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Replying To VernonSmith:  "you got 5 wrong?"
Hopefully my predictions this week get better or Mr. Paddy Power will be a happy man once again.
Group A.
Kells vs Skryne
Two teams who caused big shocks the last day out and will be confident that both can win this game. The game is in Dunganny which is probably one of the better decisions the county board have made in recent years. The Hill of Tara men are faves here and they've improved alot under Mick O'Dowd but they actually couldn't have got worse. I still think the book of kells men are well set with a nice mix of young lads and experienced lads and i think they'll cause another shock here winning out by 1.

Summerhill vs Dunboyne
Two of the favourites for the championship and one of them will be gone after the weekend. A massive game for both obviously after the disappointing defeats the first day out. The St. Peter St. Pauls outfit of half Dunboyne lads and half transfers are missing their 2 best players in Jones and Kinlough but they did win this fixture last year in PT in the quarter. It will be a long Winter in Summer hill if they don't win this and they seem to have regressed this year since Conor Gillespie left but i can't remember the last time they weren't in the quarters and i think they'll keep that record winning this by 2 in a very tight game.

Group B.
Ballinabrackey vs St. Colmcilles
The Bracks vs Cilles is very much not a clash of titans, its more like a clash of Blackpool and Wigan back a few years in the premiership. Both these team competed in the relegation final in the league and whoever looses this, will be looking at that again. Having said that whoever wins this game could be contesting a quarter final or just be safe in 3rd. The Cilles won that game in the league relegation but I think the Offaly men will go home the happier with a 3 pt W.

Ratoath vs Seneschalstown
Probably the most consistent good team vs the most consistent other way team in the SFC the last few years. Both teams won the first day though which will give the yellow furze some belief. Ratoath aren't as good as they once were and Sench are getting better with young lads like Cian Commons coming up. Hickey and Finnegan are massive losses though and the return of Galvin will make this easy for the Ratoath men. Ratoath by 10.

Group C
Trim vs Rathkenny
Another group where the first round winners are playing each other and the loosers are playing each other. Trim have had a great year so far winning div 2 and starting the championship well vs the mountain men. Rathkenny on the other hand pulled off a huge upset vs Dunshaughlin the last day. I think this group will be decided on score difference with all the teams beating Meath Hill and the other 3 all beating each other so I'm taking Trim Castle by 2.

Dunshaughlin vs Meath Hill
I said last week I can only see this going one way and it's not up the mountain and same again applies here. I seen Gary Breslin was flying in the first half vs Trim until he got injured, if he's not playing they actually have no chance here. The Royal Gaels will know last week wasn't near good enough if they want to retain the Keegan cup. I can see them producing a massive performance here and giving Meath Hill a walloping and topping group on score difference. Dunsh by 23.

Group D
Wolfe Tones vs Donaghmore/ Ashbourne
Tones now the team to beat according to the bookies, they were the most impressive winners in the first round but they were playing an aging Simonstown side. A big plus for them is the return of their big promising midfielder Call. They've another big fella adin' the nets which is always good thing but does anyone know why he's wearing 32... seems odd. Ashbourne one of those teams who love ruining my bets. Menton a huge loss to them and when he's not around they're 5 points worse a team. Think this will be a comfortable 2 pt W for the gaeltacht club.

Na Fianna vs Simonstown
Na Fianna did well last time out to draw with a fancied Ashbourne side, but they are carrying a few passengers. Rafferty is playing some stuff at the moment and after that draw, they'll be expected to win this. Simonstown won this fixture in the group stage last year but they are at nothing this year and that's probably a compliment. They could surely do with Colm back in charge, after all he won Meath the Tailteann and laid the foundations for RB. Naf by 2.

Meathboyos86 (Meath) - Posts: 81 - 12/08/2025 21:04:32    2631522

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First of all I'm not ruling out Dunshaughlin winning a championship but they will have to go and do it the hard way. They have had their slip up and can no longer afford another one.

On Dunboyne they are probably one of the best teams on paper bar Ratoath but over the last 10 years they have under performed with 1 championship win and 1 final appearance. I remember watching them in the final in '21 and thinking there is something missing in this team.

UsernameInvalid (Meath) - Posts: 435 - 12/08/2025 21:36:03    2631524

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Kells vs Skryne - Still unsure of where Kells are at. Skryne backed up last years championship against Dunboyne. Reckon Skryne by 3

Dunboyne vs Summerhill - Dunboyne have a too many injuries in Kinlough, Jones and McEntee. Summerhill should have enough firepower. Summerhill by 2

Ratoath vs Seneschalstown - Ratoath by 10+

Cilles vs Bracks - Bracks have a more balanced team whereas Cilles as missing their main forward. Bracks by 4

Rathkenny vs Trim - Trim have a lot of lads going for their 4th week in a row. Rathkenny have the O Hares playing hurling but not at as high a level. Rathkenny should be fresher and if Curtis is in the form he was against Dunshaughlin then I reckon Rathkenny by 6

Meath Hill vs Dunshaughlin - Dunshaughlin by 10+

Tones vs Ashbourne - Ashbourne have a lot of quality and are playing lads in their vest positions. Menton missing probably swings this. Tones by 5

Simonstown vs Na Fianna - Simonstown aren't a bad side, they still have Burlingham, Gallagher, McGrath, Conlon, Kane, McKeever and Tobin plus a couple of good young lads after coming thru. Na Fianna have one of the best defenders in the country at the minute though and can't see Simonstown getting any change from him. Na Fianna by 2

UsernameInvalid (Meath) - Posts: 435 - 13/08/2025 11:54:14    2631605

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Kells vs Skryne: Both turned strong favourites over last time out, Skyrne probably have a bit more about them and get it done. Skyrne by 3

Summerhill vs Dunboyne: Sluggish in the opening rounds from both, with both fighting for their lives. I think despite missing some key players, Dunboyne might catch Summerhill on the hop and nick it. Dunboyne by 1

Group B.
Ballinabrackey vs St. Colmcilles: Ballinabrackey are most likely to join Meath Hill in the relegation final according to Paddy Power. But good opportunity here for them to maybe secure a 3rd place finish at least. Bracks by 2

Ratoath vs Seneschalstown: Ratoath should get this done comfortably enough. Seneschalstown were impressive first time out, but let's see how they get on stepping up in class. Ratoath by 7

Group C
Trim vs Rathkenny: Really interesting tie, could go either way. Trim were easy enough winners last time out, but still have a lot to prove here. Rathkenny by 2

Dunshaughlin vs Meath Hill
Meath Hill probably unlucky to have to play a wounded Dunshaughlin side who simply have to win. If Gary Breslin is out, you really can't give them any chance. Dunshaughlin to bounce back comfortably. Dunshaughlin by 12

Group D
Wolfe Tones vs Donaghmore/ Ashbourne: Tones are just consistently good performers, and could go deep into this competition. Not sure about Ashbourne, think the North Meath men will have too much. Tones by 4


Na Fianna vs Simonstown: Na Fianna by 2

Cabbagepatch1667 (Meath) - Posts: 60 - 13/08/2025 20:54:52    2631754

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