Chronicle Crystal Ball

St Michael's v Syddan: Both have now got the dreaded byes out of the way after losing first-time out. St Michael's were more impressive in defeat and can heap more misery on Syddan on Friday night. Verdict - St Michael's. _____________________________________________________________ Nobber v St Colmcille's: St Colmcille's appear to blow hot and cold, they will be freezing after this one. Verdict - Nobber. _____________________________________________________________ Ballinlough v Gaeil Cholmcille: Crunch-time at Millbrook with a large crowd anticipated. Expect the country cousins to handle the town side. Verdict - Ballinlough. _____________________________________________________________ Carnaross v Kilmainhamwood: It might only be a second game for both, but it has the makings of a real championship encounter. Another defeat for the 'Wood would be disastrous for them and might give them the edge. Verdict - Kilmainhamwood. _____________________________________________________________ Dunderry v Clann na nGael: Dunderry will pose too many questions for their near neighbours. Verdict - Dunderry. _____________________________________________________________ Longwood v Na Fianna: Lots of local pride at stake in this one and Longwood might just upset the odds. Verdict - Longwood. _____________________________________________________________ JFC Dunsany v Gaeil Cholmcille: Dunsany can collect another brace of points here, with the proper approach. Verdict - Dunsany. _____________________________________________________________ Skryne v Simonstown Gaels: Not much chance of an upset here. Verdict - Simonstown Gaels. _____________________________________________________________ Dunboyne v Kilbride: Dunboyne can get their first win in this one at the expense of their neighbours on the other side of the M3. Verdict - Dunboyne. _____________________________________________________________ Bective v Donaghmore / Ashbourne: Bective's unbeaten run is likely to end here. Verdict - Donaghmore / Ashbourne. _____________________________________________________________ Summerhill v Boardsmill: Summerhill unlikely to falter against relegation-threatened Boardsmill. Verdict - Summerhill. _____________________________________________________________ Ballivor v Navan O'Mahonys: Ballivor should be able to negotiate the Navan men. Verdict - Ballivor. _____________________________________________________________ Duleek / Bellewstown v St Brigid's: Victory here would put Duleek / Bellewstown in a strong position and they might just manage it. Verdict: Duleek / Bellewstown. _____________________________________________________________ Curraha v Wolfe Tones: Curraha were very wasteful against Ratoath in the last round, improve on that and they might have a chance. Verdict - draw. _____________________________________________________________ Drumbaragh v Ratoath: Ratoath look good going forward, but have flaws at the back which Drumbaragh can expose. Verdict - Drumbaragh. _____________________________________________________________ Ballinabrackey v Drumconrath: Spirit and determination are plentiful in Drumconrath, but that will not be sufficient to cause an upset. Verdict - Ballinabrackey. _____________________________________________________________ Kilmainham v Slane: Slane are on a upward curve, but this will be too steep for them at this stage. Verdict - Kilmainham. _____________________________________________________________ Moylagh v Meath Hill: Injuries, and forwards firing blanks, will make this a difficult assignment for Moylagh and that could spell good news for Meath Hill. Verdict - Meath Hill.