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Can only see a small number of the starting team tomorrow will start in Rd1 of the league. Maybe Conor Flah, Cogger, Hernon, Mulkerin, Molloy. Outside bets would be S.Mcgrath, F. McDonagh, O'Neill, & O Curraoin. No sigerson next week might improve some lads chances. Mulhern is playing Freshers during the week( he must be a cheat code at that level), unless he has another outstanding game in FBD, PJ may choose not to use him, more than likely the u20 captain for 2026 as well, he will probably be left with them as was Costello in 2025 and Thompson in 2024. WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 17/01/2026 13:51:25 2651449 Link
Looking at whi had made the cut for tomorrow, can we assume Liam Costello, Conal Gallagher, Aaron Kavanagh, Jack Nolan, Jack Folan or Jack Mullen wont feature again in 2026? WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 17/01/2026 14:24:08 2651451 Link
Replying To WonTon5: "Looking at whi had made the cut for tomorrow, can we assume Liam Costello, Conal Gallagher, Aaron Kavanagh, Jack Nolan, Jack Folan or Jack Mullen wont feature again in 2026?" Not necessarily.Sure Connor Gleeson isn't on team either and highly doubt he has been dropped. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 562 - 17/01/2026 19:00:04 2651493 Link
Replying To WonTon5: "Can only see a small number of the starting team tomorrow will start in Rd1 of the league. Maybe Conor Flah, Cogger, Hernon, Mulkerin, Molloy. Outside bets would be S.Mcgrath, F. McDonagh, O'Neill, & O Curraoin. No sigerson next week might improve some lads chances. Mulhern is playing Freshers during the week( he must be a cheat code at that level), unless he has another outstanding game in FBD, PJ may choose not to use him, more than likely the u20 captain for 2026 as well, he will probably be left with them as was Costello in 2025 and Thompson in 2024." Can't see flaherty Mulkerrins molloy Hernon starting v mayo in league i wil post what i think later in the week but id say Gleason McGrath. Fitzgerald Glynn O Laoi. Mchugh I think them 6 def start I will put my thinking cap on again after 2 morrow match want see how cogger hets on Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1115 - 17/01/2026 19:06:05 2651494 Link
Replying To WonTon5: "Looking at whi had made the cut for tomorrow, can we assume Liam Costello, Conal Gallagher, Aaron Kavanagh, Jack Nolan, Jack Folan or Jack Mullen wont feature again in 2026?" Mullen seemed to get bad hamstring injury v London so prob out due to that jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1878 - 17/01/2026 22:27:40 2651527 Link
Mayo training hard since Ocotober. Galwegians could be in a bit of bother. kerryforsam26 (Kerry) - Posts: 17 - 17/01/2026 22:32:38 2651529 Link
Replying To Alwaysencourage: "Not necessarily.Sure Connor Gleeson isn't on team either and highly doubt he has been dropped." Not talking about the more established more so the development lads who have had a run out in the FBD WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 17/01/2026 23:29:52 2651539 Link
Replying To WonTon5: "Not talking about the more established more so the development lads who have had a run out in the FBD" Fair enough. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 562 - 18/01/2026 13:45:11 2651595 Link
Didn't see the game today. Just that we were 7 up at half time. Down by 1 heading into added time but then won it in added time with the last 2 points. Did they collapse in the 2nd half? Who played well? Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2465 - 18/01/2026 15:07:51 2651609 Link
Hard to read too much into today with a few lads taking their chance and others just getting minutes. Useful in parts, but you'd be slow to draw any big conclusions from it. Hernon and Molloy were there when needed, stood up when the tempo dipped, no fuss, just did the basics right. And it's hard to ignore the cases Jack O'Neill and Shane McGrath made. Both brought energy and intent, looked like 2 lads who are playing for a start rather than just squad depth, they no the opportunity is there with Thompson not available. Fionn McDonagh impressed and gave a bit of a focal point up front, and that physical presence is exactly what you want from someone with his size. Even if he's not racking up scores, he creates space for others. Barrett and Roche were poor overall, couldn't get to grips with Thornton. McGlinchey when he came on, at least brought more presence around the middle. It's surprising Costello still isn't getting more minutes, 5mins today after 5/10 mins last week doesn't feel like much of a chance. Even more surprising is that Naughton didn't get a run at all. Finnerty was a clear case of "minutes in the legs" rather than performance based. He needed the run out, and you'd hope that sharpens him up for next week. 2 easy enough frees missed. WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 18/01/2026 15:15:01 2651612 Link
A good hit out whatever comp it is nice to win Positives: Molloy was v good bar pass at end hit a great 2 ptr there was some edjit on here recently saying he wasn't a good kicker After very rusty start thought hernon came into it well Mcglinchey was our best midfielder vital at end Mulhern had some lovely touches just lacking a bit of punch McGrath looked v comfortable and one of senior heads on team. Negitives: dominated on our kickout and breaks Haven't seen anyone in 13-15 jerseys put their hand up and look ready to make an impact jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1878 - 18/01/2026 15:24:25 2651615 Link
Replying To jm25: "A good hit out whatever comp it is nice to win Positives: Molloy was v good bar pass at end hit a great 2 ptr there was some edjit on here recently saying he wasn't a good kicker After very rusty start thought hernon came into it well Mcglinchey was our best midfielder vital at end Mulhern had some lovely touches just lacking a bit of punch McGrath looked v comfortable and one of senior heads on team. Negitives: dominated on our kickout and breaks Haven't seen anyone in 13-15 jerseys put their hand up and look ready to make an impact" Agree with all the above.. Mayo sickened today.. They'll come again next week , so will our lads.. Nice to get the silverware Galwaymaster9 (Galway) - Posts: 460 - 18/01/2026 17:31:03 2651642 Link
Heart breaking defeat for St Brigids in club final. Connacht teams always seem to lose in Croke park finals. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2713 - 18/01/2026 18:41:39 2651665 Link
Replying To jm25: "A good hit out whatever comp it is nice to win Positives: Molloy was v good bar pass at end hit a great 2 ptr there was some edjit on here recently saying he wasn't a good kicker After very rusty start thought hernon came into it well Mcglinchey was our best midfielder vital at end Mulhern had some lovely touches just lacking a bit of punch McGrath looked v comfortable and one of senior heads on team. Negitives: dominated on our kickout and breaks Haven't seen anyone in 13-15 jerseys put their hand up and look ready to make an impact" If Mulhern lacks punch, he should fit very seamlessly into the current Galway forward line. Many would observe that even 'established' forwards like Finnerty and Tierney lack punch at the highest level of the game. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4511 - 18/01/2026 18:55:12 2651671 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Heart breaking defeat for St Brigids in club final. Connacht teams always seem to lose in Croke park finals." Not Corofin. They have a perfect record in Croke Park. Very tough on Brigid's. The game could have gone either way. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2708 - 18/01/2026 19:00:10 2651676 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Heart breaking defeat for St Brigids in club final. Connacht teams always seem to lose in Croke park finals." No, they don't. In 15 final appearances in the last 25 seasons that this competition concluded, there's been 9 winning Connacht teams, and only 6 losing ones. The facts relating to this club football competition clearly don't support your 'observation' there at all. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4511 - 18/01/2026 19:19:39 2651689 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Heart breaking defeat for St Brigids in club final. Connacht teams always seem to lose in Croke park finals." Have you ever heard of a club called Corofin at all? johnjoe21 (Galway) - Posts: 135 - 18/01/2026 19:25:07 2651691 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Heart breaking defeat for St Brigids in club final. Connacht teams always seem to lose in Croke park finals." Mayo teams... Galwaymaster9 (Galway) - Posts: 460 - 18/01/2026 19:54:04 2651702 Link
Replying To johnjoe21: "Have you ever heard of a club called Corofin at all?" No not portumna or st Thomas either jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1878 - 18/01/2026 20:03:25 2651708 Link
Replying To Galwaymaster9: "Mayo teams..." Crossmolina won a club all Ireland there only last year. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11870 - 18/01/2026 22:07:25 2651737 Link