All Ireland Championship 2025.

[Solo_run]

I'm perplexed as to how people think Meath can beat Galway. Meath were beaten by an average Louth team. The worst Kildare team in living memory ran Louth close in the Leinster semi final. Meath beat below par Dublin and Kerry teams.

I just cannot see anything other than a Galway victory.

Derby games are difficult at the best of times. Down were a point off beating Armagh last year in Ulster.

Meath have beaten Dublin and comprehensively outplayed Kerry last time out. They definitely deserve their place

[mup]

I'm perplexed as to how people think Meath can beat Galway. Meath were beaten by an average Louth team. The worst Kildare team in living memory ran Louth close in the Leinster semi final. Meath beat below par Dublin and Kerry teams.

I just cannot see anything other than a Galway victory.

Derby games are difficult at the best of times. Down were a point off beating Armagh last year in Ulster.

Meath have beaten Dublin and comprehensively outplayed Kerry last time out. They definitely deserve their place

They are there for a reason. They topped their group. I just happen to think Galway will have too much quality for them. Imo Meath are the lowest rated team in the 1/4 finals.

[Blowitupref]

I'm perplexed as to how people think Meath can beat Galway. Meath were beaten by an average Louth team. The worst Kildare team in living memory ran Louth close in the Leinster semi final. Meath beat below par Dublin and Kerry teams.

I just cannot see anything other than a Galway victory.

Expected nothing less than that from a Kildare fan.
When poaching players from other counties fails just turn on your more successful and talented neighbours

The line of form for the year isn't spectacular though tbf..

Meath were dominant in both games against Dublin and Kerry no doubt, Kerry haven't played a div 1 team in championship so hard to gauge them, Dublin were lucky against Derry, and not overly good in their other games.

So it'll be a decent game as Galway haven't set the world alight, they have a purple patch in games which effectively win the match, no consistency for 70 minutes

All the games have question marks over them, and for all the favouritism Armagh have, they've still lost 2 games in championship

Which team left has the best form?

Up for debate. And must be the first time to have no unbeaten before the last 8 of the championship.


Donegal  P8 W7 L1 scored 9-177 (204)  and conceded 5-137 (152) average per game 26 v 19

Monaghan P4 W3 L1 scored 4-96 (108) and conceded  6-73 (91) average per game 27 v 23



Tyrone played P5 W3 L2 scored 4-107 (119) conceded 2-98 (104)  average per game 24 v 21

Dublin played P6 W4 L2 scored 5-115 (130)  conceded 3-115 (124) average per game 22 v 21


Galway played P7 W5 D1 L1 scored 15-145 (190)  and conceded 7-139 (160)  average per game 27 v 23

Meath played P7 W5 D1 L1  5-152 (167) and conceded 6-113 (131)  average per game 24 v 19


Kerry P6 W5 L1  scored 14-123 (165)  conceded 3-128 (137)  average per game 28 v 23

Armagh P6 L2 scored 3-157 (166)  and conceded 7-126 (147)  average per game 28 v 25

[SouthOfThe Bann]

I'm perplexed as to how people think Meath can beat Galway. Meath were beaten by an average Louth team. The worst Kildare team in living memory ran Louth close in the Leinster semi final. Meath beat below par Dublin and Kerry teams.

I just cannot see anything other than a Galway victory.

Expected nothing less than that from a Kildare fan.
When poaching players from other counties fails just turn on your more successful and talented neighbours

The line of form for the year isn't spectacular though tbf..

Meath were dominant in both games against Dublin and Kerry no doubt, Kerry haven't played a div 1 team in championship so hard to gauge them, Dublin were lucky against Derry, and not overly good in their other games.

So it'll be a decent game as Galway haven't set the world alight, they have a purple patch in games which effectively win the match, no consistency for 70 minutes

All the games have question marks over them, and for all the favouritism Armagh have, they've still lost 2 games in championship

Which team left has the best form?

Up for debate. And must be the first time to have no unbeaten before the last 8 of the championship.


Donegal  P8 W7 L1 scored 9-177 (204)  and conceded 5-137 (152) average per game 26 v 19

Monaghan P4 W3 L1 scored 4-96 (108) and conceded  6-73 (91) average per game 27 v 23



Tyrone played P5 W3 L2 scored 4-107 (119) conceded 2-98 (104)  average per game 24 v 21

Dublin played P6 W4 L2 scored 5-115 (130)  conceded 3-115 (124) average per game 22 v 21


Galway played P7 W5 D1 L1 scored 15-145 (190)  and conceded 7-139 (160)  average per game 27 v 23

Meath played P7 W5 D1 L1  5-152 (167) and conceded 6-113 (131)  average per game 24 v 19


Kerry P6 W5 L1  scored 14-123 (165)  conceded 3-128 (137)  average per game 28 v 23

Armagh P6 L2 scored 3-157 (166)  and conceded 7-126 (147)  average per game 28 v 25

It's bound to be a first sure this is only the 3rd year it could be possible that theres no unbeaten team at this stage.

For 130 odd years there was 4 unbeaten teams at this stage whether it was quarters or semis.

[Rossfan]

Hot and humid weather so we'll see who's fittest.
Meath probably most likely to suffer in the closing stages.

Great to have 4 big games and no one can be sure who'll win.

[Dunneroyal]

And let's be honest. If there is one man who may know how to control Shane walsh it would be Robbie Brennan

Galway have more than one forward. Meath haven't been playing at the elite level for long. This might count in the last 10 minutes.

It could but I can't see it. Meath would have a far greater spread of scorers I'd say. Morris , frayne Curtis the obvious ones. Then Costello, kinsella (the man I think most 2 pts from play or close to it this year ) Duke another 2 pt getter , Menton always good for at least one big score .

[Blowitupref]

And let's be honest. If there is one man who may know how to control Shane walsh it would be Robbie Brennan

Galway have more than one forward. Meath haven't been playing at the elite level for long. This might count in the last 10 minutes.

It could but I can't see it. Meath would have a far greater spread of scorers I'd say. Morris , frayne Curtis the obvious ones. Then Costello, kinsella (the man I think most 2 pts from play or close to it this year ) Duke another 2 pt getter , Menton always good for at least one big score .

Both have played seven games in this years championship.

Galway scored 15-145 (190)

- Robert Finnerty: 3-37 (2x2pt, 0-11f, 0-01 pen)
- Matthew Tierney: 6-13 (1-0 pen, 2x2ptf, 0-01f, 0-01m)
- Shane Walsh: 2-19 (2x2pt, 0-02f, 3x2ptf)
- Paul Conroy: 0-16 (4x2pt, 2x2ptf)
- Matthew Thompson: 1-12 (1x2pt)
- Cillian McDaid: 0-11
- John Maher: 1-05
- Peter Cooke: 0-06 (2x2pt)
- Daniel O'Flaherty: 0-04
- Seán Kelly: 0-04
- Céin D'Arcy: 0-03
- Liam Ó Conghaile: 0-03
- Tomo Culhane: 1-0
- Cian Hernon: 1-0
- Dylan McHugh: 0-02
- Conor Flaherty: 0-02 (1x2pt)
- Liam Silke: 0-01
- Finnian Ó Laoí: 0-01
- Kieran Molloy: 0-01
- Brian Mannion: 0-01
- Jonathan McGrath: 0-01
- Sam O'Neill: 0-01
- Cathal Sweeney: 0-01
- Damien Comer: 0-01m

Meath scored 5-152 (167)

- Eoghan Frayne: 0-35 (3xtp, 3xtpf, 0-16f)
- Mathew Costello: 1-21 (0-06f, 1xtp, 1xtpf)
- Ruairí Kinsella: 1-17 (5xtp)
- James Conlon: 1-16 (1xtp)
- Conor Duke: 0-13 (4xtp)
- Billy Hogan: 0-10 (4xtpf, 0-02 '45')
- Bryan Menton: 1-06 (2xtp)
- Jordan Morris: 1-06 (0-01f)
- Keith Curtis: 0-07 (2xtp)
- Jack Flynn: 0-05 (2xtp)
- Sean Coffey: 0-05
- Aaron Lynch: 0-02
- Donal Keogan: 0-02
- Jack Kinlough: 0-02
- Diarmuid Moriarty: 0-02
- Ciaran Caulfield: 0-02
- Jason Scully: 0-01

[Cunny Funt]

Hot and humid weather so we'll see who's fittest.
Meath probably most likely to suffer in the closing stages.

Great to have 4 big games and no one can be sure who'll win.

Interesting weekend ahead.    Along with Armagh I think Donegal,Galway are the fittest teams left with the best strength in depth although their opponent Monaghan,Meath are rested giving them a decent chance to cause upset.

A rested Tyrone,Armagh should be winning their Quarter finals against Kerry and Dublin who couldn't top their groups for a reason and Dublin weren't good enough to win Leinster this year plus Kerry were lucky Cork didn't beat them in Munster.   

[weareros]

Donegal by 3 - Donegal should have got Sunday, but still should have enough given the Louth game was a second half stroll.

Dublin by 2 - a hesitant vote but the Jacks likely to have their shooting boots on for this one. If they don't, Tyrone will.

Galway by 3 - have been very impressed by Meath this year but they are more vulnerable to goals on bigger pitches like Croker and Dr. Hyde. Galway also have a 2001 aura about them. 

Kerry by 1 - Armagh have been the most impressive team this year. Win this and they will go all the way. But Kerry are still Kerry and will be up for it.

[lenny]

Donegal by 3 - Donegal should have got Sunday, but still should have enough given the Louth game was a second half stroll.

Dublin by 2 - a hesitant vote but the Jacks likely to have their shooting boots on for this one. If they don't, Tyrone will.

Galway by 3 - have been very impressed by Meath this year but they are more vulnerable to goals on bigger pitches like Croker and Dr. Hyde. Galway also have a 2001 aura about them. 

Kerry by 1 - Armagh have been the most impressive team this year. Win this and they will go all the way. But Kerry are still Kerry and will be up for it.

For me Armagh and Tyrone are certainties. The other 2 games are where we might see upsets. I do think Donegal will scrape through but I think Meath might just pip Galway. That would leave a semifinal where Tyrone would be looking for revenge for 1996 when Meath beat them with some beautiful football.

[Captain Obvious]

Armagh,Tyrone,Donegal and Galway to win for me.  Monaghan the most likely to cause upset.   Armagh v Tyrone semi final will deserve a thread of its own afterwards.

[SouthDublinBro]

Donegal and Monaghan nailed on to be the most boring game. 2 of the dullest sides in the championship.

[trileacman]

Donegal and Monaghan nailed on to be the most boring game. 2 of the dullest sides in the championship.

Monaghan/Down was a cracker. Fair enough point about Donegal though.

[APM]

After so many years of Dublin domination and sheer negativity around the sport, do the supporters of the eight quarter-finalists not feel extremely privileged to be at the centre of a festival of football in a near enough sold out Croke Park this weekend?

Good times 😁

[Easttyrone23]

After so many years of Dublin domination and sheer negativity around the sport, do the supporters of the eight quarter-finalists not feel extremely privileged to be at the centre of a festival of football in a near enough sold out Croke Park this weekend?

Good times 😁

The four teams from Ulster have never had the privilege of reaching the quater finals by beating a couple of weak teams like Dublin or Kerry used to.

Privileged is not understanding why there would be negativity around the team dominating the sport having an unfair advantage then expecting them to be grateful and privileged for having a fair championship format.