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Looking at match on Sunday I definitely think it be way closer than people might think ,, in league match earlier in the year Shane Walsh gave a master display his loss can not be understated and with comer also out mayo will definitely fancy there chances doubt mayo will give conroy space around the D for 2 pointers and I'd imagine they will man mark finnert also in league mayo half forward line score 6 from play mchugh marker got 4 that day not having Walsh and comer to come on is massive loss for Galway and a massive plus for mayo hopefully Cooke be on match day squad ,, I'm going for 3 point win for mayo just on fact 2 lads out ,, definitely hope I'm wrong , Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1059 - 01/05/2025 18:12:44 2606111 Link 0 |
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It could be a big positve. Win Sunday, celebrate, and then beat Dublin in Pearse stadium in two weeks. The big positive is - you can't meet the same teams in the play offs that are in your group. So once Galway can get into the top 3 of 4 in their group, they have possibly an easy quarter final, and easy semi final and off they go again. They're not meeting Dublin, Derry, Donegal (possibly) in any quarter or semi finals. Galway can do it. Heads up. It's our year. Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 147 - 01/05/2025 19:53:48 2606122 Link 0 |
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Could still end up having to play Tyrone and Kerry to make a semi. It's all pie in sky but listening to keegan and McMahon today draw will have zero effect on players mindsets. Also what with comer out no mention of that Heaney and Daly likely out but they are no longer guaranteed to make 26 which shows our strength in depth jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1481 - 01/05/2025 21:50:41 2606140 Link 0 |
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No Comer on the 26 this weekend I hope not another injury set back that rules him out for the group stage. Shane Walsh remains out also no need in rushing him back until 100% lessons learnt from last year. Good to see Peter Cooke back among the subs. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 411 - 01/05/2025 22:28:27 2606149 Link 0 |
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No Walsh and no Comer on Sunday. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2379 - 01/05/2025 23:00:13 2606163 Link 0 |
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Cooke is still a massive addition and he has that little bit of x Factor. Games are looking more and more like being won with 3 across midfield. The Galway panel is looking ridiculously good ponger (Cavan) - Posts: 550 - 01/05/2025 23:00:33 2606164 Link 0 |
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You can only imagine Comer had some sort of setback. As annoying as it is for us, it must be incredibly frustrating for himself. For the amount of work and monotonous repetitive exercises that goes into rehabbing an injury, it's very tough not be able to see fruits of that. Himself and Walsh are two of our best for the past decade, but the fact is we have to be able to deal with not having them available. If and when they're fit and back, I'll be delighted but until then it's all about the lads who are available needing to show what they're capable of. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2301 - 01/05/2025 23:10:55 2606166 Link 0 |
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Comer injured in a challenge game. Anyone know the extent of the injury? gaillimhboy (Galway) - Posts: 363 - 01/05/2025 23:31:51 2606172 Link 0 |
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We have 3 forwards on the subs to come on a get us a score if the game is tight. Liam O'Conghaile, Tomo Culhane and Colm Costello. That worry's me a bit to be honest. smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 498 - 02/05/2025 08:20:33 2606183 Link 0 |
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It might not affect mindsets, but you'd imagine that 6or7 highly competitive games in a condensed time frame would take a much heavier toll on bodies, than the more normal load of 3or4 highly competitive games in the same time frame.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4118 - 02/05/2025 08:41:57 2606187 Link 0 |
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His injury record at this stage is concerning to say the least. If he's not fully fit for the group stages the year will have been a write off
smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 498 - 02/05/2025 09:40:34 2606203 Link 0 |
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Not serious apparently but it's just the accumulation of little knocks he picks up these days.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2379 - 02/05/2025 09:55:26 2606206 Link 0 |
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No genuine GAA supporters likes to see any top class players having prolonged injuries. As a die-hard Rossie a really do think that Galway supporters have to concentrate on the very good team/panel they have rather than the team they do not have. It may be a difficult point to accept, but Galway would probably gave won last year's All Ireland if Comer and Walsh were not playing as they were both injured. Hopefully the two lads will get back on the pitch as soon as possible as ye have a very strong panel. letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 723 - 02/05/2025 10:33:48 2606220 Link 0 |
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Cooke?????
Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 234 - 02/05/2025 11:10:02 2606228 Link 0 |
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Fair enough but hasn't kicked a ball for Galway in 2 years. Costello played about 5 minutes in a league game and Culhane back from injury. Finnerty is not going to get an inch after the last day, would be nice to have an inside forward to come in with 5 minutes to go.
smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 498 - 02/05/2025 11:36:52 2606238 Link 0 |
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Realistically what is a forward going to do with 5 minutes. Oflaherty can add a real punch when he comes on and offer scoring threat O'Neill and Hernon too jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1481 - 02/05/2025 12:01:45 2606248 Link 0 |
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I'd expect like last year Dublin will make Quarter final exit. Derry will struggle to reach the last 8 could well finish bottom in their group. Bookies reckon Galway are going to win by 4 or 5 points at least on Sunday, I think it will be a lot closer than that and while Galway should edge it don't be surprised if it takes extra time or penalties Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3599 - 02/05/2025 13:22:02 2606278 Link 0 |
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In my opinion Cooke and possibly o connaghile are probably only 2 forward on bench who offer a genuine scoring threat have not seen enough of Costello to give opinion on him Tommo definitely not a scoring threat I think o flaherty is if used as wing back he very good running down field but not as a forward with back to goal in reality Galway prob have to be looking at a team where Walsh and comer are not involved long. Term way 2 many injuries Walsh in my opinion in his peak fitness had very few equals unfortunately comer career has being blighted with injuries Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1059 - 02/05/2025 13:35:29 2606287 Link 0 |
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Thought that, good to have Cooke back but we have all been having the conversation since 22 = not enough scoring threat off the bench.
ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1667 - 02/05/2025 13:38:44 2606288 Link 0 |
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Tomo who got winning point v Dublin last year?? Time for him to make an impression or won't make 26 when Walsh comer Heaney available I can imagine finnerty will get the metaphorical butt of hurl into the nether regions to start game he rubs up mayo wrong way and they feel he can be got at. Mayo have picked a big strong side and would expect a few changes to it probably O'Connor to start over McHale. Durcan if anyway fit will give them a massive boost too. Pleased to see mcloughlin not in 26 while can be somewhat erratic on the ball, he's a powerful runner well able to break lines and win frees. jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1481 - 02/05/2025 14:43:38 2606305 Link 0 |