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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To galwayford: "Having the lad red carded at the end is a blow to Loughrea. They should appeal it. Serious mistake by him. But hopefully they can rise above it regardless of any appeal." There was no strike & it will be appealed. I'm sure Rogers will be involved in the appeal
BigBàsMan (National) - 21/12/2025 20:50:15
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Football Better Than Hurling In 2025? Thank You Jim Gavin, - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Dublin and other good county and club teams adopted the keep ball tactic as response to total negativity on part of mediocre blanket defensive teams who had 15 inside 40 yards.
I like the restrictions on the manner in which teams can do this but it is still a valid tactic and requires huge nerve, pace, vision and power. Adds not detracts from excitement." Are you serious that the tactics of just holding on to the ball adds not detracts from excitement?
GreenMan1987 (National) - 22/12/2025 10:54:02
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "There was no strike & it will be appealed. I'm sure Rogers will be involved in the appeal" The worry is Loughrea need video evidence to get it overturned. Appeals process has changed dramatically in recent years. So, unless Loughrea have a camera themselves (or Slaugheil) that caught it, it won't be overturned.
TanCanRan (National) - 22/12/2025 11:14:06
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Having the lad red carded at the end is a blow to Loughrea. They should appeal it. Serious mistake by him. But hopefully they can rise above it regardless of any appeal.
galwayford (National) - 21/12/2025 20:04:09
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
If it was a serious mistake by him then why should they appeal it? Camera didn't seem to pick it up but commentator certainly spotted it and his tone before card was shown indicated that player was in bother. Huge loss for Loughrea, hurled well today but Ballygunner look hungry to be regarded as a great club side and need a second All Ireland to be considered that
Claretandblue (National) - 21/12/2025 20:46:34
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Club Hurling - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ElGranSenor: "15 points from Ballygunner in the second half, have to give them a lot of credit, Martins' had them under the pump but Ballygunner just went to a level in the second half that I would say hardly any other club side is able to match, their half-back line were dominant off the Martins' puck-outs and that gave them a platform to keep on playing good ball after good ball into the full-forward line
Martins' now know the level they need to get to (Although Rathnure are a coming side in Wexford)
Good win for Loughrea today, they'll be up against it though if Ballygunner play at the level they did in the second half today" Loughrea thrive being underdogs.
BigBàsMan (National) - 21/12/2025 20:49:08
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Bluelake: "Has to be a parody account" 2nd best forward in the county?
Dont think so,
Joeynyc (National) - 21/12/2025 23:09:15
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Should There Be Rule Changes In Hurling? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Magpie2: "Since its introduction some years ago I have always believed that the penalty in hurling is wrong.
The shot s taken 20 metres out. A small ball travelling at around 100 or more kilometres an hour. I think it's true to say that in most cases a goal is scored. Of course the shot taker should have the advantage as a foul has been committed.
In soccer and gaelic football the ball is so much bigger and the ball doesn't travel as fast as in hurling. I'm not saying penalties should be abolished, just give the defence more of a chance of saving the shot.
This could be done by having the goalkeeper plus one in the goal and perhaps bringing the ball out an extra 5 metres.
It would still favour the shooter but it would increase the chance of a save been made.
I believe that it would lead to a better game.
I know many will disagree with me on this issue but surely it's worth thinking about and maybe some delegates might put forward as a proposal at the annual conference." I agree there should be rule changes around penalties, but not the one you are proposing. Plenty of penalties are missed in hurling. Football ones are taken alot closer in as it is, and a Football keeper doesn't have a hurl to save the ball with.
A deliberate pull down that stops a shot for goal should be a penalty whether its in the large rectangle or not would be the rule change Id like to see. Or see enforced more.
Viking66 (National) - 22/12/2025 08:28:32
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To lakecounty90: "Mchugh needs to get on the fone to Conor McCormack.
2nd most best forward in the county sitting at home
Wont win anything if best players not playing" There is a reason why McHugh is the manager and you are not.
Meridian (National) - 22/12/2025 08:30:12
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Merry Christmas to everyone thanks so much. I wish all a merry Christmas please and thank you very much million for everything in 2024. It has been a year to please remember it for the good days. Thank you all. Merry Christmas and here's to a superbly successful 2026 etc. thank you everyone and enjoy. Merry Christmas.
bláthach (National) - 22/12/2025 09:43:01
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "Not at all I find it interesting how the mainstream media pick and choose the teams to hype. Galway is an obvious and easy one because of Joyces profile. When you throw in 1 or 2 star performers like Walsh and Comer then its easy to portray the overall squad as stronger than it is." Lad, you're from Donegal. The most hyped-up football team in the country when Jimmy McGuiness is in charge.
TanCanRan (National) - 22/12/2025 11:12:27
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
All we want for Christmas is a Leitrim promotion and a Roscommon relegation. Super.
alalalalalum (National) - 22/12/2025 12:38:07
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Looking Forward To 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Cavan were fantastic in Castlebar. Fully deserving winners.
Donegal and Galway got off to a flying start in 2025 national league. Donegal, Dublin, Galway and Armagh of course were all favourites going into quarter finals. They'll all be chomping at the bit to tear into 2026. Tyrone then and Mayo will be in All Ireland contention as well.
7 main All Ireland contenders again. Up to the challengers to mount a challenge.
ALL IRELAND CONTENDERS - 7
Donegal, Armagh, Tyrone, Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and Galway.
PROVINCIAL CHALLENGERS - 7
Monaghan, Derry, Cavan, Meath, Louth, Cork and Roscommon
TOP 16 BATTLEGROUND - 7
Down, Fermanagh, Kildare, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare and Sligo." Your own Kerry will be the clear favourite to retain the title. Contenders will be Donegal again and Galway should they find the form if 2024,2022 instead of greatly underachieving as they did this summer.
We have seen the best of Armagh in 2024 most of their best players have retired or past their best now they are contender to reach the last 4.
Tyrone another that might reach the last 4 and that will be their class ceiling for the year. Some good young players coming through that will need time to show their true worth at senior level
Dublin back to back Quarter final exits and lost their Leinster crown for a reason. Big rebuilding job for Ger Brennan and don't have the past underage success to pick from. Probably another Quarter final exit for them.
Mayo a long way from a contender the last few years, round 12 exit in 2024, group stage exit this summer. Andy Moran will use the media to hype up the team but end result is a team far from contenders for the All-Ireland in 2026.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 22/12/2025 13:40:19
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Happy Christmas - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Bon: "Just want to take the opportunity to wish all the Hoganstand posters and Admin a happy peaceful Christmas. We all have the banter and the arguments on the forums but at the end of the day its only sport, no hard feelings with anyone. Its a tough time of year for a lot of people so look out for one another and take care. Best wishes :-)" Many happy returns to you and yours!
Doylerwex (National) - 22/12/2025 16:25:16
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TanCanRan: "Lad, you're from Donegal. The most hyped-up football team in the country when Jimmy McGuiness is in charge." Jim1991 isn't from Donegal. They never post on our forum. They've been asked a number of times not to claim to be from our proud county. It is most likely the poster from Mayo who posts on numerous threads under a number of different names.
Ulsterchamps72 (National) - 22/12/2025 17:06:51
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