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Galway GAA Discussion Thread #2

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  • #1022
    threeball
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    Thats Conor Cooneys ankle ligaments gone I'd say.


  • #1023
    threeball
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    ClanofLams wrote: »
    Thomas’s are a good team. Very difficult to go from all Ireland final three weeks ago to first round of county championship today.

    They're a good team. I don't think they're the calibre of the best teams in the country. The Ballyhales, Ballygunners etc.
    Galway hurling doesn't have any stand out club teams at the moment which is actually a good thing for the county team.

    On another note. I thought it was illegal to target the hand in hurling. This game has been chock full of lads choppiing and slapping at lads handpassing the sliothar, catching the sliothar (not overhead), returning the sliothar to hand from the hurl. Its spiteful nasty stuff from both sides.


  • #1024
    Happyilylost
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    My Cappy forecast may not work out well! Jamie Ryan for Loughrea had some game. I think he got game time for seniors a few years ago and might be worth another look for Galway. Most of the other county players on show were fairly quiet in Ballinasloe.


  • #1025
    jr86
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    Don't recall Ryan getting a run for Galway before

    Himself, Tadhg and Niland seem to be the big winners from the weekend

    Good to see David Burke returning to form today, I thought he had his best game in a while. In all fairness, missing 2 county players and only a couple of weeks after the AIF, it was always a huge ask for them today. They should be in much better shape in August/sept

    Uneventful enough opening weekend. Oranmore with probably the only real upset


  • #1026
    Diabhal Beag
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    Think it might be Craughwell Jamie Ryan who was a keeper for the seniors in 2012 for the League IIRC. He won an All-Ireland U-21 with Niall Burke, Glennon and Haran too.


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  • #1027
    MfMan
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    jr86 wrote: »
    Lets not get OTT now, its as certain as you can get that Galway will qualify out of Leinster with plenty to spare

    I'd still be very surprised if Galway didn't win Leinster outright.

    It's very easy to make a case that Galway will struggle in Leinster. Take the forward unit from the past 2 years; Cathal Mannion has played the league campaign in midfield, Joe Cooney is in Australia, Glynn still in America, JC injured, now Conor Cooney (who hadn't been in good form anyway) could be a doubt also, Whelan not in great form either, Niall Burke and Jason Flynn haven't yet proven to be better than impact subs, no alternative forwards identified during the league, (or IMO not given sufficient chances, 10 minutes now, half a game then, isn't enough). Our '17/'18 defensive unit from 1-4 have scarcely played this year, David Burke may not be fully fit, is not in great form and has a lot of miles up. It looks as if Padraig Mannion will be deployed at no. 6 going forward, correctly in my view; as good as GMac is under the dropping ball, he's too error prone and dispossessed too easily in contact. All in all, a lot of questions to be resolved. 2 years ago, the team practically picked itself, a sine qua non for success, now it's looks a much more difficult task. I hope that, just as the 1990 final was the logical end of our great side then, that last year's final wasn't the finale of this team.


  • #1028
    MfMan
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    jr86 wrote: »
    Don't recall Ryan getting a run for Galway before

    Himself, Tadhg and Niland seem to be the big winners from the weekend

    Good to see David Burke returning to form today, I thought he had his best game in a while. In all fairness, missing 2 county players and only a couple of weeks after the AIF, it was always a huge ask for them today. They should be in much better shape in August/sept

    Uneventful enough opening weekend. Oranmore with probably the only real upset

    Oranmore carrying through their momentum from the Intermediate success; Niall Healy returned for Craughwell I believe, but was Monaghan playing? Thought Ahascragh would have been closer to Pearses. A bit surprised also at Larkins' defeat of Castlegar, I thought the latter were starting to put together a useful enough side. In Senior B, even this early , it looks like a long season for Abbeyknockmoy. Well beaten by Ardrahan, scarcely the strongest team in the group, and really struggling for scoring power. Between them, Mullagh and maybe Ballindereen for the drop out of this group.


  • #1029
    threeball
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    MfMan wrote: »
    It's very easy to make a case that Galway will struggle in Leinster. Take the forward unit from the past 2 years; Cathal Mannion has played the league campaign in midfield, Joe Cooney is in Australia, Glynn still in America, JC injured, now Conor Cooney (who hadn't been in good form anyway) could be a doubt also, Whelan not in great form either, Niall Burke and Jason Flynn haven't yet proven to be better than impact subs, no alternative forwards identified during the league, (or IMO not given sufficient chances, 10 minutes now, half a game then, isn't enough). Our '17/'18 defensive unit from 1-4 have scarcely played this year, David Burke may not be fully fit, is not in great form and has a lot of miles up. It looks as if Padraig Mannion will be deployed at no. 6 going forward, correctly in my view; as good as GMac is under the dropping ball, he's too error prone and dispossessed too easily in contact. All in all, a lot of questions to be resolved. 2 years ago, the team practically picked itself, a sine qua non for success, now it's looks a much more difficult task. I hope that, just as the 1990 final was the logical end of our great side then, that last year's final wasn't the finale of this team.

    As a counter to that I would say that we still have the team we played in the league and are adding Daithi and David Burke to that. That team easily accounted for Wexford and KK are no great shakes. Killian Buckley is a huge loss for them. I see your point but I think we're not as badly off as the post suggests.
    I don't see a position for GMac if no centre back. He doesn't have the pace required for the wing and I can't see them changing Daithi out of fullback so where does he fit?


  • #1030
    jr86
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    threeball wrote: »
    As a counter to that I would say that we still have the team we played in the league and are adding Daithi and David Burke to that. That team easily accounted for Wexford and KK are no great shakes. Killian Buckley is a huge loss for them. I see your point but I think we're not as badly off as the post suggests.
    I don't see a position for GMac if no centre back. He doesn't have the pace required for the wing and I can't see them changing Daithi out of fullback so where does he fit?

    Yeah, the team Galway put out on paper will still be well good enough to beat Wexford and Dublin and even KK

    They'd only bite your hand off for players like Jason Flynn, Tadhg Haran and Niall Burke. Darragh Burke who isn't even in the panel would start for Dublin and Wexford

    Yeah, its 6 or nowhere for G Mac. Lets be honest, he played in the AIF despite barely being half fit - he's still a crucial player. The only 2 centre backs in the county to rival him are Daithi and Mannion but both of those can just as seamlessly fit in elsewhere. Mac is a specialist 6
    MfMan wrote: »
    Oranmore carrying through their momentum from the Intermediate success; Niall Healy returned for Craughwell I believe, but was Monaghan playing? Thought Ahascragh would have been closer to Pearses. A bit surprised also at Larkins' defeat of Castlegar, I thought the latter were starting to put together a useful enough side. In Senior B, even this early , it looks like a long season for Abbeyknockmoy. Well beaten by Ardrahan, scarcely the strongest team in the group, and really struggling for scoring power. Between them, Mullagh and maybe Ballindereen for the drop out of this group.

    Healy is still the main man for C'well even if Monaghan (who was missing) is on the county panel. No coincidence they went down to Senior B last year when Healy was injured.

    Ahascragh simply don't have enough players. They were battered in the league matches last month - without the Mannions they don't have near enough quality. And those two can't do it all on their own when they're back for champ, despite their best efforts (Cathal 9/11 scores yesterday, Padraic with 1 - so 10/11 in total). They'll be in a battle with Beagh to avoid finishing bottom in that group

    Mullagh were senior A last year, would be amazed if they were in any trouble. They'll make playoffs handy. No-one will touch Bridge in that group, so I wouldn't judge them on that


  • #1031
    Happyilylost
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    Evan Niland is another who is worth a look.


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  • #1032
    Utopia Parkway
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    Happyilylost wrote: »
    Evan Niland is another who is worth a look.

    Definitely worth a look. I have some doubts about him at intercounty level as he's not that big or quick but he's clever and has great wrists and is an excellent free taker of course. Hard to ignore his recent scoring form.


  • #1033
    threeball
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    Utopia Parkway wrote: »
    Definitely worth a look. I have some doubts about him at intercounty level as he's not that big or quick but he's clever and has great wrists and is an excellent free taker of course. Hard to ignore his recent scoring form.

    Speed isn't as important in hurling as in football. I'd take a lad with a quick mind and quick wrists in most positions over a guy with loads of speed but not as talented in the other two areas. These lads generate space rather than just trying to burn a lad off on pace alone


  • #1034
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users Posts: 17,286 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    Galway hurling boss Micheál Donoghue is set to receive a welcome boost with Joseph Cooney believed to be on his way home from Australia.

    The Irish Daily Star reports that Cooney could be back in the Tribesmen’s plans as soon as next week, while there also could be another return this summer for the New York-based Jonathan Glynn.

    The returns would surely be most welcomed by Donoghue after his star forward Joe Canning was ruled out for the entire Leinster senior hurling championship with a groin injury sustained in last month’s National League semi-final loss to Waterford.

    Galway commence their provincial title defence against Carlow in Salthill on May 12th.


  • #1035
    threeball
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    Utopia Parkway wrote: »
    Galway hurling boss Micheál Donoghue is set to receive a welcome boost with Joseph Cooney believed to be on his way home from Australia.

    The Irish Daily Star reports that Cooney could be back in the Tribesmen’s plans as soon as next week, while there also could be another return this summer for the New York-based Jonathan Glynn.

    The returns would surely be most welcomed by Donoghue after his star forward Joe Canning was ruled out for the entire Leinster senior hurling championship with a groin injury sustained in last month’s National League semi-final loss to Waterford.

    Galway commence their provincial title defence against Carlow in Salthill on May 12th.

    Very short stint in Oz, barely a good holiday. Didn't he just transfer clubs?Wonder was he enticed back?


  • #1036
    Happyilylost
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    threeball wrote:
    Very short stint in Oz, barely a good holiday. Didn't he just transfer clubs?Wonder was he enticed back?


    Can only repeat what I was told but it seems he joined the club in Australia as he wanted to get some training and match practice in before returning home. He was struggling to get this done as clubs wouldn't let him join without registering because of insurance. Either way if it's true it can only be good news. He's a versatile player and is an asset in a number of positions.


  • #1037
    RMAOK
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    Happyilylost wrote: »
    Either way if it's true it can only be good news. He's a versatile player and is an asset in a number of positions.

    Agreed. While the loss if canning for a few months (hopefully shorter length of time, but maybe I'm bring optimistic there), to have Joseph Cooney back is a big plus imo. If Glynn returns as well, it will offset cannings loss until he hopefully returns. Also it will cover over Conor Cooney being out for a while.

    A good news story for the hurlers - it seems like it's been a while since we could say that.


  • #1038
    Utopia Parkway
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    threeball wrote: »
    Very short stint in Oz, barely a good holiday.

    Been over there about 5 or 6 months. Wish my holidays were that long.


  • #1039
    threeball
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    Happyilylost wrote: »
    Can only repeat what I was told but it seems he joined the club in Australia as he wanted to get some training and match practice in before returning home. He was struggling to get this done as clubs wouldn't let him join without registering because of insurance. Either way if it's true it can only be good news. He's a versatile player and is an asset in a number of positions.

    Delighted to see him back, just thought it was odd switching clubs only weeks before apparently returning. You'd imagine he'd get more out of pucking around without another handy hurler than mullocking with the standard club player in Oz on rock hard burnt grass. With himself and Glynn back we have a really solid half forward line.


  • #1040
    Cathalachs
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Cathalachs


    Football related it was nice to see alot of current and former gaa stars turn out for the funeral of Sean Armstrong's dad,who was only 56.
    Dylan wall I believe has not joined up with the footballers maybe work commitments.


  • #1041
    jr86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭jr86


    Interesting piece with Damien Hayes here https://www.the42.ie/damien-hayes-portumna-2-4592576-Apr2019/?fbclid=IwAR3Z6O3FaET9eTPyFkMdBSbm5wi0IuBfVmx2htF5EqKDPgmAu8Bqjln-Y34

    Have to agree that this April club month really isn't working. I believe clubs only had county players available for 1 training session before the 1st round match 2 weeks ago, and the county team trained 3 times last week again, leaving clubs again without county players for most of the build up to match 2.

    I would be in favour of moving the inter-county championship forward in the season (get rid of pre season comps and move Sigerson/Fitzgibbon to Jan) and leave the club season to run from July/August onwards, but it'll be a long time before any such thing happens


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  • #1042
    Utopia Parkway
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    Cooke and Duggan injured now according to the Tribune unlikely to make the London game.

    Probably lucky enough they with the draw this year as they have a few injuries in the squad but hard to see London or Sligo taking advantage of this. They'll want most of them cleared up by the Connacht final though in mid June.


  • #1043
    Happyilylost
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    Joseph Cooney played for Sarsfields. Scored a goal and a few points. Good to see him back.


  • #1044
    Diabhal Beag
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    Anybody see the Louis Mulqueen incident?


  • #1045
    Happyilylost
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    Diabhal Beag wrote:
    Anybody see the Louis Mulqueen incident?


    Friend was at it. In his eyes 100% accidental. Couldn't believe the guy was sent off for it.


  • #1046
    Diabhal Beag
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    Happyilylost wrote: »
    Friend was at it. In his eyes 100% accidental. Couldn't believe the guy was sent off for it.

    That's what I heard too. He should have been nowhere near where Burke was but wasn't there to see it.


  • #1047
    spurshero
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    I was at game and would be mellows supporter . Honestly think it was accidental but the only person who knows is the player himself . The issue I have and it seems to be getting worse is there are too many people standing on or near the sideline that should be nowhere near it . It will result in more serious issues down the line if not stamped out


  • #1048
    orl
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    I was ten feet away from it. Directly in my eyeline. It was actually Michael Morris who was soloing through. No player on him and it was his own half. He was going at some speed. Louis mulqueen was way too close to the play. There was no reason for morris to deliberately do it. Turloughmore were 6 or 7 poibts up and it was not a dirty game . Morris is a muscular guy so the impact was hard. Hope Louis mulqueen is ok. But for an experienced hurling man, he should not have been there.


  • #1049
    windy shepard henderson
    Registered Users Posts: 5,677 ✭✭✭windy shepard henderson


    orl wrote: »
    I was ten feet away from it. Directly in my eyeline. It was actually Michael Morris who was soloing through. No player on him and it was his own half. He was going at some speed. Louis mulqueen was way too close to the play. There was no reason for morris to deliberately do it. Turloughmore were 6 or 7 poibts up and it was not a dirty game . Morris is a muscular guy so the impact was hard. Hope Louis mulqueen is ok. But for an experienced hurling man, he should not have been there.

    i take it he was the wrong side of the sideline and got a bit of a clatter , hope he is ok too ,

    he is a serious coach would be my preference as next clare coach has won everything in this county ,3 all irelands as coach 3 u21s as coach 2 all ireland clubs as manager , county champions with mellows and almost reinvented city hurling in the process he really is top class , i am only guessing what happened by the way


  • #1050
    jr86
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    Was humming and hawing over going to athenry or Pearse but chose the former!

    Gort Lrea has to one of the most bizarre games I've ever seen. Lrea could have been up by 15 at HT, and were 10 up after about 35 minutes yet somehow Gort came back, and with Greg Lally off injured and without Richie Cummins

    Much improved by ahascragh in the first game with Oranmore looking like they very much need the break after such a hectic year.

    Nothing now till August or September and after two matches still no tangible rewards for any team in such a convuluted group format.

    The whole thing is just all wrong


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  • #1051
    Happyilylost
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    jr86 wrote:
    Gort Lrea has to one of the most bizarre games I've ever seen. Lrea could have been up by 15 at HT, and were 10 up after about 35 minutes yet somehow Gort came back, and with Greg Lally off injured and without Richie Cummins


    What was Jamie Ryan like for Loughrea? Saw him the first day against TAD he looked in flying form.


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