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Jamie Brennan was not in the 26 at the weekend.Is he injured or has he fallen back that far back in the pecking order?

gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1250 - 29/04/2026 10:34:15    2669702

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Replying To Whyme923:  "Will we see any squad players in action this weekend ?"
No idea, but I'd be releasing all players to clubs for the next few weeks. Would limit play-time for the likes of Murphy, McFadden, McGee, McHugh, Gallen.

One- it's important for the club game and match practice for county players, and two- gives club players a yardstick to prove themselves against over the next three weeks. I want to see county starters held scoreless by the club full-back and the county corner backs roasted by the overlooked inside forwards. Two weeks of scouting opportunities to find players in-form right now for the selectors if they do it right.

SurelyToGod (Donegal) - Posts: 522 - 29/04/2026 14:44:23    2669775

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Replying To SurelyToGod:  "No idea, but I'd be releasing all players to clubs for the next few weeks. Would limit play-time for the likes of Murphy, McFadden, McGee, McHugh, Gallen.

One- it's important for the club game and match practice for county players, and two- gives club players a yardstick to prove themselves against over the next three weeks. I want to see county starters held scoreless by the club full-back and the county corner backs roasted by the overlooked inside forwards. Two weeks of scouting opportunities to find players in-form right now for the selectors if they do it right."
And risk more injuries? No.
Would make more sense to arrange a challenge game.
There's going to be no more additions to the panel either.

eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 345 - 29/04/2026 15:16:20    2669792

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It was interesting to hear Laverty say after the match they were aware on Thursday that Langan was out and also that Caolan McGonigle would would step into midfield to mark Murdock. McGonigles influence at 6 may go under the radar. Maybe a coincidence as energy was certainly lacking, but we are now on the wrong side of results on Sunday and in AI final when he was not there.

Easy to say after the fact but never like to see multiple moves to address 1 injury as it can impact the overall structure.

Donegalexile (Donegal) - Posts: 6 - 29/04/2026 16:23:34    2669821

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Replying To Donegalexile:  "It was interesting to hear Laverty say after the match they were aware on Thursday that Langan was out and also that Caolan McGonigle would would step into midfield to mark Murdock. McGonigles influence at 6 may go under the radar. Maybe a coincidence as energy was certainly lacking, but we are now on the wrong side of results on Sunday and in AI final when he was not there.

Easy to say after the fact but never like to see multiple moves to address 1 injury as it can impact the overall structure."
Would have to agree. We were wide open down the middle at times. McGonagle going off injured against tyrone last year was a big turning point in that game and going forward . Having him at 6 makes such a difference.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 167 - 29/04/2026 16:46:58    2669824

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Replying To Donegalexile:  "It was interesting to hear Laverty say after the match they were aware on Thursday that Langan was out and also that Caolan McGonigle would would step into midfield to mark Murdock. McGonigles influence at 6 may go under the radar. Maybe a coincidence as energy was certainly lacking, but we are now on the wrong side of results on Sunday and in AI final when he was not there.

Easy to say after the fact but never like to see multiple moves to address 1 injury as it can impact the overall structure."
I would have thought big Gallagher from Naomh Conaill could have came in to mark him, free Caolan up.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1791 - 29/04/2026 16:51:18    2669825

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