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As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options
Kinvara (Galway) - Posts: 128 - 27/02/2024 08:22:29
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" Aside from Shane Cooney very similar to last years team?
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11864 - 27/02/2024 08:54:29
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Raphael's vs Nenagh in the all ireland semi final is fixed for this Saturday in Tulla at 2pm
galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 675 - 27/02/2024 09:47:52
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" That's a strong forward line with Lee and Collins as back up. Shane Cooney seems to struggle when he pulls on a Galway Jersey.
Galwayspur (Offaly) - Posts: 230 - 27/02/2024 10:16:24
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Replying To Viking66: "Aside from Shane Cooney very similar to last years team?" No not that similar - along with Shane Cooney, Darach Fahy and David Burke did not play championship last year plus there are positional switches. Jason Flynn may also be pushing for a starting place but may be better utilized as an impact sub. Kevin Cooney and Declan McLoughlin may also be back for the championship or the latter part of the championship.
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3323 - 27/02/2024 10:36:18
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Replying To Viking66: "Aside from Shane Cooney very similar to last years team?" It is fairly similar but a few points
1: I think Darach Fahy is a better goalkeeper than Eanna Murphy, especially with distribution. That has probably been Galways biggest issue over the last couple of years. Not all down to the GK by any means but it could be an upgrade
2: Getting Daithi Burke back into his natural position for the full year is important. Shane Cooney is the most natural 6 in the squad and the best 6 in the county at club level
3: Cianan Fahy is probably Galways best athlete, I think it's good to have him at Wingback and Joseph Cooney be the ball winner
4: David Burke being back is important for their link between backs and forwards, Mannion was doing it all on his own last year and when he needed to push up a bit against Limerick they were lost
5: You are banking on Conor Cooney rediscovering his form a bit, I think the bench would look stronger and the profiles they have coming off the bench are more suited for that at this stage
Kinvara (Galway) - Posts: 128 - 27/02/2024 11:04:45
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Replying To tommy k: "No not that similar - along with Shane Cooney, Darach Fahy and David Burke did not play championship last year plus there are positional switches. Jason Flynn may also be pushing for a starting place but may be better utilized as an impact sub. Kevin Cooney and Declan McLoughlin may also be back for the championship or the latter part of the championship." Forgot David was out last year he's played so well since he got back!
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11864 - 27/02/2024 12:33:26
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Replying To Kinvara: "It is fairly similar but a few points
1: I think Darach Fahy is a better goalkeeper than Eanna Murphy, especially with distribution. That has probably been Galways biggest issue over the last couple of years. Not all down to the GK by any means but it could be an upgrade
2: Getting Daithi Burke back into his natural position for the full year is important. Shane Cooney is the most natural 6 in the squad and the best 6 in the county at club level
3: Cianan Fahy is probably Galways best athlete, I think it's good to have him at Wingback and Joseph Cooney be the ball winner
4: David Burke being back is important for their link between backs and forwards, Mannion was doing it all on his own last year and when he needed to push up a bit against Limerick they were lost
5: You are banking on Conor Cooney rediscovering his form a bit, I think the bench would look stronger and the profiles they have coming off the bench are more suited for that at this stage" If I was picking a Galway side I'd put Tom Monaghan in it. I think he's a really underrated hurler. Aside from that I'd be going pretty much with what you have. Senior championship is a huge step up from Senior League physically, and much higher intensity. Alot of your younger lads I'd put in the same boat as ours. Yes some are great prospects but for our team that I picked on our thread most of the established lads are in there once they are fully fit. A lad who is 21, 22, 23 still has plenty of time to get up to the size and speed required. If you rush them in too early it could set them back. Obviously there are one or 2 exceptions to that in every county, but in general I think that's true for everyone. It's a shame they don't bring u20 back to u21 tbh.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11864 - 27/02/2024 12:38:57
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" 1 - 7 hard to argue although I would have Fintin ahead of Mannion now.
Tom Mon in ahead of Linnane.
Half forward line strong.
Niland would be well back for me this year. If Kevin Cooney fit, hes in, otherwise McLoughlin or Jamie Ryan.
Its a 15 that is still missing 2 or 3 bigger lads though.
clare_sparrow (Galway) - Posts: 426 - 27/02/2024 13:36:50
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I still am not convinced with Grealish at cornerback. He is fast but gets too easily pushed off the ball and is not the tightest of markers. I would have Tuohy or even Mahony ahead of him. I think Fintan also deserves a spot as he is the best fullback in Galway cub hurling as Daithi usually plays centre-back for his club.
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3323 - 27/02/2024 16:24:35
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Replying To Kinvara: "It is fairly similar but a few points
1: I think Darach Fahy is a better goalkeeper than Eanna Murphy, especially with distribution. That has probably been Galways biggest issue over the last couple of years. Not all down to the GK by any means but it could be an upgrade
2: Getting Daithi Burke back into his natural position for the full year is important. Shane Cooney is the most natural 6 in the squad and the best 6 in the county at club level
3: Cianan Fahy is probably Galways best athlete, I think it's good to have him at Wingback and Joseph Cooney be the ball winner
4: David Burke being back is important for their link between backs and forwards, Mannion was doing it all on his own last year and when he needed to push up a bit against Limerick they were lost
5: You are banking on Conor Cooney rediscovering his form a bit, I think the bench would look stronger and the profiles they have coming off the bench are more suited for that at this stage" This may be splitting hairs but Daithí's "natural" position has never been 3. Only time he wears it has been for Galway. Not disputing he is one of or the best full back ever to grace the maroon and white Jersey but he's always preferred to play further out the field. Games seem to be won and lost between the two 45s nowadays so I've no issue with him there if an adequate full black is there. TJ tried. Now Fintan. Both fail I'd say its back to GMac.
SamandLiamSoon (Galway) - Posts: 591 - 27/02/2024 20:16:03
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" That's a very good team. I'd have Fintan at 3 and Daithi at 6. I'd love to see Daithi put the pitch.
Maybe Tom Monaghan possibly to start with David Burke to come in. We seem to fade in third quarter and having a David Burke or other experienced lad to come in would allow us to have an experienced lad at full intensity to set the tone. Conor Cooney at 14 is definitely an good option, Whelan can get isolated in there
Trucker1 (Galway) - Posts: 373 - 27/02/2024 21:18:39
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" I can't see Shefflin starting any important championship game this year without Tom Monaghan. He is too important in terms of work rate and he can produce 3 or 4 from play when the radar is on.
galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 675 - 27/02/2024 22:37:41
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Ballygar playing gaelscoil in derry on sunday in UCD at 2 in all ireland semi. one of first ever times they reached this stage after convincing win against bish. have some magnificent players like harry holmes, cathal maloney, wallace, downey. hope they go a long way.
raphaels have it all on but hope they can get the win.
good to see galway schools reprsenting in these stages
galway abu!
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Replying To gaamad26: "Ballygar playing gaelscoil in derry on sunday in UCD at 2 in all ireland semi. one of first ever times they reached this stage after convincing win against bish. have some magnificent players like harry holmes, cathal maloney, wallace, downey. hope they go a long way.
raphaels have it all on but hope they can get the win.
good to see galway schools reprsenting in these stages
galway abu!" I think Raphael's have a right chance of getting to the final. Very solid all over the field. Ballygar look strong at their level. Joey Wallace good player and there is a fair amount of talk about Harry Holmes who will be central for the Galway minors later in the year. The minors played Cork a few weeks ago and beat them handy in challenge match. Good looking team this year.
galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 675 - 28/02/2024 11:31:47
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Replying To Kinvara: "As it stands, If I were to pick the team for Championship tomorrow it would be
1: Darach Fahy
2: Morrissey
3: Daithi Burke
4: Grealish
5: Mannion
6: Shane Cooney
7: Cianan Fahy
8: Sean Linnane
9: David Burke
10: Cathal Mannion
11: Conor Cooney
12: Joseph Cooney
13: Brian Concannon
14: Conor Whelan
15: Evan Niland
Bit of a more experienced side to start, but you'd have good game winners off the bench too chomping at the bit to come in, the likes of Flynn, Tom Mon, Gavin Lee etc
I would expect Tiernan Killeen to make a real push for a halfback spot and Shane Cooney would probably be on thin ice. You'd have good depth there in the fullback line with TJ, Fintan Burke, Gearoid Mac pushing as options
I have linnane in there because you'd be dropping Mannion into the middle third. It would free up Mannion and Davey Burke to do what they do best - get on the ball and find the forwards. Linnane would do the dog work and Mannion can push up then whenever needed. Glennon, Lee and Monaghan would be pushing for a game here and one of them would probably be replacing Burke at 50 mins
Cooneys in the half forward line give it a bit of size and Niland would be operating around there too. If they need to go 3 in at full forward at any stage then Conor Cooney is a good option with young lads as options" Probably not too far off our best team in fairness but no way imho is Shane Cooney good enough or more importantly fast enough for inter county hurling. I'd love if I am proved wrong on that though.
Only other change is I'd have is Tom Monaghan as one of first names on the team sheet every day so would drop Niland from the team above for him and let Conor Cooney take the frees.
Would love to see Dec McLaughlin or Jamie Ryan step up this year also.
John Doe (Galway) - Posts: 230 - 28/02/2024 13:00:02
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Replying To John Doe: "Probably not too far off our best team in fairness but no way imho is Shane Cooney good enough or more importantly fast enough for inter county hurling. I'd love if I am proved wrong on that though.
Only other change is I'd have is Tom Monaghan as one of first names on the team sheet every day so would drop Niland from the team above for him and let Conor Cooney take the frees.
Would love to see Dec McLaughlin or Jamie Ryan step up this year also." Totally disagree in relation to Niland who is one of the best free takers in the country let alone his contribution from play. Since the introduction of Eamon o Shea Niland is the playmaker who set up others. Cooney is going well but I noticed Niland is setting him up. Brillant as many have these two in competition which they are not for me.
Agree Tom Monaghan to be included but it has to be half forward line but he has to improve against the big teams.
Shane Cooney has not shown enough but hopefully he will come good with more games
Cathal Mannion will go in midfield so that will make a place for Monaghan.
Jack Grealish has to and will improve with more games.
Cant see Jamie Ryan making the step up but Declan is well on the way and now an option.
1shot (Galway) - Posts: 6 - 28/02/2024 16:59:19
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Monaghan is absolutely one of the 15 best hurlers, but I think if he's to come in it will be for David Burke. I prefer the balance of Burke/Linnane and then what an option to have Monaghan off the bench as a closer, nearly a guarantee for 3 or 4 points. Certainly wouldn't be disappointed if he was at 11 either as long as they had the size around him
If Shane Cooney was to drop out I'd probably have Cianan at 6 and Tiernan Killeen wing back.
I think Fintan Burke at Fullback would be an issue again with pace
Kinvara (Galway) - Posts: 128 - 29/02/2024 10:04:39
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U20 squad picked.
Donagh Fahy- Ardrahan
Conor Lawless - Athenry
Paddy Rabbitte - Athenry
Dylan Quirke - Athenry
Gearóid King - Castlegar
Darragh Neary - Castlegar
Josh Ryan - Clarinbridge
Sean Murphy- Clarinbridge
Dylan Dunne - Clarinbridge
Darragh Counihan - Clarinbridge
Aaron Niland - Clarinbridge
Tiarnan Leen (C) - Craughwell
Conor Gilligan - Craughwell
Ben O'Donovan - Gort
Nathan Gill - Gort
Shane Murray - Kilconieron
Daniel Comar - Kilnadeema/Leitrim
Josh O'Connor - Kinvara
Darren Shaughnessy - Loughrea
Cullen Killeen - Loughrea
Diarmuid Davoren - Moycullen
Conor Dolphin - Mullagh
Rory Burke - Oranmore
Colm Burke - Oranmore
Anthony Keady - Oranmore
Darragh Donohue- Sarsfields
John Cosgrove - Sarsfields
Paddy MacCartaigh - Sarsfields
Oisin Lohan - Skehana Mountbellew
Michael Burke - Skehana Mountbellew
Matthew Tarpey - Turloughmore
Darragh Walsh - Turloughmore
Cillian Trayers - Turloughmore
Cillian Whelan - Turloughmore
Micheal Power - Tynagh
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*Jason Rabbitte rather than Paddy Rabbitte
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