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Replying To Temple56:  "David Whelan great club player but never good enough at any stage in his Career to make it into the Westmeath starting 15 definitely not now at 31/32"
Consistently a stand out defender in senior club.
He was good enough imo but chose himself not to commit

lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 115 - 26/10/2024 19:06:15    2577060

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Replying To Ayardout:  "What your saying is crazy. All four of them clubs were intermediate or senior we are not talking about ballycomoyle here or saint pauls here. They had over 35 players on the match day program and just robbed a good kinnegad side. 2 teams is enough for any amalgamation maybe for junior or junior 2 clubs but 4 good clubs was a complete joke. That 'St. Martins' side was never seen before or after."
I couldn't agree more. That amalgamation had a significant number of players, including numerous inter-county minor panelists and starters across both age groups-they clearly knew what they were doing. Both sets of managers recognized the strong cohort of players in Tang, such as the Hanleys, Keenan's, and Ciaran Clear. This cohort helped them secure the immediate final a few years back, alongside players like Gibney, McGuaran, and Murtagh, who are key figures on the current Milltown team trying to overcome Garrycastle.

While Ballymore and Maryland didn't have the same pedigree as Milltown and Tang, they had sufficient quality and quantity to finish the job and overcome a very strong Kinnegad team, which had been winning and contesting county finals since their primary school days. MintyFresh, I believe you are mistaken in your approach here. The county board completely underestimated the strength of putting those four clubs together to "be able to field that year."

Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 26/10/2024 19:06:34    2577061

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One thought from last weekend, why is it only the captain up in the presentation area? Years gone by there was always great scenes with the panel in picture all celebrating together

westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 294 - 26/10/2024 20:34:19    2577081

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Replying To westmeathgaa11:  "One thought from last weekend, why is it only the captain up in the presentation area? Years gone by there was always great scenes with the panel in picture all celebrating together"
Started in covid just something they kept up

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 173 - 26/10/2024 22:45:29    2577099

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Replying To lakecounty90:  "Obviously you just read the headline and left it
"I think Luke (Loughlin) must have run about 14 km in that match and Charlie (Drumm) was something the same, so you try to get a long-distance runner to take a penalty."
So a player can run 14 km but isnt fit enough to run up and take a penalty kick haha
He knew that penalties was a possible outcome all week before the replay because they were practicing
What about all the chances his side missed in normal time
And heres the best comments, sure Lomans were lucky
"I heard John Heslin say (in his acceptance speech) that it wasn't luck. I think they did have a fair bit of luck. If that last ball had gone over the bar at the end of normal time - and it was a pretty good shot for a score - it might have been the other way around."
2 important decisions on the 47 minute and 59 minute that gave lomans a huge advantage. Fola should've got a black card for a cynical foul on Luke loughlin and Kelvin Reilly blatantly took Andy Kilmartin out of it and the free was awarded to lomans. Look back at the game. Commentators were baffled by both decisions.

Bullrick (Westmeath) - Posts: 7 - 27/10/2024 15:48:42    2577155

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Replying To Bullrick:  "2 important decisions on the 47 minute and 59 minute that gave lomans a huge advantage. Fola should've got a black card for a cynical foul on Luke loughlin and Kelvin Reilly blatantly took Andy Kilmartin out of it and the free was awarded to lomans. Look back at the game. Commentators were baffled by both decisions."
Good man. There were plenty of decisions both ways. Downs were beaten end of, get over it.

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 173 - 27/10/2024 16:19:22    2577171

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Tomorrows intermediate final now to be played in Lomans

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 173 - 27/10/2024 16:19:45    2577172

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Replying To Bullrick:  "2 important decisions on the 47 minute and 59 minute that gave lomans a huge advantage. Fola should've got a black card for a cynical foul on Luke loughlin and Kelvin Reilly blatantly took Andy Kilmartin out of it and the free was awarded to lomans. Look back at the game. Commentators were baffled by both decisions."
Over A week later and still going on, not one downs man or player actually had much to say about the ref so to blame these decisions is very petty and for your information the foul was given to lomans because Kilmartin led with elbow but don't let that get in the way of your agenda

TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 66 - 27/10/2024 20:33:55    2577259

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Replying To TheGaaMan77:  "Over A week later and still going on, not one downs man or player actually had much to say about the ref so to blame these decisions is very petty and for your information the foul was given to lomans because Kilmartin led with elbow but don't let that get in the way of your agenda"
For most of us who were at the game were very confused about the Andy Kilmartin/kelvin Reilly challenge, but to talk to people who watched it on Iarmhi Tv and the commentators were in agreement, it was a free to the downs. My point is these important decisions can change the outcome of the game .

Bullrick (Westmeath) - Posts: 7 - 27/10/2024 21:16:16    2577265

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Replying To Bluelake:  "Tomorrows intermediate final now to be played in Lomans"
Will the game still be streamed on Westmeath TV?

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 513 - 27/10/2024 21:48:29    2577270

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Replying To Bullrick:  "For most of us who were at the game were very confused about the Andy Kilmartin/kelvin Reilly challenge, but to talk to people who watched it on Iarmhi Tv and the commentators were in agreement, it was a free to the downs. My point is these important decisions can change the outcome of the game ."
Like the first game when Nathan Lally was hauled to the ground by Lynam,
I know what you mean.
Ye blew your chances,
Couldnt see it out the first day
St Lomans 2024 champions end of.

lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 115 - 27/10/2024 22:04:03    2577273

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So the hurling final is rightly called off untill next Saturday, what I can't get my head around is the fact that we go every week football/hurling all summer and then there is time for 3 weeks between semi and final in the intermediate and I think I'm right in saying Castletown have waited 5 weeks to play the hurling final

coffey (Westmeath) - Posts: 15 - 27/10/2024 23:37:37    2577286

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Replying To coffey:  "So the hurling final is rightly called off untill next Saturday, what I can't get my head around is the fact that we go every week football/hurling all summer and then there is time for 3 weeks between semi and final in the intermediate and I think I'm right in saying Castletown have waited 5 weeks to play the hurling final"
Agree

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 517 - 28/10/2024 08:35:00    2577302

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Garrycastle looked like a proper Senior team today in the 2nd half they played super football and their defence was unbelievable. Miltown chance was last Sunday and they were unlucky. Their time will come super young team.

Garrycastle squad looks very strong. They could give Leinster a good crack. Their bench made a big difference today, Rory McGowan was brilliant. Bringing on players like Donegan and Mannion who both would start on most senior teams shows their squad depth. James Sheerin wasn't even used! He must of been carrying a knock.

Group 2 of Senior next year looks impossible to call already

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 513 - 28/10/2024 17:35:58    2577363

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A quick return for Garrycastle to senior ranks, they improved significantly from last week with Matt Guiheen, Eoin and Jack Mulvihill, Andrew and Michael Monaghan and Conor Cosgrove impressive, Milltown played well in first half but Garrycastle made more space in second half, won all their own kickouts and their forwards either scored or were fouled. Eight points in a row for Garrycastle was comprehensive, Milltown have made a lot of progress under Pete Ballesty and Sean Loughlin, their age profile is young, the experience of two finals will stand to them.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1916 - 28/10/2024 20:01:32    2577380

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Replying To Temple56:  "Garrycastle looked like a proper Senior team today in the 2nd half they played super football and their defence was unbelievable. Miltown chance was last Sunday and they were unlucky. Their time will come super young team.

Garrycastle squad looks very strong. They could give Leinster a good crack. Their bench made a big difference today, Rory McGowan was brilliant. Bringing on players like Donegan and Mannion who both would start on most senior teams shows their squad depth. James Sheerin wasn't even used! He must of been carrying a knock.

Group 2 of Senior next year looks impossible to call already"
Agree with this, as it was men versus boys as the game went on. Milltown did well in the first half just like the first day; can be proud of the progress and levels they have reached this year and win it next year. Garrycastle dominated the game and looked like a proper senior outfit. Some great performances with Eoin Mulvihill showing to be a very composed footballer. McGowan, Donnegan and Mannion did make a massive impact. Leinster run is on the cards.

WmeathWarrior (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 29/10/2024 09:23:53    2577415

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Garrycastle dominated Milltown in the second half. Milltown were meant to have the best midfield in the county, nowhere to be seen. Personally disappointed Garrycastle didn't bring on Dessie for the last few minutes!!

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 29/10/2024 10:14:56    2577425

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Replying To WmeathWarrior:  "Agree with this, as it was men versus boys as the game went on. Milltown did well in the first half just like the first day; can be proud of the progress and levels they have reached this year and win it next year. Garrycastle dominated the game and looked like a proper senior outfit. Some great performances with Eoin Mulvihill showing to be a very composed footballer. McGowan, Donnegan and Mannion did make a massive impact. Leinster run is on the cards."
Leinster run? To do well at that grade in Leinster you need to be a middle of the road Senior team. And Garrycastle just aren't there... it was one of the poorest intermediate final(s) in a while.
I understand the enthusiasm through rose tinted glasses!
Garrycastle look to be a team that will yoyo up and down from senior to intermediate for a while.
Even the Longford Intermediate Champs are streets ahead. Manning Gaels beating Connollys who have 2 x Reynolds brothers who are decent inter County players...

LoughLeneKing (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 29/10/2024 12:06:05    2577440

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Replying To LoughLeneKing:  "Leinster run? To do well at that grade in Leinster you need to be a middle of the road Senior team. And Garrycastle just aren't there... it was one of the poorest intermediate final(s) in a while.
I understand the enthusiasm through rose tinted glasses!
Garrycastle look to be a team that will yoyo up and down from senior to intermediate for a while.
Even the Longford Intermediate Champs are streets ahead. Manning Gaels beating Connollys who have 2 x Reynolds brothers who are decent inter County players..."
Streets ahead? Go back to sleep. Longford's intermediate champions would get it difficult to beat our junior champions. The state of the Longford club championship, the Longford intermediate champions get hidings every year in Leinster. Rubbish standard.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 29/10/2024 13:17:24    2577447

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Replying To 2maroonjerseys:  "Nail on the head. Lilliput have broken no rules only looking to accommodate both sets of players and supporters."
Such a shame to see Lilliput with up on 30 players togged out for their U14 Div1 final, while conceding their Div6 semi final. And they say its all about giving kids game time? They decided to leave 15 on the side line. Shameful.
I wonder did they reach out directly to Maryland Tang to get the venue changed or are they just assuming it would be a no? Who knows... maybe they would have accommodated....
But then again... they can now pack a Div6 team for the Shield final and give Kilbeggan a whacking. They'll be more than 20 points in it... Will the rule if you don't field in championship you're eliminated be upheld? By right Kilbeggan U14s should be awarded that shield.
Same as the mismatch in the U16 Div5 game yesterday... killucan 5-15 Joseph's 3-3. With killucan starting 4 if not 5 influential players from their div2 team that started all championship games in div2... but wait... they weren't named in the magic 15 so it's alright. I wonder who do these clubs actually name in the first 15??
Terribly unfair on kids playing in Lower divisions.... get to a semi final or final then the big guns roll out and wipe out the weaker teams.
Looks like the CB are allowing the lower divisions to be a consolation prize for clubs that aren't good enough to win div1 and 2.
Hopefully it gets sorted for 2025. It's bizarre how influential players from a div2 team that played consistently in div2 championship can then play in a div5 championship. Forget about naming 15.... it doesn't work. It should be for the subs of the 1st team and kids who can't make the first team panel.
I'll guarantee you the 15 kids that started on the sideline for Lilliput on Saturday won't be the starting 15 in the shield final. Guaranteed. And then they say its all about game time....
How the CB can't see these 2nd teams competing in the league and start of the championship as "struggling " as in either loosing or playing tight scoreline games... then when it comes to knockout they go out and hammer real Div5 and 6 teams... is beyond me....

LoughLeneKing (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 29/10/2024 13:19:37    2577448

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