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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wicklowmen: "Interesting weekend alright. Balto are my favourites I think going forward.
Steering away from the top side of the championship, I see Kiltegan and Hollywood drew in the first relegation game. Was anyone at it? I heard Hollywood kicked a lot of wides in the second half and should have been clear despite needing a late goal to salvage the draw. I think both teams plus Carnew will be kicking themselves they're in the relegation particularly Hollywood having drew with Eire og and only losing to Rathnew and tinahely by 2 points.
Further, does anyway else feel the relegation structure is an absolute farce? Having a 3 teams in relegation lends itself to situations where teams can be relegated on score difference plus the team who doesn't play in the final round game is at a serious disadvantage as the other two teams may seek a result that could relegate the first team. Don't see why there's not 4 teams in relegation and have a straight forward relegation semi final and final. Would appreciate peoples thoughts?" The previous championship structure was far superior to what is currently in place.
Two groups of 6, top four go to quarter final and bottom two play relegation final. Every team was guaranteed 5 championship games, which I think is only right given the amount of work and preparation that clubs and players invest each year.
The new structure is a mess and does not create a great championship. One 3rd placed team goes out on score difference, Tinahely this time. Bray got through despite being really poor and winning one game. It favours whoever gets the easier group. A round robin for relegation is a disaster, teams in the last game can create the scoreline they both need to stay up.
The Wicklow championship switched to the current format last minute in 2025 due to lack of planning by the County board when Wicklow reached the Tailteann semi-final. It was retained for 2026, which was a mistake. Hopefully it is put back to two groups of 6 for 2027, which created very good championships when it was in place.
OldSchoolRules (National) - 14/09/2026 19:55:39
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dualcounty2027: "wat new player or new tactical ides should Galway do next year" My thoughts after the All ireland haven't changed, that rather than rip up the script, the priority is to get better at the Plan A from last year. There were lots of occasions in the final where limerick forced poor execution, with Morrissey, Tom Mon and Glennon particularly guilty in that area. Not meaning to be harsh on those lads they were just obvious examples. Added to that a plan B where we have a second man up. You can't clone Rabbitte so need someone with pace and power. Easier said than done and I don't think there's an obvious palyer on the panel. Brian Callanan would be my hope but might need another year or 2. Kevin cooney in his 2023 form would be ideal but that seems to be gone. Gavin Lee may be worth a shot.
If we're going 2 up on occasions more legs would be needed in the middle and you mgiht see a Cullen Killeen come in for Monahan. rory burke will obviously be a massive addition. I'd be looking at Morgan to take Padraig's place. Tiarnan Leen probably worth a look based on club form. Possible team
Fahy
Morrissey
Trayers
Hanrahan
Morgan
Daithi
Ryan
Killeen
Neary
Burke
Mannion
Lee / Monahan
Niland
Rabbitte
Whelan
Whelan may come under pressure as well, But let's hope he can get back to his best form. He was spectacular in the Leinster final but looked way off it in the All ireland.
Overdahill (National) - 15/09/2026 09:30:38
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Overdahill: "My thoughts after the All ireland haven't changed, that rather than rip up the script, the priority is to get better at the Plan A from last year. There were lots of occasions in the final where limerick forced poor execution, with Morrissey, Tom Mon and Glennon particularly guilty in that area. Not meaning to be harsh on those lads they were just obvious examples. Added to that a plan B where we have a second man up. You can't clone Rabbitte so need someone with pace and power. Easier said than done and I don't think there's an obvious palyer on the panel. Brian Callanan would be my hope but might need another year or 2. Kevin cooney in his 2023 form would be ideal but that seems to be gone. Gavin Lee may be worth a shot.
If we're going 2 up on occasions more legs would be needed in the middle and you mgiht see a Cullen Killeen come in for Monahan. rory burke will obviously be a massive addition. I'd be looking at Morgan to take Padraig's place. Tiarnan Leen probably worth a look based on club form. Possible team
Fahy
Morrissey
Trayers
Hanrahan
Morgan
Daithi
Ryan
Killeen
Neary
Burke
Mannion
Lee / Monahan
Niland
Rabbitte
Whelan
Whelan may come under pressure as well, But let's hope he can get back to his best form. He was spectacular in the Leinster final but looked way off it in the All ireland." Great assessment. It just shows you, we better win something while Daithi is about, because we'll be losing a serious operator when he steps away.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 15/09/2026 14:03:41
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DelaneyCup2026: "What's the issue? I don't see who he starts ahead of and the Moate management obviously agree. He's a good young player if you want me to add that." If the Moate management genuinely think that was their best six forwards, I'd be surprised. They took off No. 10 or 12 at half-time, and from what I saw, young Murray or Curran would have offered more there.
The blonde corner-forward was poor enough for most of the game too, apart from the handy goal he got. I'd imagine Murray or Curran could have caused more problems in that position as well.
The big thing is, though, you won't get that amount of space and time against the better teams that are left in the championship.
For me, Moate's biggest issue was their back line. Young Darragh Lough caused them serious problems on a number of occasions and seemed to run through them. None of the back three looked capable of matching him for pace. That's something they'll have to sort out quickly because the better teams will punish them far more severely.
Tosserhead13 (National) - 15/09/2026 15:17:20
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