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Looks like bad news for both Corofin and Galway. GBFM reporting that it's a cruciate tear for Kieran Molloy.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2380 - 27/09/2022 13:04:32    2442029

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12 mins in and Burke and Comer are making a 12 point plus victory look like a walk in the park. 9 up already. I feel for Barna

Bad news about Molloy, hugely talented and a loss to any team. Hope he has as speedy a recovery as possible

galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1704 - 27/09/2022 19:45:53    2442081

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Senior

Salthill
MM. Winner
Annaghdown
Moycullen

Intermediate
Kilconly
Dunmore. Winner

northbouind (Galway) - Posts: 305 - 27/09/2022 21:37:05    2442091

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Moycullen v claregalway - Moycullen
Corofin v M/M -M/M
Michaels v Annaghdown -Annaghdown
Tuam v Salthill - Tuam

I think Moycullen should beat Claregalway easy enough but I would've said the same about Leitir Mor. Maybe a bit of a land the team needed going to the Q/Fs

Michaels and Annaghdown will both be happy with that draw but think Annaghdown have too much firepower for them upfront.

Tuam v Salthill - could go either way but I think Tuam will have gotten great confidence from the drawn game

Just about going for M/M and wouldn't be if it weren't for the absence of Molloy. Still wouldn't be surprised if Corofin won. Should be a humdinger

Another poster said it and I have to agree even though there are 3 clear favourites it's fantastic that outside of them others would still think they have a decent chance of lifting the cup

galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1704 - 27/09/2022 21:45:53    2442093

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Moycullen V Claregalway -- Moycullen by 3
Tuam Stars V Salthill -- Salthill (AET)
Corofin V Mountbellew/Moylough -- Corofin by 1
Annaghdown V St Michaels -- Annaghdown by 2

What a cracker of a draw! We are in for a real entertaining weekend of football.
I can see Corofin having their homework done and coming out of the blocks for Mountbellew game, they are due a big game this year and coming into this game as underdogs! This is the county final for me!

LetsPlayBall (Galway) - Posts: 64 - 28/09/2022 11:28:51    2442113

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Replying To LetsPlayBall:  "Moycullen V Claregalway -- Moycullen by 3
Tuam Stars V Salthill -- Salthill (AET)
Corofin V Mountbellew/Moylough -- Corofin by 1
Annaghdown V St Michaels -- Annaghdown by 2

What a cracker of a draw! We are in for a real entertaining weekend of football.
I can see Corofin having their homework done and coming out of the blocks for Mountbellew game, they are due a big game this year and coming into this game as underdogs! This is the county final for me!"
Mountbellew are the team to beat, they've been very impressive and without Michael Daly, Corofin missing, Lundy, Daithi Burke, Molloy, Liam Silke and Wall appears to have some injury as he is not starting. Mountbellew are looking way beyond Corofin and Galway.
Moycullen should have too much for Claregalway having won it.
Stars and Salthill could go either way but I don't think Tuam have the mobility for them. Gavin Burke held Jamie Murphy last Sunday and Cathal Sweeney is probably better than Burke. If Corofin had taken the goal chances it would have been different and Tuam couldn't close out the game when they had the lead.
Michaels will push Annaghdown and have some very good players with Conal Gallagher, Brian Harlow, Eamonn Brannigan and Eddie Hoare a serious impact.

GDL (Galway) - Posts: 793 - 28/09/2022 13:00:43    2442128

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It's an extremely tough draw for M/M given they were the top performers in the group stages, points wise. Annaghdown who finished third in the same group have gotten a much handier draw, which seems a bit odd, but it's a result of how lopsided the groups this year. Group 3 was significantly weaker than the other two.
As mentioned, Corofin will be underdogs in a quarter final for the first in time in probably well over a decade. They'll be extremely dangerous and I think it'll go down to the wire.
In the others, I'd expect Moycullen, Salthill and Annaghdown to get through, but I wouldn't be shocked if Tuam were to upset Salthill.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2303 - 28/09/2022 13:03:05    2442129

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Salthill vs Tuam - Salthill have to prove themselves in these knockout games but they have more pace around the field than Tuam and should get over the line. Salthill by 3.

Moycullen vs Claregalway- Mismatch. Claregalway don't have the attack to threaten Moycullen and the Kellys and Cooke coming from deep will be too much for Claregalway. Moycullen by 7.

Annaghdown vs Michaels - Hard to call this one. Michaels were in the weakest group but did finish top. Annaghdown surely have a big performance in them though and i think they could edge it. Annaghdown by 1.

Mountbellew vs Corofin - I'm convinced Mountbellew will win this fairly handily. They have too much quality up front a weak-looking Corofin full back line to handle and they have been the best team in Galway for the past two years now. Michael Daly still to come back as well. Mountbellew by 5.

galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 881 - 28/09/2022 13:47:16    2442137

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Replying To galwayfball:  "12 mins in and Burke and Comer are making a 12 point plus victory look like a walk in the park. 9 up already. I feel for Barna

Bad news about Molloy, hugely talented and a loss to any team. Hope he has as speedy a recovery as possible"
It is not right that the Annaghdown v Barna game was played so late, 2 days after all of the other group games had been completed. It meant that Annaghdown knew exactly what they had to win by in order to pip Milltown on scoring difference for the last quarter-final spot. Also, Barna knew that they were safe from relegation and could not make the quarter-finals so they had absolutely nothing to play for. Surely all of the final round group matches should be played at the same time to avoid situations like this. Milltown have a right to feel aggrieved.

Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 1033 - 28/09/2022 15:11:24    2442149

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Replying To Gaillimh_Abu:  "It is not right that the Annaghdown v Barna game was played so late, 2 days after all of the other group games had been completed. It meant that Annaghdown knew exactly what they had to win by in order to pip Milltown on scoring difference for the last quarter-final spot. Also, Barna knew that they were safe from relegation and could not make the quarter-finals so they had absolutely nothing to play for. Surely all of the final round group matches should be played at the same time to avoid situations like this. Milltown have a right to feel aggrieved."
It was delayed due to a bereavement. Otherwise it would have been played at the same time. Some things are more important than a football match.
I'd argue that Annaghdown deserved it anyway. They were in a stronger group, finishing behind M/M and Salthill, whereas Milltown were 3rd behind Michael's and Claregalway.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2303 - 28/09/2022 16:11:31    2442152

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Replying To Gaillimh_Abu:  "It is not right that the Annaghdown v Barna game was played so late, 2 days after all of the other group games had been completed. It meant that Annaghdown knew exactly what they had to win by in order to pip Milltown on scoring difference for the last quarter-final spot. Also, Barna knew that they were safe from relegation and could not make the quarter-finals so they had absolutely nothing to play for. Surely all of the final round group matches should be played at the same time to avoid situations like this. Milltown have a right to feel aggrieved."
Yes needed to win by 12, won be 12. Moycullen only drew their game v very very poor opposition.

giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1275 - 28/09/2022 16:19:27    2442154

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Replying To Gaillimh_Abu:  "It is not right that the Annaghdown v Barna game was played so late, 2 days after all of the other group games had been completed. It meant that Annaghdown knew exactly what they had to win by in order to pip Milltown on scoring difference for the last quarter-final spot. Also, Barna knew that they were safe from relegation and could not make the quarter-finals so they had absolutely nothing to play for. Surely all of the final round group matches should be played at the same time to avoid situations like this. Milltown have a right to feel aggrieved."
It was due to a bereavement in Barna bigger things than football so understandably rescheduled.

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 325 - 28/09/2022 16:52:34    2442160

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Replying To Gaillimh_Abu:  "It is not right that the Annaghdown v Barna game was played so late, 2 days after all of the other group games had been completed. It meant that Annaghdown knew exactly what they had to win by in order to pip Milltown on scoring difference for the last quarter-final spot. Also, Barna knew that they were safe from relegation and could not make the quarter-finals so they had absolutely nothing to play for. Surely all of the final round group matches should be played at the same time to avoid situations like this. Milltown have a right to feel aggrieved."
There was a bereavement so show some respect

Sportsfanatic90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 228 - 28/09/2022 17:41:58    2442165

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Replying To galway19:  "Salthill vs Tuam - Salthill have to prove themselves in these knockout games but they have more pace around the field than Tuam and should get over the line. Salthill by 3.

Moycullen vs Claregalway- Mismatch. Claregalway don't have the attack to threaten Moycullen and the Kellys and Cooke coming from deep will be too much for Claregalway. Moycullen by 7.

Annaghdown vs Michaels - Hard to call this one. Michaels were in the weakest group but did finish top. Annaghdown surely have a big performance in them though and i think they could edge it. Annaghdown by 1.

Mountbellew vs Corofin - I'm convinced Mountbellew will win this fairly handily. They have too much quality up front a weak-looking Corofin full back line to handle and they have been the best team in Galway for the past two years now. Michael Daly still to come back as well. Mountbellew by 5."
If the best team in Galway for the past two years then why did Moycullen beat them by a bit to spare in the 2020 final?

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3599 - 28/09/2022 19:24:27    2442177

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Replying To Marooned:  "Don't really get the accusation of poor defending in the Aran V MB match. I don't think Aran coughed up a single goal chance while MB only really coughed up one goal chance and that was the one Aran scored near the end of the game. If the defending that was that bad we would have seen a fair few goal chances at least but there were very few.

Kilconly v Glen finishes level. Kilconly 6 up at HT and cruising but had 2 players sent off early in the 2nd half. Kilconly dug deep to twice come from behind late on with only 13 men to take it to extra time. Back to 15 v 15 and Kilconly win by 3. Glen will be kicking themselves. Had a great opportunity up against 13 but credit to Kilconly for taking it to extra time with the last kick of the game."
Glan will be kicking themselves alright , i thought they had it after Haslam kicked that 45, i and most of crowd were convinced that was last kick of game , it was well gone past injury time when it was awarded.
But they should have it won at that stage regardless. Prendergast was outstanding , Mannion and Marsden played well too. In a nutshell id say Kilconly were too experienced overall and too cute for Glan.
Glan are young team and if they can be a bit more streetwise they will be knocking on door again as they have a lot of talented lads in that squad.
Kilconly will feel they have a big chance vs Dunmore if their forwards perform again.

juniorblegend (Kerry) - Posts: 70 - 28/09/2022 19:40:25    2442180

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Replying To giveitlong:  "Yes needed to win by 12, won be 12. Moycullen only drew their game v very very poor opposition."
Not so poor opposition cop on my friend

Brandyh (Galway) - Posts: 25 - 28/09/2022 20:08:38    2442182

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As a neutral I hope Dunmore win against Corofin, if Corofin win it would be a final where their opponents would be senior and through to the Connacht championship regardless of the outcome which would make for a poor final, for me kilconly look like the team to beat,

Fox.1n.7he.b0x (Galway) - Posts: 144 - 29/09/2022 10:00:15    2442200

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Replying To juniorblegend:  "Glan will be kicking themselves alright , i thought they had it after Haslam kicked that 45, i and most of crowd were convinced that was last kick of game , it was well gone past injury time when it was awarded.
But they should have it won at that stage regardless. Prendergast was outstanding , Mannion and Marsden played well too. In a nutshell id say Kilconly were too experienced overall and too cute for Glan.
Glan are young team and if they can be a bit more streetwise they will be knocking on door again as they have a lot of talented lads in that squad.
Kilconly will feel they have a big chance vs Dunmore if their forwards perform again."
They'll definitely regret how they didn't close out the game, but I'd have to say that Kilconly were the better team and deserving winners.
For the periods in which it was 15 vs 15, the first half of normal time and all of extra time, Kilconly were a good bit better. It was only really when Kilconly were down to 13 that Glenamaddy started to dominate.
By the way, I don't think Kilconly will be thinking anything about their chances against Dunmore at the moment. They have a semi-final against buachaillí Árainn to play first. I think it'll be very tight and I'd pick the islanders to edge it.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2303 - 29/09/2022 11:19:03    2442215

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Replying To giveitlong:  "Yes needed to win by 12, won be 12. Moycullen only drew their game v very very poor opposition."
You made the trip back to Rosmuc then? Fairplay to ya. What did you think of the game? Who played well. I'd love to know your thoughts

galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1704 - 29/09/2022 15:36:35    2442254

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "They'll definitely regret how they didn't close out the game, but I'd have to say that Kilconly were the better team and deserving winners.
For the periods in which it was 15 vs 15, the first half of normal time and all of extra time, Kilconly were a good bit better. It was only really when Kilconly were down to 13 that Glenamaddy started to dominate.
By the way, I don't think Kilconly will be thinking anything about their chances against Dunmore at the moment. They have a semi-final against buachaillí Árainn to play first. I think it'll be very tight and I'd pick the islanders to edge it."
Indeed wrong opponents but point still applies. If they produce like last day they will feel they can win. Agree it will be tight affair.
Glan i think were always going to come back into it regardless of numbers , just dont think they handled numerical advantage well at all, and should have closed game out. Kilconly way smarter/cynical/cute. Nothing wrong with that by the way , but if Glan want to advance they need to be all those things.

juniorblegend (Kerry) - Posts: 70 - 29/09/2022 17:24:57    2442260

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