Mayo GAA Discussion

Expressed strong doubts about Fionn McDonagh during the week, but thought he showed very well tonight. Strong on the ball and made good decisions.

Hession was immense. The goal was like an out and out forward's goal. He is turning into a complete handful and a nailed on starter.

James Carr's confidence is high at the moment and he has put his hand up for selection imo. O'Shea's pass for his goal was sublime.

Diarmuid O'Connor also terrific, as was Carney who played his best football in a Mayo shirt yet. Serious baller there if he continues on this track.

Overall, we are looking well balanced and fresh. Hopefully we can keep it up. McStay teams in the past have sometimes run out of gas when it matters. Hopefully it's not the case here. Teams are going to catch up with our fitness and conditioning. Hopefully we don't run out of steam.

Also still think we should go out to win this competition. Why not. Winning should become a habit.

I don’t think lee will be tempted back when the main reason he went imo is cos orourke and spilllane went

I think that should be the team for the Connacht game. Familiarity is a recipe for success

Lee isn't coming back, nor should he be asked.

She is jumping on the world cup bandwagon hoping to get on the Ireland team.

Enda Hession is so like Zippy it's unreal .

Taking the ball in the fb or hb line and just burning lads going past them.

He's becoming a very important player for Mayo.

He sure is. I couldn't go to the match yesterday, but when Enda Hession went off, there seemed to be a bit of a drop in intensity.

I'm glad Fionn McDonagh left me with egg on my face. Great performance. Completely different than last week. Seemed confident, and was demanding the ball. It was like he sensed that last night could be a make or break for him, and he had the courage to try to make sure he put in a good performance.

I think Jack Carney is best suited down the middle of the park, than on the wing. Another man who seemed full of confidence last night.

The keeper situation is a bit of a dilemma. I've been a big fan of Robert Hennelly - I'm very impressed the way that he has developed into a top keeper, despite a lot of negativity put his way some time ago. But Reape is well capable and in great form. I think I would leave it as it is, unless Reape starts to wobble when the championship pressure comes on.

It is an exciting few weeks as a Mayo fan. I don't know how long it will last, but it is nice watching their style of play and getting the end product. I know there are those who are forever the pessimist, and condemning those that get a little excited at a couple of wins on the trot (with the usual line that nothing is won in February). But everyone is realistic, and we know the a disappointment may be just around the corner. But until that happens, I'm happy to sing the teams praises, and have a smile on my face when discussing GAA matters. BTW, do not mention on the Mayo GAA blog that the team may do well this year. There are a couple of bandits there in the long grass waiting to snipe you down to size if you do.

going by clarke/cluxton so, you think theres only another 5 years left in hennelly? i do think reape is going well, and is a good all rounder. it would be a poor way to repay 10ish years of loyal service though.

RH was one of our best players the last two years. Reape has been fine but don't think he has made a save in the league so far.

Exactly. I'd like to see Hennelly in the team with McBrien and possibly Brickenden in front of him. 2 lads that are very strong under high balls.

So Hennelly is guaranteed his place until he decides to call it a day?

Because he's been there so long, and has a league medal?

Nobody said that. Some people just think Hennelly is still our best option, don't think there's anything too controversial in that?