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Replying To centrefield99: "https://www.the42.ie/dublin-galway-under-21-3366034-Apr2017/ Interesting to look at at the u21 final between these from 2017. Both teams had players who played last Saturday who are now or have been regular starters at senior. Half of that Galway team went on to be decent senior intercounty footballers." Dublin played Donegal in the Semi Final that year and 9 of that Donegal team were involved this weekend. While the Kerry team that Galway beat in the Semi final have had about 9 or 10 lads that have gone on to play senior. CartaDubh (Clare) - Posts: 54 - 01/07/2024 16:43:12 2556324 Link
Replying To crankyincorofin: "Could Cian Hernon push for his clubmates place?" Hernon was rock solid when introduced, well able to put himself about too, and good in possession. If Galway had a full hand, imo, he'd be a better option at full back. I also feel that positional switch would give Gleeson more confidence with restarts. For whatever reason, Fitzgerald doesn't inspire confidence, often carrying the ball forward with no apparent strategy. However, with the ongoing injury issues, Pj won't make any bold changes, and as another poster pointed out, Hernon is versatile/good engine, and so can stand in for Kelly at midfield if required. Really (Galway) - Posts: 603 - 01/07/2024 17:13:10 2556331 Link
Replying To galwayman2: "Was it not Shane's ankle though rather than the hammer?" Looked like the ankle in the first half and then he felt his hammer when he went down the second time, i could be wrong now thats just what i picked up Galway456 (Galway) - Posts: 58 - 01/07/2024 17:17:25 2556332 Link
Haven't posted for a few days....... too excitable to be logical! I always thought this was a special group but u need to beat Kerry/Dublin in a knockout championship match to give yourself real belief. Fully fit Galway are a match for anyone but now we have a bit of depth and I think that's what lost us the 2022 AI final. Mulkerrin has really stepped up. Lots of options off the bench. Damo didn't look 100% the last day, but how many assists did he get? Still hugely influential. I worry about Sean Kelly. I wouldn't not play him at all if he's not 100%, and I find it hard to see how he will be. Let the medics work on him and trust the back up player to get us to an AI final and hopefully he will be recovered enough to do himself justice. That's not to take the semi final for granted in any way shape or form, I just think a fully fit player is better than someone on one leg. Lastly, it was a very special few minutes for anyone that was in the stadium when they played the N17 over the tonoi. I was a very proud Galway man. Now time to shift focus to Dun na Gall. Gaillimh abú Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1863 - 01/07/2024 17:26:44 2556334 Link
Replying To Galway456: "Looked like the ankle in the first half and then he felt his hammer when he went down the second time, i could be wrong now thats just what i picked up" Boys on Smaller Fish thought it was just muscle cramp but he does have an ankle problem. JahTribe (Galway) - Posts: 139 - 01/07/2024 18:06:46 2556349 Link
Just realised I never paid me respects! Well done to Galway, throughly deserved! Not just saying this but would really love to see you lads go all the way. I try to get over to your part of the country as often as I can, love it, particularly to An Spidéal for the Ceol! and cause Mrs Sack has family there. I was lucky to be in Croke Park in '83 and '74 for, to quote the great Mícheál Ó hEithir, "The Jack's are back and the Galway backs are jacked". It was well and truly turned on its head on Saturday! Finish it off lads and get Sam back across the Shannon! Onion_Sack (Dublin) - Posts: 219 - 01/07/2024 18:10:00 2556350 Link
Replying To Mayonman: "Haven't posted for a few days....... too excitable to be logical! I always thought this was a special group but u need to beat Kerry/Dublin in a knockout championship match to give yourself real belief. Fully fit Galway are a match for anyone but now we have a bit of depth and I think that's what lost us the 2022 AI final. Mulkerrin has really stepped up. Lots of options off the bench. Damo didn't look 100% the last day, but how many assists did he get? Still hugely influential. I worry about Sean Kelly. I wouldn't not play him at all if he's not 100%, and I find it hard to see how he will be. Let the medics work on him and trust the back up player to get us to an AI final and hopefully he will be recovered enough to do himself justice. That's not to take the semi final for granted in any way shape or form, I just think a fully fit player is better than someone on one leg. Lastly, it was a very special few minutes for anyone that was in the stadium when they played the N17 over the tonoi. I was a very proud Galway man. Now time to shift focus to Dun na Gall. Gaillimh abú" Good observation on Comer. If he's capable of a quiet game that was it, but I also think he was double-marked. Am I getting that right? If so that in itself is a huge benefit to the other players none of whom are slouches. He brings such benefit just by being on the field. festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3128 - 01/07/2024 20:17:15 2556369 Link
After rewatching the game it looked to me that Galway became the better team when Darcy came on. Even if Kelly was able to play against Donegal he hasn't been himself all year with those injuries so I think I'd start Darcy. However, if Sean was fully fit he'd be the perfect player to track those pacy Donegal wing backs. Incredible to think the impact the bench made while we're still missing Patrick Kelly and Peter Cooke. The management team deserve recognition for building a much stronger panel than we had 2 years ago. centrefield99 (Galway) - Posts: 121 - 02/07/2024 04:22:38 2556417 Link
Replying To centrefield99: "After rewatching the game it looked to me that Galway became the better team when Darcy came on. Even if Kelly was able to play against Donegal he hasn't been himself all year with those injuries so I think I'd start Darcy. However, if Sean was fully fit he'd be the perfect player to track those pacy Donegal wing backs. Incredible to think the impact the bench made while we're still missing Patrick Kelly and Peter Cooke. The management team deserve recognition for building a much stronger panel than we had 2 years ago." It's a much deeper panel that 2022 alright. The team has evolved since that final v Kerry. McGrath, Fitzgerald, Mulkerrin in the backs. Maher, Darcy and Hernon weren't even on the panel in 22 smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 390 - 02/07/2024 11:57:36 2556469 Link
Replying To centrefield99: "After rewatching the game it looked to me that Galway became the better team when Darcy came on. Even if Kelly was able to play against Donegal he hasn't been himself all year with those injuries so I think I'd start Darcy. However, if Sean was fully fit he'd be the perfect player to track those pacy Donegal wing backs. Incredible to think the impact the bench made while we're still missing Patrick Kelly and Peter Cooke. The management team deserve recognition for building a much stronger panel than we had 2 years ago." Where did you rewatch the match! I was looking yesterday but only place i can find it is via gaa go and it still costs 12 euro on that to rewatch. Very bad form Hill16! (Galway) - Posts: 4 - 02/07/2024 12:03:57 2556475 Link
Replying To centrefield99: "After rewatching the game it looked to me that Galway became the better team when Darcy came on. Even if Kelly was able to play against Donegal he hasn't been himself all year with those injuries so I think I'd start Darcy. However, if Sean was fully fit he'd be the perfect player to track those pacy Donegal wing backs. Incredible to think the impact the bench made while we're still missing Patrick Kelly and Peter Cooke. The management team deserve recognition for building a much stronger panel than we had 2 years ago." great post..couldnt agree more ..to think we beat dublin with kelly and walsh not on the field was unthinkable really before throw in but those galway players showed what there made of and no mwtter what happens from here i urge everybody to turn croker maroon and white in two weeks time..these lads deserve it.. you can throw in finian o laoi too in there who was outstanding 2 years ago...remember ian burke too!! too be fair the management have build the best squad we've had since 01 and we now have options on the bench.. molloy., o flaherty and john will play a big big part in this championship yeat too..all fine footballers and id say the players are bouncing into training the next two weeks, i just hope too god that the injuries clear up..id be devastated for the lads if they cant get right as they but so much into it.. UP GALWAY gbay (Galway) - Posts: 260 - 02/07/2024 12:58:44 2556494 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "It's a much deeper panel that 2022 alright. The team has evolved since that final v Kerry. McGrath, Fitzgerald, Mulkerrin in the backs. Maher, Darcy and Hernon weren't even on the panel in 22" Interesting post by Maurice Brosnan there was 40 togged in photo in 22 final. Extra 14 we're all wearing no 10 as Galway are on 9 AI 14 included McGrath Fitzgerald E Kelly Hernon (did his acl in 2022) mulkerrins (knee injury) Tomo, McLaughlin Flaherty & Oflaherty all there. jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1195 - 02/07/2024 13:09:28 2556498 Link
Does anyone know if irish rail will put on more trains for the match? Galway456 (Galway) - Posts: 58 - 02/07/2024 13:55:29 2556520 Link
And then there were Four!! Still coming off the high of that magnificent win over the Dubs but under no illusions as to what's facing us in the semi-final. Jimmy's Donegal are an absolute force at the moment. Chatting recently with some of the Clare lads who had played against them a couple of weeks ago, they just couldn't believe how good Donegal were and how easily they ripped them apart. One of the lads was saying that Clare had been training flat out since Oct but that Donegal's fitness and speed were on another level entirely. They burned them all over the field. He reckoned they have to be the fittest team they ever encountered. This is a Donegal outfit that scored 1-21 from play the last day in Croker vs a strong Louth team. If Galway are going to drive on to an AI Final then we'll have to raise the bar another notch again for Peadar Mogan (definite all star and possible footballer of the year), a brilliant Oisin Gallen, Michael Langan, Ryan McHugh, Caolan McColgan, Eoin bán Gallagher, and of course McBrearty, along with Thompson and others. They're a running machine and their scoring percentages are unbelievable. Donegal are convinced they're gonna take us, that Bán will wrap up Walsh, that big McCole will bottle up Comer, that we'll have no match for the searing pace of their attacking backs, that their highly accurate shooting from range will beat the pressure from our backs etc. Donegal are back training tonight, and behind the friendly comments and camaraderie, Jimmy is quietly gunning for Joyce's scalp - he feels he can outsmart PJ and our sideline and raise the tempo too high for us all over the field. Well, I think we'll be ready. Our men have no medal on the mantelpiece for beating the Dubs and the rabid hunger is undoubtedly there and building more in this group. We've dethroned the kings of Leinster and Ireland, now we want that Ulster scalp. Bring the battle! Can't wait for Sunday week, it's going to be massive. Gaillimh Abú!!! togoutlads (Galway) - Posts: 922 - 02/07/2024 14:10:41 2556528 Link
Replying To togoutlads: "And then there were Four!! Still coming off the high of that magnificent win over the Dubs but under no illusions as to what's facing us in the semi-final. Jimmy's Donegal are an absolute force at the moment. Chatting recently with some of the Clare lads who had played against them a couple of weeks ago, they just couldn't believe how good Donegal were and how easily they ripped them apart. One of the lads was saying that Clare had been training flat out since Oct but that Donegal's fitness and speed were on another level entirely. They burned them all over the field. He reckoned they have to be the fittest team they ever encountered. This is a Donegal outfit that scored 1-21 from play the last day in Croker vs a strong Louth team. If Galway are going to drive on to an AI Final then we'll have to raise the bar another notch again for Peadar Mogan (definite all star and possible footballer of the year), a brilliant Oisin Gallen, Michael Langan, Ryan McHugh, Caolan McColgan, Eoin bán Gallagher, and of course McBrearty, along with Thompson and others. They're a running machine and their scoring percentages are unbelievable. Donegal are convinced they're gonna take us, that Bán will wrap up Walsh, that big McCole will bottle up Comer, that we'll have no match for the searing pace of their attacking backs, that their highly accurate shooting from range will beat the pressure from our backs etc. Donegal are back training tonight, and behind the friendly comments and camaraderie, Jimmy is quietly gunning for Joyce's scalp - he feels he can outsmart PJ and our sideline and raise the tempo too high for us all over the field. Well, I think we'll be ready. Our men have no medal on the mantelpiece for beating the Dubs and the rabid hunger is undoubtedly there and building more in this group. We've dethroned the kings of Leinster and Ireland, now we want that Ulster scalp. Bring the battle! Can't wait for Sunday week, it's going to be massive. Gaillimh Abú!!!" No doubt we will have our work cut out but we should not fear anybody after our win on Sunday. Huge difference in beating the Dubs in Croker & beating a Louth team who I do not agree are "strong" they are comfortably outside top 10 teams in country IMO. Most important thing for Galway is getting bodies right between now and sunday week Walsh Comer even Kelly but as previosuly stated i dont think he has been right for some time which is a pity but also we cant be wasting a sub after 20 mins again. We will need a full deck v Donegal as this could go to the wire. When you think O Flaherty & Daly did not get mins the last day it shows we have a strong panel. Gaillimh Abú Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 263 - 02/07/2024 16:37:44 2556564 Link
Replying To Galway456: "Does anyone know if irish rail will put on more trains for the match?" Trains? we've heard of them up in Donegal but we haven't had one since the 1950's. BeardedBorderGael (Donegal) - Posts: 43 - 02/07/2024 17:50:44 2556578 Link
The national media and their love in for Dublin are going out of their to belittle Galway win on Saturday with the bug in the camp rumours nonsense. they simply can't accept Dublin haven't qualified for the last four of the All-Ireland senior football championship for the first time since 2009. I'm expect Galway back up that win with another one against Donegal. That win last Saturday brings serious momentum and the manner the match was won will give the confidence to repeating it in the semi final. Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3419 - 02/07/2024 17:59:41 2556581 Link
Replying To BeardedBorderGael: "Trains? we've heard of them up in Donegal but we haven't had one since the 1950's." I beg your pardon...have you not been on the Fintown train ? lol eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 22 - 02/07/2024 19:33:14 2556596 Link
I am naturally a bit worried about this one. Donegal are a team full of speed, movement and shooters across the field, a powerful combination really. It's going to be some battle to get over the line here and speaking to a few Donegal folk they are confident they can do the job. But we should be confident too, we have had an unbeaten championship with a lot of set backs along the way. We are steely tough at the back and mentally there is a lot of belief there after that Dublin win. Galway kicked a lot of great scores around the "D" on Saturday, Dublin couldn't lay a finger on us in the second half in there but I don't think Donegal will be as forgiving when we get into their 45. For us to get over the line we will need a goal or two imo.I don't think the Donegal management think we have goals in us (on all known form, bar Derry they are right) but I feel we will need a major (or two) to get this over the line. ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1599 - 02/07/2024 19:41:38 2556598 Link
I was thinking the same myself that John Daly cant get into the team and O Flaherty was really good when he came on in the league and we have Hernon back and Sweeney is also in the mix but cant get on. Its a strong Galway team that is capable of challenging over the next few years. Get Cooke and McLoughlin back next year and its a very strong panel. Use the league next year to get further experience into likes of O Currain and O Conghaile, Egan. JahTribe (Galway) - Posts: 139 - 02/07/2024 20:06:10 2556603 Link