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Replying To Really:  "That's it. A nice win and let's face it, not easy for players to show so positively after the AI disappointment. I'll admit, I overly criticised the AI performance, and accept my comments were out of order. I have an inkling the players will want to do it this year, and I'd love to see "Scan" lift it in July. He's basically Trump on steroids!"
Who is "scan" , I'm trying to understand the Trump reference? Yes I think the hunger is there this year for them to come back.

Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 134 - 26/01/2025 01:47:10    2587557

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A steady rather than spectacular performance by Galway, once going in front before at half time Galway never looked like losing. Neighbours Mayo up next who failed to beat a patched up Dublin so a good opportunity to get four points on the board this soon in the league.

As for the new rules, too many in a short space of time that will only serve to frustrate players,managers and supporters more than before.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 288 - 26/01/2025 02:23:16    2587559

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Old habits for hard and the first twenty mins were like the all Ireland final, Galway slow to bring the ball up, Armagh had a wall of defenders on the arc and Galway hadn't the balls to take a man on once. Countless handpassing. Armagh on the other hand were fast and direct and brave and started building a lead.
On early evidence there's better coaching of Armagh. They bunched players in the square and the remaining players passed around much further out than the arc, meaning there was an acre of space free for a run around 30 yards from goal. Hopefully this will happen on the Galway training pitches.
Hard to know what flicked the switch for Galway, ref gave Galway a huge amount of frees out to get back on the game. They tried to move the ball faster in broken play at end of first half and on second half. Broken play is about the only time Galway get brave, they're going to have to man up and take a man on. Ethan Rafferty caused havoc because he soloed at Galway men and got inside, he had to be hauled down. I hope Galway's new coaches can instill a bit of bravery in their play,. especially Dave Morris.
Gleeson shouldn't be taking 45s. Has he scored since the one against mayo?
Overall happy with the second half but it seemed to come from helter skelter stuff which is fine, but the level or lack of coaching was evident again when they were up against a blanket. However there were 3 less Armagh men this time in the defence compared to the all Ireland, yet Galway had no ideas in the first half.

jam83 (Galway) - Posts: 178 - 26/01/2025 09:29:05    2587581

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "A steady rather than spectacular performance by Galway, once going in front before at half time Galway never looked like losing. Neighbours Mayo up next who failed to beat a patched up Dublin so a good opportunity to get four points on the board this soon in the league.

As for the new rules, too many in a short space of time that will only serve to frustrate players,managers and supporters more than before."
Maybe everyone was benevolent last evening but in the games I saw Galway/Armagh and Dublin/Mayo I saw no frustration.
I was surprised that the 4 (I think 3 in the first game and just 1 in the second) infringements for the 3up/3back rule were all for defenders marginally crossing the line without ever being near the play.
On a downside while Dublin/Mayo gave us(as they nearly always do) a fine open game with 31 scores from play, Galway/Armagh managed to serve up much the same "excuse for football" as they gave us last July with just 12 scores from play. If some teams are determined to dog it out negatively will rule changes make any difference?

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 828 - 26/01/2025 09:37:21    2587584

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Definitely a spot for Daniel O'Flaherty somewhere in this team. Huge engine. He was still flying up the field with 5 minutes to go.

galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 811 - 26/01/2025 10:01:56    2587591

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Was at match yesterday evening though it was very poor Galway lacking scoring forwards big time think first point from play from forward was about 52 mins 1 half forward scored 1 full forward line if old scoring system was in place Galway score 1-08 got 11 scores in all Ireland they have plenty of players who run around but are not forwards so these new rules not sure if they help Galway unless a few 2 point scores and even one yesterday ball was brough forward not sure where we will find a few scoring forwards either it's big problem one would have question all these so called development squads I'm not being negative buts it's a problem and cost all Ireland last year no option,,

Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 972 - 26/01/2025 10:51:21    2587600

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Replying To Marooned:  "No official word but I don't think he's been in any squad yet either for challenge games or for Sunday. So not looking good for his availability. I presume someone will ask PJ on Saturday."
The word is he wasn't even invited to return, but it's hard to tell if that's just gossip. It's unfortunate because he would be a fantastic addition given the new rules; he's capable of scoring two-pointers and the new rules would suit him. Is there any possibility of him playing against Galway in New York?

Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 134 - 26/01/2025 14:21:29    2587668

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Replying To Kickitout:  "Was at match yesterday evening though it was very poor Galway lacking scoring forwards big time think first point from play from forward was about 52 mins 1 half forward scored 1 full forward line if old scoring system was in place Galway score 1-08 got 11 scores in all Ireland they have plenty of players who run around but are not forwards so these new rules not sure if they help Galway unless a few 2 point scores and even one yesterday ball was brough forward not sure where we will find a few scoring forwards either it's big problem one would have question all these so called development squads I'm not being negative buts it's a problem and cost all Ireland last year no option,,"
Comer and Finnerty still have to come back into that inside forward line so they will make a big difference. If Galway can keep them fit of course. I think O'Curraoin has a good chance of nailing down a corner forward position this year as well. Excellent free taker and even though his shot selection can be dodgy at times. He's got a big boot on him and is not afraid to shoot and can score from anywhere. I felt a bit for Sam O'Neill last night. He's not related to an inside forward really. Definitely either a midfielder or half-forward. He needs to be coming onto the ball where he can use his pace and power to break lines. Not playing with his back to the goal.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2310 - 26/01/2025 14:50:13    2587683

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Replying To Marooned:  "Comer and Finnerty still have to come back into that inside forward line so they will make a big difference. If Galway can keep them fit of course. I think O'Curraoin has a good chance of nailing down a corner forward position this year as well. Excellent free taker and even though his shot selection can be dodgy at times. He's got a big boot on him and is not afraid to shoot and can score from anywhere. I felt a bit for Sam O'Neill last night. He's not related to an inside forward really. Definitely either a midfielder or half-forward. He needs to be coming onto the ball where he can use his pace and power to break lines. Not playing with his back to the goal."
100% agree re O'Neill.
I don't understand why management played him there. It wasn't as if he was just named 15 but actually played deeper - he played as an inside forward.
Now saying that we don't tend to deliver early ball inside so maybe he's there to come around on the loop who knows

galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1292 - 26/01/2025 15:19:26    2587689

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