Joyce sticks with same formula for FBD final against Roscommon

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024 - 14:46

Ian Cooney

Galway senior football manager, Pádraic Joyce, has, once again, chosen a largely experimental line-up for Friday evening’s FBD final against Roscommon at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome.

Goalkeeper Oran Burke, midfielder Céin Darcy and Ryan Monaghan come into the side that was selected to start against Leitrim in the semi-final a week ago.

Antaine Ó Laoi, Jack O'Neill, Charlie Power and Cillian Ó Curraoin, who impressed in the victory against Leitrim, will once again, lead the Tribesmen’s forward line.

It was envisaged that Joyce might mix up his team more for the final, but he has kept his heavy-hitters in reserve for the start of the National Football League.

Roscommon are expected to pick their team this evening.

GALWAY v Roscommon

1 Oran Burke (Corofin)

2 Liam Boyle (Kilkerrin/Clonberne)

3 Billy Mannion (Mountbellew/Moylough)

4 Darragh Varley (An Fhairce)

5 Cian Monaghan (Oughterard)

6 Jack Kirrane (Milltown, captain)

7 Daniel O’Flaherty (Salthill/Knocknacarra)

8 Ciaran Brady (Corofin

9 Céin Darcy (Ballyboden St. Enda’s)

10 Ryan Monaghan (Oughterard)