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Replying To systematic: "My feeling during the game was that westmeath much better than div 3. Really good team, some great players. Their keeper is a bit of a liability even though our press yesterday was best all year. Thought yesterday was a really good test for us and our composure at end of game. Can see that - we won the last 2 50/50 balls that mattered." There isn't too many Westmeath players who looked like they'd struggle operating in Division 1. Thought they were excellent yesterday, Galway were ok in the fist half, took their goal chances brilliantly but unusually didn't take any advantage of the wind. Second half was different, Galway were excellent for and the score line wasn't a fair reflection as Galway left a good few goals behind them. Thats the 2nd game McGrath has been an unused subs, is he still carrying an injury? I was surprised too see O'Flaherty get on before O'Laoi. TheBishop (Galway) - Posts: 323 - 15/06/2026 13:06:14 2679870 Link
Replying To rhudson: "I get. The feeling. All year. Its our. Turn. To win sam maguire No more excuses, Alll the. Big guns are fit. Strong squad Lets go and. Do it" Best to focus on the game in front, All-Ireland quarter-final and not become unstuck at that stage as previously when hot favourites to progress. I expect Monaghan,Mayo,Donegal,Kerry to reach the last 8. No easy match up there but at least have the free week to prepare for that challenge. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 902 - 15/06/2026 13:08:35 2679872 Link
Galway should have won more easily, spurned a number of goal chances also tried for goals when not on but easy point for the taking.the goals scored were of the fortunate kind McDonaghs kick out interception the lack of resolve in tackling Hernan by a forward even allowing that the ball was striped but was allowed to easily regain and spin to shoot and Tierney did well to score from a less than favourable position against two defenders.Westmeath recognised that the R/H side of the defence is vulnerable and made inroads for scores from that wing too easily . backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 230 - 15/06/2026 13:47:48 2679901 Link
Replying To TheBishop: "There isn't too many Westmeath players who looked like they'd struggle operating in Division 1. Thought they were excellent yesterday, Galway were ok in the fist half, took their goal chances brilliantly but unusually didn't take any advantage of the wind. Second half was different, Galway were excellent for and the score line wasn't a fair reflection as Galway left a good few goals behind them. Thats the 2nd game McGrath has been an unused subs, is he still carrying an injury? I was surprised too see O'Flaherty get on before O'Laoi." Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide. You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago. The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 853 - 15/06/2026 14:33:07 2679924 Link
Replying To The_DOC: "Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide. You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago." Liam Silke was one of our best yesterday but I'd be slightly concerned with McHughs form. He hasn't been anywhere near his 2024 form and looks leggy or caught for pace at times. Could be carrying an injury but definitely not himself smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 599 - 15/06/2026 15:54:51 2679954 Link
We are starting to really get it together. Kick outs were excellent with exception of one over the sideline. And to be honest, I would much prefer the odd one over the sideline than to under cook it and get caught. At least we can re set. Very harsh to be penalised for taking too long. I think if the timer was on Gleeson he was no slower than WM keeper. Small thing but the Galway guys in the media should be highlighting this. He has a name for being slow and I think he is being punished on reputation lately rather than anything else. I like to see DOF coming on. He offers a lot, and turned over a few balls and got right into the action. He missed a sitter but apart from that he really impacted the game. He always does when introduced. I am not convinced he has the same impact when he starts. FO'L is definitely an option as well and showed well in the league, but he hasn't played in a while. Fionn Mcdonagh was poor from the start yesterday. He obviously is showing some form in training but I haven't seen it translate on to match day yet. He didn't even get off the ground for the throw in. He got the arm in for Shanes goal but that was as much as he did. Shane Mcgrath impresses everytime he takes the field. I dont think Tierneys goal was lucky. We have been scoring that type of goal for a while. He always drifts in for a long high one and he is excellent in the air. Great delivery into him. We do need to be a little more clinical. We blazed a few goal chances over when 8 or 9 points up. Thats the time to kill the game. 9 points is easily clawed back in this new game. We need to be ruthless. The criticisms above are minor. Very happy with yesterday. Westmeath are decent. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1964 - 15/06/2026 17:19:11 2679992 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "Liam Silke was one of our best yesterday but I'd be slightly concerned with McHughs form. He hasn't been anywhere near his 2024 form and looks leggy or caught for pace at times. Could be carrying an injury but definitely not himself" Thought Dylan had a good game actually. Had most possessions & great at getting available for kickouts. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 319 - 15/06/2026 17:44:44 2680009 Link
Replying To The_DOC: "Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide. You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago." Peak Corofin had a strong defensive focus to go along with their offensive game. It's what Galway need for the business end of this championship now. Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4000 - 15/06/2026 20:10:57 2680034 Link
Replying To rhudson: "I get. The feeling. All year. Its our. Turn. To win sam maguire No more excuses, Alll the. Big guns are fit. Strong squad Lets go and. Do it" We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 202 - 16/06/2026 00:29:58 2680062 Link
We were so much better than the final score of a 3 point win but just shows in the new rules etc cant let foot of gas and must take our chances. DOF missed 2 goal chances McGrath fisted point at end. Our 2nd half performance was very impressive controlled the game. Great to see Walsh going well and Comer is now such an impact sub and what a sub to have to come on for last 25 etc. I do feel for Mcdonagh gets handed a c`ship start debut and gets hooked early. PJ certainly likes to mess with the mentality of inside forwards. We are basically playing of a full deck jsut Thompson missing and this is crucial also will have the extra week before QF. the way draw has worked out it really feels like we are in strong position but we must jsut take it game by game. Gaillimh Abu Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 492 - 16/06/2026 09:57:37 2680094 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1804 - 16/06/2026 10:38:25 2680106 Link
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days" Jim is a latter day convert to Donegal. The first 90% of his/her posts were in our own thread, all along the same line of thought. Recently seen posting some genuine thoughts on his/her beloved home county in recent weeks, which is heartwarming. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2892 - 16/06/2026 10:53:12 2680111 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." Who knows? You know Jim.....it'll be Monaghan next probably.......the glass bowl run we're on. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4810 - 16/06/2026 11:05:01 2680115 Link
Replying To Eire89: "We were so much better than the final score of a 3 point win but just shows in the new rules etc cant let foot of gas and must take our chances. DOF missed 2 goal chances McGrath fisted point at end. Our 2nd half performance was very impressive controlled the game. Great to see Walsh going well and Comer is now such an impact sub and what a sub to have to come on for last 25 etc. I do feel for Mcdonagh gets handed a c`ship start debut and gets hooked early. PJ certainly likes to mess with the mentality of inside forwards. We are basically playing of a full deck jsut Thompson missing and this is crucial also will have the extra week before QF. the way draw has worked out it really feels like we are in strong position but we must jsut take it game by game. Gaillimh Abu" McDonagh got a good bit of ball in to him and did nothing with it or lost it, it was time for a change. The moycullen lad on here is very quiet as he was saying for weeks McDonagh should be starting and now that he did we can all see what he refuses to see.... systematic (Galway) - Posts: 319 - 16/06/2026 11:19:06 2680119 Link
Replying To systematic: "McDonagh got a good bit of ball in to him and did nothing with it or lost it, it was time for a change. The moycullen lad on here is very quiet as he was saying for weeks McDonagh should be starting and now that he did we can all see what he refuses to see...." I agree that he was poor but I would question strating him in 1st place would bringing him on for a few mins not have been better. Confidence will be shattered after being hooked so early. i would have had McGrath ahead of him all day. Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 492 - 16/06/2026 11:45:38 2680129 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." Hard luck against Tyrone, ye have another div 2 team to worry about on Saturday Jonnytest (Galway) - Posts: 33 - 16/06/2026 12:00:06 2680138 Link
Replying To systematic: "McDonagh got a good bit of ball in to him and did nothing with it or lost it, it was time for a change. The moycullen lad on here is very quiet as he was saying for weeks McDonagh should be starting and now that he did we can all see what he refuses to see...." I wouldn't run him down, but it was the right call to take him off. He didn't seem at the pitch of the game. Aside from the throw-in, which he didn't really contest, a ball was played into him where he was out in front, but he was bullied off it by Charlie Drumm. He did get a hand on the kickout which led to Shane's goal, but the game was generally passing him by. McGrath did well when he replaced him. On the throw-in, in fairness Connellan has a serious jump and a technique which bumps off the opposition player, Aussie Rules style. He did the same to Tierney for the throw-in at the start of the second-half. I'd prefer to see D'Arcy contesting the throw-ins. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2892 - 16/06/2026 12:00:37 2680139 Link
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days" We aren't that miserable, the auld league title shortened the year. A long way to go yet, we could be knocked out at the weekend and so be it. Two All Irelands and two league titles and a decent return on Ulster titles since 1992 is very good going for us. I think only Tyrone, Dublin and Kerry have been better in that time. Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 221 - 16/06/2026 12:25:08 2680147 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "Jim is a latter day convert to Donegal. The first 90% of his/her posts were in our own thread, all along the same line of thought. Recently seen posting some genuine thoughts on his/her beloved home county in recent weeks, which is heartwarming." JimB1991 isn't from Donegal. Everyone knows it is the wan from Mayo "Clare". Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 221 - 16/06/2026 12:34:15 2680151 Link