All Ireland Final Armagh v Galway 28 July 2024

imtommygunn · July 24, 2024, 08:57:17 PM

Derry had a number from 87 when they played Meath. Not sure exactly who but suspect mcgilligan, mcgurk, maybe mccusker in nets, scullion, gormley at least and maybe a few subs.

downtothecore · July 24, 2024, 09:32:04 PM

This game is hard to call. Both teams are very experienced and are ready to win it. I think it will come down to which team has the better quality. Armagh have Rian O' Neill. Galway have walsh and comer . Galway have slightly more quality in their team so for this reason I think they will edge it but I hope I am wrong.

Armagh18 · July 24, 2024, 11:22:41 PM

Hoping our bench, our support, our hurt from so many heartbreakers and our conditioning can give us that extra something to get us over the line.

Would not begrudge that Galway side an All Ireland though, plenty of decent skins from Galway in their support, some fabulous footballers all across the pitch and Joyce is a proper GAA legend.

Hoping for a cracker of a game but realistically it'll be cagey for 50-60 minutes at least, hope we can bring the chaos that we thrive in and get Sam up the road.

Blowitupref · July 24, 2024, 11:36:46 PM

From Gaelic Statsman

DrinkingHarp · July 25, 2024, 01:21:36 AM

Armagh by 2

tbrick18 · July 25, 2024, 10:26:33 AM

Its a tough game to call.
I've said all year I didnt think Armagh have the individual players who are good enough to challenge, however, they've really pulled it together and they are putting in very strong team performances. The fitness and conditioning levels are off the charts and they've finally won a close game. There's still a question mark around how good Kerry really are though and also on how the players will cope with the pressure of an AIF - I do think there is a risk they could collapse under it. But, equally they may well push on now that they've got that close game monkey off their back. The hunger will be there, but can that hunger can be managed into a performance in an AIF is the question.

Galway on the other hand, imo have the better players. Have experience of winning provincials and have been in a recent AIF. They have some of the best players in the country in Shane Walsh, Comer, Finnerty and Kelly. The half back line is very strong. But, they haven't had a fully fit team all year and I think they will need the everyone available to win. They will not have stage fright given the recent AIF experience, and the hunger to win after losing a final will be off the chart.

MgGeeney v Joyce - Joyce perhaps will be better at adapting tactics in-game, whereas MgGenney more likely to stick with the same tactics and rely on the bench. Nothing much between them.

I'm going to give a tentative nod to Galway by 1/2 pts just because I think they have better players. But it would be great to see Sam come north of the border again and I wouldn't bet against Armagh.

mouview · July 25, 2024, 02:30:20 PM

Quote from: Cunny Funt on July 24, 2024, 08:17:53 PM
Quote from: seafoid on July 24, 2024, 07:30:12 PM
Quote from: blanketattack on July 23, 2024, 11:39:18 PMIf Armagh win, they'll have won the All-Ireland without any of their players having played in an All-Ireland semi-final prior to the All-Ireland winning year.

When's the last time this has happened?
Galway in 98
Derry in 93

Galway in 1998 had Gary Fahey,Ray Silke,Sean OG de Paor.Tomas,Mannion,Kevin Walsh,Ja Fallon and Niall Finnegan who started in the 1995 All Ireland semi final.

Being pedantic, Mannion missed the '95 semi-final through injury and his absence perhaps prevented us from getting over the line in a tight match with Tyrone.

square_ball · July 25, 2024, 03:00:54 PM

Cahair O'Kanes article on the Irish News website about GAA in Lurgan/Portadown is worth 10 minutes of anyones time.

Also Peter Canavan's podcast interview with McGeeney on the RTE GAA pod is a good listen.

Milltown Row2 · July 25, 2024, 03:59:06 PM

Can't decide who is going to win this, struggling with the match ups and tactically who's got the upper hand..

Could be very low scoring or high scoring, the average of 1-16 would be what I'd be hoping for as that would be an entertaining enough game for the neutral..

Would Armagh ones be happy with a score line of 1-16? Would that be enough?

Solo_run · July 25, 2024, 04:11:01 PM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 25, 2024, 03:59:06 PMCan't decide who is going to win this, struggling with the match ups and tactically who's got the upper hand..

Could be very low scoring or high scoring, the average of 1-16 would be what I'd be hoping for as that would be an entertaining enough game for the neutral..

Would Armagh ones be happy with a score line of 1-16? Would that be enough?

Think that would be a draw.

armaghniac · July 25, 2024, 04:13:09 PM

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 25, 2024, 03:59:06 PMCan't decide who is going to win this, struggling with the match ups and tactically who's got the upper hand..

Could be very low scoring or high scoring, the average of 1-16 would be what I'd be hoping for as that would be an entertaining enough game for the neutral..

Would Armagh ones be happy with a score line of 1-16? Would that be enough?

Mayo, Dublin or Donegal did not score 1-16 against Galway. It would probably be enough.
If Armagh score a goal and Galway do not, then they might get over the line.

Rossfan · July 25, 2024, 04:17:56 PM

Milltown decides the winner😮
What power that man has....

This could go either way in my humble opinion but I'm leaning towards Galway but without much conviction.

Being in the Final in 22 and relative lack of hype might have them more relaxed on the day.
Then again a pumped up team might be more ready for the occasion.

Will probably come down to who gets more things right on the day, less errors etc.

Great not to have Dublin or Kerry (or Tyrone and Mayowestros) in it.
Gives a load of Countues more hope for 2025.

Should be a good close tussle and hope the Armagh abd Galway GAAboarders all got tickets and enjoy the day.

Extra time and replay anyone?

square_ball · July 25, 2024, 04:24:20 PM

Quote from: Rossfan on July 25, 2024, 04:17:56 PMExtra time and replay anyone?

Extra time and Armagh win on penlties in the replay would be the ultimate redemption.

statto · July 25, 2024, 04:47:44 PM

Listening to the RTE pod and Fitzmaurice/Canavan discussed the merits of Soupy Campbell starting the game. They said that Armagh still have a number of "impact" players such as Duffy, McQuillan, Nugent, Oisin O'Neill etc and that may be worth going with him from the off. Interesting take, which would probably result in McElroy dropping to wing back and McGrane missing out. I personally think that makes Armagh stronger and would be more comfortable with McElroy in a physical battle than McGrane(who has had a good breakthrough year)against the Galway wing forwards.

Solo_run · July 25, 2024, 05:12:07 PM

Quote from: statto on July 25, 2024, 04:47:44 PMListening to the RTE pod and Fitzmaurice/Canavan discussed the merits of Soupy Campbell starting the game. They said that Armagh still have a number of "impact" players such as Duffy, McQuillan, Nugent, Oisin O'Neill etc and that may be worth going with him from the off. Interesting take, which would probably result in McElroy dropping to wing back and McGrane missing out. I personally think that makes Armagh stronger and would be more comfortable with McElroy in a physical battle than McGrane(who has had a good breakthrough year)against the Galway wing forwards.

If Campbell starts Galway defence is likely more capable to deal with him and I would argue Campbell may even be worn out earlier. In addition to this, Galway will be tight and there won't be much space for Campbell to run into. At least in the second half the Galway players will be a little more worn down and more space available so he is effective.