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Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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  • #13232
    jim Dempsey
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122825582#Comment_122825582

    I think Connacht have the front 5 from the U20s Irish 2021 team. That was the biggest front 5 Ireland had for a while. Probably 2 more years until them boys come into their prime. Murray,illo,lassi are all big men



  • #13233
    Lost Ormond
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    Irish defence forces playing Dutch armed forces jn Corinthians Wednesday 2 30pm for anyone who's free. Should be good game



  • #13234
    phog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,053 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Connacht v Quins in February

    https://twitter.com/rugby_ie/status/1856726888594771978?t=Dr-Cf6lDNzh620GulcuJ1A&s=19


  • #13235
    Wegians89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    Any mention of the A inter pro against Leinster? No teams named or details about the stream?



  • #13236
    b.gud
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122840247#Comment_122840247

    Team announced at noon today and stream details have been released , it'll cost €7 with commentary from Galway Bay FM/ craggy rugby guys

    https://www.connachtrugby.ie/news/watch-live-connacht-eagles-v-leinster-a/bp3206/



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  • #13237
    Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3


    CONNACHT EAGLES MATCHDAY 23 VS LEINSTER 'A'

    1. Shane Jennings
    2. Chay Mullins
    3. Byron Ralston
    4. John Devine
    5. John Porch
    6. Seán Naughton
    7. Colm Reilly
    8. Jordan Duggan
    9. Eoin de Buitléar (C)
    10. Fiachna Barrett
    11. David O'Connor
    12. Oisín Dowling
    13. Bobby Power(u20)
    14. Oisín McCormack
    15. Éanna McCarthy(u20)
    16. Adam McBurney
    17. Billy Bohan(u20)
    18. Temi Lasisi
    19. Charlie Keane(u19)
    20. Seán O'Brien
    21. Tomás Farthing(u20)
    22. Daniel Hawkshaw
    23. Shane Mallon
    24. James Nicholson
    25. Andrew Smith


  • #13238
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,798 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122842186#Comment_122842186

    Using the old numbering system.



  • #13239
    realhorrorshow
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    Looks like Bryan Walsh may not be in the system any more then, considering there is no reserve lock and there are PTS squad members selected.



  • #13240
    Hey_Ho_Lets_Go_3
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122843426#Comment_122843426

    Was reportedly released last season.



  • #13241
    realhorrorshow
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122843512#Comment_122843512

    Can't for the life of me understand that, but obviously the academy coaches know a lot more than me and we have to trust the process.



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  • #13242
    kita99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭kita99


    I watched Corintians HP, and found the name of Bryan Walsh (5) in the match squads against MU Barnhall 9th november. Is he another Walsh? And there is no name ( for tommorow's match) of Max Flyn, Finn Treacy and Harry West. Are they all injury or premature?



  • #13243
    phog
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    Connacht v Munster could be on in Mayo

    I think, I'd travel up to it for the novelty

    https://twitter.com/MayoPodcast/status/1858570719598440863?t=hhimBq4j9xRSuEVGLZSpNw&s=19


  • #13244
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122855324#Comment_122855324

    Absolute slap in the face to season ticket holders. Just like the Ulster game in the Aviva

    We'll take your money for a season ticket, and then take away one of the biggest home games of the season



  • #13245
    RichieRich_89
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856487#Comment_122856487

    It's still in Connacht?



  • #13246
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856692#Comment_122856692

    Yeah, and I bought my tickets for the Sportsground



  • #13247
    Robbo
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856487#Comment_122856487

    I don't think you can reasonably compare this to the Ulster game in Lansdowne Road at all. That was literally the first post-lockdown fixture (of any code) without restrictions so the attraction of a larger stadium was quite obvious there for the public health concerns which still remained.



  • #13248
    HBC08
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122856725#Comment_122856725

    I'm pretty sure you bought it for Connacht?

    All the provinces have played games away from their principal home ground,Leinster and Munster do every season.

    It's great to have the option of spreading the appeal of Connacht rugby and the use of big stadiums especially while the Sportsground is being redeveloped.

    As many people as want to go to the game can now from both Connacht and Munster.Itll be a great novelty factor and could see 15k-20k at a home Connacht game.

    Also there's a huge Mayo/roscommon/Sligo and Leitrim support for Connacht.Surely you can't begrudge some of them (in this case people in Castlebar and surrounds) not having to travel for once?

    Seems a very bitter and shortsighted viewpoint to have.



  • #13249
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 474 ✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857206#Comment_122857206

    Refund me for the game not held in Galway, and that's fine

    Highlight this before selling the season ticket, and it's fine

    Connacht vs Munster is generally the busiest game of the year. Its a selling point for some season ticket holders, and that is been moved 74km away.

    It's a money making exercise, absolutely nothing more

    Munster sell different types of season tickets. One for Thomand only, one for Cork only, and one that includes both

    Leinster generally share games between the RDS and the Aviva. 1km or a 14min walk away. Even this year, Croke Park is only 4km from the Aviva



  • #13250
    phog
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857353#Comment_122857353

    I think all this is valid, I like the idea that the game might be held in McHale Park but I can understand any frustration a Connacht fan might have in it being moved after season ticket sales has taken place.

    I can also see a huge attraction to it from a Connacht Rugby POV, grow the game in the province and probably increase their income from the game with increased ticket sales.



  • #13251
    evil_seed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭evil_seed


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122857353#Comment_122857353

    Of course it's a money making exercise. The Sportsgrounds capacity is way under due to the renovations, why wouldn't you be happy to see them fill the coffers? Why are you so mad?



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  • #13252
    Wegians89
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    A very smart move financially and one I’d like to see more often. Watching the matches this season on tv and see the construction site rather than a big crowd can be quite frustrating. I hope they do the same for the Ulster home match and any big European / finals games.

    However it is terrible that fans weren’t informed of this before hand. They’ve had long enough to plan the stadium redevelopment and its Such an obvious solution to maximising capacity for the big games. There’s no way this idea just developed in the last couple of weeks.



  • #13253
    testtech05
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    I wonder how much they would have to pay to rent McHale park. Will they actually make that much out of it if they don't get a bigger than usual crowd?

    I would agree it is a good idea in theory though but the way it is being floated half way through the season without any prior info is a bit lousy imo



  • #13254
    BrokenMan
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    Ridiculous idea to be dropping this in halfway through the season for one of the biggest home games. Announce it for one of the early home inter pro games next season. We bought tickets for the Dexcom this year and that's where the games should be played. Especially the marquee inter pro matches. It's a money grab and nothing more.



  • #13255
    niallm77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭niallm77


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122859774#Comment_122859774

    Money pays the bills, pays for the big signing etc. But I agree, it should be a home interpro next October early in season where it can be marketed over the summer etc



  • #13256
    lostboy75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭lostboy75


    As someone that drives over an hour to go to the home games I'm delighted with this announcement tbh. I live in South Mayo, there are fans traveling from further north than me, one game in our direction surely isn't a deal breaker. Gives me a driving break and gives the opportunity of fans further north to consider going to a game.



  • #13257
    RonnieL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 862 ✭✭✭RonnieL


    I can see both sides it. Consider this - if a promoter announced a gig to be played in Galway city and sold the tickets, then decided a few months before the gig that it would be played in Castlebar, people would be understandably annoyed, and they'd expect to be offered a refund at the very least. This is the exact same, and who knows, maybe that's what the branch will do.

    Personally, I'd probably spin up for it, and if the prices are right I'd buy extra tickets for my kids and bring them too, largely because of the novelty factor. However, if it's something they plan on doing more regularly, then I'd probably have to reconsider buying a season ticket, or push them to offer a "Galway" season ticket similar to what Munster apparently do.



  • #13258
    phog
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122860466#Comment_122860466

    Maybe, Connacht Rugby should offer their supporters first choice to sit in groups firstly and then purchase additional tickets in seats next to them before offering anything on public sale.

    Let's say me and my wife are season ticket holders, we're asked to nominate one purchaser to go online to buy our two tickets plus any additional tickets we require for McHale Park. The Lead Purchaser goes on to the ticketing system and purchases the tickets they require in the location they prefer.



  • #13259
    Strand1970
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    Best seats in rhe main stand should be cordoned off for season ticket holders, that would be fair. The sports ground during the development might have max 5k capacity? Now imagine a full house in Mayo with some fans first time to attend a connacht game with a novelty buzz in the crowd. That would be magic and maybe worth a few points in the game. 1 game a season should be around connacht. Maybe not the big games but mid table games and use it long term to attract new fans to Galway to fill the new stadium. Yes let season ticket holders know in advance before season tickets go on sale.



  • #13260
    CuriousCucumber
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    Thats what it comes down to for me. Tell me in advance. 100% grow the support around the province. Just dont sell me something, and then take it away

    "Dear Mr. Cucumber, your season ticket is going to cost €350 for 12 games in the Dexcom Stadium next season.

    The following game, Connacht vs Cardiff will played in a different location within Connacht. You will granted priority access to purchase a ticket for this game at a cost of €25. For none season ticket holders, tickets will cost €35"



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  • #13261
    Krazy gang
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    Do connacht attract many fans from outside galway I'd be curious to know? All 4 other connacht counties are mainly rural where gaa is no in the local communities. Mayo leitrim roscommon in particular. Sligo is a big soccer town from what I hear.



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