MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 742 - 31/05/2017 22:39:01    1992857

What happened Kildalkey last night?. A lot of neutrals including myself thought they'd have a great chance of turning Kiltale over.

With 15 gone the 2nd half Kiltale led 1-17 to 0-06, (Kildalkey with 0-01 from play). The red card and two soft goals made it look a respectable 6 point loss but in truth Kiltale were by far the better team.

All the talk around the county is that Kildalkey were doing savage training the last 5/6 months, they've invested heavily in a top management team etc... I was expecting more.

begining (UK) - Posts: 277 - 01/06/2017 11:41:35    1992978

after been told so many stories about how well kildalkey were going and how they are training since jan, went in for a look
at the game last night - its worse they have got , poor game with kiltale in second gear never in any danger
they will also only get better which is a worry for other teams!
found it strange kildalkey only made 1 change with so many lads not in the game ?
have they nobody else to come on?

killyon should beat them so could go to the last game again bhg to get out of the group

Going to go watch ratoath and kilmessan tuesday - be interesting to see how they do again a struggling kilmessan team

hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 312 - 01/06/2017 11:58:58    1992993

Honlim (Limerick) - Posts: 9 - 01/06/2017 12:18:32    1993005

Agree with thoughts on Kildalkey v Kiltale game. Went as I predicted, Kiltale too much scoring power and Kildlakey have no scoring power. Kiltale will get better and better. Kildlakey for all they have invested were atrocious, offered nothing and must have nothing coming through on bench because they're were several players who should have being taken off and weren't.

Redsalltheway (Meath) - Posts: 112 - 01/06/2017 12:27:28    1993009

begining (UK) - Posts: 277 - 01/06/2017 12:55:23    1993020

Redsalltheway (Meath) - Posts: 112 - 01/06/2017 13:46:37    1993065

hurlit (Meath) - Posts: 312 - 01/06/2017 14:10:50    1993077

Yeah Kilyon will challenge Kiltale and will give them a run for their money. Kiltale were in cruise control but that complacency will get them caught. They had some of their forwards sluggish and the back line is open. Kilyon won't let this match go by without giving it there all. Some of the Kiltale scores were incredible. Kildalkey were disappointing no fight in them and yes they never used their bench but they are out this evening in Intermediate and maybe there numbers are not there either.

ALLGAA32 (Meath) - Posts: 57 - 01/06/2017 16:21:44    1993130

StickFan (Meath) - Posts: 192 - 02/06/2017 11:28:53    1993451

Trim proved clinical when needed last night. Anyone else at the game care to comment. ?
Are Trim contenders and can they improve further ?

lordofthecrack (Meath) - Posts: 43 - 07/06/2017 09:41:10    1996224

Irish_downunder (Meath) - Posts: 476 - 07/06/2017 10:28:27    1996258

Well how do people see the second round going. I only got 3 out of 6 predictions right fir the first round so will see what happens here.
Kiltale v Killyon. Big game of the second round here Kiltale looked very impressive against Kildalkey and look like they are going to be hard stopped for 4 in a row. Killyon struggled for a good while against a dogged Blackhall and they will have to up it alot to trouble Kiltale. Kiltale by 4
Boardsmill v Blackhall. Blackhall battled well against Killyon and will take a good bit from that Boardsmill seem to be struggling hard to see them taking anything here. Blackhall by 6
Dunderry v Kildalkey. Dunderry will be delighted to get win over Boardsmill pressure of relegation should be off. Kildalkey were really poor against Kiltale and I'm sure they will be out to rectify that. Kildalkey by 10
Dunboyne v Ratoath. Once again Dunboyne flatter to decieve but wil be happy enough with some aspects of their game. Ratoath proved there not just up to make up the numbers and with a bit of luck could have caused a big shock. This one could be tight again but Dunboyne jyst to sneak it Dunboyne by 1.
Kilmessan v Clann na gael. Can only be obe winner here Kilmessan will be glad to have come away with the win against Ratoath who will prob cause a shock somewhere along the way. Clan na gael look like there going to struggle at times they put it up to Longwood but left too much to do. Kilmessan by 12.
Trim v Longwood. Trim surprised me a bit in the first round they were really impressive against Dunboyne especially in the second half. Longwood did just enough against Clan na gael and will be looking for a top 3 spot now. This one could be tight but I'll go for Trim by 3.

Flash27 (Meath) - Posts: 54 - 14/06/2017 10:22:54    1999452

Kiltale v Killyon - Killyon will make it tough by dropping 1 or 2 lads back, this puts a lot of pressure on their forwards to take their chances when they come. Kitale are used to playing against teams doing this now and I think they will come out winners by 4 or 5 in the end.
Boardsmill v Blackhall - This one will be close, loser will be left with relegation battle going forward. I think Blackhall should have just enough to finish it strong and win by 2 or 3.
Dunderry v Kildalkey - Kildalkey will want to show an improvement from the first day which shouldn't be too hard. Also all the work been done since January wasn't on show the first day. They should win this easy and its a good fixture for them to get back on track and boost confidence for a young team.
Dunboyne v Ratoath - Dunboyne looked like they had a real chance the first day out against Trim but again proved their inconsistency. Ratoath were unlucky against Kilmessan but I still cant see anything other than a Dunboyne win here by 7 or 8 points.
Kilmessan v Clann na gael - Kilmessan will want to show an improvement from the first day and although Athboy will make it difficult they will still run out easy winners in the end.
Trim v Longwood - Trim had great win in the first round and it should be a good stepping stone for them to push on. Longwood will make it tough to get scores but I still see Trim by 5 or 6 in the end.

toon (Meath) - Posts: 246 - 14/06/2017 11:36:59    1999510

Hopefully Brian McMahon will be allowed play. Probably would have beaten Kilmessan with him. But the player we're really missing is Ciaran O'Hanrahan in the half forward line.
Can't see us having enough for Dunboyne. I'd say Longwood and Athboy are our only real chances at points.

Ratoath Royal (Meath) - Posts: 1198 - 14/06/2017 13:31:15    1999569

Kiltale by 9
Kildalkey by 15
Blackhall geals by 6
Trim by 12
Dunboyne by 7
Kilmessin by 9


On another note. Would love to know how people rate the teams mine would be ,

1.kiltale
2.kildalkey
3.Trim
4.dunboyne
5.Kilyion
6.kilmessin
7.blackhall
8.ratoath
9.longwood
10. Dunderry
11.Athboy
12.boardsmill


What do you people think ???

lordofthecrack (Meath) - Posts: 43 - 14/06/2017 21:32:43    1999745

Would like to know the criteria you used for rating the teams.

Foley91 (Meath) - Posts: 339 - 15/06/2017 01:45:51    1999786

MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 742 - 15/06/2017 10:54:09    1999871

StickFan (Meath) - Posts: 192 - 15/06/2017 11:47:38    1999889

thekillercrow (Meath) - Posts: 26 - 15/06/2017 13:51:55    1999940