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So apparently Dublin were awarded 21 frees to Galway's 6 on Sunday. TheBishop (Galway) - Posts: 332 - 02/07/2026 09:45:09 2683586 Link 2 |
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It was a pretty close rivalry ye but for some reason Galway were made strong favourites in that final, never understood it. I'd be pretty sure McGeeney would not be happy with the performance in that final had they lost, aside from the 12-15 minute period around the goal they were very cagey. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 224 - 02/07/2026 11:15:27 2683617 Link 0 |
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Yes it means the fouled much more than the Dubs who played football
brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 732 - 02/07/2026 11:48:18 2683631 Link 3 |
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Frees are earned by taking on your man. Not many Galway players actually took on their man 1 v1. Passing the ball around slowly and laterally doesn't win frees as their is no need for the defender to foul. Taking him on 1 v 1 inside the 45 - now there is a reason to foul someone. tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1973 - 02/07/2026 12:36:03 2683648 Link 4 |
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JimB1991 isn't from Donegal. They used to have a catchphrase under the other identity when they posted. What was it? Clare can you help us out?
Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 227 - 02/07/2026 17:41:44 2683743 Link 1 |
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Sure it's always the goalkeepers fault as well.
Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 620 - 02/07/2026 18:21:06 2683760 Link 0 |
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Teams are a reflection of their manager. Galway don't want to win badly enough and don't have the killer instinct. Play is much too slow and ponderous. They look like a team who are just happy to be there. In any case they are far better off not maybe meeting Kerry and being slaughtered.
crafty (Galway) - Posts: 271 - 02/07/2026 18:29:00 2683763 Link 3 |
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A huge disparity.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2557 - 02/07/2026 21:54:57 2683784 Link 2 |
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Those in power reward failure with another three years, then management curse their luck or blame a ref when they mysteriously fall short, again. Rinse and repeat. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Gaillimh_ar_dtús (Galway) - Posts: 12 - 03/07/2026 04:00:48 2683811 Link 2 |
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Jim is actually a Mayo man. Posts regularly on Mayo page
Jack L (None) - Posts: 3235 - 03/07/2026 11:01:17 2683863 Link 1 |
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Last seven years in the championship under Joyce Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4026 - 03/07/2026 12:41:12 2683902 Link 1 |
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All true, and the 7 years before 2013 were even worse. We should never let that be the benchmark of success for Galway. With the playing base we have, resources, tradition and strong clubs, there should never be an acceptance of mediocrity or even that being competitive is success.
WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2934 - 03/07/2026 13:28:23 2683921 Link 0 |
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Is there any particular reason you left out provincial results in the 7 years prior to 2020? Is there a certain narrative you are trying to highlight with this post?
FallenStar (Galway) - Posts: 438 - 03/07/2026 14:51:22 2683943 Link 0 |
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I have never posted on the Mayo page so dont know were your getting that from
JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 224 - 03/07/2026 16:54:30 2683998 Link 0 |
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No particular reason. Narrative is Joyce has done 7 years and that's how Galway did in the previous 7 years up to oneself on how you judge it.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4026 - 03/07/2026 18:12:22 2684020 Link 2 |
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[Kerry]/[Dublin]/[Tyrone] for Sam. Galway for the Races. ... and if the stars align, a Tailteann Cup by 2051? #dare2dream Gaillimh_ar_dtús (Galway) - Posts: 12 - 03/07/2026 19:23:27 2684039 Link 3 |
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Club championship 4 weeks away. Sportsfanatic90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 246 - 03/07/2026 19:31:52 2684041 Link 0 |
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Hard to judge much on the league campaigns with all the inter county lads to come back in, few playing in USA as well. Claregalway looked good early doors in the league but im not convinced they pose a threat on the championship, they lack aerial presence in the middle, likely Q finalists, are Goldrick and Rohan still away? Grainger is in Boston. Be interesting to see the likes of how Salthill line out, few lads away like Sweeney and Tomo, Same with Moycullen, not sure where they are at, Davoren, Conneely, Cooke unavailable as it stands and now Sean Kelly injured. I think we could see a big change with Corofins average age this year with a lot of the younger lads like Joyce, Coen and Gill being injected, we need to see where Paddy Egan is at. I feel Tuam Stars have now come of age and have power all over the pitch, back to back Div 1's, Conor Heneghen is definitely one to watch as is Mcglinchy of course if fit. Dunmore looked impressive in Div 2 and won it out quiet comfortably without a number of 1st team regulars so they must have added some depth, Brendan Carr is away I've heard and Colm Costello obviously one to watch there. St James, Killannin and possibly Litir Mor also have the players to cause an upset to the top 4, Dylan Seoige is playing some great stuff. Can only see Milltown, Mountbellew/M or Oughterard as preliminary Q Final hopefuls and not much further. Bearna, Monivea-Abbey and Annaghdown(without Comer) will struggle. Predictions: Senior Winners: Tuam Stars Runners Up: Moycullen or Corofin Dark Horse: Dunmore McHales Drop: Caltra Intermediate Winners: St Michaels Runners Oranmore or Caherlistrane Dark Horse: An Spideal Drop: Menlough or Aran Primary Junior Winners: Headford Runners Up: Killererin Dark Horse: Carna Cashel Primary Junior 2 Winners: Annaghdown Runners Up: Tuam Stars Dark Horse: Oranmore WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 164 - 05/07/2026 14:03:08 2684321 Link 0 |