Three reasons why Galway will win.
Firstly, I think Comer, Walsh, Cillian McDaid and Rob Finnerty are more efficient than the Armagh forwards. Assuming Walsh and Comer are injury-free, they will provide a lot of trouble for Armagh.
Comer hasn’t scored in the last two matches but if he kicks back into form, Aaron McKay or Barry McCambridge will have their hands full.
Secondly, the Galway defence has been exceptional all year. The highest margin they’ve conceded all year was 16 points against Dublin. In Dylan McHugh and Liam Silke they have two outstanding half-backs while Johnny McGrath and Jack Glynn will be on their way to All-Stars if they win.
The only goal they’ve conceded in nine matches was against Armagh in the group stage, albeit from a kick-out mistake by Connor Gleeson.
Thirdly, it might be the last chance for Paul Conroy, who is 35, Comer and Walsh, who’ve been struggling with injuries, and maybe even Padraic Joyce and Cian O’Neill themselves. It’s their fifth year there. There is a sense of ‘let’s get this done’, especially after 2022. They won’t take Armagh for granted but I think Galway will edge it.
Prediction: Galway
