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I assume they won't do the draw that way though? As in - they won't draw Connacht champions versus whoever. Roscommon and Galway will be the names in the hat not Connacht winners and Connacht runners up? galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1404 - 01/05/2026 19:10:03 2670258 Link 0 |
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That makes a lot of sense and the way it should be. However it could still work out that the winner of the Connacht final has a potential harder draw than the loser.
letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 890 - 01/05/2026 19:49:05 2670263 Link 0 |
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U17s into the Connacht final with 0-14 to 0-12 win against Sligo in Tubbercurry. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 817 - 01/05/2026 19:53:49 2670265 Link 0 |
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Ya it's the 8 teams in provincial finals vs other 8. We could draw mayo again also. Some big teams in non finalist group Tyrone Donegal mayo. As much as I'd like to see down win il be hoping Armagh win.
dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1407 - 01/05/2026 20:34:26 2670278 Link 0 |
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I'm wrong. It is as you suggested.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3944 - 01/05/2026 21:45:32 2670289 Link 0 |
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Good performance from the minors today will have to tidy up a few things for the final next week Galwayforsam26 (Galway) - Posts: 8 - 01/05/2026 21:51:44 2670290 Link 0 |
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We would love a crack at either of these teams, we know we can go all the way with Galway and without a doubt we should be beating Roscommon with the quality we have, hopefully the draw favours such an outcome.
Gantric (Leitrim) - Posts: 40 - 01/05/2026 22:49:21 2670298 Link 0 |
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I haven't based it on 1 match, if Ros destroy Galway like they did Mayo, yes I'd bump them up to top 3/4 for this year, likewise if Down beat Armagh, they would have to be serious contenders as they would have massive belief
1951andwaiting (Galway) - Posts: 100 - 01/05/2026 22:53:18 2670300 Link 0 |
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Good win for the minors although I've seen them a few times now and they haven't been convincing. Probably not lived up to their billing as Ted Webb winners last year. Would be surprised if they beat Roscommon in the final going by their previous games but they have at least 2 more matches to play now at least. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2534 - 02/05/2026 00:19:39 2670314 Link 0 |
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Watched the match on youtube so it's hard to tell the full story but you're right , they are hit & miss, Some individual moments rather than good team play. Looked to lose out on mid field breaks, they kicked the ball into the forwards a bit more. Rossies look v well oraganised though. They will need to play well for the full match to beat them. Galway still looking for the right combination of forwards.. Jackose (Galway) - Posts: 102 - 02/05/2026 14:02:45 2670354 Link 1 |
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Very incoherent assessment there, predicting possible turkey shoot wins for both sides, after initially assessing the teams to be 'evenly matched'. Could hardly get a more incoherent evaluation really.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4690 - 02/05/2026 14:15:00 2670359 Link 1 |
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For sure. On paper we had a tougher group last year than Mayo did despite winning Connacht. Derry beaten tonight also - you'd be more worried about facing them than Monaghan. galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1404 - 02/05/2026 21:13:42 2670487 Link 0 |
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Monaghan v Derry was a magnificent game. It highlights the importance of a death ball specialist and long range free taker. Mr Joyce, go and get Barry McHugh. GDL (Galway) - Posts: 951 - 02/05/2026 21:25:53 2670491 Link 3 |
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ligaments rule you out for 12 months I believe
maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1271 - 02/05/2026 22:05:48 2670508 Link 0 |
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No they don't
galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1404 - 03/05/2026 00:41:32 2670537 Link 0 |
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Think the standard of underage coaching in Roscommon is the best in Connacht currently.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2534 - 03/05/2026 01:59:46 2670539 Link 1 |
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I do think the player pathway has a lot of influence on this...look at Galway and Mayo at an academy level, Galway U16s 2026 are a good example of how a large player pool can become a hindrance. They still have 70/80 lads training and trialling, which makes it very difficult to build unity and cohesion, especially when the group will eventually be split into two panels. Nobody no where they stand. Speaking to a Roscommon academy coach recently, by contrast they one panel that has been together since early this year. Im hearing only 60/70 lads trialled as apposed to the 140 in the first few Galway sessions. They know each other, play against each other regularly at club level, and are not divided by North/West regional structures. You would imagine Roscommon coaches spend more time on smaller groups of players, building them up, that Roscommon U16 group will likely transition almost directly into U17s in September/October, maybe with a few additions. Sligo and Leitrim will be similar. At development level, selecting from a smaller group is usually more effective than filtering through a huge pool. Galways selection process is too prolonged. Lads dont know where they stand, less certainty, lower confidence. Fewer players = clearer messaging, more reps per player, stronger learning. There's no doubt that Roscommon's underage setup looks very strong right now. Their biggest advantage isn't just coaching in isolation, it's the clarity, continuity, and cohesion in how everything is run. A settled panel, a clear pathway, and players who know each other well creates an environment where coaching can actually land and stick. Galway, on the other hand, have the numbers and depth most counties would love, but that brings its own challenges. If the group stays too big for too long, it can dilute identity and slow development, even if the raw talent is there. I'm not saying "less is better" it's that timing and structure matter most. Cast the net wide early, then narrow with purpose and commit to a group. Right now, Roscommon seem to be getting that balance right, and it's giving them an edge in terms of team development. WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 158 - 03/05/2026 15:32:52 2670640 Link 0 |