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good luck to the team on Sunday. It will be a much tougher test. Dublin have improved dramatically in last 5 years and at the moment are, in my opinion, better than alot of the "traditional" teams. Hopefully some of the new faces can perform again.

Westmeath was a good scalp to take as they aren't that far off antrim, and well capable of beating us on their day. Sunday will see exactly how much pride and determination this team has against an even better standard of team.

That's a good result. westmeath are of a similar standard to antim. Well done to the inexperienced forward line.

Let preparations start for the next round.

1-05 til 0-05 at half time to antrim

i was just giving my opinion. wasnt all negative. herron is very good and i hope that the other few new players that i have heard so much about step up. Can only benefit antrim. I just think theres no point including people in a panel who arent up to county hurling in my opinion. obviosly Dinny see's something different. 

I don't think the 'bear in the square' is still alive in county hurling. Maybe i could be wrong but mosts full backs in Ireland should be able to deal with our full forward.Thats why I asked about Paddy RIchmond. Quick over first 5 yards, vision and ability to take a tackle and take a score. 

 

carsons pace will be badly exposed.....puzzled by Dinnys inclusion?

Goalkeeper?

Herron should give a decent account of himself in backs or forwards. He's a talented hurler, but he is definitely 1 of the 6 best forwards in antrim. Probably going to have to move up the field later in season.   

Where's Shields, P Richmond? Are they involved with antrim this year?

Hamill is an excellent sub to have for championship, and if on form should be pushing for starting 15.

Overall you would have to fancy Westmeaths chances, but its definitely the right time to try out new players. hopefully get a couple of positive performances to build on last years performances in championship.