Donegal v Galway

Started by Dougal Maguire, July 01, 2024, 08:29:30 PM

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Dougal Maguire

I think the winner this match will win the final. I have a feeling mind you that like Mayo in 2021, Galway, by beating the Dubs, may have won the final for someone else
Careful now

Armagh18

Watch out for the splinters there Dougal. ;)

Can't call it, fairly well matched in terms of big men across the middle third, runners from deep and 2 very good full forwards in Comer and Gallen. Donegal have the better keeper but Galway if they have Walsh fit have that wee bit extra quality I think. Kick of a ball in it either way though.

GalwayBay1966

I Think Its Wonderfull and Exciting That Two Teams From The West Coast Of Ireland Will Play Each Other In The All Ire Semi
There is a Strong Connection With both Countys both With Our Gaeltach Connections And so Many Donegal People going to College and Working Living In Galway Over The Generations

inthrough

A lot will depend on the fitness of Kelly, Walsh and Comer.
If they are all fit then Galway will be favourites and rightfully so. If not then Donegal have every chance.
One thing Donegal need to develop is the ability to find a full forward with a long kick pass. What they do they do very well but it is a bit one dimensional.

GalwayBayBoy

Quote from: inthrough on July 02, 2024, 10:25:13 PMA lot will depend on the fitness of Kelly, Walsh and Comer.
If they are all fit then Galway will be favourites and rightfully so. If not then Donegal have every chance.
One thing Donegal need to develop is the ability to find a full forward with a long kick pass. What they do they do very well but it is a bit one dimensional.

Very unlikely Kelly will be fit. He's been struggling all year and hasn't been playing well. In his current condition he's actually not much of a loss. Galway would be much better off with a fully fit player in there. At 100% he'd get on any team in the country but he hasn't been that player this year.

OgraAnDun

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Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 03, 2024, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: inthrough on July 02, 2024, 10:25:13 PMA lot will depend on the fitness of Kelly, Walsh and Comer.
If they are all fit then Galway will be favourites and rightfully so. If not then Donegal have every chance.
One thing Donegal need to develop is the ability to find a full forward with a long kick pass. What they do they do very well but it is a bit one dimensional.



Very unlikely Kelly will be fit. He's been struggling all year and hasn't been playing well. In his current condition he's actually not much of a loss. Galway would be much better off with a fully fit player in there. At 100% he'd get on any team in the country but he hasn't been that player this year.

Walsh looked like he went off holding his hamstring, which (if accurate) is hard to fix in 2 weeks.

Captain Obvious

Galway of the last four are the hardest team to figure out.

Late goals allowed them to fall over the line against Westmeath,Sligo.  Mayo was in control of the Connacht final and managed to lose it. Armagh looked beat and Galway allowed them back into the game to draw and top the group. All form suggested they wouldn't beat Dublin and found themselves four points down at half time yet went on to win by outscoring Dublin 0-10 to 0-5 in the second half.

GalwayBayBoy

Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 03, 2024, 01:05:07 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 03, 2024, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: inthrough on July 02, 2024, 10:25:13 PMA lot will depend on the fitness of Kelly, Walsh and Comer.
If they are all fit then Galway will be favourites and rightfully so. If not then Donegal have every chance.
One thing Donegal need to develop is the ability to find a full forward with a long kick pass. What they do they do very well but it is a bit one dimensional.

Walsh looked like he went off holding his hamstring, which (if accurate) is hard to fix in 2 weeks.

Very unlikely Kelly will be fit. He's been struggling all year and hasn't been playing well. In his current condition he's actually not much of a loss. Galway would be much better off with a fully fit player in there. At 100% he'd get on any team in the country but he hasn't been that player this year.

Whatever Walsh has I don't think it'll keep him out. He looked delighted at the end of the game and seemed positive enough since. He's obviously carrying something though.

Blowitupref

Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 03, 2024, 04:47:48 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 03, 2024, 01:05:07 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 03, 2024, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: inthrough on July 02, 2024, 10:25:13 PMA lot will depend on the fitness of Kelly, Walsh and Comer.
If they are all fit then Galway will be favourites and rightfully so. If not then Donegal have every chance.
One thing Donegal need to develop is the ability to find a full forward with a long kick pass. What they do they do very well but it is a bit one dimensional.

Walsh looked like he went off holding his hamstring, which (if accurate) is hard to fix in 2 weeks.

Very unlikely Kelly will be fit. He's been struggling all year and hasn't been playing well. In his current condition he's actually not much of a loss. Galway would be much better off with a fully fit player in there. At 100% he'd get on any team in the country but he hasn't been that player this year.

Whatever Walsh has I don't think it'll keep him out. He looked delighted at the end of the game and seemed positive enough since. He's obviously carrying something though.

He's clearly playing through the pain and would be sitting out games if it was the NFL instead instead of the business end of the championship.
Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

J70

Far as I know, the only major Donegal concern is Jason McGee. He's missed the past few matches, but before that was having a break-out season at midfield, arguably second only to Peadar Mogan in influence on the team. We could do with having him back given Galway's size and physicality in that part of the field.

Armagh18

Quote from: J70 on July 03, 2024, 05:05:46 PMFar as I know, the only major Donegal concern is Jason McGee. He's missed the past few matches, but before that was having a break-out season at midfield, arguably second only to Peadar Mogan in influence on the team. We could do with having him back given Galway's size and physicality in that part of the field.
Be a big loss surely, man mountain that lad!

J70

Quote from: Armagh18 on July 03, 2024, 05:13:31 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 03, 2024, 05:05:46 PMFar as I know, the only major Donegal concern is Jason McGee. He's missed the past few matches, but before that was having a break-out season at midfield, arguably second only to Peadar Mogan in influence on the team. We could do with having him back given Galway's size and physicality in that part of the field.
Be a big loss surely, man mountain that lad!

He's filled out into a monster all right!

First few seasons he was very light. Think he even went back down to the 21s after his initial senior year.

Definitely found his feet at senior this past year though.

tiempo

Come on Jimmy bring back the Murph

Dunneroyal

Looking forward to this game its a very close call  however galway may sneak it by a point or two  maybe in extra time
Hon the royal

From the Bunker

Wonder what has happened to Seafoid? He was last active June 3rd. Galway getting to a semi, would normally see him go into overdrive.