I think Galway will edge this, then it will get interesting.

Chubby (Louth) - Posts: 102 - 01/02/2019 09:34:17    2161344

Whats barely mentioned is that Galway played a full strength team a weak before against Monaghan whilst Dublin only started 5 players who had started against Roscommon. The majority of that Dublin team had 3 weeks to prepare properly for the semi, Galway didn't have that luxury. You could see in the 2nd half Galway just didn't have the legs too react.

Galway are nowhere near as economical in front of the posts as Dublin are, its something they've gone to improve on.

Galway have an influx of some very good backs on to the panel this year which should improve them, whether Kevin Walsh will make full use of them is another matter,

Dublin will win this game comfortably, Galway missing far too many players';

JDF (Galway) - Posts: 322 - 01/02/2019 10:06:03    2161356

Kurt_Angle (Dublin) - Posts: 567 - 01/02/2019 15:13:29    2161451

Kurt_Angle (Dublin) - Posts: 567 - 01/02/2019 15:13:37    2161452

I'd expect Dublin to win this by a few points

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 01/02/2019 20:47:08    2161547

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 02/02/2019 00:27:57    2161590

Dubs will be tested today despite what people are saying

maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1197 - 02/02/2019 13:51:01    2161659

Galway by 2

brisbane (Galway) - Posts: 674 - 02/02/2019 14:13:03    2161663

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 02/02/2019 14:30:38    2161669

poor enough stuff this

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 02/02/2019 19:44:34    2161729

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 02/02/2019 20:23:02    2161736

Terrible second half.. Galway cant afford to be missing 10 players and expect to put up a fight.. The Dubs some strenght on the bench with Paul Flynn Jack Mc and Brian Howard coming on..
Having said that Kevin and his system will see out this year and be gone....

Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 02/02/2019 20:43:28    2161740

Costello superb tonight in a lifeless Croke Park. Parnell Park would be better but a lot of the young children would miss out.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 02/02/2019 20:46:55    2161742

Congrats Dublin

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1671 - 02/02/2019 20:54:10    2161747

Galway were poor. They had Tom Flynn in full forward in the first half but they didn't use him cleverly at all. Shane Walsh was completely anonymous. Their one bright spark was Peter Cooke. He is a very promising young footballer.

Dublin had 3 unestablished players starting in Sean Bulger, Ryan Basquel and Liam Flatman. I thought Bulger at wing forward was energetic while Flatman at corner back was solid. Basquel seemed quiet enough. Did these debuts come out of the blue or were they players people expected Gavin to look at?

Kerry15 (Kerry) - Posts: 958 - 02/02/2019 20:58:34    2161752

Much improved 2nd half

Great stuff from Costello (was he named MOTM? ) Also Rock once again proved his value

A good run out, steady improvement and a handy couple of pts, Gavin giving game time to plenty of players.

Nothing more

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 02/02/2019 21:04:26    2161755

I was not at the match, I listened to it on radio. I am not a great fan of Kevin Walsh, this will not improve my opinion of him. Anyway let us win the next match.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2520 - 02/02/2019 21:12:53    2161761

Costello a joy to watch.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 02/02/2019 21:16:03    2161764

I like puppies

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 02/02/2019 21:17:09    2161765

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 02/02/2019 21:23:37    2161769