This week, Podge and Johnny look back on a packed weekend of football around Kildare. The lads kick things off with Allenwood’s Oskars night, a brilliant fundraiser and community event that brought the whole club together.
They dive into the Naas v Athy senior county final, praising the hunger and togetherness that helped Athy over the line and their experienced squad that will now turn attention to the Leinster club campaign. They chat about the quality of football on display, how the same four teams have dominated Kildare semi-finals in recent years, and what could be done to make things more competitive across the county.
From the rural versus urban challenges facing clubs to the question of whether Kildare is losing top talent within bigger club setups, there’s plenty of debate. The lads also discuss the new faces stepping into the Kildare panel and the step up required at that level.
They wrap up with a look at the intermediate final, where Sallins claimed the win over St Laurence’s. Colm Dalton gets a special mention as one of the most exciting players in Kildare right now, while Johnny and Podge tip Sallins to be a real force in next year’s senior competition. There’s praise too for St Laurence’s, full of young talent and plenty of potential heading into next season, plus a nod to their ladies’ side, who are off to the Leinster championship this weekend.
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