Green&Red wrote: » Does anybody actually know how long an Achilles’ tendon injury takes to recover from? Major blow for Ballintubber if he’s out for the county championship
Blackjack wrote: » I think ROD and Conroy are a fair bit ahead of Carr and Moran TBH. Carr shows flashes of brilliance but I think he needs to up his game a bit. Don't think Mark Moran has featured so far in 2021.
Audioslaven wrote: » I would worry a little around the physical presence of ROD. Conroy needs to push on a level imo. He is not at Mullens level. He can be really good but sometimes gets lost in the game. I was expecting a bigger score off him from Clare tbh Moran came in last year and was excellent and then goes awol. Ciaran Treacy from a few years ago, Carr in and out, Fionn McDonagh is another guy as well. Lots of talent at around the same level in my eyes, drop Fergal Boland in as well.
seligehgit wrote: » I get where you're coming from but I rate Ryan O Donoghue really highly. A very intelligent footballer and has demonstrated a confidence to take a mark from distance. IMO Tommy Conroy has ample time on his side to develop into the footballer I believe he will. There's not too many Oisin Mullins (s) around the place! It sure as hell is going to be an interesting summer. These players can still win a Connacht title.It will be a big ask but it could be the making of them. I hope I'm not talking out of my posterior.:D Trying to lift the veil of gloom enveloping the county today.:) Anybody else hear Diarmuid will be out for 6 weeks?
Martina1991 wrote: » I know someone who did it last year. Surgeon thought it was a partial tear based on feeling, but it was a full tear when they went into surgery. Surgery, 2 months in a boot and some physio for a few weeks. It depends on how bad the tear was.
RedDevil55 wrote: » I would have thought it'd be longer than that. Were they able to return to playing sport after a few weeks physio? Sadly even with that timeline he won't be playing for Mayo again this year.
naughto wrote: Will comer still be out when (if)we meet them in the final I fully expect galway to beat the rossies
naughto wrote: » Will comer still be out when (if)we meet them in the final I fully expect galway to beat the rossies
Utopia Parkway wrote: » Touch and go for the Roscommon game but expected to be fit by Connacht final time.
MayoAreMagic wrote: » Id imagine he will be out for the season, which is hard on him obviously. However, we are in transition, and this could be a chance for some lads to find their feet up front. The likes of a carr to lead the inside line, rod to become a central figure, towey to show his accuracy. It is undoubtedly bad news, but it is also an opportunity for the team to come out the far side a stronger unit.
Audioslaven wrote: » Comer has tapered off imo. He is not the player he was about 2/3 years ago. Now he still has the potential and I did think he was going to be something really special for Galway but with injuries etc I think he is not the same guy. I think he has lost his aggression on the field which was a real admirable thing to see.
muddle84 wrote: I think he tried to come back to early from injury and he always seems to be injured now?
Happyilylost wrote: » Basically three years injured since he hurt his ankle. Two years ago in Limerick was brought against Mayo and was out of gas very quick. Had a good start to the league last year which actually coinciding with Galways best run of form (looking back at now it's hard to know how true a picture that form was) was brought on early in the league after lockdown against Mayo when ye hammered us out the gate and injured his hamstring not long after coming on. Was brought on late against ye again in championship last year and was out of gas by the time he had ran onto the field and took his position. From limited ball I thought he showed well against Dublin this year. Pace and power seems to be present it's just getting him on the pitch at this stage.
Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: » Seems like the strategy of playing Aido at 14 had run it's course based on league selections. I wonder if CoC's injury might see a change to that - thought DoC's injury leaves them a bit short in midfield too. I'd love to see someone like James Carr really step up and make it his own, but can't see it somehow.
Blackjack wrote: » Not a fan of Aido at 14 as he just gets fouled out of the game there. Prefer him at midfield in a defensive role. He was excellent there all during 2019 along side Matty Ruane. Would be great if Jason Doc was ready as I think he'd be ideal at 14 in place of Cillian. I think Carr does need to step up - he's certainly got talent but he's got a tendency to take pot shots from distance rather than work the ball in.
Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: » Seems like the strategy of playing Aido at 14 had run it's course based on league selections. I wonder if CoC's injury might see a change to that - though DoC's injury leaves them a bit short in midfield too. I'd love to see someone like James Carr really step up and make it his own, but can't see it somehow.
MayoAreMagic wrote: » Well the likes of carr always had to play second fiddle to coc inside. Being more of a central figure could bring performances out of guys. Not unlike when mortimer walked and coc became the figurehead of the attack - it undoubtedly helped develop him as a player. I think the advanced mark could be part of the reason why aos will feature inside at times. They need to start finding him with decent ball when he does though.
RedDevil55 wrote: » With Diarmuid out for a while I think it makes sense to put AOS in midfield beside Ruane. That's where he played his best stuff against Clare. I don't think AOS works inside. He's not a reliable enough scorer. Ryan O'Donoghue seems to really have the hang of the advanced mark, simply because he makes clever runs out to the wing and catches the ball into his chest. Aido won't be able to do that. So maybe a full forward line of Tommy, James Carr and Ryan. We could play Loftus at 11 then as he's probably the best free taking option?
Blackjack wrote: » I'd agree with all of that except that is a very young FF line - I suppose you have to try it sometime. Same question around Aido's fitness as from MayoAreMagic - he did very well in the first half the last day but struggled in the second as he was dragged out of position (clever move by Collins too). I wouldn't have him in FF as we've seen defenders just pull and drag him all day long and never getting the calls.
happyoutscan wrote: » How far is Jason Doherty from returning?
