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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "You'd swear it was a hammering. The teams were level on 50 mins. Galway going nowhere this year either. They'll be lucky to get out of Leinster. A lot of the young lads need 4 years s&c to get to where they should be. They'll be eaten alive come championship. Also, as for Conor Whelan coming back into the 15. 9 pts in 7 championship games last year, needs to seriously improve his form to warrant a selection. Anthony burns has opted out, and he's right." Whelan did not have a great year by his standards but you will remember they had to move him out to the middle third because he was the only forward who could win ball out there.
Definitely a down year but he was still their 2nd best forward a long way back of Mannion. He will walk back into the team when he's back from injury
Kinvara (National) - 09/02/2026 13:21:12
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "What's the opinions for Sunday?
Will Mark go with the lads who featured so far or will any Brids lads make the 15 or 26?
I hear Sean Trundle was part of the meet the players thing in the Hyde.
A good addition in my opinion." I would like to see him go with as much of the same team as the last two games. It takes time for players to fit in and gel as a team. If Bridgets lads are available then they should be interducced as needed. This is a game we have a reasonable chance of winning. Armagh will be tough to beat and won't want to loose any more points after a good performance against Galway which I thought they were unlucky to loose.
Rossieforever (National) - 09/02/2026 13:29:10
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To farneygael3: "Aghabog had a panel of 46 last year. And they say small parishes are falling away" 60% of them wouldn't get a kick in a stampede….
mick2007 (National) - 09/02/2026 14:18:51
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "They are the 2 games I would have targeted also but things never go that simply...
Yep, I am hearing one name in particular who could be cut. Pity, as I like him as a player and he can play in multiple positions. We will find out this week...." Any hint Fionn? Hope its not BH.
brayballer (National) - 09/02/2026 14:28:37
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Apparently not allowed comment on hurling. Scoring/ free stats make the point." I always wanted a Dublin hurling thread anyway Barney, it gets lost in the mire in here.
ExiledInWex (National) - 09/02/2026 14:42:52
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kinvara: "Whelan did not have a great year by his standards but you will remember they had to move him out to the middle third because he was the only forward who could win ball out there.
Definitely a down year but he was still their 2nd best forward a long way back of Mannion. He will walk back into the team when he's back from injury" Definitely makes the team, with the likes of Flemming, Rory Burke, and Rabbitte he has much more natural ball winners around him which frees him up a bit to score a bit more. Even Neary looks well able to win his own ball
Trucker1 (National) - 09/02/2026 16:05:52
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National Hurling League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ExiledInWex: "Ben O'Connor is going to light up the media this year.
I agree with him but referees are more likely to be asked why they didn't book or send off somebody than why they did.
But here is the thing. I think hurling needs a "bunker review" like rugby. Let the game on, somebody to the sin bin and let a TMO help the referee where he can.
Not VAR which is ruining football but if there is serious foul play or an off the ball incident it needs to be dealt with.
But players are conning referees, pretending they are hurt, diving for frees, etc. Its not doing the game any good." I was talking to a fella a few years ago who played both codes, Gaelic and Rugby. Which did you prefer, I asked. Rugby, he said. When you have the ball you're tackled and that's it. With Gaelic there are fellas pulling and dragging you from start to finish, constantly mouthing, you don't get a moment's peace.
Crashingwaves (National) - 09/02/2026 18:26:59
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Greengrass1: "I dont think fitness was a problem. We are light and Meath were more physical plus we lost our shape a bit due to the number of substitutes in a short space of time, lost momentum. Good win though." Not sure we were at the same game. From a Westmeath hurling point of view the priority should be to get promoted and retain Joe Mc. It's not go games so everyone doesn't need to get a game at the expense of the results
Sloweddie (National) - 09/02/2026 19:58:55
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National Hurling League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Hurling people all have a hear no evil vibe. The game is perfect, leave it alone.
But its gone boring to watch. A free or line ball every 20 seconds.
No defined tackle, charging is never blown and a defender can't defend.
Players trip themselves and cod the referee.
They all lose their footing at the edge of the square if there is a defender close.
Supporters think every player hitting the ground is a free.
Players going down like they have been shot after a player standing tall or trying to flick a ball away and barely taps the helmet.
StoreysTash (National) - 09/02/2026 21:26:10
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To fathermurphy: "Who is Patsy?We desperately need liam Ryan back, if he does the question is will he be back to his old self,as I have said we need height back there, if not Jacko and chin will have to come back otherwise we're in trouble." Patsy is Cian Molloy's nickname.
I don't think we should be trying to make a centre back out of chinner or jacko unless they're going to win it, clear it, then sprint to the opposite 45 and win it themselves.
Doylerwex (National) - 10/02/2026 06:48:12
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Swiss Model For GAA? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "I didn't mention 'winning provincial finals'." Never said you did! I said it myself for my own point!!
Provincial finals are essentially standalone fixtures. If the finals are standalone, the championships themselves can be standalone.
legendzxix (National) - 10/02/2026 07:40:46
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National Hurling League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "Why wouldn't I be?
It was a huge commercial success in attracting a major sponsor.
We got promoted from 1b after many failed attempts.
Beat Kilkenny consistently in all competitions which is a pretty big deal in Wexford.
First Leinster final in 8 years.
First Leinster win in 15 years.
First all Ireland semi final in 12 years.
Two failings were obviously the 19 semi final which still haunts me, and secondly there was a group of players just totally overlooked in terms of development which we're now suffering for.
But overall I would say his first stint was a success.
I haven't missed a competitive game in over 30 years and the Davy era was the first time since the 90s that I felt we had a chance in every game we played. I'd love to have that again.
Say what you will about him, he is a winner.
I can't quite get my head around how Clare people seem to view him. Between player and manager he's been a key part of almost everything Clare have ever done." That was then man. This is now, and we are paying the price for those few years still.
Viking66 (National) - 10/02/2026 07:48:25
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Very concerning performance yesterday. Distinct lack of fitness and cohesion. Meath defiantly played the better hurling in the second half. our top 3 senior teams would most lightly get to the final in this division. I wasn't in Kerry but did listen to the game online. At the time I pass no remarks on the local commentary after yesterday a lot of the negative references to westmeath attitude and application rings true. I really hope things start to improve rapidly.
Loughlenegale (National) - 10/02/2026 09:02:43
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