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I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least
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Replying To ComainRos: "I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least" Could the Leitrim team actually be u18? And castlerea u17?
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Replying To ComainRos: "I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least" Castlerea U17 team. Their minor team contained the likes of John Curran, Cormac Beatty who are over age for U17. Should still be a lot more competitive than that but strange results can happen at underage level.
Leitrim people will be very optimistic that their U17s county team can challenge for the Connacht title in 2025 off the back of two strong U16 teams and those teams was well represented by Glencar Manor players.
The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3909 - 25/10/2024 22:29:00
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Replying To ComainRos: "I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least" The castlerea boys severely underestimated the leitrim opposition that they faced, and once they went 6 down after 10 mins dropped the head.
This Manor team has only lost one underage game in their tenure from u13 though, they are no slouches. Beating st Mary's in the semi final by 18 pts and winning the final by 9 vs Annaduff while taking their foot off the gas towards the end.
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Replying To ComainRos: "I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least" Ya
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Replying To ComainRos: "I see Castlerea St Kevin's minor team was well beaten by Glencar Manorhamilton minors in the Connacht A Q/F. Any reports of the game and is this an exceptional Manor team or was the minor championship in Ros very weak this year? No disrespect to Manor as they are a big club and no doubt have plenty of very talented footballers but you'd always fancy the Roscommon champions to be competitive at the very least" Glencar/Manor were an exceptional team, as good a underage team as I've seen. Brilliantly coached by the Roscommon Gaels coach Glancy. Moved the ball through the foot, players working as a unit, by far the better team. The best player on the pitch was Jack Kelly who was unmarkable on the night, some brilliant scores from all the Glencar/Manor players. It will a very good team to beat them.
You couldn't judge the standard of the Roscommon minor Championship on this game. There's 6 very even minor teams in contention next year with no real favourite.
Well done to Elphin/Ballinameen in the D2 Championship on a one point win, the Caseys playing a leading role in the victory. Distasteful scenes after the game between coaches and parents from both sides, people should have more sense.
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Replying To Ros2020: "Could the Leitrim team actually be u18? And castlerea u17?" Glencar/Manor were exceptionally well coached and couldn't miss on the night. Castlerea are better that the way they performed and looked a tired team, and probably did underestimate the opposition. Whereas Glencar/Manor looked like they trained hard for it.
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Replying To imformed: "Glencar/Manor were an exceptional team, as good a underage team as I've seen. Brilliantly coached by the Roscommon Gaels coach Glancy. Moved the ball through the foot, players working as a unit, by far the better team. The best player on the pitch was Jack Kelly who was unmarkable on the night, some brilliant scores from all the Glencar/Manor players. It will a very good team to beat them.
You couldn't judge the standard of the Roscommon minor Championship on this game. There's 6 very even minor teams in contention next year with no real favourite.
Well done to Elphin/Ballinameen in the D2 Championship on a one point win, the Caseys playing a leading role in the victory. Distasteful scenes after the game between coaches and parents from both sides, people should have more sense." Thanks for the updates. For Leitrim it is good to see a well coached team coming through with lovely plaudits from a member of the Castlerea /St Kevin's management.
This positivity is good as spirits in Leitrim have taken a hit with the Mickey Graham debacle.
joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 504 - 26/10/2024 11:19:33
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Replying To imformed: "Glencar/Manor were exceptionally well coached and couldn't miss on the night. Castlerea are better that the way they performed and looked a tired team, and probably did underestimate the opposition. Whereas Glencar/Manor looked like they trained hard for it." Wasn't this u17?.
Ros Minor Club is u18 so Castlerea'd be a last minute out together group.
Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1952 - 26/10/2024 12:46:08
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Replying To Ros2020: "Could the Leitrim team actually be u18? And castlerea u17?" Connacht championship is U17 and Leitrim had a proper U17 championship with Glencar Manor winning it a couple of weeks ago. Our minor championship is U18 and the county board put together a morning blitz to have a teams represent Roscommon in Connacht.
The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3909 - 26/10/2024 13:50:39
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Four roads beaten by 10 points in the Connacht quarter final in a wet Dr Hyde Park. Led by 6 points at half time and Tooreen showed 2nd half why they have won the last four Connacht titles. Four Roads cause not helped with playing 40 minutes of the contest with 14 men, man of the match in the county final Conor Morris getting a straight red card.
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Replying To The_analyser: "Four roads beaten by 10 points in the Connacht quarter final in a wet Dr Hyde Park. Led by 6 points at half time and Tooreen showed 2nd half why they have won the last four Connacht titles. Four Roads cause not helped with playing 40 minutes of the contest with 14 men, man of the match in the county final Conor Morris getting a straight red card." You'd have to wonder if the outcome might have been different had Conor Morris been justifiably left on the field of play. The red card was an outrageous decision & to be fair, for the rest of the First Half Four Roads responded well. To be numerically disadvantaged for over 40 minutes & to be the fall guys for other questionable officiating meant that Toureen were always going to find a way to get back to winning ways. Somehow a 15 v 15 defeat is acceptable as it's a fair fight but when unfortunate decisions are made it's just that bit harder to accept.
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Congratulations to Elphin without a doubt the best team on the day. Solid defensively all campaign and at the other end of the field Killoran and Fintan Cregg superb scoring 2-6 of their 2-9 total. Going to take a good team to beat them in Connacht.
As for Strokestown they join a long list of teams unable to bounce straight back to senior level highlighting once more how competitive our intermediate championship is. Today the last five minutes of the first half and 1st 12 minutes of the 2nd half was the only decent spell they had in the game and fell away badly in the final quarter. McGann, Compton and McGinley weren't allowed to influence the game.
The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3909 - 27/10/2024 17:06:11
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My Intermediate club team of year has a strong Elphin representation. As they say defenses wins championship and they certainly did that by conceding just 5 points per game average.
Aaron Brady (Elphin) the clear stand out keeper in the intermediate championship this year, enjoyed his fly keeper role and scored 0-6. Deserve a recall to the senior county panel
Alex Gleeson (Elphin) tight and composed on the ball and probably saved his best performance to last by doing a fine marking job on Shane McGinley
Niall Higgins (Elphin) finally established himself as senior county footballer this year and followed it with a very good club championship by mark some of the best forwards at this grade as seen in the final v McGann and semi final v Conor Cox and held both scoreless from play.
Denis Barron (Eire Og) Very solid showing from Denis and was given the task of marking the best forward each team Eire Og faced
Martin McCaffrey (Elphin) played a captains role for his team, very consistent performer in a solid defensive unit
David Neary (Strokestown) another good season for his club got the better of who he marked including Frankie Cregg on Sunday.
Gavin Murray (Elphin) Former U20 county player from 2021 really shone brightly in the knock out stages.
Shane Killoran (Elphin) getting him back full time has been a big addition for Elphin. MOTM on Sunday. Rumours that he'll return to the county panel and will be well worth his place if that does happen.
Luke Mollohan (Elphin) very good campaign for luke, does a lot of selfless work, and provides huge work rate for his team.
Fintan Cregg (Elphin) 36 years young and as fit as ever. Pure leader for his team and chipped in with 1-32 in his six games.
Gearoid Ennis (Fuerty) With Niall Kilroy transfered he stepped up to be one of the top scorers in the championship with 1-34
Fiachra Henry (St Michaels) stand out forward in the Junior A championship in 2023 and the step up was no bother to him as he had another good championship season this year scoring 2-23 as his club achieved their objective of retaining intermediate status.
Diarmuid McGann (Strokestown) found going tough in the final but was very good on route to the final and scored 1-27. I'll always wonder how good of player he could have been if he gave longer than one year commitment to the senior county team.
Conor Cox (Eire OG) Once again the top scorer in the intermediate championship with 2-33 in 5 matches. Others forwards will need to chip in with more scores next year if Eire OG are to gain promotion.
Shane McGinley (Strokestown) bags of potential 20 year old Shane has, his fielding of the ball is a good as forward in the county, if developed right he could be a top senior county forward in the years ahead.
Others considered Fionn Cusack (Strokestown),Ciaran Regan (Strokestown),Nessan Lenehan (Elphin) Sean Trundle (Brigids) Enda Killoran (Elphin) Eoin Ward,Cian Murray (Fuerty) Matthew Bourke (Shannon Gaels) among a few others.
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Replying To The_analyser: "My Intermediate club team of year has a strong Elphin representation. As they say defenses wins championship and they certainly did that by conceding just 5 points per game average.
Aaron Brady (Elphin) the clear stand out keeper in the intermediate championship this year, enjoyed his fly keeper role and scored 0-6. Deserve a recall to the senior county panel
Alex Gleeson (Elphin) tight and composed on the ball and probably saved his best performance to last by doing a fine marking job on Shane McGinley
Niall Higgins (Elphin) finally established himself as senior county footballer this year and followed it with a very good club championship by mark some of the best forwards at this grade as seen in the final v McGann and semi final v Conor Cox and held both scoreless from play.
Denis Barron (Eire Og) Very solid showing from Denis and was given the task of marking the best forward each team Eire Og faced
Martin McCaffrey (Elphin) played a captains role for his team, very consistent performer in a solid defensive unit
David Neary (Strokestown) another good season for his club got the better of who he marked including Frankie Cregg on Sunday.
Gavin Murray (Elphin) Former U20 county player from 2021 really shone brightly in the knock out stages.
Shane Killoran (Elphin) getting him back full time has been a big addition for Elphin. MOTM on Sunday. Rumours that he'll return to the county panel and will be well worth his place if that does happen.
Luke Mollohan (Elphin) very good campaign for luke, does a lot of selfless work, and provides huge work rate for his team.
Fintan Cregg (Elphin) 36 years young and as fit as ever. Pure leader for his team and chipped in with 1-32 in his six games.
Gearoid Ennis (Fuerty) With Niall Kilroy transfered he stepped up to be one of the top scorers in the championship with 1-34
Fiachra Henry (St Michaels) stand out forward in the Junior A championship in 2023 and the step up was no bother to him as he had another good championship season this year scoring 2-23 as his club achieved their objective of retaining intermediate status.
Diarmuid McGann (Strokestown) found going tough in the final but was very good on route to the final and scored 1-27. I'll always wonder how good of player he could have been if he gave longer than one year commitment to the senior county team.
Conor Cox (Eire OG) Once again the top scorer in the intermediate championship with 2-33 in 5 matches. Others forwards will need to chip in with more scores next year if Eire OG are to gain promotion.
Shane McGinley (Strokestown) bags of potential 20 year old Shane has, his fielding of the ball is a good as forward in the county, if developed right he could be a top senior county forward in the years ahead.
Others considered Fionn Cusack (Strokestown),Ciaran Regan (Strokestown),Nessan Lenehan (Elphin) Sean Trundle (Brigids) Enda Killoran (Elphin) Eoin Ward,Cian Murray (Fuerty) Matthew Bourke (Shannon Gaels) among a few others." Great post again Analyser and for someone who lives outside the county it's great to hear about lots of players that I might not ordinarily get the chance to see very often. You mention Niall Kilroy has transferred from Fuerty. Where did he transfer to? Also have you heard will the likes of Conor Daly, Cian McKeon and Eddie Nolan rejoin the county panel? Also I haven't heard whether Richard Hughes will be back playing anytime in the near future?
ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 131 - 30/10/2024 08:45:03
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Replying To ComainRos: " Replying To The_analyser: "My Intermediate club team of year has a strong Elphin representation. As they say defenses wins championship and they certainly did that by conceding just 5 points per game average.
Aaron Brady (Elphin) the clear stand out keeper in the intermediate championship this year, enjoyed his fly keeper role and scored 0-6. Deserve a recall to the senior county panel
Alex Gleeson (Elphin) tight and composed on the ball and probably saved his best performance to last by doing a fine marking job on Shane McGinley
Niall Higgins (Elphin) finally established himself as senior county footballer this year and followed it with a very good club championship by mark some of the best forwards at this grade as seen in the final v McGann and semi final v Conor Cox and held both scoreless from play.
Denis Barron (Eire Og) Very solid showing from Denis and was given the task of marking the best forward each team Eire Og faced
Martin McCaffrey (Elphin) played a captains role for his team, very consistent performer in a solid defensive unit
David Neary (Strokestown) another good season for his club got the better of who he marked including Frankie Cregg on Sunday.
Gavin Murray (Elphin) Former U20 county player from 2021 really shone brightly in the knock out stages.
Shane Killoran (Elphin) getting him back full time has been a big addition for Elphin. MOTM on Sunday. Rumours that he'll return to the county panel and will be well worth his place if that does happen.
Luke Mollohan (Elphin) very good campaign for luke, does a lot of selfless work, and provides huge work rate for his team.
Fintan Cregg (Elphin) 36 years young and as fit as ever. Pure leader for his team and chipped in with 1-32 in his six games.
Gearoid Ennis (Fuerty) With Niall Kilroy transfered he stepped up to be one of the top scorers in the championship with 1-34
Fiachra Henry (St Michaels) stand out forward in the Junior A championship in 2023 and the step up was no bother to him as he had another good championship season this year scoring 2-23 as his club achieved their objective of retaining intermediate status.
Diarmuid McGann (Strokestown) found going tough in the final but was very good on route to the final and scored 1-27. I'll always wonder how good of player he could have been if he gave longer than one year commitment to the senior county team.
Conor Cox (Eire OG) Once again the top scorer in the intermediate championship with 2-33 in 5 matches. Others forwards will need to chip in with more scores next year if Eire OG are to gain promotion.
Shane McGinley (Strokestown) bags of potential 20 year old Shane has, his fielding of the ball is a good as forward in the county, if developed right he could be a top senior county forward in the years ahead.
Others considered Fionn Cusack (Strokestown),Ciaran Regan (Strokestown),Nessan Lenehan (Elphin) Sean Trundle (Brigids) Enda Killoran (Elphin) Eoin Ward,Cian Murray (Fuerty) Matthew Bourke (Shannon Gaels) among a few others." Great post again Analyser and for someone who lives outside the county it's great to hear about lots of players that I might not ordinarily get the chance to see very often. You mention Niall Kilroy has transferred from Fuerty. Where did he transfer to? Also have you heard will the likes of Conor Daly, Cian McKeon and Eddie Nolan rejoin the county panel? Also I haven't heard whether Richard Hughes will be back playing anytime in the near future?"
As far as I know he's married and settled in the greater Dublin area.
An unreliable source tells me Conor and Cian are back on the squad.
Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1952 - 30/10/2024 10:50:12
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Replying To Seanfanbocht: " Replying To ComainRos: "[quote=The_analyser: "My Intermediate club team of year has a strong Elphin representation. As they say defenses wins championship and they certainly did that by conceding just 5 points per game average.
Aaron Brady (Elphin) the clear stand out keeper in the intermediate championship this year, enjoyed his fly keeper role and scored 0-6. Deserve a recall to the senior county panel
Alex Gleeson (Elphin) tight and composed on the ball and probably saved his best performance to last by doing a fine marking job on Shane McGinley
Niall Higgins (Elphin) finally established himself as senior county footballer this year and followed it with a very good club championship by mark some of the best forwards at this grade as seen in the final v McGann and semi final v Conor Cox and held both scoreless from play.
Denis Barron (Eire Og) Very solid showing from Denis and was given the task of marking the best forward each team Eire Og faced
Martin McCaffrey (Elphin) played a captains role for his team, very consistent performer in a solid defensive unit
David Neary (Strokestown) another good season for his club got the better of who he marked including Frankie Cregg on Sunday.
Gavin Murray (Elphin) Former U20 county player from 2021 really shone brightly in the knock out stages.
Shane Killoran (Elphin) getting him back full time has been a big addition for Elphin. MOTM on Sunday. Rumours that he'll return to the county panel and will be well worth his place if that does happen.
Luke Mollohan (Elphin) very good campaign for luke, does a lot of selfless work, and provides huge work rate for his team.
Fintan Cregg (Elphin) 36 years young and as fit as ever. Pure leader for his team and chipped in with 1-32 in his six games.
Gearoid Ennis (Fuerty) With Niall Kilroy transfered he stepped up to be one of the top scorers in the championship with 1-34
Fiachra Henry (St Michaels) stand out forward in the Junior A championship in 2023 and the step up was no bother to him as he had another good championship season this year scoring 2-23 as his club achieved their objective of retaining intermediate status.
Diarmuid McGann (Strokestown) found going tough in the final but was very good on route to the final and scored 1-27. I'll always wonder how good of player he could have been if he gave longer than one year commitment to the senior county team.
Conor Cox (Eire OG) Once again the top scorer in the intermediate championship with 2-33 in 5 matches. Others forwards will need to chip in with more scores next year if Eire OG are to gain promotion.
Shane McGinley (Strokestown) bags of potential 20 year old Shane has, his fielding of the ball is a good as forward in the county, if developed right he could be a top senior county forward in the years ahead.
Others considered Fionn Cusack (Strokestown),Ciaran Regan (Strokestown),Nessan Lenehan (Elphin) Sean Trundle (Brigids) Enda Killoran (Elphin) Eoin Ward,Cian Murray (Fuerty) Matthew Bourke (Shannon Gaels) among a few others." Great post again Analyser and for someone who lives outside the county it's great to hear about lots of players that I might not ordinarily get the chance to see very often. You mention Niall Kilroy has transferred from Fuerty. Where did he transfer to? Also have you heard will the likes of Conor Daly, Cian McKeon and Eddie Nolan rejoin the county panel? Also I haven't heard whether Richard Hughes will be back playing anytime in the near future?"
As far as I know he's married and settled in the greater Dublin area.
An unreliable source tells me Conor and Cian are back on the squad."]Thanks Seanfanbocht
ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 131 - 30/10/2024 13:32:57
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Replying To ComainRos: " Replying To The_analyser: "My Intermediate club team of year has a strong Elphin representation. As they say defenses wins championship and they certainly did that by conceding just 5 points per game average.
Aaron Brady (Elphin) the clear stand out keeper in the intermediate championship this year, enjoyed his fly keeper role and scored 0-6. Deserve a recall to the senior county panel
Alex Gleeson (Elphin) tight and composed on the ball and probably saved his best performance to last by doing a fine marking job on Shane McGinley
Niall Higgins (Elphin) finally established himself as senior county footballer this year and followed it with a very good club championship by mark some of the best forwards at this grade as seen in the final v McGann and semi final v Conor Cox and held both scoreless from play.
Denis Barron (Eire Og) Very solid showing from Denis and was given the task of marking the best forward each team Eire Og faced
Martin McCaffrey (Elphin) played a captains role for his team, very consistent performer in a solid defensive unit
David Neary (Strokestown) another good season for his club got the better of who he marked including Frankie Cregg on Sunday.
Gavin Murray (Elphin) Former U20 county player from 2021 really shone brightly in the knock out stages.
Shane Killoran (Elphin) getting him back full time has been a big addition for Elphin. MOTM on Sunday. Rumours that he'll return to the county panel and will be well worth his place if that does happen.
Luke Mollohan (Elphin) very good campaign for luke, does a lot of selfless work, and provides huge work rate for his team.
Fintan Cregg (Elphin) 36 years young and as fit as ever. Pure leader for his team and chipped in with 1-32 in his six games.
Gearoid Ennis (Fuerty) With Niall Kilroy transfered he stepped up to be one of the top scorers in the championship with 1-34
Fiachra Henry (St Michaels) stand out forward in the Junior A championship in 2023 and the step up was no bother to him as he had another good championship season this year scoring 2-23 as his club achieved their objective of retaining intermediate status.
Diarmuid McGann (Strokestown) found going tough in the final but was very good on route to the final and scored 1-27. I'll always wonder how good of player he could have been if he gave longer than one year commitment to the senior county team.
Conor Cox (Eire OG) Once again the top scorer in the intermediate championship with 2-33 in 5 matches. Others forwards will need to chip in with more scores next year if Eire OG are to gain promotion.
Shane McGinley (Strokestown) bags of potential 20 year old Shane has, his fielding of the ball is a good as forward in the county, if developed right he could be a top senior county forward in the years ahead.
Others considered Fionn Cusack (Strokestown),Ciaran Regan (Strokestown),Nessan Lenehan (Elphin) Sean Trundle (Brigids) Enda Killoran (Elphin) Eoin Ward,Cian Murray (Fuerty) Matthew Bourke (Shannon Gaels) among a few others." Great post again Analyser and for someone who lives outside the county it's great to hear about lots of players that I might not ordinarily get the chance to see very often. You mention Niall Kilroy has transferred from Fuerty. Where did he transfer to? Also have you heard will the likes of Conor Daly, Cian McKeon and Eddie Nolan rejoin the county panel? Also I haven't heard whether Richard Hughes will be back playing anytime in the near future?"
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Didn't see much of strokestown all year but how's young Colm Neary getting on. He was a massive prospect couple of years ago before a bad injury.
dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1151 - 31/10/2024 09:24:35
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If Roscommon can manage to keep Ultan Harney fit and healthy for 2025, then he could have an influence on things like Johnny Maher had for Galway in 2024. Yes, they came up short, but Maher earned a well-deserved All-Star. Harney is all-star potential, if managed right and given a clear run. They're not too dissimilar types of players. And players that can rise the crowd.
foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2095 - 02/11/2024 01:21:52
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