All Ireland Final Armagh v Galway 28 July 2024

[Armamike]

Agreed. The final is no place to start experimenting.

[galwayman]

Galway team named. Same team that was named vs Donegal.
We will have to wait and see if Sean Kelly actually lines out.
Either way we will have 14 of the 15 starters from the Armagh game in Sligo.
Comer the new man in for either Kelly or Cein D'arcy.

[RedHand88]

Harsh dropping Peter McGrane? Then again changes could be made before Sunday.

[armaghniac]

Harsh dropping Peter McGrane? Then again changes could be made before Sunday.

Taller man brought in, reflecting the relatively physical approach of Galway.

[ardtole]

Harsh dropping Peter McGrane? Then again changes could be made before Sunday.

Taller man brought in, reflecting the relatively physical approach of Galway.

It's the logical call, Galways wing forwards caused a serious threat, particularly from kickouts v Donegal.

Very harsh on McGrane, and it reminds me of Mickey Harte dropping Ciaran Gourley (I think) to bring in the 2 brothers, Joe and Justin McMahon to the Tyrone full back line to combat Tommy Walsh and Kieran Donaghy.

[Blowitupref]

One change for Armagh with Connaire Mackin coming in for Peter McGrane.

Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Barry McCambridge; Connaire Mackin, Tiernan Kelly, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Joe McElroy, Rian O'Neill, OisínConaty; Rory Gurgan, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt

Subs: Ethan Rafferty, Greg McCabe, Peter McGrane, Ciaran Higgins, Ross McQuillan, Shane McPartlan, Jason Duffy, Oisín O'Neill, Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent, Jarly Og Burns

Add a bit of height.

Only Connaire Mackin 2nd championship start this year?  and the first Peter McGrane won't start.

[Armagh18]

One change for Armagh with Connaire Mackin coming in for Peter McGrane.

Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Barry McCambridge; Connaire Mackin, Tiernan Kelly, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Joe McElroy, Rian O'Neill, OisínConaty; Rory Gurgan, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt

Subs: Ethan Rafferty, Greg McCabe, Peter McGrane, Ciaran Higgins, Ross McQuillan, Shane McPartlan, Jason Duffy, Oisín O'Neill, Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent, Jarly Og Burns

Add a bit of height.

Omly Connaire Mackin 2nd championship start this year?  and the first Peter McGrane won't start.

Good call imo although harsh on McGrane.

[armaghniac]

One change for Armagh with Connaire Mackin coming in for Peter McGrane.

Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Barry McCambridge; Connaire Mackin, Tiernan Kelly, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Joe McElroy, Rian O'Neill, OisínConaty; Rory Gurgan, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt

Subs: Ethan Rafferty, Greg McCabe, Peter McGrane, Ciaran Higgins, Ross McQuillan, Shane McPartlan, Jason Duffy, Oisín O'Neill, Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent, Jarly Og Burns

Add a bit of height.

Omly Connaire Mackin 2nd championship start this year?  and the first Peter McGrane won't start.

Good call imo although harsh on McGrane.

McGrane is a faster player, perhaps he will have a role towards the end when this may be more fluid.

[Armagh18]

One change for Armagh with Connaire Mackin coming in for Peter McGrane.

Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Barry McCambridge; Connaire Mackin, Tiernan Kelly, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Joe McElroy, Rian O'Neill, OisínConaty; Rory Gurgan, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt

Subs: Ethan Rafferty, Greg McCabe, Peter McGrane, Ciaran Higgins, Ross McQuillan, Shane McPartlan, Jason Duffy, Oisín O'Neill, Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent, Jarly Og Burns

Add a bit of height.

Omly Connaire Mackin 2nd championship start this year?  and the first Peter McGrane won't start.

Good call imo although harsh on McGrane.

McGrane is a faster player, perhaps he will have a role towards the end when this may be more fluid.

Yeah although he's probably well down in pecking order in terms of impact off the bench with Soupy, McQuillan etc.

Mackin to go on Comer with McKay sweeping? Or vice versa?

[dec]

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/armagh/everybody-wants-to-see-armagh-win-poyntzpass-silver-band-helped-gaa-club-put-their-flags-up-as-communities-unite/a879541237.html

[inroundthesquare]

Every All-Ireland winner since Donegal in 2012, have been in at least one final in the three years previous.

Armagh would be bucking that trend.

[Captain Obvious]

Every All-Ireland winner since Donegal in 2012, have been in at least one final in the three years previous.

Armagh would be bucking that trend.

When Armagh won Sam Maguire in 2002 it was a first All Ireland final appearance since 1977 (25 year wait) this Sunday is a first All Ireland final appearance for 21 years same wait as Galway had in 2022.

[Orior]

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/armagh/everybody-wants-to-see-armagh-win-poyntzpass-silver-band-helped-gaa-club-put-their-flags-up-as-communities-unite/a879541237.html

Same thing happened in 2002. The orangemen took down their flags and bunting early so that the other orangemen could put theirs up.

[Blowitupref]

From https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/our-nine-experts-give-their-all-ireland-final-verdict-and-not-one-is-tipping-armagh/a1663413109.html?

"Nine experts give their All-Ireland final verdict – and not one is tipping Armagh"



Frank Roche: Expect all kinds of everything. Initial caginess mixed with huge collisions, the scoreboard tilting both ways. There will be goal chances, but not many. Whoever converts will prevail. Galway 1-15 Armagh 0-17

Donnchadh Boyle: We could see an edgy start with the game opening up as legs begin to tire. Extra time a possibility and, given defensive set-ups on both sides, we might only see one green flag and that could be the difference. Galway 1-15 Armagh 0-16

Dermot Crowe: Extremely close as in their recent matches. A bit of stardust from Shane Walsh or a Damien Comer goal may tilt it off balance. Galway 1-16 Armagh 1-15

Michael Verney: Tight and tense with scores hard-earned. I'd expect Galway to set the pace and a have a small buffer for long stages before Armagh unload the bench. A one-score game but the Tribe can prevail. Galway 1-16 Armagh 0-17

Conor McKeon: With Galway shading it, quite possibly after extra-time, getting marginally more out Walsh, Comer, Finnerty and McDaid than Armagh do out of O'Neill, Turbitt, Grugan and Murnin. Galway 1-15 Armagh 0-17


Colm Keys: Tense with outbreaks of good football, as it has been in their last three games. There'll be moments of class from Shane Walsh, Cillian McDaid, Rian O'Neill and Stefan Campbell but Galway might make less mistakes. Galway 1-13 Armagh 0-14

Sean McGoldrick: It is likely to be a cagey affair with both likely to keep the handbrake on until late. The fitness of Damien Comer and Walsh is critical to the Tribe who may be better equipped to handle the demands of an All-Ireland final. Galway 0-19 Armagh 0-17

Dick Clerkin: Galway have a great balance about their team, that has stood to them in tight games, even with key players injured. Armagh need their key men firing otherwise they can look ordinary. Galway 1-14 Armagh 0-15

Philly McMahon: Very similar to the All-Ireland hurling final. Two teams initially sussing each other out. Intermittent periods of dominance. Don't be surprised if both teams concede the kick out. A draw. Galway 0-16 Armagh 0-16

[AustinPowers]

Ok then, I'll  have a go......

Armagh 2-14
Galway 1-14