All Ireland Championship 2025.

[bennydorano]

Galway will beat Armagh handy enough, Armagh will be playing a lot of lads that need game time and haven't got much football. They will be trying to win the game but a lot of changes plus not needing a result usually ends one way. The Tribesmen to win by 4-5pts in the end after an Armagh rally late on to bring the score line down a bit and put some respectability on the scoreboard.

On the face of it, your post makes sense.
But the lads that need game time are Niall Grimley, Oisin O'Neill, Aaron McKay, Rian O'Neill, Joe McElroy. No drop off in quality at all.
Not only do they need game time, they want a place in the team for the quarter final. And the guys who they might replace won't want to give their spot up for fear of not getting it back.

In my opinion Armagh should go at this full tilt using whoever is perceived to be the current 20 strongest players, for sure use all 5 subs but not fringe players for the sake of it. Keep the consistency.

Dublin/Derry result dependent but there is an opportunity for Armagh to knock out a top contender.

I've thought about it a good bit and I think i'd prefer to see Galway stay in the competition and hopefully take out some of the other big guns, Donegal or Tyrone in a Prelim QF and then Kerry in the QF - my ideal scenario. You're obviously then vulnerable to  rejuvenated Galway a later date

[befair]

Any idea yet which games will be televised? and where?

[larryin89]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Yet they still strut their stuff as if they've won 3 in a row , it's admirable if nothing else . Media never stop fawning over them , it's quite incredible the amount of superlatives have been used to describe each and every Galway player .

It's an awful shame the dubs didn't have their shooting boots on the last day and Con missing was massive too cause Armagh would be all out next day if they needed a result . Find it hard to believe Armagh would be foolish enough to go all out to win a dead rubber now the way it's panned out
. Galway win in that one , Dubs / Derry hard to call .

Donegal and Tyrone victories in our group will see our bucks bow out for the year im afraid . Mayo won't cope with the counter attack speed of Donegal , they'll cut us right open down the centre for 3-18 id guess (4 two pointers ) . Murphy will have a tussle with mcbrien, Murphy will complain to man in black and mcbrien will then receive a red card . Its Murphy's rules out there his receding hairline brings an aura of authority like an old school inspector.

Tyrone were lethargic against Mayo , that one week turnaround is an awful hindrance , they'll easily account for Cavan .

[Blowitupref]

Any idea yet which games will be televised? and where?

Already posted up here.

https://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=33463.1065

[JoG2]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Yet they still strut their stuff as if they've won 3 in a row , it's admirable if nothing else . Media never stop fawning over them , it's quite incredible the amount of superlatives have been used to describe each and every Galway player .

It's an awful shame the dubs didn't have their shooting boots on the last day and Con missing was massive too cause Armagh would be all out next day if they needed a result . Find it hard to believe Armagh would be foolish enough to go all out to win a dead rubber now the way it's panned out
. Galway win in that one , Dubs / Derry hard to call .

Donegal and Tyrone victories in our group will see our bucks bow out for the year im afraid . Mayo won't cope with the counter attack speed of Donegal , they'll cut us right open down the centre for 3-18 id guess (4 two pointers ) . Murphy will have a tussle with mcbrien, Murphy will complain to man in black and mcbrien will then receive a red card . Its Murphy's rules out there his receding hairline brings an aura of authority like an old school inspector.

Tyrone were lethargic against Mayo , that one week turnaround is an awful hindrance , they'll easily account for Cavan .

How Murphy hasn't seen a red card this year (3 closed fist rib ticklers resulting in a couple of yellows) is beyond me (one the game's greats imo)?

[weareros]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Jaysus Larryin89, you've entered "two bald men fighting over a comb" territory there.

[AustinPowers]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Yet they still strut their stuff as if they've won 3 in a row , it's admirable if nothing else . Media never stop fawning over them , it's quite incredible the amount of superlatives have been used to describe each and every Galway player .

It's an awful shame the dubs didn't have their shooting boots on the last day and Con missing was massive too cause Armagh would be all out next day if they needed a result . Find it hard to believe Armagh would be foolish enough to go all out to win a dead rubber now the way it's panned out
. Galway win in that one , Dubs / Derry hard to call .

Donegal and Tyrone victories in our group will see our bucks bow out for the year im afraid . Mayo won't cope with the counter attack speed of Donegal , they'll cut us right open down the centre for 3-18 id guess (4 two pointers ) . Murphy will have a tussle with mcbrien, Murphy will complain to man in black and mcbrien will then receive a red card . Its Murphy's rules out there his receding hairline brings an aura of authority like an old school inspector.

Tyrone were lethargic against Mayo , that one week turnaround is an awful hindrance , they'll easily account for Cavan .

How Murphy hasn't seen a red card this year (3 closed fist rib ticklers resulting in a couple of yellows) is beyond me (one the game's greats imo)?

Did Murphy get booked in Ulster final?

He charged after McMullen like a bull , and luckily he  seemed to entangle himself and came away unscathed . He took  down another Armagh player (can't remember who)  with a similar challenge. Both deserved a yellow.

Must watch again , but nearly sure he tripped McGrane late on with the hand. Another yellow/black.

He swung the punch at the Derry lad in Ulster too. No yellow  there afaic.

Is there any footage of  his punch v Cavan?

[GalwayBayBoy]

What do our Galway friends here make of another trip to Ulster this year?  In fairness, Breffni Park is the right choice given it's capacity for what promises to be a bumper crowd.

No complaints with going to Cavan but the throw in time is a joke and will put a good few off traveling. Especially those with kids. From the Galway side anyway. You're talking about many getting home at 10. Even later for anyone from west Galway.

[mouview]

Mayo folk are delighted with the venue (as they should be). A short drive from their main population centres and a venue that they are intimately familiar with as underage and senior players.

There's an understaendable frustration for Donegal supporters. We were dragged to Castlebar to play Galway in a qualifier in 2003 and it feels like the county is always at the rough end of these decisions. Hopefully we'll get a similar result to 2003. Up Donegal.

Ye won that game in 2003 so it did ye no harm. Ye played Galway twice in more recent years in Markiewicz Park which is much nearer, winning narrowly and losing heavily.

[mouview]

Galway will beat Armagh handy enough, Armagh will be playing a lot of lads that need game time and haven't got much football. They will be trying to win the game but a lot of changes plus not needing a result usually ends one way. The Tribesmen to win by 4-5pts in the end after an Armagh rally late on to bring the score line down a bit and put some respectability on the scoreboard.

How likely are Armagh to rest first choice players if they'll be idle for 4 weeks in total before the 1/4 finals?

Padraig Joyce's big dilemma is what team to pick. Has to change it significantly from 5 - 9 at least. Unlikely he'll change goalie at this stage but it maybe in his mind.

[Armagh18]

Galway will beat Armagh handy enough, Armagh will be playing a lot of lads that need game time and haven't got much football. They will be trying to win the game but a lot of changes plus not needing a result usually ends one way. The Tribesmen to win by 4-5pts in the end after an Armagh rally late on to bring the score line down a bit and put some respectability on the scoreboard.

How likely are Armagh to rest first choice players if they'll be idle for 4 weeks in total before the 1/4 finals?

Padraig Joyce's big dilemma is what team to pick. Has to change it significantly from 5 - 9 at least. Unlikely he'll change goalie at this stage but it maybe in his mind.

I'd be resting Grugan, Murnin and Paddy Burns for sure and wrapping them in cotton wool. Turbo apparently carrying a knock so maybe a break would do him good.

Rian, Oisin, Grimley, Forker, McKay all need game time and 4 of those didn't feature against Dublin. Mackin and McCabe could come in and do a job as well. Would like to see McCormack and Callum O'Neill get playing time, both were very good in the league/early Ulster rounds but haven't seen much action lately.

[David McKeown]

Galway will beat Armagh handy enough, Armagh will be playing a lot of lads that need game time and haven't got much football. They will be trying to win the game but a lot of changes plus not needing a result usually ends one way. The Tribesmen to win by 4-5pts in the end after an Armagh rally late on to bring the score line down a bit and put some respectability on the scoreboard.

How likely are Armagh to rest first choice players if they'll be idle for 4 weeks in total before the 1/4 finals?

Padraig Joyce's big dilemma is what team to pick. Has to change it significantly from 5 - 9 at least. Unlikely he'll change goalie at this stage but it maybe in his mind.

I'd be resting Grugan, Murnin and Paddy Burns for sure and wrapping them in cotton wool. Turbo apparently carrying a knock so maybe a break would do him good.

Rian, Oisin, Grimley, Forker, McKay all need game time and 4 of those didn't feature against Dublin. Mackin and McCabe could come in and do a job as well. Would like to see McCormack and Callum O'Neill get playing time, both were very good in the league/early Ulster rounds but haven't seen much action lately.

Ate Oisin and McKay even fit enough to feature?

[Armagh18]

Galway will beat Armagh handy enough, Armagh will be playing a lot of lads that need game time and haven't got much football. They will be trying to win the game but a lot of changes plus not needing a result usually ends one way. The Tribesmen to win by 4-5pts in the end after an Armagh rally late on to bring the score line down a bit and put some respectability on the scoreboard.

How likely are Armagh to rest first choice players if they'll be idle for 4 weeks in total before the 1/4 finals?

Padraig Joyce's big dilemma is what team to pick. Has to change it significantly from 5 - 9 at least. Unlikely he'll change goalie at this stage but it maybe in his mind.

I'd be resting Grugan, Murnin and Paddy Burns for sure and wrapping them in cotton wool. Turbo apparently carrying a knock so maybe a break would do him good.

Rian, Oisin, Grimley, Forker, McKay all need game time and 4 of those didn't feature against Dublin. Mackin and McCabe could come in and do a job as well. Would like to see McCormack and Callum O'Neill get playing time, both were very good in the league/early Ulster rounds but haven't seen much action lately.

Ate Oisin and McKay even fit enough to feature?

seen an Irish news article saying those 2 and Forker should be available.

[tonto1888]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Yet they still strut their stuff as if they've won 3 in a row , it's admirable if nothing else . Media never stop fawning over them , it's quite incredible the amount of superlatives have been used to describe each and every Galway player .

It's an awful shame the dubs didn't have their shooting boots on the last day and Con missing was massive too cause Armagh would be all out next day if they needed a result . Find it hard to believe Armagh would be foolish enough to go all out to win a dead rubber now the way it's panned out
. Galway win in that one , Dubs / Derry hard to call .

Donegal and Tyrone victories in our group will see our bucks bow out for the year im afraid . Mayo won't cope with the counter attack speed of Donegal , they'll cut us right open down the centre for 3-18 id guess (4 two pointers ) . Murphy will have a tussle with mcbrien, Murphy will complain to man in black and mcbrien will then receive a red card . Its Murphy's rules out there his receding hairline brings an aura of authority like an old school inspector.

Tyrone were lethargic against Mayo , that one week turnaround is an awful hindrance , they'll easily account for Cavan .

How Murphy hasn't seen a red card this year (3 closed fist rib ticklers resulting in a couple of yellows) is beyond me (one the game's greats imo)?

Did Murphy get booked in Ulster final?

He charged after McMullen like a bull , and luckily he  seemed to entangle himself and came away unscathed . He took  down another Armagh player (can't remember who)  with a similar challenge. Both deserved a yellow.

Must watch again , but nearly sure he tripped McGrane late on with the hand. Another yellow/black.

He swung the punch at the Derry lad in Ulster too. No yellow  there afaic.

Is there any footage of  his punch v Cavan?

think they got a free for the McGrane one as handled don the ground

[Armamike]

If there's one thing you have to hand to Galway it's the confidence they bring and respect they have from all n sundry whilst doing absolutely nothing .  Scrapped by a very average (general feeling not mine ) mayo team in Connacht final
Beaten by the beaten docket of the dubs (again the general feeling )

Scrapped a draw against again not a fancied Derry team .
All this on top of bottling an all Ireland final last year (bottling it , is losing a final when odds on to win it )

Yet they still strut their stuff as if they've won 3 in a row , it's admirable if nothing else . Media never stop fawning over them , it's quite incredible the amount of superlatives have been used to describe each and every Galway player .

It's an awful shame the dubs didn't have their shooting boots on the last day and Con missing was massive too cause Armagh would be all out next day if they needed a result . Find it hard to believe Armagh would be foolish enough to go all out to win a dead rubber now the way it's panned out
. Galway win in that one , Dubs / Derry hard to call .

Donegal and Tyrone victories in our group will see our bucks bow out for the year im afraid . Mayo won't cope with the counter attack speed of Donegal , they'll cut us right open down the centre for 3-18 id guess (4 two pointers ) . Murphy will have a tussle with mcbrien, Murphy will complain to man in black and mcbrien will then receive a red card . Its Murphy's rules out there his receding hairline brings an aura of authority like an old school inspector.

Tyrone were lethargic against Mayo , that one week turnaround is an awful hindrance , they'll easily account for Cavan .

  And if he fancies a wee stretch or a breather, the referee will stop the game.