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Top 5 Forwards in Hurling

Top 5 Forwards in Hurling

 

The game has been blessed with so many great forwards down through the generations but the 5 men listed below would grace any time of the sport.

TJ Reid (Kilkenny)

One of the best hurlers of his generation, Reid is undoubtedly the leader of Kilkenny hurling these days.

Deadly accurate from placed balls and open play, Reid is also a ferocious winner of ball anywhere in the forward line. This enables him to pick off scores himself or lay on assists for his teammates, which he does  better than anyone else.

The Ballyhale man is maintaining a level of excellence that only a select few even on this list can compete with, and Kilkenny are going to need him to hold onto it, if they are to be competitive in the 2020 All Ireland Championship.

Joe Canning (Galway)

For so long the Portumna man looked like he was going to go through his Galway career without landing the Liam McCarthy.

His talent and personal performances built an unfair dependency from his county that was never going to be enough to bring his team to All Ireland glory.

As Galway began to evolve towards the back end of the 2010’s though, and better forwards began to emerge to help out their talisman, Canning saw his performances get even better.

Playing some of the best hurling of his career, Canning finally won the All Ireland in 2017 and was named Hurler of the Year, an accolade that could easily have gone to him again in 2018 when he lifted his personal form to an even higher level.

Seamus Callanan (Tipperary)

The most devastating forward in hurling today.

Callanan fittingly won the Hurler of the Year award for his exploits with Tipperary in 2019, when he catapulted his already stellar career to even greater heights.

He scored eight goals in the 2019 Championship one in every game as he led his county to his third All Ireland medal, and fourth All-Star.

He also overtook Henry Shefflin as the highest ever Championship scorer from open play.

Patrick Horgan (Cork)

The only man on this list that doesn’t have an All Ireland title to his name, don’t let that underestimate just how great a player Patrick Horgan really is.

The third highest scorer in Championship history, Horgan has been the highest scoring free taker of the last decade.

His scoring record from play stacks up against the best as well however, with only Seamus Callanan scoring more from play over the last decade than the Glen Rovers man.

Few can dispute the 32 year old’s greatness as he gets set to start another Championship with Cork, hoping this is the one when he can finally claim that coveted Celtic Cross.

Aaron Gillane (Limerick)

The 2018 All Ireland winner is the heir to the men listed above as the next attacking superstar in the game.

The Patrickswell man already feared, is still developing into an elite level full forward but he has all the attributes needed to take over as the most devastating inside forward in hurling.

He possesses that bit of magic top quality inside forwards need.

He has great hands to either allow him to catch a high ball that’s put into him, or be able to create a scoring opportunity, and he is beginning to develop that ruthless streak that the best attackers must have.

Philadelphia Eagles @ San Francisco 49ers – Preview, Predictions, and Fantasy Advice

This game sees 2 teams who have been shattered by injuries. The list of injured players these 2 teams could rack up between them could form a quality starting team.

And we’re only going into week 4. The Eagles early season form has been extremely poor, which is in no small part to the poor form of QB Carson Wentz. If Philly are to salvage their season, they need Wentz to turn it around pretty soon. They also need guys to step up and help him, because he can’t do it by himself. His offensive line is a complete liability and between injuries and other issues, nobody has provided a reliable option to take the pressure off him.

The 49ers stand at 2-1 at the moment which could have been worse given the problems they’ve had with injuries. They’ll thank their lucky stars their last 2 games were against the Jets and Giants and have another winnable one this weekend.

PP Betting:
Money line: Eagles 5/2 49ers 3/10
Points Spread: 49ers -7
Over/Under: 46

Personally, I’d be inclined to avoid putting money on this game altogether. I wouldn’t put either team in an acca. If I was to bet, it would be low risk/high reward. I can’t hang my hat on anything with confidence here. Too much unknowns heading into the game.

Fantasy Football:
QB’s
We still don’t know if Jimmy G is likely to suit up for SF as he recovers from a high ankle sprain. Nick Mullens had a good showing against the Giants but isn’t someone you really want to be relying on. Not a bad shout if you’re in a pinch for this week, assuming he plays.
Carson Wentz’s form has already been mentioned. He has thrown 6 interceptions to 3 Touchdowns over the first 3 game, although he added 2 rushing TD’s too. The talent is still there but the confidence and composure may not be at the moment. As stated, the help around him must improve too.
RB’s
The 49er Running Back committee is hurting. Tevin Coleman is gone for the season and Jerick McKinnon and Raheem Mostert are both dinged up. Somehow you just don’t put it past Kyle Shanahan to engineer a productive run game with whoever is there. It is worth checking late injury updates to see who is available here.
Philly may try to lean heavily on Miles Sanders in this game. He has shown an ability to carry their ground attack and unless they end up trailing big early, he could see a lot of the ball.  

WR’s
Nobody stands out in the San Fran receiving group, especially with Deebo Samuel out. If you’re really stuck for someone to plug into your line up, you could do worse than picking up Brandon Aiyuk if he’s available in your league.
Alshon Jeffery is back in practice and hasn’t yet been ruled out of returning for this game. He would slot back in as the Eagles main receiver if he does return. DeSean Jackson is a big play threat as always should his fitness hold up. JJ Arcega-Whiteside has been a swing and a miss so far in his Eagles career.

TE’s
Fantasy monster George Kittle is a doubt for the game after sitting out the last 2 weeks with a knee injury. Jordan Reed took over while Kittle was out, but he now finds himself in a position he is all too familiar with, IR. With nobody of note behind them in the depth chart, SF will give Kittle every chance to prove he can play before sitting him again.
Dallas Goedert is among the latest Philadelphia Eagles to be bitten by the injury bug and he will miss at least 3 weeks. That may come as good news for Zach Ertz’s fantasy owners as his value to that passing attack goes up. Should Wentz snap out of the slump he’s in, Ertz will probably be the biggest beneficiary.

My Prediction:
This will be an uphill battle for Philadelphia but that isn’t anything they aren’t used to. They dragged themselves to topping a brutal NFC East last year despite being huge injury problems on both sides of the ball. So, it wouldn’t be wise to write them off regardless of how bad they have looked so far. That said, I think the 49ers might just have too much for them in this one. 

Niners by 4

 

Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders – Preview, Prediction, and Fantasy Advice

The Las Vegas Raiders host the Buffalo Bills in a clash of 2 of the most in-form teams in the NFL.

The Bills come into the game with an unblemished 3-0 record after seeing off the hapless New York Jets, won a close game at the Miami Dolphins and survived a late comeback against the Los Angeles Rams last week. They have QB Josh Allen playing like a man possessed and have one of the leagues best defences.


The Raiders started out 2-0, including marking the opening of the Allegiant Stadium in style with an impressive victory over the New Orleans Saints. They suffered their first defeat at the hands of Cam Newton and the New England Patriots last week however, and have a big job on their hands if they are to bounce back this week.



Betpat Betting:


Money line: ​​Bills​​1/2​​Raiders​​8/5
Points Spread: ​Bills -3​
Over/Under:​​53

The Bills are rightly favourites here and I wouldn’t bet against them. Darren Waller is good odds for 1st TD scorer at 9/1, but if you’re looking for something even more ambitious, you can get the Buffalo Defense/Special Teams at 22/1 and Isaiah McKenzie at 80/1 is one for those feeling particularly lucky.



Fantasy Football:


Bills:
The 2 big name fantasy guys for Buffalo are dual threat QB Josh Allen and WR Stefon Diggs. Allen has been on fire as of late, throwing for over 1000 yards and 10 TD’s in the first 3 games. He added 2 more rushing TD’s but does have 3 fumbles to his name too.
One of the reasons for Allen’s high performance is the newly acquired Stefon Diggs who gives Allen a reliable target. He has 20 catches for nearly 300 yards and 2 Touchdowns through 3 games and will likely figure prominently against the Raiders.
Digg’s partner in crime, John Brown, has had a good start to the season too and if you’re lucky enough to still find him on waivers in your league, is worth picking up if you’re in need of receiver depth.

Raiders:
For Las Vegas, Tight End Darren Waller is a name you should be familiar with by now. After a lacklustre first 4 years in the league, including a year long suspension in 2017, he had a break out year last year, racking up 1100 yards and 3 TD’s, making him one of the top fantasy Tight Ends last season. He was instrumental in the win over the Saints and with Bryan Edwards out and Henry Ruggs doubtful, he could be front and centre in the Raiders game plan this week.


Their run game is built around the impressive 2nd year former Alabama star Josh Jacobs. Jacobs has taken to life in the NFL like a duck to water with his tough running style earning him rave reviews. He opened this season with 93 rushing yards and 3 Touchdowns and another 46 yards receiving against the Carolina Panthers but while his yardage has remained respectable, he has failed to find the end zone again in the following 2 games. The already mentioned injuries may force John Gruden’s hand to focus on relying on Jacobs to run the ball early and often to keep them in this game. That will be no easy feat against a nasty Buffalo defensive front though.


My Prediction:


Injuries may have killed what was looking like a really interesting matchup. Any chance the Raiders have may hinge on Henry Ruggs being available, and right now that doesn’t look likely. Safety Johnathan Abram and cornerback Damon Arnette are also out which isn’t ideal when you’re facing the Allen led Bills attack. Hard to see past Buffalo winning this.

Bills by 10

NFL Cleveland Browns @ Dallas Cowboys – Preview, Predictions, and Fantasy Advice

We start Sunday’s games with the 2-1 Cleveland Browns facing off with the 1-2 Dallas Cowboys in a very intriguing game. The hype game for both these sides has been strong over the last couple of years but neither have come close to justifying it on their win/loss record. Which team will underperform more this week?



BetPat Betting:


Money line: Browns 9/5 Cowboys 9/20
Points Spread: Cowboys -4.5
Over/Under: 56.5

Nothing sticks out to me in the betting. CeeDee Lamb for first TD scorer at 11/1 is probably the best value I have seen in for this game and even that’s not great.



Fantasy Football:


QB’s
Expect Dak to have another strong outing. His protection might get more solid this week too with Tyron Smith in contention come back and with the prospect of facing Myles Garrett, that would be a welcome return. The receiver corps has a clean bill of health so no reason Dak can’t continue his excellent fantasy form.
Hard to know how to call it with Baker Mayfield though. On one hand his fantasy output hasn’t been great but on the other hand that Cowboys defense is there to be thrown on. And with weapons like Landry, OBJ and Hooper at his disposal, don’t count him out from being a top 10 fantasy QB this week.

RB’s
2 of the top RB’s in the league in this one. But both are up against good defensive lines. The small worry for Zeke is that if Cleveland start quickly and open up a lead, Dallas have a tendency to abandon the run game too quickly. I think Chubb will get a healthy workload either way, so I’d slightly favour him here, but you’re fairly solid if you have either.  

WR’s
This game also sees 2 of the stronger receiving corps in the league go at it. The biggest difficulty is narrowing down where the volume of targets will go. Dallas have the 3 headed monster in Cooper, Lamb and Gallup all vying for a piece of the pie. And Cleveland’s receivers could be held back by a run centric game plan and erratic QB play.

TE’s
Neither tight End has produced much so far this season, but Austin Hooper has much higher potential, especially short term. If you are really stuck for a TE this week, he’s worth taking a chance on.



My Prediction:


As I said last week, the pattern with the Cowboys is that they walk all over the weak teams but don’t hold up against the stronger ones. A big question in this game is whether Cleveland are ready to show they’re a good team or are they still in that ‘wannabe’ phase? I was one of those who bought in to what they were doing before the season started and while I’m not ready to completely give up on them yet, they haven’t quite shown enough for me to pick them over the Cowboys

Cowboys by 5

Galway Hurling Final: St. Thomas’ vs Turloughmore Preview

St. Thomas’ return to the Galway Hurling final for the fourth time in five years. In each of their last three times here, they have emerged victorious. In contrast, Turloughmore haven’t won the Championship since 1985. Both sides overcame tough semi-final contests to earn a place in this year’s showdown.

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Firstly, Turloughmore had just a goal to spare against Loughrea in their semi-final on the 20th of September. Being well-organised proved to be their biggest asset. Francis Forde and Joe Hession’s side began the game strongly.

After Barry Callanan found the net in the 22nd minute, Turloughmore were 1-05 to 0-05 to the good. But, this was the encouragement Loughrea needed as they went on a terrific spell of their own. Still, Gary Burke netted for Turloughmore deep in injury time to make it 2-06 to 0-11 at the interval.

Then, Turloughmore began the second-half where they left off. Four points in a row gave them a commanding position. But, Loughrea battled until the end. An injury time goal meant it was a nervy finish. However, Turloughmore held on. It finished 2-17 to 1-17 as Turloughmore reach their first Galway SHC final since 1990.

Secondly, St. Thomas’ kept their quest for three-in-a-row alive. In a tightly contested game with Cappataggle, they won by a single point. The games only goal came midway through the first half with the score at three points each. Eanna Burke collected the sliotar out wide before cutting in and finding the bottom right corner. However, Cappataggle retaliated and carried a 0-09 to 1-04 lead in at half-time.

Even when the champions got on top in the second half, Cappataggle didn’t relent. With seven minutes left the difference was one in the champions’ favour. Then Conor Cooney scored twice to open a cushion that Cappataggle just fell short of reeling in. In the end, Cappataggle fell at the semi-final hurdle for the fourth consecutive year. It finished 1-15 to 0-17.

St. Thomas’ experience in the final has them 10/11 favourites with Paddy Power. But, Turloughmore’s drive and form is clearly evident. Therefore, they’re not far behind at 11/10. Meanwhile, a draw is 8/1. Galwaygaa.ie are live streaming the game.

Turloughmore have had an extra week to prepare for the showdown and will be bursting to get going. On the other hand, St. Thomas’ know how to get over the line and this experience could be crucial when the game is in the melting pot.

Paths to the Final

Group stages:

Turloughmore: 1-17 vs 1-15 Liam Mellows, Oranmore Maree 0-11 vs 1-21, 0-16 vs 0-23 Clarinbridge.

St. Thomas’: Castlegar 3-18 vs 2-23, 0-22 vs 1-18 Sarsfields, 4-38 vs 0-15 Portumna.

Quarter-Finals:

Turloughmore2-25 vs 2-19 Sarsfields.

St. Thomas’ 1-23 vs 2-16 Killimordaly.

Semi-Finals:

Turloughmore 2-17 vs 1-17 Loughrea.

St. Thomas’ 1-15 vs 0-17 Cappataggle.

Galway SHC Final: Turloughmore vs St. Thomas’, Sunday 4th October, 2pm (Kenny Park). 

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Video – Bundee Aki shows his passion for Connacht Rugby

It was a thrilling match at the SportsGround on Saturday, and Bundee Aki really showed his passion for Connacht Rugby.

Connacht were leading Glasgow Warriors by 4pts in the last five minutes of the match and Bundee Aki had been off the pitch after picking up a knock but that did not stop him shouting advice to his team mates. The video below shows the want to the attitude that has made him a star of the Irish international rugby team.

Connacht 28 Glasgow 24

It was a very low scoring first half with Glasgow getting a try in the 39minute to lead 10-3, the second was nothing like the first. Hastings kicked a long-range penalty to extend Glasgow’s lead to 10 points shortly after the restart.

Alex Wootton attempted to burst Connacht back into life and collected his own chip to race into the Glasgow 22, however the visiting defence stood firm and the winger was bundled into touch.

Aki grabbed Connacht’s first try of the season on 50 minutes after some smart play by centre partner Tom Farrell before Carty levelled the game with the subsequent conversion.

Connacht kept pushing after drawing level and Roux powered his way over seven minutes later after some strong work by the home pack, punishing Glasgow for some rushed clearance kicks.

Full-back Jones was the next to get on the scoresheet on the hour mark, finishing off a scintillating run however an immediate response from the boot of Carty restored Connacht’s advantage.

Ireland international Aki collected Wootton’s chip to touch down his second try of the match on 65 minutes before Grigg’s break set-up Tommy Seymour with nine minutes to play, with Hastings kicking the conversion to put a point between the sides.

However Carty landed a long-range penalty to put daylight between the sides and Connacht held on to secure their first win over a Scottish team since April 2019, when Andy Friend’s men beat Edinburgh.

Connacht: Porch; Sullivan, Farrell, Aki, Wootton; Carty, Marmion; Buckley, Heffernan, Bealham; Thornbury, Roux; Butler (capt), Oliver, Boyle.

Replacements: Murphy, Duggan, Aungier, Murray, Masterson, Blade, Fitzgerald, Arnold.

Glasgow Warriors: Jones; Seymour, Grigg, McDowall, Nairn; Hastings, Price; Kebble, Brown, Rae; Harley, Cummings; Wilson, Fusaro, Fagerson.

Replacements: Turner, Seiuli, Pieretto, Gray, Lokotui, G Horne, P Horne, Tagive.

Meath Football Final Preview: Ratoath vs Gaeil Colmcille

Ratoath remain on course to retain their Championship. In a repeat of last year’s final, they overcame Summerhill in the semi. Meanwhile, Gaeil Colmcille reached their first Meath football final since 1991. In their semi-final, a superb second-half display saw them defeat Na Fianna.

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Firstly, Ratoath showed their strength in depth by outperforming Summerhill by 1-7 to 0-4 in the second half of the semi-final. Summerhill led at half time by the minimum, thanks to a Barry Dardis goal. Likewise, the second-half continued in a tentative manner. Summerhill had chances to stretch their lead but a couple of misses provided a wake-up call for Ratoath.

All of a sudden, the champions racked up 1-4 without reply to earn a healthy six-point lead. The goal came courtesy of a Cian Rogers penalty. After seventeen minutes without a score, when Summerhill raised a flag again it was out of their reach. Jack Flynn, Conor Rooney, and Bryan McMahon all chipped with three points for the holders. It ended 1-14 to 1-9.

Similarly, Gaeil Colmcille came to life in the second-half of their semi-final with Na Fianna. Surprisingly, eight minutes after the restart it was 0-6 to 0-12 to the Group B winners. After that though, Gaeil Colmcille scored 2-9 to just a single point for Na Fianna.

A string of points began the comeback. Then, just before the second-half water break, Brian Hanlon scored a goal to level it. Next, it was an exhibition in executing chances from Gaeil Colmcille. Seamus Mattimoe was on the mark all day. His nine point tally consisted of six frees. Brian Hanlon also topped up his goal with four points, two from play. By the time Fionn Reilly scored the second goal in injury time, they had secured the win. As a result, Gaeil Colmcille went through on a score of 2-15 to 0-13.

Gaeil Colmcille were knocked out by Ratoath at the semi-final stage last year. Therefore, they have some extra motivation for this one. Despite the holders being favourites, Gaeil Colmcille will take this as a great chance to end their 29-year drought. Furthermore, the team has been knocking on the door frequently in recent seasons and will be itching to get a chance.

TG4 have sent their cameras to Páirc Tailteann for this one. Paddy Power have Ratoath but 4/6. However, Gaeil Colmcille are not far behind at 13/8. A draw is 13/2.

Paths to the Final

Ratoath: 5-21 vs 2-6 Nobber; 1-10 vs 1-5 Skryne; 0-11 vs 0-10 Simonstown; 1-14 vs 1-9 Summerhill (Semi-final).

Gaeil Colmcille: 1-17 vs 1-12 St. Colmcille’s; 3-8 vs 0-13 St. Peter’s Dunboyne; 2-15 vs 1-15 Dunshaughlin; 2-15 vs 0-13 Na Fianna (Semi-final).

Meath Football Final: Ratoath vs Gaeil Colmcille, Sunday 4th October, 2.15pm (Páirc Tailteann).

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Westmeath Hurling Final Preview: Castletown Geoghegan vs Clonkill

It’s Castletown Geoghegan vs Clonkill in the Westmeath Senior Hurling Final this Sunday. In a repeat of last year’s final, Clonkill are aiming to retain the title. Whereas, Castletown are out to right a wrong from last year.

Castletown were relatively comfortable winners in their semi-final outing against Castlepollard. In a 4-16 to 3-10 win, manager Pat O’Brien still sees room for improvement. Two of Castlepollard’s goals came in injury time when Castletown defenders were switched off. O’Brien was critical of this saying “we need to be more ruthless”.

However, he was delighted that his side played positively and were strong at the other end of the pitch. Goals win games and O’Brien knows this ahead of the final: “Hopefully, if the opportunities present themselves in the final, we’ll be able to take them”.

On the other hand, Clonkill had to fight hard to win a place in the final. This year, Pat O’Toole is the man tasked with guiding Clonkill to three-in-a-row. Speaking after the semi-final, O’Toole was appreciative of the battle with Lough Lene Gaels’. “It was anyone’s game with time almost up. We were just lucky we got a couple of scores to pull away”.

With the semi-final conquered, O’Toole is ready for the challenge Castletown Geoghegan will bring in the final: “Castletown-Geoghegan are a very good hurling team. They’ll take beating. There’s no doubt about that. They’ll be mad gunning to beat us now, but we’ll try and give them a good rattle”.

Clonkill had just a goal to spare in the final last year. Castletown-Geoghegan know they could have won that game and will be out to prove it this time around. Both managers are aware of what it will take to win. Yet, it will take a fine performance to claim this Hurling Championship.

Castletown Geoghegan are slightly preferred by Paddy Power at 5/6. But, at 6/5 Clonkill are no underdogs. A draw is 8/1 and is far from unlikely. Iarmhí TV are showing the game live.

Westmeath Hurling Final: Castletown Geoghegan vs Clonkill, Sunday 4th October, 4pm (TEG Cusack Park).

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Longford Hurling Final: Longford Slashers vs Wolfe Tones Preview

For the first time since 2017, it’s Longford Slashers vs Wolfe Tones in the Longford Hurling Championship Final. Last year, Longford Slashers had a chance to win their first Championship since 2001. However, they came out second best against Clonguish Gaels. On the other hand, Wolfe Tones were absent from the final last year after previously winning six-in-a-row. Now, they have a chance to reclaim the title.

Both of 2020’s finalists defeated holders Clonguish in the group stage. Firstly, Wolfe Tones were 1-15 to 1-10 winners. Secondly, Longford Slashers exacted revenge for last year’s final defeat. They won by 1-11 to 0-6.

Longford Slashers knocked Wolfe Tones out of the Championship last year. This is something the latter will be aware of prior to this year’s showdown. Specifically, Slashers overturned a three-point deficit at half-time to secure a comeback victory. With this in mind, Tones will have some added motivation for the final.

When these sides met in the final in 2017, there was just a point between them in Wolfe Tones’ favour. Now, it will likely be just as close as Longford Slashers are ready to end their nineteen-year drought. However, this Wolfe Tones side are experienced finalists and when the game reaches boiling point, experience will be key.

Longford TV are showing the game live so fans won’t miss any of the excitement.

Longford Hurling Final: Longford Slashers vs Wolfe Tones, Sunday 4th October, 4pm (Glennon Brothers Pearse Park).

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Longford Football Semi-Finals Preview

By the time the Longford Football Semi-finals throw-in next Tuesday, it will have been over two weeks since the most recent quarter-finals. Furthermore, it will be exactly a month since the other two quarter-finals.

After such a long interval, Longford Slashers and Mullinalaghta St. Columba’s will be dusting off cobwebs. Meanwhile, Killoe Young Emmets and Mostrim are slightly less refreshed.

Initially, due to be played on September 27th, the semi-finals ties were postponed due to two Covid-19 cases that could have affected the county’s GAA community. Now, the championship resumes.

A repeat of last year’s final remains possible as holders Killoe Young Emmets and runners-up Longford Slashers are on different sides of the round. As there was just a point between them in the showdown last year, Longford Slashers will be keen to return to the final and right that wrong.

Longford Slashers came out on top in Group 3. Next, they had two points to spare of Fr. Manning Gaels in the quarter-final. Mullinalaghta St. Columba’s will be their semi-final opposition. Previously, Mullinalaghta won three championships in succession (2016, ’17, and ’18). After an absence from the decider last year, they are ready to return.

Mullinalaghta topped Group 1 in spite of having a draw on their record. By defeating Colmcille in the quarter-final round, they earned a shot at Longford Slashers in the semi.

Longford Slashers and Mullinalaghta have been awaiting the semis since the 6th of September. With so much time to prepare, they will be raring to go when the ball is thrown in.

On the other side, Mostrim and Killoe Young Emmets meet for the second time this year. Before, Killoe were one-point victors in the group stage. Yet, Mostrim still qualified via points difference.

Subsequently, Mostrim justified their place in the knockout stages by defeating Abbeylare with seven-points to spare. Meanwhile, Killoe overcame St. Mary’s Granard by 1-13 to 1-8. Killoe Young Emmets will be aiming to replicate their previous win over Mostrim to reach the final. Contrastingly, Mostrim know they must perform at their best to qualify.

Quick Turnaround

The two semi-final winners will have just five days to recover. The final is scheduled for the following Sunday, October 11 at 2.15pm. This showdown will be broadcast live on TG4.

After such a long absence for Mullinalaghta and Longford Slashers, the return to Championship football will be welcome. However, the winners will have little time to prepare for the final.

Otherwise, Killoe Young Emmets or Mostrim are not as out of practice in terms of playing intense games. The quick turnaround will be more suited to the winner of this semi-final.

Longfort TV are broadcasting both semi-finals on Tuesday night.

Longford Football Semi-Finals:

Longford Slashers vs Mullinalaghta St. Columba’s, Tuesday 6th October, 8pm (Monaduff).

Killoe Young Emmets vs Mostrim, Tuesday 6th October, 8pm (Allen Park).

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