International Rules Squad

[WT4E]

1 Niall Morgan (Tyrone)
2 Colm Begley (Laois)
3 Gary Brennan (Clare)
4 Bernard Brogan (Dublin) CAPT.
5 Eoin Cadogan (Cork)
9 Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone)
10 Eoin Doyle (Kildare)
11 Peter Harte (Tyrone)
13 Darren Hughes (Monaghan)
15 Lee Keegan (Mayo) VICE CAPT.
17 Paul Kerrigan (Cork)
19 Jack McCaffrey (Dublin)
20 Ciarán McDonald (Tipperary)
22 Philip McMahon (Dublin)
23 Conor McManus (Monaghan)
25 Rory O'Carroll (Dublin)
26 John O'Loughlin (Laois)
28 Aidan O'Shea (Mayo)
29 Michael Quinn (Longford)
31 Donnchadh Walsh (Kerry)
33 Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin)
34 Paul Cribbin (Kildare)
35 Paddy Mc Brearty (Donegal)

Whats the views on the squad lads?

[JoG2]

&  standby players

16 Paddy O'Rourke (Meath)
6 Killian Clarke (Cavan)
7 Ray Connellan (Westmeath)
14 Kieran Hughes (Monaghan)
21 Gearoid McKiernan (Cavan)
24 Dessie Mone (Monaghan)
27 Colm O'Neill (Cork)
30 Enda Smith (Roscommon)

But for Scotstown, Hughes would have been a shoe in

[Schkite]

&  standby players

16 Paddy O'Rourke (Meath)
6 Killian Clarke (Cavan)
7 Ray Connellan (Westmeath)
14 Kieran Hughes (Monaghan)
21 Gearoid McKiernan (Cavan)
24 Dessie Mone (Monaghan)
27 Colm O'Neill (Cork)
30 Enda Smith (Roscommon)

But for Scotstown, Hughes would have been a shoe in

But Darren is on the main squad?

Thought this game would suit Kieran alright, he's strong, has a great pair of hands and can take a score. Darren is stronger running with the ball though.

[JoG2]

&  standby players

16 Paddy O'Rourke (Meath)
6 Killian Clarke (Cavan)
7 Ray Connellan (Westmeath)
14 Kieran Hughes (Monaghan)
21 Gearoid McKiernan (Cavan)
24 Dessie Mone (Monaghan)
27 Colm O'Neill (Cork)
30 Enda Smith (Roscommon)

But for Scotstown, Hughes would have been a shoe in

But Darren is on the main squad?

interesting

[oakleaflad]

1 Niall Morgan (Tyrone)
2 Colm Begley (Laois)
3 Gary Brennan (Clare)
4 Bernard Brogan (Dublin) CAPT.
5 Eoin Cadogan (Cork)
9 Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone)
10 Eoin Doyle (Kildare)
11 Peter Harte (Tyrone)
13 Darren Hughes (Monaghan)
15 Lee Keegan (Mayo) VICE CAPT.
17 Paul Kerrigan (Cork)
19 Jack McCaffrey (Dublin)
20 Ciarán McDonald (Tipperary)
22 Philip McMahon (Dublin)
23 Conor McManus (Monaghan)
25 Rory O'Carroll (Dublin)
26 John O'Loughlin (Laois)
28 Aidan O'Shea (Mayo)
29 Michael Quinn (Longford)
31 Donnchadh Walsh (Kerry)
33 Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin)
34 Paul Cribbin (Kildare)
35 Paddy Mc Brearty (Donegal)

Whats the views on the squad lads?

Looks pretty much as good as they could have done with the players available. Not sure if Donnchadh Walsh will be suited to the game but best of luck to him.
No Derry men, thought McKaigue did rightly this past couple of times but I don't know if he even made himself available.
I personally think it's good that the players get a chance to represent their country and seem to enjoy it so best of luck to them.

[Roashter]

I'm always surprised to see Colm Begley on this team every year as I think he is way over-rated. I get the feeling that he is seen as someone who knows the Aussie game/mindset and will be a good addition to the squad.
Maybe I'm being too harsh on him though.

[nrico2006]

I'm always surprised to see Colm Begley on this team every year as I think he is way over-rated. I get the feeling that he is seen as someone who knows the Aussie game/mindset and will be a good addition to the squad.
Maybe I'm being too harsh on him though.

Has always been the way strangely, with any player who plays Aussie rules or has played getting into the squads when there are better GAA players not picked.

[WT4E]

Was Sean Cavanagh available?

[Shamrock Shore]

Longford's Michael Quinn will surely pull out if his club, Killoe, get to the Leinster club final.

If he does play he wil be a good addition with his Aussie rules experience and his overall ability.

[Rossfan]

Well done Enda Smith on getting on standby list.
I believe Cregger had also been called in for training but obviously didn't make the cut.
Syfín will be disappointed.

[Shrewdness]

Having played Sigerson with DCU, Senior and U-21 with Roscommon, not to mention numerous games with his club, Enda needs a break from football.

[Schkite]

Longford's Michael Quinn will surely pull out if his club, Killoe, get to the Leinster club final.

Not necessarily, unless this game clashes with the Leinster final. Last year Chrissy McKaigue flew out to Australia late(along with McManus) due to an Ulster club semi, and played for Ireland even though Slaughtneil were in the Ulster final.

[Shamrock Shore]

Not necessarily, unless this game clashes with the Leinster final. Last year Chrissy McKaigue flew out to Australia late(along with McManus) due to an Ulster club semi, and played for Ireland even though Slaughtneil were in the Ulster final.

As he's Killoe's star player I cannot see how they would allow him 'time off' with the risk that he could get injured.

Time will tell but it's a great honour for him in any event.

[seafoid]

Not necessarily, unless this game clashes with the Leinster final. Last year Chrissy McKaigue flew out to Australia late(along with McManus) due to an Ulster club semi, and played for Ireland even though Slaughtneil were in the Ulster final.

As he's Killoe's star player I cannot see how they would allow him 'time off' with the risk that he could get injured.

Time will tell but it's a great honour for him in any event.

The Irish Daily Mail soils that picture which is otherwise very impressive for Longford fuball

[Schkite]

Not necessarily, unless this game clashes with the Leinster final. Last year Chrissy McKaigue flew out to Australia late(along with McManus) due to an Ulster club semi, and played for Ireland even though Slaughtneil were in the Ulster final.

As he's Killoe's star player I cannot see how they would allow him 'time off' with the risk that he could get injured.

Time will tell but it's a great honour for him in any event.

Aye I suppose we'll see, tough situation at this time of year when the clubs are still playing. Scotstown/Trillick in a similar situation with Hughes and Donnelly.