Galway GAA Discussion Thread #2

Utopia Parkway · 19-05-2019 5:40pm

After all that fuss, O'Curraoin actually had a great game.

Mixed performance overall though. Hope Molloy is alright. Fear it could be a bad one.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 5:43pm

Utopia Parkway wrote:

Mixed performance overall though. Hope Molloy is alright. Fear it could be a bad one.

Only positive I take from Molloy was he sat in the subs bench till half time. So hopefully that might be an indication it's not that bad. The fact they made a temporary sling out of his jersey probably means a shoulder injury. Be a pity if it's something long term.

19-05-2019 5:44pm

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

After all that fuss, O'Curraoin actually had a great game.

Mixed performance overall though. Hope Molloy is alright. Fear it could be a bad one.

Nobody made a fuss.

I was the only one who questioned him and a lot of the points talked about playing Sligo etc.

We wont win an AI against Sligo nor will the likes of Dublin kick balls out to midfield. To me that means theres very little point playing the opponents game in an earlier round.
I don't question his ability to play against D2-D4 teams but in late summer when titles are on the line playing a traditional midfielder and kicking balls long is exactly what will see us knocked out.

threeball · 19-05-2019 5:48pm

Happyilylost wrote: »

McDaid is back from an injury and Farragher isn't long with the panel. You'd want to get a grip.

I'm sure they're fit enough for more than 5 mins. I'd play that myself. Think it's yourself that needs to get a grip.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 5:56pm

threeball wrote:

I'm sure they're fit enough for more than 5 mins. I'd play that myself. Think it's yourself that needs to get a grip.

I'm sure they are fit enough for more. But again. They have both not been training for different reasons. Lads training are usually picked ahead of lads not training. If there performance in training justifies starting positions/coming on earlier I'm sure KW will give them there chance. Plenty of Galway players seemed to have become superstars the less they play. And KW seems to be able to do no right no matter what he does.

spurshero · 19-05-2019 5:57pm

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Nobody made a fuss.

I was the only one who questioned him and a lot of the points talked about playing Sligo etc.

We wont win an AI against Sligo nor will the likes of Dublin kick balls out to midfield. To me that means theres very little point playing the opponents game in an earlier round.
I don't question his ability to play against D2-D4 teams but in late summer when titles are on the line playing a traditional midfielder and kicking balls long is exactly what will see us knocked out.

Ya must be some crack on a night out .

spurshero · 19-05-2019 5:58pm

Job done can play a lot better . June 16 a bit away yet . Will have to keep improving to beat mayo or ros . Disappointed for molloy hope it’s not to bad . Martin farragher put his hand up with the 5 mins he got

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 5:59pm

gilberto_eire wrote:

We wont win an AI against Sligo nor will the likes of Dublin kick balls out to midfield. To me that means theres very little point playing the opponents game in an earlier round. I don't question his ability to play against D2-D4 teams but in late summer when titles are on the line playing a traditional midfielder and kicking balls long is exactly what will see us knocked out.

gilberto_eire wrote:

Nobody made a fuss.

gilberto_eire wrote:

I was the only one who questioned him and a lot of the points talked about playing Sligo etc.

His all round play is what was impressive today. Not his fielding. He drove at Sligo more than any other player. Always looked to go forward and kicked a nice score. As you said Sligo is a poor team to base a performance on as they're so poor but I don't think FOC did a whole lot wrong.

threeball · 19-05-2019 6:07pm

Happyilylost wrote: »

I'm sure they are fit enough for more. But again. They have both not been training for different reasons. Lads training are usually picked ahead of lads not training. If there performance in training justifies starting positions/coming on earlier I'm sure KW will give them there chance. Plenty of Galway players seemed to have become superstars the less they play. And KW seems to be able to do no right no matter what he does.

That makes no sense. If they're not ready to come into a game then don't bring them in. If they are then give them decent time if you want to see what they're made off. You can't play both sides of the fence. If they haven't enough time with the panel don't play them at all. There's plenty that have. 5 mins is bs for any player. Farragher hasn't put a foot wrong in two all Ireland finals in a row, I'm sure he could handle 20 mins against a sligo team his club would likely beat.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 6:14pm

If this was the case no one would ever be brought on with 5mins to go. It's part and parcel of the game. He scored 1-1 when he came on and I actually think if Comer isn't fit for the Connacht Final Farragher will now start. So I've a feeling he won't be doing much complaining about his ten minutes.

threeball · 19-05-2019 6:27pm

Happyilylost wrote: »

If this was the case no one would ever be brought on with 5mins to go. It's part and parcel of the game. He scored 1-1 when he came on and I actually think if Comer isn't fit for the Connacht Final Farragher will now start. So I've a feeling he won't be doing much complaining about his ten minutes.

I heard comer had a set back so won't be fit. I'd have farragher before him anyway as there's more scores in Farragher.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 6:31pm

threeball wrote:

I heard comer had a set back so won't be fit. I'd have farragher before him anyway as there's more scores in Farragher.

Comer and Conroy looked in good shape out on the pitch today before the match. Both moving freely and involved in some of the drills. Obviously Molloy is a blow but it would be nice to have close to a full panel sooner rather than later.

threeball · 19-05-2019 6:40pm

Happyilylost wrote: »

Comer and Conroy looked in good shape out on the pitch today before the match. Both moving freely and involved in some of the drills. Obviously Molloy is a blow but it would be nice to have close to a full panel sooner rather than later.

Molloy must be a dislocation rather than a break. He wouldn't have sat on the bench with a break.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 6:45pm

threeball wrote:

Molloy must be a dislocation rather than a break. He wouldn't have sat on the bench with a break.

Hopefully. The lad deserves a break when it comes to playing for Galway.

Diabhal Beag · 19-05-2019 9:01pm

Thought Liam Silke was absolutely fantastic. His class in attack shows us that we're missing that counter-attack quality where somebody like Kerin gives ball away needlessly on the opposition 45. I thought it would've been between Silke and FOC for MOTM. That point from the latter was as sweet a shot as you'll see. Was like watching the FOC that marauds up the pitch for the Breathnaigh.

Not really an awful lot to take from the match bar Molloy's arm being slinged up in his jersey which is never a good sign even if it's precautionary.

Sligo were poor enough but Pat Hughes caused a lot of hassle in the second half when we allowed him too much space. Have no idea why they replaced him with Marren who looked past it.

Lot of work to do because Roscommon or Mayo will be a big step-up.

Hulk Hands · 19-05-2019 9:13pm

That was alright I suppose. Sligo were very poor and only really interested in fouling and niggly stuff. It's unlike them and disappointing. Thought Paul Taylor was classier than that. They kept the sweepers until the bitter end so were told to keep the score down.

Galway backs were quite good. SAC had a couple of very good moments despite sending off. Silke obviously superb. Of any team in the country, we've probably had the single biggest addition over last year with him. One of our best players easily. Molloy injury disappoting. John Daly was very good and Bradshaw very tough in possession.

Forwards were poor. No focal point without Comer. Burke needs to understand he's there for scoring as well as flash assists. I wish Walsh would be more clinical and take his score once he beats his man. Always takes a second turn. Daly was poor shooting but is usually good, will let him off.

FOC close to motm. Looked very light on his feet, good going forward but also excellent tackling, as well a fielded a few. Has gone from afterthought to half a chance of starting the Connacht final. Fair fcuks to him

Hulk Hands · 19-05-2019 9:18pm

threeball wrote: »

I heard comer had a set back so won't be fit. I'd have farragher before him anyway as there's more scores in Farragher.

Jesus Christ. Comers been comfortably our best player for years and averages about 3 from play a game as well as drawing countless frees

jr86 · 19-05-2019 9:23pm

Hulk Hands wrote: »

FOC close to motm. Looked very light on his feet, good going forward but also excellent tackling, as well a fielded a few. Has gone from afterthought to half a chance of starting the Connacht final. Fair fcuks to him

That would be some story to be fair.

Always felt he got a raw deal from some. Sure he's not the most glamorous or easy on the eye type player, but he puts in an effective shift

Great lesson to anyone

Say Your Number · 19-05-2019 9:28pm

Hulk Hands wrote: »

That was alright I suppose. Sligo were very poor and only really interested in fouling and niggly stuff. It's unlike them and disappointing. Thought Paul Taylor was classier than that. They kept the sweepers until the bitter end so were told to keep the score down.

I take it you were disappointed to see the same pulling and dragging antics from the Galway defenders too?

After Sligo let Galway stroll through the their defence time and time again last year I was happy to see a bit of aggression from them and at least make Galway work for their scores.

Sligo have had three different managers the last three years and a fair amount of turnover in players in that time so it's hard to gauge too much from that match.

threeball · 19-05-2019 9:37pm

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Jesus Christ. Comers been comfortably our best player for years and averages about 3 from play a game as well as drawing countless frees

Shane Walsh was far superior to Comer last year. Comer takes too much out of the ball. If he played the target man and fed those around him he'd be unstoppable and make more room for himself. Unfortunately his default is to take it down and charge at goal. Once the defenders know that's what's going to happen he gets swallowed up. He needs to vary his game for his own sake and the team.

Hulk Hands · 19-05-2019 9:39pm

Say Your Number wrote: »

I take it you were disappointed to see the same pulling and dragging antics from the Galway defenders too?

After Sligo let Galway stroll through the their defence time and time again last year I was happy to see a bit of aggression from them and at least make Galway work for their scores.

Sligo have had three different managers the last three years and a fair amount of turnover in players in that time so it's hard to gauge too much from that match.

I can appreciate the bit of bite and a bit of aggression certainly needed from ye but there was a clear directive in the first half to foul outside 35 where Galway wouldn't be able to score the free against the wind. I wouldn't be surprised if Sligo numbered 15 fouls in that area in 35 mins. That can only come from upstairs. Cummins was getting molested inside also and the keeper almost conned the umpires into sending him off. I counted Walsh being hit 4 sperate times off the ball as he made a run upfield at one stage, he was 100% targeted from the get go

Hulk Hands · 19-05-2019 9:42pm

threeball wrote: »

Shane Walsh was far superior to Comer last year. Comer takes too much out of the ball. If he played the target man and fed those around him he'd be unstoppable and make more room for himself. Unfortunately his default is to take it down and charge at goal. Once the defenders know that's what's going to happen he gets swallowed up. He needs to vary his game for his own sake and the team.

He was directly accountable for 6 points and 8 points in the games against Dublin last year off very limited ball while being double marked. You're suggesting he's dropped. Are you on a wind up?

Say Your Number · 19-05-2019 9:52pm

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I can appreciate the bit of bite and a bit of aggression certainly needed from ye but there was a clear directive in the first half to foul outside 35 where Galway wouldn't be able to score the free against the wind. I wouldn't be surprised if Sligo numbered 15 fouls in that area in 35 mins. That can only come from upstairs. Cummins was getting molested inside also and the keeper almost conned the umpires into sending him off. I counted Walsh being hit 4 sperate times off the ball as he made a run upfield at one stage, he was 100% targeted from the get go

Pat Hughes got a yellow card for being wrestled to the ground, saw plenty of runs being blocked by Galway backs too, while it's not great to watch both sides were as bad as each today for it.

Was strange with such a small crowd at it, Markievicz is usually wedged for the first Connacht game.

Happyilylost · 19-05-2019 11:17pm

One other thing about today and not sure if many went in but I thought Michael Day was fantastic for the junior team again. I know the level is completely different but himself and Sean Denvir looked a cut above everything else. Day has been in and around the fringes of the Galway team and on days like today I wonder is he worth a more prolonged look.

Diabhal Beag · 19-05-2019 11:44pm

Say Your Number wrote: »

I take it you were disappointed to see the same pulling and dragging antics from the Galway defenders too?

I can't remember which Sligo lad it was but the lad that kept walking towards Shane Walsh when he was lining up frees against the breeze was great ****ehousing and it worked a couple of times.

Your keeper was an absolute clown though throwing himself to the floor pretending Cummins knocked the nose off him. I honestly reckon if he stayed on his feet there would've been a better chance of a straight red for Cummins.

Robson99 · 19-05-2019 11:46pm

Onwards to Wexford next Sunday. Will be extremely tough. Lose and we are in big trouble

Utopia Parkway · 19-05-2019 11:55pm

Hulk Hands wrote: »

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Galway backs were quite good. SAC had a couple of very good moments despite sending off. Silke obviously superb. Of any team in the country, we've probably had the single biggest addition over last year with him. One of our best players easily. Molloy injury disappoting. John Daly was very good and Bradshaw very tough in possession.

John Daly has a great range of passing from half back. He always tries to get the head up and pick out a man up the field. Noticeable how many scores are coming from his passes since he came into the team. His big challenge now is staying fit.

intellectual dosser · 20-05-2019 10:35am

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

I can't remember which Sligo lad it was but the lad that kept walking towards Shane Walsh when he was lining up frees against the breeze was great ****ehousing and it worked a couple of times.

Your keeper was an absolute clown though throwing himself to the floor pretending Cummins knocked the nose off him. I honestly reckon if he stayed on his feet there would've been a better chance of a straight red for Cummins.

Can anyone understand the grounds for the yellow card?

It seems to me it was either a strike or it wasnt, therefore a red or nothing at all.

A cop out by the ref?

PCeeeee · 20-05-2019 10:40am

intellectual dosser wrote: »

Can anyone understand the grounds for the yellow card?

It seems to me it was either a strike or it wasnt, therefore a red or nothing at all.

A cop out by the ref?

Spot on. It was nothing at all.

Snow Garden · 20-05-2019 10:49am

Robson99 wrote: »

Onwards to Wexford next Sunday. Will be extremely tough. Lose and we are in big trouble

It's a home game so we should win. Obviously we will need to raise the tempo compared to Carlow but I think the draw is favourable to ease us into the championship. The Nowlan Park game will be tasty.

GS11 · 20-05-2019 3:08pm

Would agree games and timings of them are set up well for us, still feel we to pick up some momentum fairly quick.

PCeeeee · 21-05-2019 2:46pm

Anyone hear any news on Kieran Molloy?

MfMan · 21-05-2019 3:00pm

PCeeeee wrote: »

Anyone hear any news on Kieran Molloy?

Dislocated shoulder. Might be ok again for next day.

cson · 21-05-2019 5:49pm

Robson99 wrote: »

Onwards to Wexford next Sunday. Will be extremely tough. Lose and we are in big trouble

Glass half empty approach.

Win and we're within touching distance of the final after the Wexicans drew with Dublin.

spurshero · 22-05-2019 12:12pm

In the football forwards need to up there game big time . Scoring rates v poor v London and Sligo . To have a full forward line that didn’t muster a point between them and all 3 taken off against a Sligo team relegated to div 4 is worried . One thing is for sure we won’t get away with threat from here on in .

MfMan · 22-05-2019 12:33pm

spurshero wrote: »

In the football forwards need to up there game big time . Scoring rates v poor v London and Sligo . To have a full forward line that didn’t muster a point between them and all 3 taken off against a Sligo team relegated to div 4 is worried . One thing is for sure we won’t get away with threat from here on in .

In fairness, Galway were playing against a mass defence on Sunday so room to operate for the FF line was at a premium. However, all 3 the last day were a bit the same, it probably needs a different type player there a-la Comer to mix it up a bit. Ian Burke will definitely be there, then it's a pick-and-match between Cummins, O Laoi, Brannigan, (maybe Martin Farragher) none of whom are really world class, though O Laoi shows promise. The half line also needs a scoring boost. Shane Walsh is fine; Ml Daly is a good footballer but has a tendency to kick the ball wildly when shooting, resulting in a mixed scoring return. Is also a bit one-paced and unable to beat defenders on the run. Heaney seems to be a good goal poacher, though not as prolific at points. Maybe he'd be switched to the HB line in time, KW is loyal to him anyway. You get the impression that KW, with his innate caution, does tend to like his HF line to be work horses as much as scoring attackers.

threeball · 22-05-2019 9:35pm

spurshero wrote: »

In the football forwards need to up there game big time . Scoring rates v poor v London and Sligo . To have a full forward line that didn’t muster a point between them and all 3 taken off against a Sligo team relegated to div 4 is worried . One thing is for sure we won’t get away with threat from here on in .

Current system leaves forwards with little to no chance of scoring. If you're going to transition slowly from defence you can expect your midfield and half backs to be your top scorers coming off overlaps. The lads inside haven't a prayer so it's not about them upping their game and more about the system adapting to suit them.

I says · 22-05-2019 9:54pm

Tony og Reagan gone to work with the limerick hurlers I see was he with tipp last year?

grbear · 23-05-2019 11:48am

My worry with the footballers at the moment is that I'd have zero confidence in naming any line of the pitch with the exception of the full backs. There could well be more changes to the Galway lineup compared to last year than Mayo or Roscommon. Obviously Comer and Conroy's injury, Armstrong's retirement and Sweeney taking the year off meant that there will be a certain level of change but I wouldn't be surprised if we saw 8 or more changes for Galway compared to the Mayo game last year. Great squad depth but I'd be worried about that level of turnover.

Diabhal Beag · 24-05-2019 8:36pm

I know this was brought up on Hoganstand recently but the social medial coverage from the official Galway GAA accounts are disgraceful. Have to keep updated by the Sligo twitter account for the U-17's match tonight. Galway GAA's latest tweet was a retweet of Supermacs promoting Tex Callaghan while there's a crucial underage match underway as we speak.

Tribesman GAA was a voluntary initiative and have done fantastic work organised buses and giving updated but the verified accounts are unbelievably lazy. They have a lot of respect in my book but they can only do so much as volunteers.

I've gone into that office in Pearse Stadium many times for tickets previously and the utter disdain in their eyes that you would dare disturb their gossiping or Facebook feeds is gas. That attitude clearly extends to other avenues of their admin roles. Surely the fact the millions of euro have been pissed into the wind by the Board doesn't mean we can't get better coverage of all Galway intercounty sides?

Doctors room ghost · 24-05-2019 8:45pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

I know this was brought up on Hoganstand recently but the social medial coverage from the official Galway GAA accounts are disgraceful. Have to keep updated by the Sligo twitter account for the U-17's match tonight. Galway GAA's latest tweet was a retweet of Supermacs promoting Tex Callaghan while there's a crucial underage match underway as we speak.

Tribesman GAA was a voluntary initiative and have done fantastic work organised buses and giving updated but the verified accounts are unbelievably lazy. They have a lot of respect in my book but they can only do so much as volunteers.

I've gone into that office in Pearse Stadium many times for tickets previously and the utter disdain in their eyes that you would dare disturb their gossiping or Facebook feeds is gas. That attitude clearly extends to other avenues of their admin roles. Surely the fact the millions of euro have been pissed into the wind by the Board doesn't mean we can't get better coverage of all Galway intercounty sides?

It’s pure sh1te.its hard to even find the fixtures for the senior teams.theres about 8 accounts then that haven’t posted anything in years.
The gaa blog willie joe runs for the mayo fans is top class.surely there’s someone in Galway that could set up something like that

Happyilylost · 24-05-2019 8:55pm

Minor team impossible to know what to make of them. Conceding a goal early in the second half to level the game the centre back gets sent off immediately and yet Galway dig in and pull off a win.

Happyilylost · 25-05-2019 12:32am

Daithi and Johnny Coen back in. Hopefully can step up from Carlow.

grbear · 25-05-2019 11:50am

The whole online side of Galway GAA needs to overhauled as they aren't keeping up with other counties. The Twitter account for instance has less followers than Mayo, Tipperary and Kilkenny despite Galway having a much larger population than those counties. Simply being a reliable way to check a score of a game would be a real benefit. I hadn't realised TribesmenGAA looks to be finished which is a shame.

Utopia Parkway · 25-05-2019 1:14pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

I know this was brought up on Hoganstand recently but the social medial coverage from the official Galway GAA accounts are disgraceful. Have to keep updated by the Sligo twitter account for the U-17's match tonight. Galway GAA's latest tweet was a retweet of Supermacs promoting Tex Callaghan while there's a crucial underage match underway as we speak.

Tribesman GAA was a voluntary initiative and have done fantastic work organised buses and giving updated but the verified accounts are unbelievably lazy. They have a lot of respect in my book but they can only do so much as volunteers.

I've gone into that office in Pearse Stadium many times for tickets previously and the utter disdain in their eyes that you would dare disturb their gossiping or Facebook feeds is gas. That attitude clearly extends to other avenues of their admin roles. Surely the fact the millions of euro have been pissed into the wind by the Board doesn't mean we can't get better coverage of all Galway intercounty sides?

Tribesmen GAA was fantastic for up to the minute scores and news but from what I understand it was basically one fella who did it for 8 years as a labour of love. When he finished up recently it's a pity nobody took it on after. Or even a few people to share the workload.

To keep up to date with scores in Galway games now you basically have to check the twitter account of the opposition.

Hulk Hands · 25-05-2019 1:48pm

It's worth sending in a few emails calling them a disgrace. Stuff like our social media accounts piss me off no end. Galway are part of the GAA elite, top level hurling and football teams, should be at the top of the list on all spending and providing for facilities but we seem to get shoddy everything. Even stuff like the indoor dome at Bekan. The highest achieving team in the province is the Galway hurlers who will never use it. County board shouldve thrown their weight around and laughed Connacht council out of it when the idea was broached

Doctors room ghost wrote: »

It’s pure sh1te.its hard to even find the fixtures for the senior teams.theres about 8 accounts then that haven’t posted anything in years.
The gaa blog willie joe runs for the mayo fans is top class.surely there’s someone in Galway that could set up something like that

Ah that Willie Joe blog is almost like a parody. Tin foil hat website. All it achieves is giving other counties a good laugh at all the comments once Mayo inevitably crash out

Happyilylost · 25-05-2019 3:42pm

FOC taken off with what looks like a hamstring injury after 20 mins for MB.

cson · 25-05-2019 4:37pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

I know this was brought up on Hoganstand recently but the social medial coverage from the official Galway GAA accounts are disgraceful. Have to keep updated by the Sligo twitter account for the U-17's match tonight. Galway GAA's latest tweet was a retweet of Supermacs promoting Tex Callaghan while there's a crucial underage match underway as we speak.

Tribesman GAA was a voluntary initiative and have done fantastic work organised buses and giving updated but the verified accounts are unbelievably lazy. They have a lot of respect in my book but they can only do so much as volunteers.

I've gone into that office in Pearse Stadium many times for tickets previously and the utter disdain in their eyes that you would dare disturb their gossiping or Facebook feeds is gas. That attitude clearly extends to other avenues of their admin roles. Surely the fact the millions of euro have been pissed into the wind by the Board doesn't mean we can't get better coverage of all Galway intercounty sides?

FlirtFM do a decent job on the county championships.

But agreed, its disgraceful that the people of Galway are so heavily reliant on third party media for updates.

Happyilylost · 25-05-2019 6:48pm

Molloy starting for Corofin. ClareGalway with a surprisingly easy victory over Annaghdown. Comer played no part but did a full warm up for them.

Happyilylost · 25-05-2019 7:00pm

Happyilylost wrote:

Molloy starting for Corofin. ClareGalway with a surprisingly easy victory over Annaghdown. Comer played no part but did a full warm up for them.

Scratch that Molloy did the full warm up but doesn't start

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