Three changes for Royal relegation battle
The Meath team to face Down in Sunday's crucial NFL Div 2 relegation four-pointer at Pairc Tailteann shows one change from the side that was due to start last week against Louth and three alterations from the team that lost to Cork two weeks ago.
Mickey Burke had been pencilled in to start last Sunday's clash with Louth in Drogheda, but his place at corner-back for the home clash with Down tomorrow (Sunday) goes to Brian Power who had been dropped to the bench for the Louth game.
The three changes from the 1-15 to 2-16 loss to Cork sees Andrew Colgan return between the posts in place of David Gallagher. Brian Conlon is replaced at midfield by Adam Flanagan, while Eamon Wallace comes in to start in place of Burke with James McEntee dropping back to wing-back.
Power started the game against Cork.
Sunday's game is crucial if Meath are to maintain their status in Div 2.
If Meath lose they are relegated along with Louth and the final round clash with the Wee county will not be played.
If Meath win against Down they will go one point ahead of the Mourne men and will then need at least a draw against Louth in the final game on Easter Sunday to maintain their status with Down dropping down to Div 3.
Meath (v Down) - Andrew Colgan; Seamus Lavin, Conor McGill, Brian Power; James McEntee, Donal Keogan, Shane McEntee; Bryan Menton, Adam Flanagan; Eamon Wallace, Ben Brennan, Graham Reilly; Cillian O’Sullivan, Thomas O’Reilly, Donal Lenihan. Subs - David Gallagher, Mickey Burke, Brían Conlon, Harry Rooney, Seán Tobin, Joey Wallace, Daniel O’Neill, Padraig McKeever, Bryan McMahon, Luke Moran, Paddy Kennelly.