark upfront while Tones are so good all over the pitch, Ward will be at 11 playing QuarterBack and if the Hill can stop him picking out the passes they will be doing well. Midfield will win this tie. If SHill start like they did V Bracks it'll be game over after 15mins as the Tones will shut up shop. Not going to sit on the fence with this, Tones by 2 based on first round performances
Kells V Bracks : The bracks are actually quite a good side and have just gotten horrendous championship groups the last two years, a very young and dogged side who are enjoyable to watch. Kells are getting slow and don't have many young footballers progressing through other than Tormey who plays at 12. Kells lacked spirit and quality V Tones, they were bullied from start to finish and i think the Bracks are a similar style of team to Tones just lacking a little more quality. Bracks to send Kells fighting for senior. Bracks by 3
On a side note is there any players that have impressed in the first round? Mak Devlin from Simonstown stood out for me, kept Lynch very quiet although was black carded after a referee mistake. Daire Lynch (Trim), Jeff Kavanagh (Cilles), Conor Sheppard ( Tones) and Cathal Hickey all impressive too
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