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Brody returned last night

Only one man at fault for Brody and that's Brody himself. Be under no illusions there. Unfortunately it looks like his career will peter out and he will be more talked about for his off field antics which unfortunately is a growing issue among the youth of today.

He's aboard the gravy train so

My source tells me only for Derek McGrath it would be a shambles

Good to get the win today. Wexford looked to have snatched a draw but credit to Laois for coming back up the field to win a free.
Galvin looked stylish. Brown shoes and the whole lot from Dunnes Stores!

1: Eoghan Keogh: Wasn't reallt tested. But like last week we need Brody back.

2 Brian Byrne: Had a woeful start to the game. Came into it a bit but was subbed after getting a smack of an elbow which left him with a bad facial injury

3 Gearoid Hanarahn: came out with a lot of ball but his man scored approx 1-3. Fiery character and was booked after a skirmish involving most players.

4 Shane Bolger: Hardy buck. But got caught in possession too many times.

5 Paddy O Sullivan: Does okay. Always like to run at teams

6 Seamus Lacey: intelligent performance. Looked tidy. His marker scored 0-1 who was Paul Bealin's son. Done nothing wrong and is worth a shot.

7 Robbie Piggott: Not sure what he really offers bar physical presence. Subbed

8 John O Loughlin: got caught badly with rules of a mark from the kickout which the referee was correct. But did catch some good ball throughout.

9 Sean Byrne: not his day. Gave away too much possession. Subbed

10 Mark Barry: Laois version of David Clifford. Classy but does tend to take too much out of the ball. Scored a wonder goal after some good play. Also won the free which won the game.

11 Brian Daly: Once again a sub par performance in a Laois jersey. Won't make it and was subbed

12 Diarmuid Whelan: scores some lovely points and is a talent. Needs to get stronger

13 Ross Munnelly: got a couple of points before injury ruined his first half. Picked up an ankle injury. Was dangerous when on.

14 Colm Murphy: continuing his good form. Was alert and dangerous. Shipped some heavy punishment from his maker but played a part in the goal

15 Alan Kinsella: not up to it at the moment unfortunately. Caught in possession and gave away ball after ball. Lucky to last the full 70

Subs: Rob Tyrell, Eoin Dunne, Sean Michael Corcoran all seen action. Roll on Meath on Jan 4th.

Fair difference in commitment between Ross Munnelly and Donie Kingston. Worlds apart.

Referees are not angels and the article won't sit too well with clubs. Both Anthony Stapleton and Pat Moran suspended in recent times due to abuse they've given and no mention from Laois today

Offaly were better drilled yesterday. They were also close to full team, think 11 of their championship team played.
Pitch was in good condition for the time of the year.

Goals: we badly need Brody back for the league anywsys. No direction or plan with kickouts yesterday.

Full back line was exposed a lot. Offaly full forward kicked 0-5. Cian Johnston done a lot of damage when he came on at HT.

Midfield was okay but lost the battle. Paddy Sullivan is a half back only. O'Loughlin was slow and one dimensial.

Half forward line wasn't wondering. Comerford good assist for the goal but that was about it. Should have picked up a black card before HT. Connolly isn't up to that standard at all.

Full forward line struggled. O'Carroll wasn't able for the 1-1 battle to ball kicked in.

Best of the subs was Munnelly. Kicked two lovely points.

Why do we as a county be stone mad in looking for every young lad to be on a senior panel? Let them enjoy their Under 20 inter county first.

I wouldn't be believing much of the second last post anyways

Agreed. Great to see him back in the Laois championships

He has a condition called laziness

Heard today the Camross hurling job has been offered to Rigney

Mark Dunne from Rosenallis originally. Moved to The Rock and then to Rhode and then back to Rosenallis

John o Laughlin to roseanalis

He's not getting much love on the comments section on Laois Today Facebook page and to make it worse they are Rosenallis people