Tyrone County Football and Hurling

[thebigfullforward]

Tyrone game on YouTube again does anyone know?

[jb77]

No 12 quid on ulster gaa website

[Hand of God]

Strong team named.

By my reckoning the following players from last years squad have yet to be named (excluding retirements and McGeary):

Teague
Hampsey
Kennedy
Darragh Canavan
Daly
McElholm
Ruairi McHugh
Shea O'Hare
Aodhan Donaghy
Michael O'Neill

I'd expect the first 7 are just injury related or have been given some extra time off but O'Hare, Donaghy and O'Neill could have well have dropped off?

Ben Hughes has yet to feature, he was mentioned as a call up by Irish News so probably injured. Is Dalaigh Jones on the panel or not? Would be very surprising if he didn't get a call up given his club form. Conor Cush also probably not involved this year either.

[NotedObserver]

Strong team named.

By my reckoning the following players from last years squad have yet to be named (excluding retirements and McGeary):

Teague
Hampsey
Kennedy
Darragh Canavan
Daly
McElholm
Ruairi McHugh
Shea O'Hare
Aodhan Donaghy
Michael O'Neill

I'd expect the first 7 are just injury related or have been given some extra time off but O'Hare, Donaghy and O'Neill could have well have dropped off?

Ben Hughes has yet to feature, he was mentioned as a call up by Irish News so probably injured. Is Dalaigh Jones on the panel or not? Would be very surprising if he didn't get a call up given his club form. Conor Cush also probably not involved this year either.

Ben McDonnell, gray

[marty34]

I'd say the panel is flexible enough over the past few weeks, even up until the league starts.

Good chance to have a big panel of 45, then cut it down week on week to 35. I think there will always be lads injured and not training for one reason or another.

Plus you'll need at least 30 fit players for in-house games. Then pick your 15 starters from that.

[Hand of God]

Strong team named.

By my reckoning the following players from last years squad have yet to be named (excluding retirements and McGeary):

Teague
Hampsey
Kennedy
Darragh Canavan
Daly
McElholm
Ruairi McHugh
Shea O'Hare
Aodhan Donaghy
Michael O'Neill

I'd expect the first 7 are just injury related or have been given some extra time off but O'Hare, Donaghy and O'Neill could have well have dropped off?

Ben Hughes has yet to feature, he was mentioned as a call up by Irish News so probably injured. Is Dalaigh Jones on the panel or not? Would be very surprising if he didn't get a call up given his club form. Conor Cush also probably not involved this year either.

Ben McDonnell, gray

McDonnell yes, definitely one I would expect to feature. Would be surprised if Gray is still there. Think we have have much better options than him there in the half forward line and midfield.

[thebigfullforward]

Strong team named.

By my reckoning the following players from last years squad have yet to be named (excluding retirements and McGeary):

Teague
Hampsey
Kennedy
Darragh Canavan
Daly
McElholm
Ruairi McHugh
Shea O'Hare
Aodhan Donaghy
Michael O'Neill

I'd expect the first 7 are just injury related or have been given some extra time off but O'Hare, Donaghy and O'Neill could have well have dropped off?

Ben Hughes has yet to feature, he was mentioned as a call up by Irish News so probably injured. Is Dalaigh Jones on the panel or not? Would be very surprising if he didn't get a call up given his club form. Conor Cush also probably not involved this year either.

Ben McDonnell, gray

McDonnell yes, definitely one I would expect to feature. Would be surprised if Gray is still there. Think we have have much better options than him there in the half forward line and midfield.

McDonnell still injured is he? Didn't feature in league for Errigal and didn't look fit in championship

[God14]

Malachy during the post match presser "Everyone is now back on the field training"

Niall Devlin and Ruairi Canavan both subbed off today for tight hamstrings

[Hand of God]

Anyone catch the game today? Any standout performances?

Didn't see it myself but Jordan and Conroy seemed to be among the scorers albeit a few frees in there.

[NotedObserver]

Anyone catch the game today? Any standout performances?

Didn't see it myself but Jordan and Conroy seemed to be among the scorers albeit a few frees in there.

Was at the game and Conroy and Jordan did rightly. Conroy won and got more on a bit more ball but both got a real good score each. Both proper forwards that look to shoot and interesting to see if they get much game time.

Ronan Cassidy looking good and Conor Oneill look solid player at this level so far. Mattie D looks tip top shape.

It will be interesting to see what Malachy thinks his best team is

[Hand of God]

Anyone catch the game today? Any standout performances?

Didn't see it myself but Jordan and Conroy seemed to be among the scorers albeit a few frees in there.

Was at the game and Conroy and Jordan did rightly. Conroy won and got more on a bit more ball but both got a real good score each. Both proper forwards that look to shoot and interesting to see if they get much game time.

Ronan Cassidy looking good and Conor Oneill look solid player at this level so far. Mattie D looks tip top shape.

It will be interesting to see what Malachy thinks his best team is

Sounds promising. We certainly should have a bit more scoring power in our forward options this yea you'd imagine. Conroy has a bit of size which can be a welcome addition..it will be interesting to see how the team lines out for the opening league match

[God14]

I feel like this is the first time in a long time that proper trials have been done, all the best players in the county (bar Paul Donaghy whom doesnt want it) are in Malachy's 45 man roster.
I genuinely think he doesnt know his best 15 either, which makes it very interesting.

[Goals_Will_Come]

I feel like this is the first time in a long time that proper trials have been done, all the best players in the county (bar Paul Donaghy whom doesnt want it) are in Malachy's 45 man roster.
I genuinely think he doesnt know his best 15 either, which makes it very interesting.

Panel being cut to 35 after McKenna Cup/Prior to the League start.

[tiempo]

I feel like this is the first time in a long time that proper trials have been done, all the best players in the county (bar Paul Donaghy whom doesnt want it) are in Malachy's 45 man roster.
I genuinely think he doesnt know his best 15 either, which makes it very interesting.

He should have a very good idea of 8-10 certain starters with an open mind to 5 or 6, but who they are and for what reasons could fundamentally change the setup and shape, which he'll obviously be fully aware of

If they go well he'll be lauded, if they underachieve he'll be considered clueless. I personally don't think Tyrone are quite AI contenders this year, the defence and MF are A1, the inside fw line is A1, 10 and 12 we've no bothers assuming its O'Donnell and Daly - the problem is 11, someone who is given less defensive responsibility, who is totally there to create and score is the big item to address, Ruairi Canavan definitely an option, not a whole pile of others who stand out in that mould

I'd consider McElholm a year or 2 early as well, possible future Brian McGuigan level, impact sub role for 2026 as he's pure greased lightening

No Dalaigh Jones then?

[Goals_Will_Come]

I feel like this is the first time in a long time that proper trials have been done, all the best players in the county (bar Paul Donaghy whom doesnt want it) are in Malachy's 45 man roster.
I genuinely think he doesnt know his best 15 either, which makes it very interesting.

He should have a very good idea of 8-10 certain starters with an open mind to 5 or 6, but who they are and for what reasons could fundamentally change the setup and shape, which he'll obviously be fully aware of

If they go well he'll be lauded, if they underachieve he'll be considered clueless. I personally don't think Tyrone are quite AI contenders this year, the defence and MF are A1, the inside fw line is A1, 10 and 12 we've no bothers assuming its O'Donnell and Daly - the problem is 11, someone who is given less defensive responsibility, who is totally there to create and score is the big item to address, Ruairi Canavan definitely an option, not a whole pile of others who stand out in that mould

I'd consider McElholm a year or 2 early as well, possible future Brian McGuigan level, impact sub role for 2026 as he's pure greased lightening

No Dalaigh Jones then?

Morgan
McKernan
Niall Devlin
Conn Kilpatrick
Brian Kennedy
Ciaran Daly
Darragh Canavan
Darren McCurry

That would be the only players I would say are nailed on guaranteed starters. Mattie Donnelly, Kieran McGeary and Paudie Hampsey probably also fall into this for 2026. I would disagree on Seanie O'Donnell, I think he is more natural  at wing back coming onto the play. I feel we need a third midfielder option or two operating at 11 and 12. And going by the profile of the players called up it looks like MO'R is trying to get that type of player into his half forward line.