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Saw Egan in Armagh with the panel so he's still involved. Had an injury but not sure of timescale

fairplay4ever (Galway) - Posts: 458 - 16/02/2026 22:57:35    2656924

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Replying To gaillimhboy:  "PJ a big Hernon fan, think we'll see him start come championship."
Best day in Galway jersey Saturday marked Clifford in 2nd half and out scored him.

He's not a midfielder option at 3 5 and 7

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1949 - 17/02/2026 09:52:32    2656954

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Replying To 1951andwaiting:  "Heading into Rd 4, and a few observations from my previous proposed team for later league & Championship selection,
doubt now PJ will go with Kelly at 3, so perhaps 7 for him, and Fitz at 3, (concerned about that).
6 is still a problem,
Egan obviously not involved (a pity imo)
If McGrath keeps performing, he will take the place of one of the McDonaghs (probably Oisin)
O' Laoi is pushing hard for a place
Think Kieran Molloy could be worth a few games at full back ????"
I think O Laoi has showed alt of promise and deserves the wing back jersey for sat night. O Flaherty an impact sub and I worry about him defensively. Hernon is a solid option. McGrath the find of the year and great to see Maher back looks like he never went away. Comer & Walsh are an after thought at this stage with their continuous injury/fitness issues.

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 468 - 17/02/2026 09:53:13    2656956

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Replying To jm25:  "Best day in Galway jersey Saturday marked Clifford in 2nd half and out scored him.

He's not a midfielder option at 3 5 and 7"
You can't judge that unless your marking Clifford in hot summer championship football. Galway for sam 26 though it must be !!

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 827 - 17/02/2026 12:21:30    2656982

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Replying To S1234:  "You can't judge that unless your marking Clifford in hot summer championship football. Galway for sam 26 though it must be !!"
Yes I can Clare it literally happened

You were very happy to see Conor loftus back I was too he played very well

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1949 - 17/02/2026 13:06:45    2656989

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Replying To Eire89:  "I think O Laoi has showed alt of promise and deserves the wing back jersey for sat night. O Flaherty an impact sub and I worry about him defensively. Hernon is a solid option. McGrath the find of the year and great to see Maher back looks like he never went away. Comer & Walsh are an after thought at this stage with their continuous injury/fitness issues."
Ó Laoi is in the form of his life, thats 2 games on the trot hes got the ball in a defensive position in his own half, charged at the opposition and laid off a pass that ended in a goal. The some lad for driving out of defense with the ball. Well able to score too he just needs to back himself more.

The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 834 - 17/02/2026 14:16:37    2656999

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Replying To The_DOC:  "Ó Laoi is in the form of his life, thats 2 games on the trot hes got the ball in a defensive position in his own half, charged at the opposition and laid off a pass that ended in a goal. The some lad for driving out of defense with the ball. Well able to score too he just needs to back himself more."
He's scored a point the last 3 games and even went for a few 2 pointers the last day. He looks like he's backing himself. He's been around since 2019 so about time he grabs the jersey and makes it his own and looks like he is doing that. Looks to be the quickest player Galway have at the moment coming from deep.

jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 400 - 17/02/2026 15:44:37    2657020

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McGrath
McGrath
Hernon
Glynn
Silke
McHugh
Kelly
Maher
McDaid
McGrath
Tierney
Darcy
Walsh
Finnerty
Thompson

Ooh aah all the McGraths.

Damo if fit obviously starts.
O Laoi unlucky not to be in.
Think we are vulnerable at 6 and might yet have a few without the required big game shtones.

crankyincorofin (Galway) - Posts: 128 - 17/02/2026 18:10:01    2657031

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Replying To 1951andwaiting:  "Heading into Rd 4, and a few observations from my previous proposed team for later league & Championship selection,
doubt now PJ will go with Kelly at 3, so perhaps 7 for him, and Fitz at 3, (concerned about that).
6 is still a problem,
Egan obviously not involved (a pity imo)
If McGrath keeps performing, he will take the place of one of the McDonaghs (probably Oisin)
O' Laoi is pushing hard for a place
Think Kieran Molloy could be worth a few games at full back ????"
I spotted Egan on the tv with the subs in Armagh - guessing he must be injured at the moment.
Molloy can't man mark from what I've seen of him. He is such a frustrating player. He does so many daft things for a guy who has a lot of ability.
O Laoi has been really good so far in the league agreed.
I can't see Oisin McDonagh being close top startng come c'ship.

galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1358 - 17/02/2026 19:37:14    2657040

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Replying To crankyincorofin:  "McGrath
McGrath
Hernon
Glynn
Silke
McHugh
Kelly
Maher
McDaid
McGrath
Tierney
Darcy
Walsh
Finnerty
Thompson

Ooh aah all the McGraths.

Damo if fit obviously starts.
O Laoi unlucky not to be in.
Think we are vulnerable at 6 and might yet have a few without the required big game shtones."
Is this team your team for champo or he Rossies? Hernon not a full back and Thompson plays in half forward line as showed last year a great playmaker and links up everything. I would have Kelly at 3 & O Laoi in his postion if he continues his league form. Tierney seems to have a knack for goals and lets hope it continues. "Damo if fit" unfirtunately seems like a dream and Walsh is coming into that category too

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 468 - 17/02/2026 20:08:52    2657046

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Any word on John daly?

Jonnytest (Galway) - Posts: 12 - 18/02/2026 08:20:23    2657065

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Replying To jm25:  "Yes I can Clare it literally happened

You were very happy to see Conor loftus back I was too he played very well"
Lol

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 827 - 18/02/2026 10:01:43    2657073

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Replying To Eire89:  "Is this team your team for champo or he Rossies? Hernon not a full back and Thompson plays in half forward line as showed last year a great playmaker and links up everything. I would have Kelly at 3 & O Laoi in his postion if he continues his league form. Tierney seems to have a knack for goals and lets hope it continues. "Damo if fit" unfirtunately seems like a dream and Walsh is coming into that category too"
Hernon played his best championship football for Galway in FB line. Dublin 24 and Mayo last year came on and shutdown ose.

But for injury prob been 3 in 24 all Ireland final.

Thompson can play in FF line too as seen v Dublin last yr bur best to leave at 11

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1949 - 18/02/2026 10:19:23    2657079

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Thompson also kicked a two point free from the ground in his last game before he left for the states. A key skill.

gaillimhboy (Galway) - Posts: 403 - 18/02/2026 11:11:27    2657097

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Replying To gaillimhboy:  "Thompson also kicked a two point free from the ground in his last game before he left for the states. A key skill."
We need to nail down the free taking duties. I was also impressed with O'Conghaile's contribution in Tralee when he came on. He has added a bit of bulk and hopefully now keeps his confidence up, as he too is one who can trouble the scoreboard. Apart from the 2-pointers he scored, McGrath's timing of ball release for team mates is perfect.

There's a lot of room for improvement in our transition play, but crucial to this is the need of a half back line that can take scoring opportunities. O'Laoi has the ability, McHugh is more likely to fist a point than shoot - who else is there. Once we get that right, imo, we'll be more than a match for any team.

AnCrúiscínLán (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 18/02/2026 12:38:47    2657116

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Replying To AnCrúiscínLán:  "We need to nail down the free taking duties. I was also impressed with O'Conghaile's contribution in Tralee when he came on. He has added a bit of bulk and hopefully now keeps his confidence up, as he too is one who can trouble the scoreboard. Apart from the 2-pointers he scored, McGrath's timing of ball release for team mates is perfect.

There's a lot of room for improvement in our transition play, but crucial to this is the need of a half back line that can take scoring opportunities. O'Laoi has the ability, McHugh is more likely to fist a point than shoot - who else is there. Once we get that right, imo, we'll be more than a match for any team."
I really don't get this talking down of mchugh kicking ability

He was on for FOTY in 24 and was kicking lovely diagonal ball into comer that year and also kicking super points

Had a down year last year

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1949 - 18/02/2026 15:30:19    2657160

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