NFL Division 2 2025

[Schkite]

Meath 0-8 Monaghan 1-20 HT

Fantastic half by Monaghan, some lovely bits of attacking play and some cracking 2 pointers (2 in particular from McCarron who didn't even start), and after the first 10 minutes we controlled the middle
After the Louth game, I won't be getting carried away with any half time lead as we've seen how games can change fast, and we had a good wind with us that half

[thejuice]

Lord God almighty.

Nice of Monaghan to let us have a few scores at the beginning. Way off the pace in the second quarter and so loose at the back it's hard to fathom.

[Rossfan]

We're 2 up but nit setting world on fire.
Carroll made 2 good saves and Cavan missed a sitter.

[Blowitupref]

Monaghan showing today why they have been a div 1 team for the last decade.

[cavanmaniac]

Cavan finally break the Roscommon hoodoo. Fantastic result for the Breffni Blues and  none of us saw it coming after Meath and Monaghan handed our arses to us in rounds one and two. Fair play, crédit where it's due.

[Schkite]

Full Time: Meath 1-20 Monaghan 1-29

Happy to close out that without too much fuss. Meath were always going to come back into the game especially with the wind at the back, so it was really just a matter of us trying to control parts of the 2nd half where we could, and keep the scoreboard ticking over so it didn't get too close or nervy. Thought Meath had opportunities to make it a tighter contest when it was still in the balance, there were a few chances they had where they snatched at a shot instead of working it a bit better. But tbf they did hit some nice 2 pointers which kept them in the hunt.

Think I'm right in saying that should be us back up to Div 1 now unless something mad happens on the last day. We have the head to head over Meath and Cavan, and a good lead on score difference over everyone.

Cavan beating Rossies really shakes things up at the top now. Fair play to Cavan, didn't think at the start of the league that they'd be in this position by now. Rossies will be kicking themselves if they don't go up, they looked to be beat placed out of everyone not long ago

[ardtole]

Roscommon are away to westmeath for their final game. The way div 2 has gone, it wouldn't suprise me if Westmeath got their first win of the year.

[thejuice]

Meath seriously lacking power running at other teams and defending the same aspect. Lacking serious scoring threats apart from Morris, there's little for other top teams to really worry about.

[Blowitupref]

Roscommon are away to westmeath for their final game. The way div 2 has gone, it wouldn't suprise me if Westmeath got their first win of the year.

Nothing in Div 2 can be surprise so unpredictable makes for very interesting last weekend of action.

[grounded]

           +/-    P
1 Monaghan  33    10
2 Roscommon 19     8
3 Meath     10     8
4 Cavan     -4     8
5 Cork      -9     6
6 Down      -11    4
7 Louth     -19    4
8 Westmeath -19    0

Lots of different permutations to be considered.

Monaghan vs Down
  Must win for Down if any chance of staying up. Monaghan with that score difference look to be going up regardless of other results. But you would still expect a Monaghan win.

Westmeath vs Roscommon
   
  You would imagine Roscommon to win this. Westmeath terribly unlucky throughout this league. Never deserve to be on 0.

Louth vs Meath
   Another key derby game here as well. In the unlikely event of a Down win against Monaghan, Louth would also need to win. Depending on how Cork do, they could all end up on 6 points with Louth having that inferior score difference counting against them.
   A down loss would leave Louth safe regardless of how they do as they beat down on head to head.
   Meath should win, and they have that head to head advantage win over Roscommon(should they beat Westmeath and Cavan lose to Cork).
   Cavan vs Cork
    Cavan at home here and with a chance of promotion. If Monaghan,Cavan and Roscommon win and Meath lose. Cavan go up on head to head vs Roscommon.
    In the above scenario but Meath also win the Rossies score difference advantage should see them through.
   
Cork look to be safe and also have much better score difference than Louth +10 ( but only marginally +2 on Down) should those 3 teams end up on 6 points.

[armaghniac]

Monaghan showing today why they have been a div 1 team for the last decade.

There are about 10 teams likely to reach quarter finals, including Monaghan, and only 8 of these will fit in Division 1. If Tyrone/Kerry/Armagh/Mayo are relegated then they would likely be leading the Div 2 table this time next year and Derry probably likewise.

[Westside]

Great win today. Leaves the Cork game with something riding on it.

Hurson inexplicably changed his interpretation of the impeding rule midway through the second half after giving Roscommon two 13 metre frees from midfield catches. Both Cavan and Roscommon blatantly impeded frees being taken in the last 5 minutes and he refused to bring it up.

The 50 metre penalty for touching a player that fields in the middle, impeding a free and not handing the ball back are a stain on the game. The crowd hate it, it slows down the game and goes against all natural competitive instincts of the players.
The rule won't be applied as stringently in higher profile games because refs would be crucified, get rid of it now.

[Main Street]

Some very good football but it's hard to judge where Monaghan are at based on today's win as Meath were poor, probably depressingly poor as seen from a Meath perspective. Monaghan are likely promoted, seeing as they have had 3 home games for 2 years in a row they should have 4 home games next year which might offer some survival comfort.

[Dunneroyal]

Meath seriously lacking power running at other teams and defending the same aspect. Lacking serious scoring threats apart from Morris, there's little for other top teams to really worry about.

two very bad performances in a row after a run of very good performances. I'm perplexed tbh. Menton and caulfield looked dead on their feet. Lynch should have started. Scully named on bench i would have brought on in first half. Missing jones and coffee was always going to be tough. But come on billy didn't have a clue where kick out should go. Cleaned out in midfield. Still have a chance of promotion but I'm worried heading into championship.

[snoopdog]

The 2 pointer equaliser Havern scored at the death in Breffni that wasn't awarded could see Cavan promoted and Down relegated.