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Dublin is not gone away, will win leinster, not sure after that.

The players are doing their best.
But we're just a average div.3 side.
We lack size and physicality.
And we may just accept it.

Just putting this out there for discussion...

I genuinely believe that across all clubs in Laois, we need to start  identifying tall, fast underage players as early as possible - particularly at under U13 and U15 level - and bringing them into the county development squads.

Obviously skill is crucial, but if we're serious about competing at minor, U20, and ultimately senior levels in the years ahead, we need to be developing physically strong, quick players from a young age. That kind of raw athleticism, when paired with the right coaching and game intelligence, can give Laois football the edge we've been lacking at the highest level.

Every year we see top counties feeling powerful, mobile athletes who also have great football brains. We should be building our future around the same model - players who can cover ground, win primary possession, and transition quickly.

Would be interested to hear what others think. Are we doing enough at developement squad level to build for this kind of future?

Just putting in this post again,
anyone agree ?

Conor lane linesman, and David Gough Referee, no way should they get another game for at least 3 months,
after that performance yesterday.

Just when you think we're turning the corner, it all blew up on our face again.

Problem
Inconsistency in our Performance.

Poor against Limerick.
OK against a poor Sligo team.
Dreadful against Wexford.
Bad (sending off) and Good against Clare.
Very good against Westmeath.

What team will turn out against Fermanagh and Down, I wonder ?

One thing I see there is a great attitude and spirit in all the players, which is good.

Just putting this out there for discussion Again.

I genuinely believe that across all clubs in Laois,  we need to start identifying tall, fast underage players as early as possible- particularly at under U13 and U15 level - and  bringing them into the county development squads.

Obviously skill is crucial,  but if we're serious about competing at Minor, U20,  and ultimately Senior levels in the years ahead, we need to be developing physically strong,quick players from a young age. That kind of raw athleticism when paired with the right coaching and game intelligence, can give Laois football the edge we've been lacking at the highest level.

Every year we see top Counties feeling powerful, mobile athletes who also have great football brains. We should be building our future around the same model- players who can cover ground, win primary possession, and transition quickly.

Would be interested to hear what others think. Are we doing enough at developement squad level to build for this kind of future?

Nice to see Mark Timmons a great servant for Laois on the sidline now,
Not a nice evening for football last Saturday, the backs done OK still a bit shaky, midfielder put in a good shift, forwards need to improve a lot, won't win many games scoring only 1.10 and no two pointers, saw Matthew Byron playing for Courtwood in senior championship last season scoring lots of two pointers from dead balls all over the pitch should he be given a go ?

Our senior management team are going on their third year, and still haven't sorted out our leaky defence, we are not winning man to man duels, holding shape, and not tracking runners.Teams were putting up big scores against us last season, IT'S time McNulty brought in some coach who specialises in defending to show our players how to defend as a team. IF NOT. we will be back down in div.4 AGAIN.

Laois teams don't have a great record against Kildare teams over the last number of years, I see Athy are money on to beat Portarlington in Newbridge, Port will need to play there best if they have any chance to beat this fancy Athy side, hope they do our county proud tomorrow.

Why the hell are they going to play the two leinster clubs finals in croke Park on the same day with only a few thousand supporters there, it will be like playing in a morgue, why not play the St.Martin's v Shamrocks Ballyhale in carlow, and the Ballyboden St.Endas v Athy in Portlaois when you are sure to get a bumper crowds and a great atmosphere,

Fantastic atmosphere in Drogheda yesterday at the Naomh Mairtin v Port match a great game to witness, two teams going hell for leather, best I've seen Port play for a long time, when Mairtin came from 5 point's down to draw level in second half it looked like Port were in trouble but then the Port crowd got louder and louder the players responded and kicked some great scores to finish the game in style.

It a long time since we have seen a good county final but today Courtwood and Port served up a great exciting and entertaining game, great battles around midfield, some big hits, some great blocks. Courtwood having beaten Portlaois and St.Joseph's proved that they weren't afraid of no one,they went toe to toe with the champions, Courtwood were very unlucky not to get another goal or two, but fair play to Port to come back in the last few minutes to draw level and go ahead until the last free for Courtwood to draw level, a draw was a fair result, so Sunday 2 weeks it is,let the battle begin again.

Lots of poor games in the senior championship so far,so hoping semi-finals this weekend will be of a higher standard with two close games.
Courtwood after their surprise win over Portlaois should fancy their chances against St.joseph and may get to the county final for the first time, Graiguecullen are knocking on the door for the last few years should have no fear of Port having beaten them already this could be there year. Graiguecullen v Courtwood for final ?

Graiguecullen won't keep it kicked out to port.

That's a stupid post, no need for that. Respect both teams.

Lots of poor games in the senior championship so far,so hoping semi-finals this weekend will be of a higher standard with two close games.
Courtwood after their surprise win over Portlaois should fancy their chances against St.joseph and may get to the county final for the first time, Graiguecullen are knocking on the door for the last few years should have no fear of Port having beaten them already this could be there year. Graiguecullen v Courtwood for final ?