Padraic Joyce’s team contest the final for the second time in three seasons.
Here’s a closer look at the team Galway have named in the hope of making that breakthrough tomorrow in Croke Park.Endured difficult moments under high deliveries in Croke Park when these teams met in the 2022 quarter-final, and pressure on his short kickout paved the way for Tiernan Kelly’s goal in June’s group game meeting.
But that’s the only goal Gleeson has conceded this year and his ambition with long kickouts was a key ingredient in the semi-final win over Donegal. Also possesses a brilliant boot from a placed ball, as evidenced by the winner in the Connacht final against Mayo.A terrific defender, has shone this year against the likes of Ryan O’Donoghue, Shane McGuigan, and Cormac Costello.
Spoke this week about his fear that the county senior game had passed him by a few years back, at a phase when he was struggling to break into that star-studded Corofin senior team. There are no doubts now about commanding a starting spot and how crucial he is to Galway’s chances. The Footballer of the Year favourite, Armagh will seek to pin him back. A huge attacking weapon for Galway, whether it be his sublime kickpasses to the likes of Comer, or his powerful running that yielded points against Donegal.An All-Star in 2022, spent last year working as a doctor in New Zealand.
Galway would be boosted greatly if they could call on his leadership, dynamism, and ability to punch holes in opposition defences.A strong, rangy figure in the half-forward line, was really prominent in the opening period against Donegal down the right flank, while his selfless run distracted Shaun Patton to pave the way for that vital Conroy goal.
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