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I have listened to all the comments about the game and everyone will have their opinion but still think we should have kept the same lineup that started the last two games. I think C Neary was clearly missed further up the field. The amount of space he creates and the number of points scored and goal assists was clearly missing last Sunday. Defensively we were slack and a change was also made there, not taking anything away from the players that started but you have to wonder what may have happened if we kept the same lineup especially Neary further forward. Hope we get a decent draw now and get the win these players deserve.

Towny10 (Roscommon) - Posts: 19 - 28/05/2026 01:40:08    2676197

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Replying To Towny10:  "I have listened to all the comments about the game and everyone will have their opinion but still think we should have kept the same lineup that started the last two games. I think C Neary was clearly missed further up the field. The amount of space he creates and the number of points scored and goal assists was clearly missing last Sunday. Defensively we were slack and a change was also made there, not taking anything away from the players that started but you have to wonder what may have happened if we kept the same lineup especially Neary further forward. Hope we get a decent draw now and get the win these players deserve."
I'm inclined to agree with you. I posted last week that I thought it was a sensible selection and felt slightly uneasy with the team that started. It probably seemed stronger on paper but games aren't won on paper. With our luck I'm expecting a tough draw and that might not be a bad thing if its at home

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 129 - 28/05/2026 14:14:53    2676282

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If starting Cregg it should have been at the expense of R Heneghan imo.

Didnt think Gavin deserved to be dropped and Neary had done well further up in the two previous games,

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1285 - 28/05/2026 15:20:16    2676299

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Replying To sourmilk93:  "If starting Cregg it should have been at the expense of R Heneghan imo.

Didnt think Gavin deserved to be dropped and Neary had done well further up in the two previous games,"
Gavin was poor for Galway's first goal in the Connacht Final and was subsequently turned over for another Galway score. He can have no complaints about being dropped. Cregg should start ahead of Robert Heneghan but it has to be said that the turnover of Cregg by Tyrone for the two pointer just before half time was very costly. I'd start Colm Neary every day of the week and I'm not even a Strokestown man.! Hopefully we get a good draw next week and get the win and get a bit of momentum going again.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2674 - 28/05/2026 16:44:11    2676333

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Replying To endgame:  "Gavin was poor for Galway's first goal in the Connacht Final and was subsequently turned over for another Galway score. He can have no complaints about being dropped. Cregg should start ahead of Robert Heneghan but it has to be said that the turnover of Cregg by Tyrone for the two pointer just before half time was very costly. I'd start Colm Neary every day of the week and I'm not even a Strokestown man.! Hopefully we get a good draw next week and get the win and get a bit of momentum going again."
If Gavin was to be dropped then you'd think Niall Higgins should have started. CB for a CB.
Similar Cregg and Rob Heneghan.
Moving people around affected 4 lines

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 590 - 28/05/2026 16:51:45    2676339

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Replying To endgame:  "Gavin was poor for Galway's first goal in the Connacht Final and was subsequently turned over for another Galway score. He can have no complaints about being dropped. Cregg should start ahead of Robert Heneghan but it has to be said that the turnover of Cregg by Tyrone for the two pointer just before half time was very costly. I'd start Colm Neary every day of the week and I'm not even a Strokestown man.! Hopefully we get a good draw next week and get the win and get a bit of momentum going again."
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Paddy gavin Stack Mccormack

Ward Daly Lambe

Doyle Ryan

Ruane Smith Neary

Murtagh Cregg D Heneghan


Thats what i would be going with - Ward done nothing wrong and i thing R Fallon offered very little the last day. Paddy Gavin yes at fault for the goal but stuck to his task well after that for walsh. Stack comes back in will have another 3 weeks under his belt. Ronan Daly needs to block off the middle better or a change needs to happen there. Midfield have competed well in all games but doyle needs to mind the ball better. Neary was wasted in the corner back so i would have him further out. Ruane and Smith picks themselves. Daire cregg i thought was shocking against tyrone but id leave him there but paul carey is knocking on that door hard. D Heneghan had an off day but would back him to bounce back.

Senan lambe needs serious credit he has been outstanding all year

Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 809 - 28/05/2026 16:54:06    2676340

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