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Replying To PressureKick: "Is he up to it? Paul Conroy? Have you watched any of the games this year? In Galway championship games this year there have been 4 man of the match awards given. Conroy's won 2 of them. He had a reasonable chance along with McHugh of the another had Galway hung on for the win v Armagh He's literally been Galway's best performer this championship and in a team not littered with scorers is chipping in heavily on the scoreboard. I'd keep playing him until age 45 at the rate he's playing never mind 35" The issue isn't with Conroy's undoubted quality. The potential problem is with his mobility in the wide open spaces of Croker, against top notch opposition. Why the problem, you may ask? Conroy's Croker record against top notch sides isn't in any way memorable, apart from the pattern that he has frequently struggled for legs on such occasions. I'm not saying we've better alternatives either. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3831 - 25/06/2024 21:00:22 2554850 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "The issue isn't with Conroy's undoubted quality. The potential problem is with his mobility in the wide open spaces of Croker, against top notch opposition. Why the problem, you may ask? Conroy's Croker record against top notch sides isn't in any way memorable, apart from the pattern that he has frequently struggled for legs on such occasions. I'm not saying we've better alternatives either." What wide open spaces, Croke Park is smaller than Pearse Stadium, it isn't the MCG the game is being played at. I'd say he is one of the fittest players Galway have and much fitter than a few lads who are carrying knocks. He'll have the legs. GDL (Galway) - Posts: 765 - 25/06/2024 21:53:03 2554857 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "The issue isn't with Conroy's undoubted quality. The potential problem is with his mobility in the wide open spaces of Croker, against top notch opposition. Why the problem, you may ask? Conroy's Croker record against top notch sides isn't in any way memorable, apart from the pattern that he has frequently struggled for legs on such occasions. I'm not saying we've better alternatives either." does any player on this galway team perform well consistently against top notch teams in croke park? no only two players mentioned outside our own county by the media are walsh and damian and they have had multiple stinkers in croke park unlike other posters all three if fit should be starting in my humble opinion maroonscan (Galway) - Posts: 4 - 25/06/2024 22:06:58 2554858 Link
Replying To TheBishop: "Culhane been hampered by injuries since he came onto the panel, think he was brought onto it when he was u19. For a fella who's been on the panel so long he's not bulked up like the others. Think he's the same age group as McGrath and he's definitely filled out like he has. I like O'Conghaile, he's found it tough going but its his first year on the panel and like Culhane he has a lot of filling out to do but he's very mobile and is very comfortable with either feet. Think he has the ability to be a top player for Galway, the same goes for O'Curraoin." Tomo is one of the bigger built players which was quite a surprise when I seen the team out in a pub jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1255 - 25/06/2024 22:35:56 2554864 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Paul Conroy has been a great servent for Galway. Well done to him. At 35 years though is he up to it. Will he get booked and sent off. I would keep him on the bench. Seán Kelly is a slightly better bet along with all action John Maher. Who is good but needs to look up a bit more. Let the keeper Whelan take the frees too. I would keep Walsh, Comer on the bench too." We need experience and grit - so 35 year olds are exactly what Galway needs. You can't buy that experience and strength. The Dublin team who won last year were mostly 33-41 years of age, and they ran rings around the young fellas, they crushed them. Conroy is exactly what we need. Conroy was the man of the match, he's up for GAA player of the week. Seán Kelly is lethal when he gets going and he is the gel between the lads, I think we're going to get a huge performance from him this Saturday. We need those players who are able to stick it to dublin and not be scared or cower to them. Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 112 - 25/06/2024 23:25:11 2554874 Link
Funny how the narrative is that Paul Conroy doesn't have the legs for Croke Park when Pearse stadium's pitch is just as big of a pitch if not bigger than Croke Park and he got man of the match there last weekend. Its incomprehensible how people want Conroy dropped after him picking up 2 man of the match awards in recent weeks. centrefield99 (Galway) - Posts: 136 - 25/06/2024 23:35:46 2554875 Link
Replying To GDL: "What wide open spaces, Croke Park is smaller than Pearse Stadium, it isn't the MCG the game is being played at. I'd say he is one of the fittest players Galway have and much fitter than a few lads who are carrying knocks. He'll have the legs." People always talk about the pitch size. It's not that, it's the surface that makes it a faster game in Croke Park. It's like playing on carpet. Players are generally moving faster and the ball is too once it hits the ground. There's no thicker grass to slow a ball down or bump or divot to throw a bouncing ball off course. Saying all that, I'd absolutely start Conroy and see how much we can get out of him. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2147 - 26/06/2024 00:14:41 2554878 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "The issue isn't with Conroy's undoubted quality. The potential problem is with his mobility in the wide open spaces of Croker, against top notch opposition. Why the problem, you may ask? Conroy's Croker record against top notch sides isn't in any way memorable, apart from the pattern that he has frequently struggled for legs on such occasions. I'm not saying we've better alternatives either." Again, let's looks at the facts His recent games there. 2023 League Final: Good, Galway on top at midfield just couldn't take chances 2022 All Ireland Final: Quiet for 50 mins, taken off 2022 Semi Final: Galway lord midfield in second half, good performance by Conroy 2022 QF: Solid if slightly subdued. Kicked a world class score 2022 League Final: Best individual Galway performance in Croker since Joyce in 01 2021 Connacht Final: Majestic first half, absolutely everywhere. Went out of it in second in 28 degree heat and Galway injury riddled So there we go. One poor performance, 1 ok and 4 good or better. Another fact is that the Pearse stadium pitch is bigger than Croke Park. If he runs out of legs in the second half and needs to come out, so be it. He's about the last lad I'd be worrying about at the moment Croke Park or otherwise PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 235 - 26/06/2024 05:19:11 2554886 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "People always talk about the pitch size. It's not that, it's the surface that makes it a faster game in Croke Park. It's like playing on carpet. Players are generally moving faster and the ball is too once it hits the ground. There's no thicker grass to slow a ball down or bump or divot to throw a bouncing ball off course. Saying all that, I'd absolutely start Conroy and see how much we can get out of him." Does playing on heavy pitches not take more out of legs. In any case the surface in salthill is in great shape also one if not the only good thing about it jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1255 - 26/06/2024 08:53:49 2554894 Link
Replying To PressureKick: "Again, let's looks at the facts His recent games there. 2023 League Final: Good, Galway on top at midfield just couldn't take chances 2022 All Ireland Final: Quiet for 50 mins, taken off 2022 Semi Final: Galway lord midfield in second half, good performance by Conroy 2022 QF: Solid if slightly subdued. Kicked a world class score 2022 League Final: Best individual Galway performance in Croker since Joyce in 01 2021 Connacht Final: Majestic first half, absolutely everywhere. Went out of it in second in 28 degree heat and Galway injury riddled So there we go. One poor performance, 1 ok and 4 good or better. Another fact is that the Pearse stadium pitch is bigger than Croke Park. If he runs out of legs in the second half and needs to come out, so be it. He's about the last lad I'd be worrying about at the moment Croke Park or otherwise" personally thought he was very good against armagh in that qf in 2022 he has to start for me. it would be a big worry that no one there to take the jersey off him anyway cavan.galway (Galway) - Posts: 212 - 26/06/2024 09:15:49 2554898 Link
Replying To jm25: "Does playing on heavy pitches not take more out of legs. In any case the surface in salthill is in great shape also one if not the only good thing about it" Heavy pitches make it a slower game, which suits the less mobile players. Younger, faster and fitter players will always prefer a hard dry pitch to play on. Softer or thicker pitches reduce the advantages a nippier player will have. They basically reduce space. The pitch in Pearse Stadium is good, but it's still a long way off Croke Park. There isn't a GAA pitch surface in Ireland as good as Croke Park. Even in early spring league games, it's almost immaculate. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2147 - 26/06/2024 10:49:51 2554913 Link
Replying To S1234: "Most of ye on here are so pathetic ye are obsessed with mayo and ye wonder why none of us where cheering ye on in the final that ye bottled.. Ye will get hammered come the weekend." Ah come on cheer for us as we are the only team West of the Shannon that actually WIN AI silverware (be it club or county) most years. After all 1951 is a long time ago now - were you even born at that time? lol tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3470 - 26/06/2024 12:15:55 2554934 Link
Hoping for the best on Saturday. For all the slagging we give Mayo about no All Ireland for over 70 years, it is 90 years since we last beat Dublin in championship and I'm not sure we'll get a better chance than Saturday. They are a good team but not as good as they were in 2018. I think we are a better team than we were in 2018. I hope the players come with genuine belief that they can win. If we lose it could be the end of the management team. PJ has done a good job but I can't see him staying on without Cian O'Neill, who I believe will leave at the end of the season. Hopefully we get over the line on Saturday and then things really open up for this team. Gaillimh Abú. gaillimhboy (Galway) - Posts: 353 - 26/06/2024 13:15:44 2554953 Link
Replying To tommy k: "Ah come on cheer for us as we are the only team West of the Shannon that actually WIN AI silverware (be it club or county) most years. After all 1951 is a long time ago now - were you even born at that time? lol" Clare, you really need to take a break from social media and these forums. I'd say 20% of the posts on the MayoGAAblog are you bigging up the Mayo footballers and dissing Galway. Even reasonable folks on that blog are telling you to lighten up. Meantime, we'll keep stacking All Ireland's on behalf of you guys. Boomerz (Galway) - Posts: 15 - 26/06/2024 17:55:03 2555011 Link
Replying To Boomerz: "Clare, you really need to take a break from social media and these forums. I'd say 20% of the posts on the MayoGAAblog are you bigging up the Mayo footballers and dissing Galway. Even reasonable folks on that blog are telling you to lighten up. Meantime, we'll keep stacking All Ireland's on behalf of you guys." Again don't know who Clare is very weird maybe you should get your facts straight first before pointing fingers. S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 101 - 26/06/2024 20:32:37 2555039 Link
Replying To S1234: "Again don't know who Clare is very weird maybe you should get your facts straight first before pointing fingers." Clare ha... Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 89 - 26/06/2024 22:29:59 2555054 Link
Replying To centrefield99: "Funny how the narrative is that Paul Conroy doesn't have the legs for Croke Park when Pearse stadium's pitch is just as big of a pitch if not bigger than Croke Park and he got man of the match there last weekend. Its incomprehensible how people want Conroy dropped after him picking up 2 man of the match awards in recent weeks." Will the wily Dubs target Conroy. And possibly get him booked. That is my fear. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2559 - 27/06/2024 12:56:36 2555146 Link
21 fit men only is the key. We seem to have lads on panel that do not get used. suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1706 - 27/06/2024 13:17:10 2555151 Link
Replying To galwayford: "Will the wily Dubs target Conroy. And possibly get him booked. That is my fear." Such paranoia!!! The Dubs are going to target Conroy and get him booked!!! Maybe Conroy might take responsibility for his own actions and not get booked? sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 781 - 27/06/2024 13:22:24 2555152 Link
Replying To MachaireConnacht: "A bird in the hand is worth three on the bench. That would be madness. What if ye are ten points down at half time? Hardly worth risking Comer for next year at that point." Score at final whistle counts, not score at half time. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2559 - 27/06/2024 13:25:52 2555154 Link