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Replying To realdub:  "I think Dublin will go out to win this game for sure, to ensure a final berth. Whether Galway are bothered I'm not sure, they may want to hold out for the final."
I don't think there is any doubt that Galway will be out to do their best. That does not mean that they won't try out a player or 2 but I can't see wholesale changes. KW generally just makes limited changes trying to tweak his lineup to end up with best possible team.

In any event I don't think he will risk a hammering by putting out loads of young lads with no experience. It will be hard enough with our best team out.

Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1829 - 14/03/2018 11:05:52    2084470

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I would say bring your Artic gear and hot water bottles. Salthill can be cold at the best of times with the wind sweeping in off the Atlantic just down the road but combined with the forecast for another cold snap this weekend it will be absolutely baltic.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2214 - 14/03/2018 14:05:35    2084544

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Replying To Mayonman:  "I don't think there is any doubt that Galway will be out to do their best. That does not mean that they won't try out a player or 2 but I can't see wholesale changes. KW generally just makes limited changes trying to tweak his lineup to end up with best possible team.

In any event I don't think he will risk a hammering by putting out loads of young lads with no experience. It will be hard enough with our best team out."
Fair point although not sure how much we will go for it. I would be nearly more interested to see will we get a big support on Sunday now that some view it as a 'nothing game' from our perspective. We often struggle to capture the hearts and minds of the Galway public when it comes to football even if it is the more successful code in the county at senior level. We nearly have to have super team to get much above our dedicated core support. The Dubs will be present in large numbers given the attractiveness of the weekend that is in it.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 14/03/2018 14:07:40    2084546

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Replying To dubarra:  "When the Dublin team of the 70s were their peak Kerry weren't able for them I do think Kerry had better individual footballer in that period but the Dubs were better balanced team .In 78 Aldridge made a hames of referring the game and handed Kerry the initiative .Having said that Dublin got to cocky that afternoon and were caught wide open for Kerry's opening goal. Either way i don't think Kerry or the dubs of that time would live with this present Dublin outfit."
Kerry beat them in '75 and '78, so it's a bit of a stretch to suggest that Kerry ever 'couldn't handle' them for a sustained period, or did that Dublin team have the shortest 'peak' of all time? Even in the noughties, Kerry won most all-irelands, but Tyrone beat them 3-0 in championship to take their 3 crowns, leading to all sorts of weeping and gnashing of teeth regarding 'team of the decade'!

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3419 - 14/03/2018 16:42:17    2084588

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Kerry beat them in '75 and '78, so it's a bit of a stretch to suggest that Kerry ever 'couldn't handle' them for a sustained period, or did that Dublin team have the shortest 'peak' of all time? Even in the noughties, Kerry won most all-irelands, but Tyrone beat them 3-0 in championship to take their 3 crowns, leading to all sorts of weeping and gnashing of teeth regarding 'team of the decade'!"
I would say the were at their peak in 76 and 77 plus they reached 6 All Ireland's in a row winning three of them not bad for the shortest peak of all time as you put it. Also when they arrived from nowhere in 74 they were not a young team by any means most of them were into their mid to late 20s and by 78 and 79 were slipping when they were well beaten by a much younger Kerry team.

dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 14/03/2018 22:21:33    2084653

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Reading the local paper,ray silke is suggesting Walsh may rest comer and Shane Walsh for the weekend,I don't know, i would say they may start but probably won't finish.was your man padraig Cunningham even in the subs last week,he should also get a run.i think Galway will be competitive in the first half but will run out of steam.dublin are very good retaining possession so a lot of chasing by Galway.as long as it's not a pasting I will be more than happy.

Cornetto2 (Galway) - Posts: 165 - 15/03/2018 14:25:10    2084747

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Kerry beat them in '75 and '78, so it's a bit of a stretch to suggest that Kerry ever 'couldn't handle' them for a sustained period, or did that Dublin team have the shortest 'peak' of all time? Even in the noughties, Kerry won most all-irelands, but Tyrone beat them 3-0 in championship to take their 3 crowns, leading to all sorts of weeping and gnashing of teeth regarding 'team of the decade'!"
Pope...that Dublin team was too old in '78 and '79 and we haven't brought through any young talent. Remember the likes of Jimmy Keaveney had won a Leinster in '65 and losing the youth of Kevin Moran and Pat O'Neill we were never at the races

witnof (Dublin) - Posts: 1604 - 15/03/2018 16:52:23    2084772

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They were two great sides and in the 80s Dublin reached 3 finals in a row and were deservedly beaten by Kerry in two of them.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8589 - 15/03/2018 17:47:44    2084788

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Replying To Cornetto2:  "Reading the local paper,ray silke is suggesting Walsh may rest comer and Shane Walsh for the weekend,I don't know, i would say they may start but probably won't finish.was your man padraig Cunningham even in the subs last week,he should also get a run.i think Galway will be competitive in the first half but will run out of steam.dublin are very good retaining possession so a lot of chasing by Galway.as long as it's not a pasting I will be more than happy."
It was to rest Comer because he has been involved in so many games recently because of the sigerson but agree with you think he will start but not finish and it was to bench Walsh because he didn't play well. I could see this happening if it was purely based on last week (I know training comes into it too) Varley should get a start he was excellent. Dont really know how Armstrong managed to get man of the match he is a good player and played well enough but other guys made a much bigger impact Heaney, kerins, comer , Sean andy

galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 15/03/2018 21:02:07    2084821

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I see tg4 are showing Galway v wexford in the hurling league quarter final 1.30pm .
Jesus could they not leave the football until 2.30pm at least to see most of the hurling.
There are supporters who enjoy both!!!

Cornetto2 (Galway) - Posts: 165 - 16/03/2018 00:06:35    2084851

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Replying To Cornetto2:  "I see tg4 are showing Galway v wexford in the hurling league quarter final 1.30pm .
Jesus could they not leave the football until 2.30pm at least to see most of the hurling.
There are supporters who enjoy both!!!"
Good point. Not sure which arm is inflexible but do they think all Galway GAA folk only support one or the other but not both.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 16/03/2018 15:40:30    2084938

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Very low posting on this match, is it because Galway have already qualified or expectation of a Dublin cakewalk?
Was looking back at the dubs v mayo and donegal Jesus Brian Fenton is phenomenal he is more attacker than midfielder.
The dubs defence has been weakened by the loss of c.osullivan,he played a sweeper role to great effect.
Will Galway be able to exploit this?
Anyway for anyone going to Pearse stadium the Illinois marching band will be performing from 12.30 to 1.30 before the match,
the "cheerleaders" are worth the admission price alone!

Cornetto2 (Galway) - Posts: 165 - 17/03/2018 08:23:24    2085017

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Any recommendations of a good pub to watch the rugby in in the city lads?

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 17/03/2018 09:11:50    2085028

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Replying To TheUsername:  "Any recommendations of a good pub to watch the rugby in in the city lads?"
20 to 30 years go to skef or pucan great atmosphere in these pups.
If ya over 40 take your pick one pub better than the other.

heartbroken (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 17/03/2018 09:33:49    2085031

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Replying To TheUsername:  "Any recommendations of a good pub to watch the rugby in in the city lads?"
Always enjoyed O'Connor's Bar up around Salthill and you can't go wrong with The Kings head

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 17/03/2018 09:38:24    2085034

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Is this game on the telly tomorrow lads?

Have witnessed both yer team in the flesh in the last couple of games where Dublin beat us by 12 pulling up and Galway beat us by 3 but it should have been more like 12 to be honest, I can see this game being close if Kevin Walsh puts out his best team although with a league final against Dublin coming up in two weeks he may not want to show his hand and try and keep something in reserve for the final, personally If I were him I'd go all out to win the game at home tomorrow as it'l be awful tough to beat the dubs in crokepark.

Anyway I'm looking forward to this top of the table clash and I will predict a draw .

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 17/03/2018 09:46:35    2085036

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Replying To jimbodub:  "Always enjoyed O'Connor's Bar up around Salthill and you can't go wrong with The Kings head"
The King's Head a good one for the rugger. An Pucan on Forster St. as mentioned good as well. On the match tomorrow a ramble through Salthill pre match into Lonergans or Killorans for a pint worth considering. Our Dublin brethren very welcome to the west coast. Hopefully we can put some level of performance in on the field over our next two meetings to continue our upward curve. We are in the chasing pack and looking to the future we have the tools that could challenge. Others that certainly will challenge is Kerry with the raw material they have coming through and there are a few counties like Tipp, the Rossies and possibly the Lillies or Cavan doing great work at underage who I expect will bring more to the table.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 17/03/2018 10:20:04    2085040

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A lot of pubs will be packed but a hidden gem in Eyre square in is Mc gettigans about 20 screens! It's more or less across the road from Richardson's
Monroe's of Dominick street another good spot but will be busy although I think they have a big screen in the music venue upstairs.

Cornetto2 (Galway) - Posts: 165 - 17/03/2018 10:22:42    2085041

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Don't think it's on the tv tomorrow. Not even on Gaa Go. Balls!

evad6832 (Dublin) - Posts: 3 - 17/03/2018 10:46:37    2085042

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Dilemma for Galway m'ment, do they rest lads & not show their full hand on Sunday & try & win a NFL Div 1 title that will take the pressure off & keep them in the job or do they just go for it & keep that winning mentality ? If Galway go for it, drop the older lads they started against Monaghan & come out the right side of the red cards they will win this game. Dublin are super cocky at the moment & may underestimate Galway. The hurt of 63,74 & 83 is too long ago for these lads to remember but they grew up hearing the stories from parents & grand parents & the hurt it left. If Galway m'ment go for it & let them play I expect Galway to win. Dublin without Cian O Sullivan regardless of their panel is not the same team, same if James Mc Carthy is missing. The gradual unraveling of this side has begun, the difficulties between m'ment & a certain player are been well hidden at the moment but that division will eventually seep.The Dubs to outnumber Galway fans 2 to 1, the trains & motorway will be busy, Eyre Square & Supermacs will be fun tonight.

moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 17/03/2018 11:03:24    2085043

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