I assume the first training session will be a review of the Kildare match to establish what are the learning points arising.
Certainly video analysis will be invaluable. Ok weather conditions will be a factor. I certainly believe the critical points are fairly clear [because they were present before the kildare match also) The video is an objective assesment. It will show...
1.... We have to improve considerably in man marking .We can deviate from marking if you are a forward as you will need to break free from opposition defender to make your self available to take pass or assist in attack. Midfielders need to improve in their fielding ability .2 hands have to be used for this....too much evidence of seeking to field with 1 hand.....look at the video !! 1 hand to be only used if the intention to to break down to teammate .
2. most annoying yesterday was that on several attacks launched from our defence if you were to freeze frame where was the full forward line? ...missing...is that not a major factor in players being gobbled up in possesion ? COS several times . Donal K several times .Look at the video.....its clear forward play is god direct it far far too often.
The review will establish the learning points. Its all about learning if we want to improve. There is no doubt we have improved this year. It is possible to improve more without too much trouble. Look at the video ! We can be a real force if we commit to the cause . The cause being a willingness to learn from mistakes and drive forward with a determination to not repeat the same mistakes. Its an attitude thing from here . We can improve. We will improve by learning.We in time can compete with the big boys again given the right attitude.........No excuses. Injuries yes they have to dealt with . Every team has those. Luck...we make our own luck ! Shooting wides is not bad luck every time. It has to be practised .
Being the impatient type i often wonder how training sessions are structured ? Are they based on analysis of mistakes and remedies ?

nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 841 - 04/03/2019 12:51:41    2170080

Great to hear James mcentee will be back for this game.

bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1668 - 04/03/2019 18:30:46    2170205

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 17035 - 04/03/2019 20:13:30    2170227

I hear Alan Forde and Ruari o C are back traning with the Meath squad. I wonder could either of them make an apperacnce yet.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1192 - 04/03/2019 21:30:51    2170259

anybody going down the night before?

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 532 - 04/03/2019 22:11:56    2170270

Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 04/03/2019 22:31:25    2170277

Barney123 (Meath) - Posts: 676 - 04/03/2019 22:39:20    2170278

All roads lead to Ennis. Hopefully a big meath crowd travel. Meath could potentially be promoted if cork beat donegal. They beat Tipp in thurles last week and are fighting for their lives so never say never. So with that in mind the team need as much support with them as possible.

Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 05/03/2019 01:26:42    2170304

Not surprised to hear Forde and O'Coilean might be back in the reckoning - two of the more promising players to feature in recent years and would be great additions to the squad. We need a couple more options up front, particularly if we hoping to make the progression to a Div 1 / Super 8 team. Great to see Harnan feature on Sunday too, I expect we'll see more of him as he regains full fitness.

gwanyagudthing (Meath) - Posts: 88 - 05/03/2019 10:53:21    2170341

TakeYourPoints6 (Meath) - Posts: 223 - 05/03/2019 11:23:20    2170350

From the throw up the last day Lavin and Gallagher were the corner backs. Ronan Ryan was pushed out to wing back. Be interesting to see what way the half back line is the next day, especially if J McEntee isnt back and Kane injured. Harnan surely be in there somewhere?

TakeYourPoints6 (Meath) - Posts: 223 - 05/03/2019 11:24:46    2170351

bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1668 - 05/03/2019 13:44:41    2170392

bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1668 - 05/03/2019 13:46:35    2170393

Are word on why Sean Tobin is not around on the panel at the moment

meath1977 (Meath) - Posts: 459 - 05/03/2019 17:12:13    2170437

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 17035 - 05/03/2019 20:49:22    2170479

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 17035 - 05/03/2019 20:51:29    2170480

meath1977 (Meath) - Posts: 459 - 05/03/2019 21:57:05    2170499

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 709 - 06/03/2019 08:06:06    2170541

Time has passed. Is he not our player of the year. Makes a mockery of that award so.

Foley91 (Meath) - Posts: 339 - 06/03/2019 09:44:14    2170556

Royal.Legend (Meath) - Posts: 461 - 06/03/2019 09:52:45    2170559