Down Club Hurling & Football

[No1]

Posted by: T O Hare 
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RFC Draw

Kilcoo III V Kilclief II

Castlewellan III V Burren III

Anyone know if these games are played at neutral venues?


They usually are!!!!

Our last 2 games in this competition have been on a home and away basis.  We haven't played at a neutral venue yet!

[T O Hare]

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RFC Draw

Kilcoo III V Kilclief II

Castlewellan III V Burren III

Anyone know if these games are played at neutral venues?


They usually are!!!!

Our last 2 games in this competition have been on a home and away basis.  We haven't played at a neutral venue yet!

In the premier reserve, we had three away games as well But last year the reserve and premier reserve semis were neutral.. we play Ballyholland in semis and Sean Rooney says its neutral!!!!!

[Catchit]

1 M McAllister (Banbridge)
2 A Brannigan (Kilcoo)
3 G McArdle (Annaclone)
4 J Doran (Lisiand)
5 L Doyle (Liatroma)
6 J Colgan (An Riocht)
7 J Murphy (Ballyholland)
8 L Sloan (Attical)
9 M McClean (Kilcoo)
10 M Wals (Mbridge)
11 J Clarke (An Riocht)
12 J McAreavey (Tullylish)
13 C Laverty (Kilcoo)
12 J McGovern (Burren)
15 P Devlin (Kilcoo)

[thewobbler]

I'd imagine Ryan McGovern, Joseph Murphy and Kallum King will be consideration next year.


Tom, we need home advantage. We'll be lucky to get within 20 of yis. Be sporting and agree to play in Ballyholland.

[Long Ball]

1 D Cassidy (Castlewellan)Excellent keeper with very accurate and long kickout
2 A Brannigan (Kilcoo)
3 G McArdle (Annaclone)
4 J Doran (Lisiand)- already had a county chance and didn't cut it
5 L Doyle (Liatroim)- Too injury prone sadly
6 J Colgan (An Riocht)
7 Darren O'Hanlon (Ballymartin) Back better than ever after his broken leg
8 L Sloan (Attical)
9 Kalum King (Bryansford) Worth his chance
10 M Walsh (Mbridge)- Should never have been dropped form the panel
11 J Clarke (An Riocht)- Should never have been dropped form the panel
12 J McGovern (Burren)
13 C Laverty (Kilcoo)- Already had his chance with the county- too small
14 M Magee (Ardglass)
15 P Devlin (Kilcoo)- A bit light for inter-county yet but will def make it

[T O Hare]

I'd imagine Ryan McGovern, Joseph Murphy and Kallum King will be consideration next year.


Tom, we need home advantage. We'll be lucky to get within 20 of yis. Be sporting and agree to play in Ballyholland.

You's aren't in the semi final for nothing.... We are taken every game at a time... Are you in nets??? Would love to score one past you again

[thewobbler]

I'm happily the sub keeper for all Ballyholland teams these days. It's much safer that way.

I could have sworn it was Ronan O'Hare who scored just about the only goal I conceded last season 

[T O Hare]

I'm happily the sub keeper for all Ballyholland teams these days. It's much safer that way.

I could have sworn it was Ronan O'Hare who scored just about the only goal I conceded last season 

It when in that fast you were dizzy

[BRIDGE LAD]

1 L Coulter  (Mayobridge)
2 D MCCartan (Burren)
3 A Branagan (Kilcoo)
4 S Grant (Mayobridge)
5 L Doyle (Liatroma)
6 J Colgan (An Riocht)
7 S Ohare (Mayobridge)
8 L Sloan (Attical)
9 M McClean (Kilcoo)
10 M Wals (Mbridge)
11 J Clarke (An Riocht)
12 J McAreavey (Tullylish)
13 C Laverty (Kilcoo)
12 J McGovern (Burren)
15 P Devlin (Kilcoo

[supersub]

1 M McAllister
2 A Brannigan
3 G McArdle
4 J Doran
5 S Parr
6 L Doyle
7 G McCartan
8 J Colgan
9 K King
10 M Walsh
11 M Clarke
12 J McGovern
13 J Clarke
14 J Brown
15 C Laverty

[DownFanatic]

Just regarding your suggestions Supersub:

1 M McAllister - Should be Down's numero uno between the sticks in a couple of years
2 A Brannigan - 2009 club SFC performances have proven that he can mix it at the highest standard. Needs inter county game time to see his true worth.
3 G McArdle - Lacks pace. Strong player though but will never be good enough to nail down a regular starting slot.
4 J Doran - Tried and tested. Failed.
5 S Parr - Unproven. Maybe lacking a bit of physicality but well worth a shot.
6 L Doyle - Injury free, he is a cert.
7 G McCartan - Another that deserves a chance.
8 J Colgan - Lacks the speed and pace to compete at Senior Intercounty level. Overated.
9 K King - Should make the 2010 squad. An old school ball winning, catch and kick midfielder.
10 M Walsh - A playmaker who has a lot of experience. Deserves another chance.
11 M Clarke - The icing on the cake. Keep saying our prayers.
12 J McGovern - Is he any better than what we already have in our attacking ranks?
13 J Clarke - A nailed on cert who will have a big year in 2010
14 J Brown - Forget about it. Cant even secure a starting berth with Clonduff.
15 C Laverty - Balls, intelligence and a never say die attitude. Size doesn'tmatter. Get him in there.

Just in terms of what Ive seen in Division 3 this year. Gareth Johnson (Tullylish), Mark Connolly (Drumgath), Kevin Anderson (Aghaderg) and Michael Magee (Ardglass) definitely wouldn't look out of place in a trial game.

[Catchit]

 D Cassidy (Castlewellan)Dodgy under High Ball I heard!
2 A Brannigan (Kilcoo) Not great with defensive duties
3 G McArdle (Annaclone) What happened, thought he was on it
4 J Doran (Lisiand)- already had a county chance and didn't cut it
5 L Doyle (Liatroim)- Too injury prone sadly
6 J Colgan (An Riocht)
7 Darren O'Hanlon (Ballymartin) Back better than ever after his broken leg
8 L Sloan (Attical)
9 Kalum King (Bryansford) Worth his chance
10 M Walsh (Mbridge)- Should never have been dropped form the panel
11 M Clarke (An Riocht)- I wish
12 J McAreavy (Tullylish) 2-3 against Donegal, never seen again??
13 C Laverty (Kilcoo)- Already had his chance with the county- too small
14 J Clarke (An Riocht)
15 P Devlin (Kilcoo)- A bit light for inter-county yet but will def make it

[gorm agus bui]

As the new mamagement will no doubt trawl through the county for new faces for the county panel I looked at a possible 15 who did not feature in last year's championship.
Can anyone do better than this team:
1 D Alder (Carryduff)
2 A Brannigan (Kilcoo)
3 G McArdle (Annaclone)
4 J Doran (Lisiand)
5 L Doyle (Liatroma)
6 J Colgan (An Riocht)
7 J Murphy (Ballyholland)
8 L Sloan (Attical)
9 M McClean (Kilcoo)
10 M Wals (Mbridge)
11 J Clarke (An Riocht)
12 J McGovern (Burren)
13 C Laverty (Kilcoo)
14 M Magee (Ardglass)
15 P Devlin (Kilcoo)

There were about 8 or 9 boys who started against Fermanagh who you could say did not feature in the Championship!

[5 Sams]

I'd imagine Ryan McGovern, Joseph Murphy and Kallum King will be consideration next year.


Tom, we need home advantage. We'll be lucky to get within 20 of yis. Be sporting and agree to play in Ballyholland.

Joe would need to put a stone or two on before he would count at this level......but I remember Paul being the same size at his age and maybe smaller so....let's wait and see.

[stillsenior]

Anybody know when Minor Championship Final is on