Meath v Armagh - Sat 6th February

[T Fearon]

I thought Mc Donnell only became aware of the Armagh team for any fixture, when someone leaked it to him?

[Throw ball]

Mackers I hope the team is named tonight. I firmly believe that the cloak and dagger method adopted by McDonnell last year actually increased the rumour and leaks as people looked for information. Hopefully that will not continue. As for the team I would think the University ones may miss out this time. Would not be surprised to see Henderson in the full forward line with Clarke and McDonnell. No matter what the team we need a good show this weekend. Given our great record in Navan a good show may be a 1 or 2 point defeat! Still I will be there making use of my knew season ticket.

[armaghniac]

If Henderson plays and does as well as the first game last year, I'll be happy.

[mackers]

No sign of Rufus, normally he's the man with the inside track!

[orange2009]

Armagh manager Paddy O'Rourke has named his team to play Meath in Navan:

http://tinyurl.com/ycm5cf6

[illdecide]

1. Paul Hearty

2. Andy Mallon

3. Brendan Donaghy

4. Paul Duffy

5. Aaron Kernan

6. Ciaran McKeever

7. Finnian Moriarty

8. James Lavery

9. Kieran Toner

10. Joe Feeney

11. Charlie Vernon

12. Mal Mackin

13. Ryan Henderson

14. Ronan Clarke

15. Stevie McDonnell

[rory]

The full 24:

1. Paul Hearty

2. Andy Mallon

3. Brendan Donaghy

4. Paul Duffy

5. Aaron Kernan

6. Ciaran McKeever

7. Finnian Moriarty

8. James Lavery

9. Kieran Toner

10. Joe Feeney

11. Charlie Vernon

12. Mal Mackin

13. Ryan Henderson

14. Ronan Clarke

15. Stevie McDonnell

16. Philip McEvoy

17. Gareth Swift

18. Vincent Martin

19. Michael McNamee

20. Kevin Dyas

21. Tony Kernan

22. Paul kernan

23. Barry Shannon

24. Colm Watters

[mountainboii]

Disappointed not to see Toner continue at FB, but it looks like a degree of experimentation is continuing. It allows us to get a look at Vernon at CHF, which may not be a bad thing. The rest of that HF line looks weak, would've perferred to see Swift ahead of either Mackin or Feeney.

Not sure about Duffy at CB, but again, worth a try.

Would've thought McEvoy would be in goals. I'd like to think he's in pole position and Hearty is in just to try to redeem himself after a mistake or two in the last game.

No Forker or Brian Mallon in the 24 seems strange. Are they injured?

Still a strong enough team, it'll be disappointing if they go the same way as the last couple of teams we've sent down to Navan.

[BenDover]

1. Paul Hearty

2. Andy Mallon

3. Brendan Donaghy

4. Paul Duffy

5. Aaron Kernan

6. Ciaran McKeever

7. Finnian Moriarty

8. James Lavery

9. Kieran Toner

10. Joe Feeney

11. Charlie Vernon

12. Mal Mackin

13. Ryan Henderson

14. Ronan Clarke

15. Stevie McDonnell

Defence is very strong, be interesting to see how the HF line do. I'd rather see Duffy playing in the HB line but I'm sure he's gald to be starting

[Jinxy]

I suppose we won't name a team until 5 mins before the throw-in. 

[Jinxy]

 
Meath (NFL v Armagh) - P O'Rourke, N McKeigue, J Macken, E Harrington, M Burke, C McGuinness, G Reilly, N Crawford, M Ward, C O'Connor, S Bray, P Byrne, D Bray, J Queeney, C Ward.

Happy enough with the half-back line, midfield and forward line.
Uneasy about the FB line though, especially as they are up against Clarke and McDonnell.

[Harold Disgracey]

I think Brian Mallon has been ill all week and is not able to play.

[T Fearon]

I have decided to make a mini weekend end of this having  secured reputable accommodation in the Meath area tomorrow night,for less than 50 euros on Saturday night (for both my spouse and myself). That is my contribution to the flagging Tourism and Hospitality Industry in the 26 counties and I am glad to report that the booking was made accurately, promptly completely without any date mix ups etc.

PS Can season ticket holders park at the back of the O'Mahony's Stand?

[mackers]

Paul Duffy never was and probably never will be a CB, his marking is too loose and I would swap him and Finn Mo (which may well happen) as Duffy was going well in the McKenna Cup at HB. Looks like O'Rourke has added height to the MF area by bringing Toner out from FB and remembering the tankings that we've got in MF during our recent visits to Navan I agree with that. Presumably that's why he has gone for Mackin at HF, although like AFS I'd have Swift in there ahead of Feeney.
If we can win a bit of ball in MF we'll make a game of it.

[Hardy]

Chris O'Connor at RHF? Extra defender?