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Can't see BA being caught at this grade. They will have plenty to spare over Portlaoise I think.

As much as I want to Port win it, I can't see them overturning Kilmacud Crokes in Croker. They should have won the AI last year and added probably one of the best forwards in the country to their team in Walsh.

Best of luck to Port all the same. Incredible last few seasons for them and hope to see a few of their team commit to Laois next year

It's a pity Jason Moore never got a real run in a Laois jersey, whether it be because of work commitments or other. You can't teach pace and I think a good coach could have turned him into a very good inter-county half back.

Portarlington primed for another run at Leinster but will be tested up in Wexford. Think they'll be without Adam Ryan as well who was excellent also today.

Thought Cooney reffed Port v PL semi very well and it led to a hard-hitting and physical contest, which is was ye want. We well all be hoping these two sides serve up an end to end game like they did in the second round and I think Cooney is the right man for the job here.

CB away to Dublin champions in 1st round of Leinster. Very difficult to see them having a similar run to last season and they won't be underestimated this time around. Wish them the best of luck though.

I fancy Abbeyleix to have a real run at the Leinster intermediate though. They've a good draw and have a pathway through to the final as I think they avoid KK/Dublin/Wexford side. Hopefully they give a good account of themselves at Senior next year as well.

Couple of talented underage players coming through the system between the Minor and U20s last season. It's not all doom and gloom as some would have you believe.

Portlaoise will be kicking themselves is right. They had chances in that second half to tack on a few more scores but again lack that clinical edge since Bruno hung up the boots.

Thought Damon Larkin got through a good bit of work and definitely one Sheehan should be looking at next year. Port will be delighted to get over the line again and you'd have to be a brave man to back ODs in the final against a more physical and experienced outfit.

I'd say Eddie Kinsella is salivating at the prospect of this match Sunday. I've a sneaky feeling he might have something up his sleeve and Cwood will give O'Dempsey's a real run for their money.

Portlaoise need Cahillane and Maher inside to be at their very best if they're to beat Port. With Lillis back as well, I'd give Portlaoise a great chance in this semi final. Portlaoise will not have taken the beating Port gave them last year lightly and should bring serous aggression to this one from the off.

O'Dempsey's by 2
BA by 1
Portlaoise by 10
Graiguecullen by 6

Abbeyleix should have more than enough to win this championship. Hoping that they could have a serious run at Leinster as well.

I fancy BA to turn over Port. I don't think they're operating at the same level as last few years. Ballyroan disposed of a decent Ballyfin team very nicely, impressed with them.

Shocking from Killeshin who ran Portlaoise close only a few years ago in the final. They won the Division 1B league this year as well, how have they collapsed so badly?

Joseph's won't be getting anything handy off Ballyroan. They do have a stronger panel though this year than in previous years, which might help them get over the line this time. Bringing off the bench the likes of Lacey, Brophy, O'Brien is a good sign.

Arles Kileen are nailed on to get relegated, they're a Junior team in every sense but in name.

90% of their team against Port the other evening were over the age of 34/35 and even age aside, the majority were nowhere near mobile/fit enough to be playing Senior. There are very dark times ahead for that club, Kilcruise to their credit have a crop of about 10-15 young lads between Inter/Junior B so they'll be fine long term you'd imagine.

Its hard to see anyone that will topple Port this year anyway, opposition aside the other evening the pace that they attack at is brilliant and how they transition to defend when out of possession shows huge hunger and fitness levels.

Not sure it's as nailed on that Killeen get relegated as you say. They will no doubt go down at some stage over the next few years, but the two Kingston's might just be good enough to help them beat a Rosenallis/Ballylinan/Killeshin/Park. They only need one win.

Referee had a solid game. He's an upgrade on Deegan, McQuillan, Gough, etc anyway.