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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "If the senior half back line is taken to the cleaners by Cork in early July, it won't be because of what happened to this year's minors and 20s.

No, it'll more likely be due to a perceived pace mismatch between a largely experienced, but one paced (in spots certainly) Galway rearguard, up against one of the fastest front8s that hurling has seen for awhile, in this current Cork side."
I think the point maybe is more the alarming fact that there is a huge shortage of defensive players at U20 and Minor that look like they will step up to Senior. They will be needed when our brilliant servants call time.

1shot (Galway) - Posts: 49 - 16/06/2026 18:02:04    2680221

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Replying To 1shot:  "I think the point maybe is more the alarming fact that there is a huge shortage of defensive players at U20 and Minor that look like they will step up to Senior. They will be needed when our brilliant servants call time."
Not just a shortage of defensive players at minor and U20. Where are the forwards disappearing to when they meet the Munster teams???

Armchairreporter (Galway) - Posts: 150 - 17/06/2026 13:05:57    2680305

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Replying To Tiger1:  "There also capable of falling flat on their faces like they did u20 this year against Clare just dont know what Galway will turn up."
If those u20 teams met 10 time Clare would win every time.they were simply better..as they were as minors..

Pepper1 (Galway) - Posts: 35 - 18/06/2026 13:37:51    2680442

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Replying To Armchairreporter:  "Not just a shortage of defensive players at minor and U20. Where are the forwards disappearing to when they meet the Munster teams???"
Seem to have pulled Rabbitte, Burke, Neary and Niland from the wreckage of the last few u20 campaigns, so it'll be interesting to see if any of them go well in July v Cork.............or Offaly.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4843 - 18/06/2026 14:41:46    2680457

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Seem to have pulled Rabbitte, Burke, Neary and Niland from the wreckage of the last few u20 campaigns, so it'll be interesting to see if any of them go well in July v Cork.............or Offaly."
It sure will be interesting as im hoping to get some answers.

Armchairreporter (Galway) - Posts: 150 - 18/06/2026 16:17:48    2680480

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While I'd love to see a Galway v Clare All Ireland it's hard to see past Cork and Limerick. I just hope we do much better than Offaly did v Cork.

SouthGalway (Galway) - Posts: 276 - 22/06/2026 12:55:53    2681210

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Replying To SouthGalway:  "While I'd love to see a Galway v Clare All Ireland it's hard to see past Cork and Limerick. I just hope we do much better than Offaly did v Cork."
We are a far better team than Offaly, it's a low bar to simply hope we put up a better show than them

Stool Pigeon (Galway) - Posts: 1022 - 23/06/2026 12:06:02    2681442

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Well lads how are we fixed for Saturday evening. Hoping for a good contest....

BigBàsMan (Galway) - Posts: 284 - 02/07/2026 07:25:38    2683570

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I'm confident we can be competitive anyway. To actually get over the line I think a fair bit will have to go our way. If we had rory Burke and daithi at 100% I'd say we have a great shout but both seem to be unlikely

Overdahill (Galway) - Posts: 144 - 02/07/2026 10:27:20    2683596

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Replying To SouthGalway:  "While I'd love to see a Galway v Clare All Ireland it's hard to see past Cork and Limerick. I just hope we do much better than Offaly did v Cork."
Be great. Best of luck tomorrow.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12178 - 02/07/2026 10:52:27    2683602

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Heading to the Croker on Saturday.

Will hopefully be closer than many suggest in thinking that we'll be hammered.

Hopefully the Burke's are grand for the game, Daithi moreso. I'd assume that John Fleming and Fintan Burke possibly start in place of them.

Going for optimistic prediction of a 2 point win for us.

ColmFlaherty (Galway) - Posts: 139 - 02/07/2026 13:19:36    2683661

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Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "Heading to the Croker on Saturday.

Will hopefully be closer than many suggest in thinking that we'll be hammered.

Hopefully the Burke's are grand for the game, Daithi moreso. I'd assume that John Fleming and Fintan Burke possibly start in place of them.

Going for optimistic prediction of a 2 point win for us."
Dublin landed two goals in the Leinster Final when Daithí went off and Fintan came in.....Cork are a different animal

Watchthepost (Dublin) - Posts: 9 - 02/07/2026 14:40:02    2683682

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Replying To Watchthepost:  "Dublin landed two goals in the Leinster Final when Daithí went off and Fintan came in.....Cork are a different animal"
I know Cork are a different prospect. Those 2 goals happened when the game was over as contest in injury time.

ColmFlaherty (Galway) - Posts: 139 - 02/07/2026 15:14:48    2683693

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Getting set for an absolute cracker of a All Ireland Semi Final between Galway v Cork.
Galway have a fine team with a good mix of youth and experience and are well able to match Cork man v man.all over the field.
Cork might have the legs but Galway definitely are more physical and have the skills to hurt Cork.
I'm loving the situation Galway are in......no talk, nobody gives them a chance, 4 weeks off, Cork apparently Getting ready for the All Ireland Final.
I can feel the mother of all ambushes coming.......Galway to win by 2pts.

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2888 - 02/07/2026 19:20:17    2683768

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