A lot of people have a jaundiced view of the GAA and replays. Some replays look like they are staged or allowed for financial gain for the Association. Also does not having extra time ruin the final day for supporters. I was at the Galway V Kilkenny hurling final a few years ago. It ended in a draw. It was a huge anti climax. Surely the time has come for the GAA to have extra time in both hurling and football finals. This is common practice in Soccer.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 08/09/2019 14:45:17    2233561

Im into replays from a purely selfish point of view.

It means another day out, Croker absolute rammed. Great colour and hopefully another great game to go with it. It brings extra dough for the GAA hierarchy to get shared around, and it gives the players who are already goosed after 79 minutes of football last week a chance to brush themselves off and go again.

You can make a case think its unfair on Kerry people who have to make the trip again, especially if they were also up for Camogie today but look, nothing you can do about geography and we can all talk about Dublin playing x amount of games in CP, ultimately an AI final at senior level is a CP event and will never be moved, rightly so.

Last sunday, Kerry edged the first and third quarter you could say, Dublin the 2nd and 4th. Both teams were a credit to themselves, So, look, I suppose a loser on the day would have been maybe a bit harsh and its right that they get to do it again next week.

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 08/09/2019 15:01:42    2233563

I would prefer extra time on the day as well, particularly as referees seem far too happy to either blow up a bit early when the teams are level, or give the team a point behind all day to equalize, to ensure a replay and that they receive as little controversy as possible for time keeping or favouring a particular team.

eoghan6688 (Galway) - Posts: 154 - 08/09/2019 15:42:57    2233572

The purpose of the Final is to find the Winner - A draw fails that. So I'd day, finish it on the day. Making extra money for the GAA is a flawed reason for Replay retention.
If it is about making more money - be honest about it - and have 'best of 3' instead (might be better in the QF round).

omahant (USA) - Posts: 2580 - 08/09/2019 16:52:32    2233582

There are merits to both.

I'd like to see extra time after all championship games but if level after extra time then have a replay.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 08/09/2019 17:07:07    2233585

Personally I hope this replay next Saturday evening is the last one. It is time to bring in extra time. The final should be decided on the day. How about 10 minutes each half of extra time. I am sure Mayo in particular, or even Galway, would have won more All Ireland's had extra time been played. A replay suits the stronger counties, eg Dubs, Kilkenny and Kerry.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 08/09/2019 17:33:40    2233588

KillingFields (Limerick) - Posts: 3508 - 08/09/2019 20:01:49    2233635

Personally I would like to see extra time, its the final, its in the name. The final should be the final game surely?
But now we get to see it all again this weekend which I wont complain about... wish I could say the same about Brolly though

boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 09/09/2019 08:58:39    2233731

drawn match : more goals scored wins?
makes goals even more important

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 09/09/2019 12:19:10    2233812

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 09/09/2019 21:46:49    2233978

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 11/09/2019 09:04:25    2234294

boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 11/09/2019 09:46:53    2234312

I like replays for finals but nothing else, its like an extra Christmas

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 11/09/2019 10:34:03    2234337

Suas Sios (None) - Posts: 1550 - 11/09/2019 21:59:29    2234593

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 11/09/2019 22:10:48    2234599

lionofludesch (Down) - Posts: 475 - 11/09/2019 22:15:18    2234602

Only in replays.

First games need to be decided over another game imo. Gives us something to look forward to as well.
Any other game can go to extra time if needed, provincial finals included, this is not the case though.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 11/09/2019 22:26:26    2234605

There are very valid arguments for both cases..the idea that replays favour the perceived"better team" would be true ..off the top of my head im reminded of a qualifier between cork and limerick in 2010 football championship where cork looked comfortable enough limerick get a run on us and game ends in a draw..now that night in limerick the momentum being with the underdogs going into extra time was nerve wracking and limerick could well have won...if that game went to a replay I'd imagine cork may have won by a margin of 6+ points..so that's one valid case of deciding it on the day no matter what...

However on the other side of the coin is it really fair especially in an amateur organisation to expect these men and women to play on for another 20 mins after pouring their entire being into the previous 70 mins? Basically deciding a game via physical conditioning and athleticism of a team? Look at cork v limerick in 2018 all Ireland semi in hurling..limerick bolted in extra time by being the fitter side and deservedly winning out then..however is it really fair when every couple of mins players are cramping up for real this time rather than acting cramped up when winding down a clock..lets not forget that these players still have jobs to go to on Monday morning...or not depending on if they take time off or not.

You'll never make everyone happy and to be honest I'm quite happy the way it is atm where finals go to replays and earlier rounds go to extra time...gives us another good match to look forward too aswell let's not forget

pidge (Cork) - Posts: 543 - 11/09/2019 22:47:16    2234609

neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 11/09/2019 23:02:52    2234612

should they not just give them both the cup,have a replica sure

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 12/09/2019 11:31:10    2234693