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Replying To togoutlads:  "Weakest bench of the Top 8 and far weaker than Armagh's world beating bench?!! Well you're quite the judge of football, aren't ya? Oh, nearly forgot you're a total WUM on this Galway forum and should be blanked. Now check your screen time on your phone - if it's gone over your usual 7 hours, then it's time to get up out of bed, put on the kettle and have a little break for yourself."
Ye I would say a good bit weaker than the Armagh bench. I think Armagh proved there strenght in depth this year. Galway probably have the stronger first 15 to be fair.
As for the rest of your comment, you're clearly just trying to wind me up.

Bdonegal1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 88 - 31/08/2024 21:19:05    2567819

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Replying To Mayonman:  "Galway have great depth. Problems arise when multiples in the same position are injured.

Very noticeable Walsh lacked distance, which is unusual for him. That implies he was very restricted however no way was it a grade 3. He wouldn't have been near the pitch with a grade 3.

Tierney was always a great option off the ground but hasn't even attempted one since the Tyrone league game when he stubbed the ground and seemed to injury the quad.

Finnerty struggled all year and it was amazing he played so well in so many games carrying the leg. Has he played for Salthill yet? Hopefully getting himself 100%

Comer seemed to be ok hamstring wise (from club game) but looked to lack gas in AI series probably from the lack of training because he was minding it.

Very worried about Sean Kelly. He took a long break last year but never looked right this year when he came back.

Will be interesting to see who puts up their hand in the club championship this year. Would love to see a scoring forward emerge. Matthew Thompson maybe? and I definitely think Cillian O'Curroin can kick on.

Sam O'Neill seems to be a serious prospect but its an area we are very well stocked in.

When Shane comes back, I would prefer to see him in a more roving role, picking the ball up further out and carrying it more centrally."
So the struggle if they have injuries but have great depth.....mmmmm, how does that work?
You would wonder why they were playing supposedly not fully fit players wouldn't ye, or maybe theres a reason.

Bdonegal1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 88 - 31/08/2024 21:23:53    2567822

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I was in at Pearse Stadium today. Maigh Cuillin were very strong, everyone happy to see Sean Kelly play, but he was struggling with his ankle and limping. With such a big lead- I can't understand why they played him when he clearly is not 100%

Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 132 - 01/09/2024 00:34:17    2567833

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Replying To Bdonegal1991:  "So the struggle if they have injuries but have great depth.....mmmmm, how does that work?
You would wonder why they were playing supposedly not fully fit players wouldn't ye, or maybe theres a reason."
There's not a team out there who won't take a chance on their best players when it's an All Ireland quarter, semi or final itself. Come on now you're not that thick!

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2293 - 01/09/2024 03:08:57    2567835

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Replying To Bdonegal1991:  "So the struggle if they have injuries but have great depth.....mmmmm, how does that work?
You would wonder why they were playing supposedly not fully fit players wouldn't ye, or maybe theres a reason."
There's not a team out there who won't take a chance on their best players when it's an All Ireland quarter, semi or final itself. Come on now you're not that thick!

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2293 - 01/09/2024 11:14:27    2567851

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Replying To galway19:  "Dreadful first half between Corofin and Claregalway. Claregalway have no direction or game plan on the attack. I know Corofin are missing a couple of players but surely their forward line is going to change later in the championship."
Corofin were bad as well.Lucky to get away with foul before first goal.But thats the way it goes.

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 01/09/2024 11:39:23    2567853

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Replying To Bdonegal1991:  "So the struggle if they have injuries but have great depth.....mmmmm, how does that work?
You would wonder why they were playing supposedly not fully fit players wouldn't ye, or maybe theres a reason."
There's not a team out there who won't take a chance on their best players when it's an All Ireland quarter, semi or final itself. Come on now you're not that thick!

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2293 - 01/09/2024 12:06:24    2567857

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Replying To Bdonegal1991:  "So the struggle if they have injuries but have great depth.....mmmmm, how does that work?
You would wonder why they were playing supposedly not fully fit players wouldn't ye, or maybe theres a reason."
They played their best players but management made the mistake of not changing things when it wasn't working.Doesnt mean we don't have depth.Means it wasn't used properly.Totally different issue.

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 01/09/2024 12:50:04    2567860

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Home game for Salthill, maybe 50 supporters from one of the most populated clubs in Galway

nails (Galway) - Posts: 30 - 01/09/2024 14:07:41    2567864

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Replying To nails:  "Home game for Salthill, maybe 50 supporters from one of the most populated clubs in Galway"
Nobody but the absolute diehards going to football club games. And for this they gave us the split season, when we should now we looking forward to the GAA showpieces of the season, the AI finals. At least club hurling matches attract decent support.

Triffic (Galway) - Posts: 159 - 01/09/2024 16:54:33    2567873

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Replying To Triffic:  "Nobody but the absolute diehards going to football club games. And for this they gave us the split season, when we should now we looking forward to the GAA showpieces of the season, the AI finals. At least club hurling matches attract decent support."
Agree 100% and the country finals in both codes will still be played in late October or even November

minor77 (Galway) - Posts: 249 - 01/09/2024 17:48:16    2567884

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Replying To Triffic:  "Nobody but the absolute diehards going to football club games. And for this they gave us the split season, when we should now we looking forward to the GAA showpieces of the season, the AI finals. At least club hurling matches attract decent support."
I'd say no exaggeration that the club hurling attendances are at least 10-15 times higher than the football at the moment. There would be funerals with more life than some of these football games. Teams that know they can't score going out and putting 15 behind the ball, only to lose anyway. No one wants to see that.

galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 799 - 01/09/2024 18:21:56    2567887

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Replying To Triffic:  "Nobody but the absolute diehards going to football club games. And for this they gave us the split season, when we should now we looking forward to the GAA showpieces of the season, the AI finals. At least club hurling matches attract decent support."
Only reason HQ did this was to make money from concerts

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 01/09/2024 18:29:16    2567888

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Salthill and Corofin look ahead of the rest at the moment..
Good win for Tuam mc Glinchey got some goal...
Oughterard looked leaderless, Murphy playing in goal??
James nearly through it away again..
Intermediate is wide open..
Caught a bit of Caltra beating a weak Cortoon team..

Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 143 - 01/09/2024 18:56:55    2567890

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I like the way the fixures are done, Winner v Winner, Loser v Loser. Everthing to play for in last Round. Avoid Plemenary and Avoid Relegation.

ref (Galway) - Posts: 252 - 01/09/2024 19:43:23    2567898

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Replying To galway19:  "I'd say no exaggeration that the club hurling attendances are at least 10-15 times higher than the football at the moment. There would be funerals with more life than some of these football games. Teams that know they can't score going out and putting 15 behind the ball, only to lose anyway. No one wants to see that."
And what team went out this weekend absolutely certain they couldn't win?

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 01/09/2024 19:51:31    2567900

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Replying To Alwaysencourage:  "Only reason HQ did this was to make money from concerts"
Yes, only that, and 90% of players preferring the split season, and club championship games getting played on far better pitches, but we'll go with concerts.
Why do people think crowds would be far higher in October in colder conditions, than August and early September. The fact that hurling crowds are high, indicates the low football crowds have nothing to do with the split season.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2210 - 01/09/2024 20:20:36    2567902

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "Yes, only that, and 90% of players preferring the split season, and club championship games getting played on far better pitches, but we'll go with concerts.
Why do people think crowds would be far higher in October in colder conditions, than August and early September. The fact that hurling crowds are high, indicates the low football crowds have nothing to do with the split season."
Point is that the county finals are still being played at the same time of year so pitches are going to be in a mess.And yes concerts are the reason HQ agreed I didn't say anything about players.

Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 01/09/2024 20:42:43    2567907

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Replying To Alwaysencourage:  "And what team went out this weekend absolutely certain they couldn't win?"
Caherlistrane, Oughterard, Monivea. 15 scores across 60+ minutes between Dunmore and James' is gouge your eyes out sort of stuff.

Hopefully we get Corofin/Salthill/Moycullen in the final which at least would set up to be a game of football. People are voting with their feet and deciding not to attend a lot of games.

galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 799 - 01/09/2024 21:08:10    2567911

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Intermediate Championship -
Cliften have topped group 1. A fair achievement in a tough group. Either one of The Islands, Brendans or Kilconly could be in regulation depending on results, and all probably still feel they have a chance or winning it. St Gabriel's may top group 2 with a win over Williamstown, should An Spideal beat Corofin. Another fair achievement. Spideal with a good win and could be dangerous. Oranmore seem the strongest team to date and would be my favourites. A good win over a strong Glenamaddy team. Caltra going well but not hectic opposition in that group. MB in relegation again disappointing for them. Williamstown or Menlough to get relegated.

hopballref (Galway) - Posts: 417 - 02/09/2024 07:59:48    2567933

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