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I was at the game but have totally forgotten that one. I don't remember him taking too many off the deck since the 22 season. His accuracy off the ground was unreal in 22. galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1381 - 31/03/2026 15:46:54 2664156 Link 0 |
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Who should be Galway`s no 1 and who should be on long range frees in your eyes? I would have Breathnach every day on a long range free over Gleeson
Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 480 - 31/03/2026 16:15:59 2664168 Link 0 |
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Walsh and Tierney both picked up serious enough injuries kicking frees from the ground. Tierney was out for about 6 weeks one time after he pulled something kicking from the ground. Neither of them have done it much since. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2514 - 31/03/2026 19:06:39 2664190 Link 0 |
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Walsh's right footed long range groundball strikes were certainly a huge key to victory v Mayo in the crunch 2022 Castlebar clash, that set up Galway's season. Landed a left footed groundball 2 pointer late on in Down last season too. He can do it. But since the 2024 final, the question at the back and front of everybody's mind is, can he be trusted with frees when it really matters?
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4644 - 31/03/2026 22:59:20 2664207 Link 0 |
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It was a free Comer won just after coming on for an elbow to the head that could/should have been a red card Walsh took them sporadically from the deck last year. Scored a few in the league, missed one v Dublin in Salthill, scored one off the left in Newry and that one mentioned in Croker. He also took a few of them off both feet for kilmacud this winter gone so you'd like to think he'll resume them once back. He's definitely the best option Tierneys obviously been told no on medical grounds which is understandable. They do need to find an option though. This trotting up of gleeson/flaherty only to see them being continuously pulled low and to the left is both tedious and a glaring weakness PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 362 - 31/03/2026 23:56:44 2664213 Link 0 |
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I had to watch the Meath game back as I had forgotten it as well but sure enough he did kick one off the ground for a 2 pointer, right before we got the 2 goals. Watching back Shane was top class that day, scored and created so much others. It reminded me of what we were missing, along with Comer who made an outstanding impact from the bench. Obviously we have moved on and probably have to but if we were to get them back they would give us a serious boost. It highlights the other point mentioned here about long range frees, They really do need to get it sorted. Lots of options in the squad, maybe less so from the ground alright but Conroy, Tierney etc can kick from distance Not.A.Quelly (Galway) - Posts: 97 - 01/04/2026 09:51:38 2664224 Link 0 |
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Tomo Culhane is currently in Australia, playing Aussie rules with AFL Pathway Opportunities, trying to get a contract, he has given up on the place kicker in NFL route. If it doesnt work out he could be back next year for Galway combo (Galway) - Posts: 33 - 01/04/2026 16:50:54 2664301 Link 0 |
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Best of luck to him but I don't see him being suited to AFL at all.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2514 - 01/04/2026 18:02:27 2664313 Link 0 |
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You're on the ball! I was at almost every game last year league and championship and had forgotten about these ones you mention. Long range free taking is a huge weakness for sure
galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1381 - 02/04/2026 00:21:02 2664360 Link 0 |
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A match I dont see working out at all and by all accounts its him funding it himself money gets you alot of places but dont see him getting drafted or anything like that
Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 480 - 02/04/2026 09:11:35 2664369 Link 0 |
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Great kicker of a ball, but wasnt necessarily suited to the physicality of intercounty football never mind AFL. Always in the right place for a goal to be fair to him but I'd say stick to the club football and enjoy it Tomo. Will he be back for Salthill in the championship? I see his brother transferred to Cuala. GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 214 - 02/04/2026 11:44:33 2664385 Link 0 |
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Nice win last night for the minors against a very good Sligo team. A very strong performance from Evan Burke (Tuam Stars) in goals. I know he is very young but he looks the business. His long range frees were outstanding, he only missed one into a very stiff breeze. His kickouts were also very good with massive length and variety to pick out runners when required. He could do nothing to prevent the goal following a careless turnover when we were comfortable in possession. His player of the match was well deserved. GDL (Galway) - Posts: 932 - 04/04/2026 13:58:08 2664700 Link 0 |
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Keeper looks very good alright. His boot is some weapon on the frees. Think Shane Heneghan has been their best outfield player the last couple games. Bit on the small side very very lively up front. Overall they probably don't look as good as advertised after winning the Ted Webb last year. Have been very sloppy in possession at times in both the Roscommon and Sligo games. Especially coming out of defence. Thought both Roscommon and Sligo looked better coached and prepared. Seemed to know exactly what they wanted to do. Whereas Galway looked more off the cuff at times. Rossies hammered Mayo so are in the final. Galway were very competitive with Roscommon so you would fancy them to get past Mayo to join them but still have to prove it on the pitch. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2514 - 04/04/2026 18:50:13 2664750 Link 0 |
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For me Galways best outfield player has been Ryan Connolly. Should beat Mayo and I won't be surprised if Sligo also beat Mayo to set up a Sligo v Galway semi-final.
Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 736 - 05/04/2026 00:56:24 2664840 Link 0 |