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Replying To anotheralias: "Fair point , but it must be said that speed was never part of Corkery's main artillery. Shane is a a fantastic footballer and can be very effective going forward even with a reduction in pace. But lets be honest, his pace is a serious weapon and when this starts to go he will not be as potentially devastating a player as he currently can be. I also think that defenders tend to give him a bit more room now , in the hope that he shoots/uses the ball rather than burn them for pace , and when that fear dwindles he might be less effective. Dont get me wrong I think and hope he will be a key player for us for several years , but the mode in which he does this is likely to start changing." Speed over 10 yards was absolutely part of Corkery's game. He had a great burst over a short distance. For such a big man, he was always able to get out in front and make space for his shot. It didn't really diminish too much as he got older either. For scoring forwards, that's more than enough. The ability to burn players over 20+ yards isn't necessary for Shane anymore. That's not to say he still can't motor. Shane is very two-footed and has a good kicking range when he's fully fit. That alone makes him very difficult to mark, and should enable him to be used to finish moves more often. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2589 - 08/10/2025 12:02:43 2638927 Link
Replying To Gearoid1998ffowaed: "Definitely would love to see Dara Walsh and Roche added to the team, they've the potential but need proper training and fitness. Fiachra McDonagh is an great footballer, I'd also definitely give Ger Davoren and Paul kelly a shout to come back to panel for midfield . Dessie is needed badly for Galway next hear , his accuracy is off the charts. That 2 pointer free against the wind was incredible. He's the best 2 point scorer we have in the county." i assume you meant dessie is the best 2 point scorer in the club championship this year maybe and not that he's better than shane walsh robert finnerty paul conroy or peter cooke who kick them at county level where the standards are much higher candlewax (Galway) - Posts: 301 - 08/10/2025 14:22:01 2638953 Link
Replying To candlewax: "i assume you meant dessie is the best 2 point scorer in the club championship this year maybe and not that he's better than shane walsh robert finnerty paul conroy or peter cooke who kick them at county level where the standards are much higher" In my opinion Barry McHugh has been the best freetaker in the county for a good number of years. He'd kick the same frees at intercounty that he does at club level. You could argue that Dessie might not be able to make space as well or win possession often enough to kick two-pointers at intercounty, but I think he definitely deserves a shot. He's a very consistent kicker of the ball. While Peter Cooke can kick some outrageous long range scores, he wouldn't be as consistent as Dessie. Dessie also has a great eye for goal. I'd love to see some stats on goals scored per player in the county championship over the past decade. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2589 - 08/10/2025 23:29:48 2639009 Link
Replying To togoutlads: "That's it in a nutshell. They think good club people around the county aren't aware of their tactics. Our County Board are devoid of ideas and a strategy, and are simply running this once proud footballing county into the ground. A disgrace. Move on - you've had your time and more - please move on." Pity they couldn't kick them at club level then. Gearoid1998ffowaed (Galway) - Posts: 195 - 09/10/2025 00:39:53 2639012 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "In my opinion Barry McHugh has been the best freetaker in the county for a good number of years. He'd kick the same frees at intercounty that he does at club level. You could argue that Dessie might not be able to make space as well or win possession often enough to kick two-pointers at intercounty, but I think he definitely deserves a shot. He's a very consistent kicker of the ball. While Peter Cooke can kick some outrageous long range scores, he wouldn't be as consistent as Dessie. Dessie also has a great eye for goal. I'd love to see some stats on goals scored per player in the county championship over the past decade." agree on mchugh but the argument would be does he offer enough outside of frees at county level. dessie a very good player but has also been involved with galway in the past. candlewax (Galway) - Posts: 301 - 09/10/2025 09:16:54 2639023 Link
I think Dessie deserves another chance under the new rules but he didn't exactly shoot the lights out under the old rules at intercounty level. The extra space should suit him though in theory. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2428 - 09/10/2025 13:30:09 2639073 Link
I think Dessie deserves another chance under the new rules but he didn't exactly shoot the lights out under the old rules at intercounty level. The extra space should suit him though in theory. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2428 - 09/10/2025 19:20:04 2639137 Link
Dessie got a bit of a run during Covid, but how many championship games did he actually play? I also think he's a better player now. He has stood out year on year in the senior championship, and has often been marked by intercounty defenders. There's no guarantee with anything, but I'd like to see how he performs. He's the definition of a scoring forward. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2589 - 09/10/2025 19:54:27 2639142 Link
Ya I would like to see Dessie given a run best forward in county at club for 5 plus years and has improved and new rules help. When I say a run i mean more than 20 mins in a league game in Jan would love if he got 2-3 starts. Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 424 - 10/10/2025 09:06:09 2639173 Link
Lsiten tpo the maroon & white pod last night. Barry Cullinane made reference to Kieran Donaghy helping Salthill out is that true? I do hope we are in for 2 good games and I firmly believe its time for Salthill to deliver and anything less than a co title is yet another failur for them. I do fancy corofin here but I am hopefull Salthill give a much better game and dispaly than lasy years limp semi final defeat. I think moycullen with Currid helping out & the tribute to Don looked prime. Also Cooke will be back. Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 424 - 10/10/2025 09:08:51 2639175 Link
I think Dessie deserves another chance under the new rules but he didn't exactly shoot the lights out under the old rules at intercounty level. The extra space should suit him though in theory. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2428 - 11/10/2025 14:00:36 2639313 Link
Have heard a lot about how Tuam are different animal this year and have been flying in challenges but in the stuff that counts it's the same old where they competitive but don't seem to have that little bit extra to win fine margin contests in the business end of the knockout stages. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 583 - 11/10/2025 19:29:14 2639360 Link
Replying To galway19: "I'd suspect that Milltown being able to break down the Corofin defence might mean Salthill won't struggle in that area." As I said. You could drive a bus through that Corofin defence and this isn't even Salthill with a full hand to pick from in the forward line. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 1009 - 11/10/2025 20:11:12 2639368 Link
Real game of two halves in that 2nd semi final. Salthill knocknacarra 13 point lead at half enough to win as they are outscored 2nd half by 11 point. Could have lost it but for that big save with the last attack of the match. Moycullen v Salthill knocknacarra who do we fancy to win final? Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 583 - 11/10/2025 21:03:59 2639379 Link
Good win for Salthill but I'd make Moycullen slight favourites for the final. Worst matchup possible for a Salthill side likely without Maher and their kickouts hanging in the air around midfield is a recipe for disaster with Cooke, Davoren, Paul Kelly, Clarke, Maloney all out around that area. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 1009 - 11/10/2025 21:19:43 2639382 Link
Salthill just about hung on. They hardly had a kick in the second half. The 3 back breach was key. It wiped a point off Corofin's tally and gave Salthill a crucial tap-over when they could hardly get their hands on the ball. Ciarán Brady dominated the middle in the second half. John Maher's loss was a big part in that. Awful to see him have to be taken off. I hope it's not serious. It'll definitely feel like a monkey off the back for Salthill, beating a big gun in a knockout game. They were by far the better team in the first-half. Maigh Cuilinn just got the job done in the first game. Tuam are right up there, but came up very slightly short. I'd give Maigh Cuilinn the nod for the final if Maher is missing. He's irreplaceable. At the same time, when Salthill get into their flow they can do some damage. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2589 - 11/10/2025 22:40:36 2639395 Link
Replying To galway19: "As I said. You could drive a bus through that Corofin defence and this isn't even Salthill with a full hand to pick from in the forward line." Couldn't flag down a bus running through the Corofin defense at all in that second half though. That's what happens when you get cleaned in midfield for 25+mins. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4427 - 11/10/2025 23:06:58 2639403 Link
Just back from pearse. Salthill stumble over the line after a thundering performance in first half. Funny game as there wasn't a huge wind there but both teams dominated scoring into the Áras end. Good to see Maher there at end on crutches. Was in serious pain when went down and thought mightn't see him in a Galway jersey next year with way he was suffering. Funny Salthill dominated the corofin kickout in first half and got lot of their scores off them but they couldn't get their hand on the ball in first 20 mins of second half. Their goalie kept hitting it to Ciaran Brady who made a huge difference when coming on for corofin and dominated the aerial battle. The good surface and fine weather really suited Salthill tonight and theyll hope for similar in 2 weeks time. Moycullen dominated Tuam in first 15 mins but hit some awful wides and the Tuam fortuitous goal brought them back into it and they were the better side from 20 mins to 50 min mark. Cooke came on and looked disinterested and poor kicking awful pass away and getting pulled for overcarrying but came to the good kicking a massive 2 pointer for them with another 1 point just after that. Two poor misses for Tuam in last 5 mins with grugan hitting both posts cost them dearly and was difference between them losing and brining it to extra time. Moycullen know they've plenty to work on for Salthill clash but won't fear them in any way. Gaagael15 (Galway) - Posts: 5 - 11/10/2025 23:18:01 2639405 Link
Replying To galway19: "Good win for Salthill but I'd make Moycullen slight favourites for the final. Worst matchup possible for a Salthill side likely without Maher and their kickouts hanging in the air around midfield is a recipe for disaster with Cooke, Davoren, Paul Kelly, Clarke, Maloney all out around that area." Its hard to call, but one the the difference between the two games is that in the first the sideline flags were limp, by the time the second commenced they were holding up in the breeze blowing into the scoreboard end,In the Tuam Moycullen the latter missed a lot of scoring chances including butchering two great goal opportunities and conceding a very soft goal, Tuam also managed to hit the upright from a free inside thirty metres straight in front of goal. The S/K Corofin was a game of two halves with the vast majority of flags at the one end and a game defining miss in added time at that end also.NB justing wondering if we will see former Moycullen player Eoin Gallagher back in the fold next year as he was to be seen among the Moycullen supporters during and after the game this evening. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 184 - 11/10/2025 23:31:46 2639406 Link
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Have heard a lot about how Tuam are different animal this year and have been flying in challenges but in the stuff that counts it's the same old where they competitive but don't seem to have that little bit extra to win fine margin contests in the business end of the knockout stages." I think out of the four left they were dealt a terrible blow.. Their club captain , their most prolific forward by a mile, out with injury, and their younger inter County player playing at 60% was a bridge too far.. Imagine Moycullen without Dessie and Cooke, Goodnight Galwaymaster9 (Galway) - Posts: 403 - 12/10/2025 00:15:05 2639408 Link