2010 Provincial Draws

A Quinn Martin Production · October 23, 2009, 10:03:12 AM

Antrim v Tyrone @ Casement.

Up and coming young turks against a once great team on the wane. Perfect for an ambush.

Hardstation, who do ye fancy in the semis, Donegal or Down...I reckon we could hammer both of them

Croí na hÉireann · October 23, 2009, 12:15:04 PM

Quote from: Maroon Heaven on October 22, 2009, 10:16:20 PM
Westmeath have a great Draw....

If we get back to anywhere near the levels we did in 2008 we'll get to the Leinster Final..

Iarmhi Abu

Jaysus I don't know about that but the draw could have been worse I suppose. Need to get over Carlow/Wicklow (made very hard work of Wicklow this year) and then probably put it up to Kildare who have improved year on year under McGeeney. Before all that though we have the anxious wait to see who turns out under the new management and if we can find any form at all...

Donnellys Hollow · October 23, 2009, 02:42:46 PM

Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2009, 10:32:09 PM
Would imagine Kildare will be favourites to come out of their half, interesting to see if Wicklow progress from this year..

It looks a good draw for us on paper alright Dinny. Nobody there that we should fear at all but a lot can happen between now and May. If we can keep Dermot and JD fit and find another two or three players during the NFL we should be in good shape.

Gaoth Dobhair Abu · October 23, 2009, 02:50:24 PM

Quote from: SambaSaffron on October 22, 2009, 01:58:45 PM
Down could surprise a few people despending on the draw.

As for ourselves, it'll be tough to reach the highs of last year. Want to avoid Tyrone and Donegal in Ulster, but every game will be tough. As someone said, we'll be missing Niall Mckeever in the midfield area, we don't have a lot of other options there. We may have to move Michael McCann out. Tomas McCann could also be away depending on how his trial goes.

Don't think CJ will have a huge impact if he comes back. Its shown before him and Cunningham struggle to play on the same team, they can't win their own ball. Kelly would be a great addition to an already strong half-back line though, or another option in half-forward.

Unlucky Samba.

Dinny Breen · October 23, 2009, 03:10:31 PM

Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on October 23, 2009, 02:42:46 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2009, 10:32:09 PM
Would imagine Kildare will be favourites to come out of their half, interesting to see if Wicklow progress from this year..

It looks a good draw for us on paper alright Dinny. Nobody there that we should fear at all but a lot can happen between now and May. If we can keep Dermot and JD fit and find another two or three players during the NFL we should be in good shape.

I'm sure every team is happy with the draw on our side but under McGeeney we definitely have lost the preceived soft under-belly, I lot can happen as you say but I'd be pretty confident, if Longford win that will be an interesting tie

Donnellys Hollow · October 23, 2009, 03:26:59 PM

Wouldn't mind getting Louth after the beating they gave us in Newbridge a few years ago. As long as we don't end up playing them in Drogheda - the memories of Stefan White in 1991 are still painful!

Maguire01 · October 23, 2009, 06:04:12 PM

Quote from: Bogball XV on October 22, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: southderry on October 22, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
Is Derry at home against Monaghan if they beat Armagh?
hope we go to clones, sure we beat them by about 10 there last season as opposed to the 3 we beat them by in celtic park - i think pb has scored something like 3.18 in 2 games v monaghan in clones

About 10? Try 5.

Anyway, bring it on. Often better to be the team trying to make amends for the last game - no shortage of motivation. Monaghan would be well up for another game with Derry. Wouldn't mind Armagh either.
There's no easy draw in Ulster, but Monaghan should really be aiming for an Ulster Final this year.

Tyrone Dreamer · October 23, 2009, 06:24:41 PM

Would make it much more interesting if they combined the Munster and Connacht championships. As it is there are 2 exciting draws and 2 pretty dull one's. Would produce great ties like Mayo v Kerry,Cork v Galway and increase anticipation of the champiosnhips.