Replying To Meathfootball12:  "O'Fearraigh, a very smart player, reminded me a lot of a fellow native Irish speaker, Stephen "Merot" Sheppard.

Regarding Ratoath, it was bound to happen that they would get a few players from the outside. A big town close to Dublin was bound to happen naturally with the influx of people moving into it. Any suggestion that there's money being thrown around or they're buying lads is utterly ridiculous.

Does anyone know what happened to Carty the Dub, who transferred to Summerhill (Meath)? He would make a great midfield combination with Adam Flanagan. Hopefully, we get to see him in 2026"

Replying To thelutch:  "The word "took" isn't accurate here. Niall played underage with the amalgamation of Bracks and Clonard.

He wanted to play at senior level, as did young Flanagan. Both requested transfers, there was no poaching involved.

Players come and go everywhere. In fact, The Bracks have signed over 10 transfers to allow players join other clubs in Meath and other counties.

Our club has a very simple motto, if a player wants to leave, who are we to stop them? Of course, we'll have a conversation, but if they need or want a transfer, it's never challenged, ever.

This is an amateur game. Let lads play. If you wish them well, chances are they'll return in a year or two.

Blocking a player only creates conflict and increases the likelihood they'll never come back."

Replying To Meathfootball12:  ""Thelutch" and I have disagreed with many things in the past, and we will do so again here,

What makes the GAA so great is the fact that it's where you're born and the pride in the community. I completely agree if lads have moved a considerable distance, for example, lads from the west of Ireland who live in Dublin. However, leaving for another team 20 minutes away sets a dangerous precedent that we should not just walk on eggshells around. Rural clubs and junior clubs will be picked at, like many of us here will pick at the biscuit thin over the next few weeks. Before you know it does jerseys dont need to be ordered player fit and its not because of an extensive gym plan if ya know what i mean"