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Replying To smallfrank:  "Do you think Gleeson has the same range to his kick outs as Shane Ryan, Blain Hughes, Stephen Cluxton. The last 3 All Ireland winning goalkeepers"
No for Ryan cluxton not seen enough of Hughes

Have a look at hennelys kickout last 20 when squeezed I'd love to know stats from Galway first goal onwards including one he scuffed straight to Kelly I think it was.

His kicking was near immaculate until Galway brought on a midfielder

Unless there is a transfer marker we are playing our best goalie

Have a look back at club championship there isn't no one been ignored or hard done by.

Moycullen would possibly won all Ireland if they had a goalie like gleeson

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1915 - 29/01/2026 13:38:43    2653907

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Replying To jm25:  "No for Ryan cluxton not seen enough of Hughes

Have a look at hennelys kickout last 20 when squeezed I'd love to know stats from Galway first goal onwards including one he scuffed straight to Kelly I think it was.

His kicking was near immaculate until Galway brought on a midfielder

Unless there is a transfer marker we are playing our best goalie

Have a look back at club championship there isn't no one been ignored or hard done by.

Moycullen would possibly won all Ireland if they had a goalie like gleeson"
Quite possibly yes, but far more likely if if Manus Breathnac or Conor Flaherty were available to them.

backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 209 - 29/01/2026 21:25:05    2653963

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Where's Kickitout with the team for Saturday?!!

gaillimhboy (Galway) - Posts: 399 - 29/01/2026 23:05:43    2653973

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Replying To TheBishop:  "Kickouts haven't been the reason we've come up short the last 4 years. We'll win our fair share of possession against anyone.

I think Gleeson has improved in that department and its a totally different proposition when D'Arcy, Maher, Tierney & McDaid are in the team. Thompson must have got his hands on more breaking ball then anyone else last year, nearly always in the right place.

We played in patches all last year, a good 10 minutes hear and there. We were awful against Meath and still were in a good position too win that match.

The team need a few new players too freshen things up, the early signs are good especially in the forwards. I'm sure Cogger will get his chance once the Sigerson is out of the way but Galways need in defence not as desperate as it is in midfield/forwards."
Despite all our giants on the pitch, Meath dominated us in midfield and we still pumped long ball out. We need a plan B and some movement. I would question Gleeson's execution on those mid kickouts. His range is nowhere near Ryan, Beggan, Patton or even Hennelly who is much maligned in Mayo circles. There are a pile of club keepers in Galway with a better kickout that Gleeson. If Galway had a keeper of Hennelly's quality and free taking, we would have won 2 All-Irelands by now.

jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 393 - 30/01/2026 05:53:41    2653979

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Replying To jobseekersbent:  "Despite all our giants on the pitch, Meath dominated us in midfield and we still pumped long ball out. We need a plan B and some movement. I would question Gleeson's execution on those mid kickouts. His range is nowhere near Ryan, Beggan, Patton or even Hennelly who is much maligned in Mayo circles. There are a pile of club keepers in Galway with a better kickout that Gleeson. If Galway had a keeper of Hennelly's quality and free taking, we would have won 2 All-Irelands by now."
Who are these club keepers most of these mustn't have played club this year.

How exactly would different goalkeeper change outcome of 2022 final ? was it not more a case we were reliant on two players to score that day

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1915 - 30/01/2026 09:15:08    2653991

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Replying To jobseekersbent:  "Despite all our giants on the pitch, Meath dominated us in midfield and we still pumped long ball out. We need a plan B and some movement. I would question Gleeson's execution on those mid kickouts. His range is nowhere near Ryan, Beggan, Patton or even Hennelly who is much maligned in Mayo circles. There are a pile of club keepers in Galway with a better kickout that Gleeson. If Galway had a keeper of Hennelly's quality and free taking, we would have won 2 All-Irelands by now."
So untrue. Hennelly is not maligned in Mayo circles. He is very well respected . If anyone is maligned it's Rochford not Hennelly for that debacle of dropping Clarke over him get your facts right .
You would still not have won 2 all Irelands . Very disrespctful of you towards Gleeson who won ye connacht in 24 with a fluke free but a great kick in fairness to him .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 742 - 30/01/2026 09:29:53    2653997

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Replying To jobseekersbent:  "Despite all our giants on the pitch, Meath dominated us in midfield and we still pumped long ball out. We need a plan B and some movement. I would question Gleeson's execution on those mid kickouts. His range is nowhere near Ryan, Beggan, Patton or even Hennelly who is much maligned in Mayo circles. There are a pile of club keepers in Galway with a better kickout that Gleeson. If Galway had a keeper of Hennelly's quality and free taking, we would have won 2 All-Irelands by now."
24 def left behind bit if stretch to say would won 22 if better keeper up front that year galway seemed lack depth

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1164 - 30/01/2026 09:42:35    2653998

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Replying To Gaaforlife2023:  "24 def left behind bit if stretch to say would won 22 if better keeper up front that year galway seemed lack depth"
That's true. If Walsh and McDaid played the 2022 final like they played the 2024 final, it's fair to say that Galway would have struggled to score in that 2022 final, and Kerry would have won comfortably. It was primarily Walsh's first half performance for the ages that gave Galway a sniff in that game, and realistically that's not a repeatable level from Walsh at this stage.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4529 - 30/01/2026 10:14:17    2654007

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "That's true. If Walsh and McDaid played the 2022 final like they played the 2024 final, it's fair to say that Galway would have struggled to score in that 2022 final, and Kerry would have won comfortably. It was primarily Walsh's first half performance for the ages that gave Galway a sniff in that game, and realistically that's not a repeatable level from Walsh at this stage."
my unfounded theory on Walsh's 2022 final heroics was that Kerry decided to let Walsh at it and instead keep Comer quiet

batitout (Galway) - Posts: 81 - 30/01/2026 11:00:18    2654020

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Replying To batitout:  "my unfounded theory on Walsh's 2022 final heroics was that Kerry decided to let Walsh at it and instead keep Comer quiet"
Crazy statement so they let Galways star forward score 9 points and almost win his team the final single handedly? Absolutely not they could not keep him quiet and O Sullivan struggled big time. Kerry were lucky they had a certain David Clifford out do Walsh. Did Galway simply let Clifford play as they kept others quiet NO they could not deal with Clifford same as Kerry could not deal with Walsh. Comer has not had a meaningful 70 minute game for Galway since Derry in the semi final and we cannot bank on him to deliver with his fitness issues. I am a big fan of his and would love a fully fit Damo but he has been ravaged with injuries.

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 463 - 30/01/2026 11:35:29    2654032

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Replying To batitout:  "my unfounded theory on Walsh's 2022 final heroics was that Kerry decided to let Walsh at it and instead keep Comer quiet"
While there's no doubt that there was probably more focus from Kerry on Comer in the build-up due to the damage he did in the semi-final against Derry, to say they decided to let him would be madness. No manager at any level would simply leave a player to do what he wants, especially one as talented as Walsh who can kick outrageous scores.
Tom O'Sullivan is one of Kerry's best players and he just couldn't get to grips with Walsh on the day. Even when he was doubled, he managed to find space and his kicking was exceptional. O'Sullivan didn't give him any handy points. They were all excellent kicks.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2717 - 30/01/2026 11:47:19    2654035

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Replying To Eire89:  "Crazy statement so they let Galways star forward score 9 points and almost win his team the final single handedly? Absolutely not they could not keep him quiet and O Sullivan struggled big time. Kerry were lucky they had a certain David Clifford out do Walsh. Did Galway simply let Clifford play as they kept others quiet NO they could not deal with Clifford same as Kerry could not deal with Walsh. Comer has not had a meaningful 70 minute game for Galway since Derry in the semi final and we cannot bank on him to deliver with his fitness issues. I am a big fan of his and would love a fully fit Damo but he has been ravaged with injuries."
Clifford didn't actually outdo Walsh on the day. They were both exceptional, but Shane got one more score. Kerry outdid Galway in the end and their strength off the bench got them over the line. Killian Spillane got two late scores, and they also whipped off Paul Geaney and David Moran at half-time.
I thought Walsh deserved man of the match. The scores he got were incredible. In the same way Ruaidhrí Fallon should absolutely have gotten man of the match in the club final a few weeks ago.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2717 - 30/01/2026 11:51:15    2654036

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Replying To Eire89:  "Crazy statement so they let Galways star forward score 9 points and almost win his team the final single handedly? Absolutely not they could not keep him quiet and O Sullivan struggled big time. Kerry were lucky they had a certain David Clifford out do Walsh. Did Galway simply let Clifford play as they kept others quiet NO they could not deal with Clifford same as Kerry could not deal with Walsh. Comer has not had a meaningful 70 minute game for Galway since Derry in the semi final and we cannot bank on him to deliver with his fitness issues. I am a big fan of his and would love a fully fit Damo but he has been ravaged with injuries."
O Sullivan was on for an all star, but even though Walsh was destroying him he never got any help from the other Kerry backs. I think it was a calculated risk by O'Shea that paid off, and ultimately cost O'Sullivan an all star (not that he cares i am sure). Damo was a big goal threat, my memory is the double teamed him all the way through, did not give him a chance/sniff.

batitout (Galway) - Posts: 81 - 30/01/2026 12:10:28    2654043

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Replying To Gaaforlife2023:  "24 def left behind bit if stretch to say would won 22 if better keeper up front that year galway seemed lack depth"
22 maybe but 24 if we had a goalie of Hennelly quality we would have scored a few more frees and probably done better in retaining kickouts and won.

jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 393 - 30/01/2026 15:28:51    2654063

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Replying To jm25:  "Who are these club keepers most of these mustn't have played club this year.

How exactly would different goalkeeper change outcome of 2022 final ? was it not more a case we were reliant on two players to score that day"
Gilmore from Cortoon, Breathnach from Spiddal, Power from Corofin all have much better kickouts. Tuam keeper and McGrath are also worth mentioning. 2 of those lads were with Galway in the past and had mixed experiences but they're still performing well at club level and stand out ahead of current county goalies during the club season in my opinion. Salthill goalie and Breathnach were good free takers for club this year.

Someone else mentioned Gleeson's free against Mayo a few years ago and it was a brilliant kick and he certainly has good qualities and has kept Galway in many games with saves. But kickouts seem below the standard of most other keepers at county level. Time to try somebody else.

jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 393 - 30/01/2026 15:41:54    2654065

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