Galway GAA Discussion Thread #2

Nobody likes to have to consider permutations but of course is essential on Saturday for the footballers. Here is the current standing:

-If we win we get through no matter what and the loser of the Dublin/Derry game will go out (best case scenario)

-Next best thing is for Dublin to hammer Derry. That way we can lose against Armagh but still get through so long as we don't lose as much as Derry (with a 3 point cushion).

-Worst case is if Derry win or draw - then we would have to win against Armagh otherwise we will be out.

So while Galway are in a really positive position - Derry winning on Saturday will leave us in a very precarious position and could very likely be out for the year if Armagh decide to scalp us like they often have in the past.

Was wondering this myself, but seeing as Dublin have a worse points difference than Galway (miraculously). A draw will get us ahead of Dublin on points difference if they lose.

So a lot of jeopardy for Dublin as well, which hopefully they will use to beat Derry.

Ah, didn't realise this, thought it was points difference. So a draw would be more precarious than I initially thought.

Edit: you are correct. Rules here

https://www.gaa.ie/api/pdfs/image/upload/wsvypj4txjj6arjvbjxt.pdf

Edited post above to reflect this.

He needs to work on the fact that we are incapable of comfortably beating teams we are far better than. This could be put towards our lack of reliable scorers.

If you look at teams during the warm up - the opposing teams always spend a good chunk of their time shooting and telegraphing where the posts are. Galway seem to spend most of their time doing drills and 4v4s and other nonsense. They don't know what direction the posts are during the game then.

Anyone been to a game in Cavan before? Can you park near the ground?

Sam o' Neill appears dropped after that Derry game. How well Darcy plays has more or less dictated Galway's fortunes the last 5-6 games.

Armagh named a very strong team. McGeeney playing mind games with PJ who I think will be on the chopping block if they drop out this weekend.

I'm not from Galway, but would Peter Cooke not be a better option than Paul Conroy. I know he got player of the year last year, and deservedly so; however, his form seems to have dropped considerably.

Would prefer McDaid pushed back to midfield with Cooke in half forward line

The speed of the game under the new rules seems to make Conroy a bit of a bystander over the past two games.

Some drop off since the Connacht final

Strong Armagh team named too, I don't buy the "Armagh won't be up for this" nonsense that's being floated in places

Id probably start Cooke and bring Conroy in reasonably early in the second half for whoever's non performing. No reason they both can't be on the field at the same time

Conroy's was very quiet v Dublin and wasteful v Derry. In the Dublin case they specifically sacrificed someone to stop him. That's not a bad thing if you can work it to get other players space

However he was exceptional v both Roscommon and Mayo. And as you say, player of the year last year. Imagine any other sport where players were written off after two games. I suppose the GAA has always been like that

Been quick to question Joyce over past 6 years but if we lose tomorrow and he steps away who do we have to replace him that would bring this team forward. Days of outside managers seems to be gone by now. None of the former players who have worked with underage teams over past 10 years have covered themselves in glory. Know David Morris who in current setup was highly thought of before but not sure if he's a guy for the manager role.

Donal O'Flátharta surely would be worth a go? Won an U-20 All Ireland with a decent amount of the current side. Derek Savage this year is proof that you need more than just a good panel to do well at that grade. Joyce couldn't manage an All-Ireland at that grade either in fairness.

Is Comer out again?

Time for Comer to pack it in . Can't be relied upon.

I said before the Mayo game that we couldn't play conroy in midfield and it's turned out that way. He just doesn't have the legs for that role.

Hes benched this evening but when he makes an appearance it needs to be further up the pitch. I'd even use him as one of the 3 up. Hes a good target to hit with a quick transition and his passing would be an asset to either the other 2 inside or runners coming up in support.

Not sure id be confident of them getting a result today any way.

This is much worse than anyone could have predicted. This team have no business any further in the championship.