Crazy stat from Galway game shows why Mayo are real contenders for All-Ireland

Very interesting.

It is the hope that always kills for Mayo supporters, but their eye-catching play under new boss Andy Moran does provide legitimate cause for excitement.

After the game against their bitter rivals, Moran said: “Enjoyed the way we played the ball and we tried to do what we were trying to work on. But yeah, to be fair, we were 11 points up at one stage and they nearly got it back only for a few saves. We have an awful lot to work on.

“I’m not sure we’re full-blown man-on-man but we were probably aggressive in our defence. Is it sustainable for a season? It all depends on who you’re playing against, I think. We’ll assess every time we’re going to play against each opposition and see what the right way to go about it is.

“We’re far from the finished article. We’re trying to do the right things and try to play the right way. Try to play the way that suits our players.

“Some days we’re going to go well on periods for 50-55 minutes. We’re going to go really well. Other days, it’s not going to work so well and we’ll have to go away and work on things.

“We’re a work in progress. We’re trying our best.”

One Mayo stat in particular stood out from the weekend, and furthers their case as a real contender for All-Ireland glory this season.

The three two-pointers they kicked in the first half against the Tribesmen was the same amount as they had in all six of their 2025 championship games combined.