I couldn't watch the game. The road has become a lot harder having to win 3 knockout games to win a Leinster. And it really does feel like we need to get some of our injured players back, Hogan, Bowden, Caulfield and McDonnell ideally. But we did beat Kildare under 20's in 2018 and they went on to win an all Ireland so it is possible to rebound but it'll be a test of their metal

LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1527 - 05/04/2023 14:33:00    2469071

A lot of excuses being offered up by local media for this team injuries, weather, three games in three weeks etc.

BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 998 - 06/04/2023 09:00:21    2469186

brian (Meath) - Posts: 1973 - 06/04/2023 12:44:50    2469252

Very disappointing display in the second half from Meath but bad days happen and hopefully they'll bounce back from this.

First half was decent we won ball inside played it off well and took some excellent scores. Frayne was good in the first half i thought but you would expect him to step up and take leadership in the second half when things weren't going well. Grey i thought but in a good performance in the first half but no addition at all in the second half even at one stage in the second half a laois player half his size but him over the end line, he should be bullying lads on the field and I feel he is too nice on the field and gets pushed around too easy. Brian O'Halleron was excellent again with everything he did, Jack Kinlough for me was very good making runs and on the end of kickouts always being an option. Brian O'reilly solid in the backs and going forward, Liam Kelly was having a tough time early on with laois no.14 who was quick and jinky inside always on the run but Kelly eventually came into the game more as it progressed. Conor Ennis, Shaun Leonard, John O'Regan, John Finnerty just didn't do it the other night and I was very disappointed with these 4 exceptional players, we all know what they are capable of and how good they are but Laois just seemed to have the upper hand on these boys. Two wing forwards for me aren't going to do it when the time comes, might get away with it the next day but no chance after that, not up to the standard required. Caulfield and Emmanuel will have to take these positions. The full forward line I said it last week when the time comes against a decent opposition are the forward line we have in place going to be able to do it? I was told yes and rightly so but the other night was a reality check that it isn't going to do the business, I said we need scorers in the forward line which we don't have really and truly in there, great ball winners but no end product.

The subs that came in just were not up to it, no impact to the game. Killian Smyth great to see him back after his concussion injury but wasn't the man to be turning too in a game like the other night when he's been out for about 3/4 weeks and no game time.

We kicked good scores against Antrim, Longford, Carlow. That was the last 3 games Meath played which let's be honest was no test or benefit to these players at all, Laois hopefully have brought these boys on and made them more hungry to win, I believe we should beat westmeath and would have no problem at all playing laois again.

redracoon (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 07/04/2023 11:45:49    2469373

Tincup (Meath) - Posts: 2 - 07/04/2023 18:52:42    2469467

Might give a bit of realism to people who seem to think Meath inevitably have a big pool of talent inevitably about to come through in the next 2 years or so just because we won a minor (u17) all Ireland.

bdbuddah (Meath) - Posts: 1402 - 07/04/2023 21:19:22    2469488

Any word on Sean Emmanuel? Hopefully all ok there

seasiderblues (Meath) - Posts: 353 - 08/04/2023 17:59:57    2469605

Analyst (Meath) - Posts: 1494 - 09/04/2023 13:04:06    2469754

Big night. Get the win and laois game is in the past

seasiderblues (Meath) - Posts: 353 - 11/04/2023 11:58:44    2470201

Good win. Always in control. Rough night for football but got through it. Bring on the Dubs!

LoyalRoyal (None) - Posts: 464 - 11/04/2023 21:34:31    2470390

Good win but both teams so defensive. Both the minor and U20 games would turn you off watching football. Teams afraid to concede but the objective is to score, Westmeath having everyone back with a gale behind them just emphasises the point, and their reward for that, scoreless in the first half.

AthboyCelt (Meath) - Posts: 148 - 12/04/2023 08:29:03    2470402

Just wait and see, the Semi Final will be fixed for Parnell Park. It has been said it will be a Meath venue but I can see Dublin kicking up and getting their way.

BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 998 - 12/04/2023 09:39:14    2470420

TownJohnT (Meath) - Posts: 86 - 12/04/2023 10:19:12    2470436

Pairc Tailteann next Tuesday evening at 6.30pm, sensible decision as I didn't think Ashbourne would be fit to hold the crowd, plenty of support needed for these lads.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3744 - 12/04/2023 10:34:18    2470441

Blackspot09 (Meath) - Posts: 1012 - 12/04/2023 10:44:45    2470447

BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 998 - 12/04/2023 10:52:40    2470452

Meath10 (Meath) - Posts: 190 - 12/04/2023 11:13:09    2470457

Good win last night and will look forward to semi final against the dubs in pairs tailtean.
The team faded badly again in the last 20 minutes and were out scored 1-3 to a point playing with the wind.
That is the fourth game in a row where they have faded badly in the last quarter.
Is it a fitness issue or what is going wrong?

Maestro (Meath) - Posts: 584 - 12/04/2023 12:14:56    2470491

Any word on the injury front? Will any players be back for the Dubs game?
Any injuries last evening?

stillaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 225 - 12/04/2023 14:37:12    2470563

loyalroyal23 (Meath) - Posts: 20 - 12/04/2023 17:04:03    2470609