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Replying To Viking66:  "Where would a Meath Louth SF be played?"
Ballybofey!!

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 80 - 14/08/2025 20:05:41    2631946

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Replying To Viking66:  "Still too complicated. Still unnecessary games. What is your aim with all the formats you propose? More games? Or games that have more meaning? Or trying to do both when the first goal is not only not needed, but we actually need less games for so many reasons ranging from player welfare, cost to supporters, quality of games, games having real jeopardy etc etc."
When the league finals weren't being axed, a week had to be chopped from the football championship. The preliminary quarter finals after a group stage was unnecessary bloating and greed. Next year could be a bit more streamlined.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9150 - 16/08/2025 19:12:32    2632150

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Replying To Viking66:  "Still too complicated. Still unnecessary games. What is your aim with all the formats you propose? More games? Or games that have more meaning? Or trying to do both when the first goal is not only not needed, but we actually need less games for so many reasons ranging from player welfare, cost to supporters, quality of games, games having real jeopardy etc etc."
My "aim" is to have a streamlined, fair and balanced structure.

I use the current inter-county workload as a benchmark - e.g. Uls/Lein Finalists play a 13-game minimum (League 7, Prov 3, Group 3); while "a Waterford" plays 11 (7+1+3).
My AILC has 12 games (or 10) + maybe 1 Prov inter-tier.

My tiered AIC KO Champ plays 3-4 more games, like now.

omahant (USA) - Posts: 3340 - 16/08/2025 21:15:00    2632163

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Replying To omahant:  "My "aim" is to have a streamlined, fair and balanced structure.

I use the current inter-county workload as a benchmark - e.g. Uls/Lein Finalists play a 13-game minimum (League 7, Prov 3, Group 3); while "a Waterford" plays 11 (7+1+3).
My AILC has 12 games (or 10) + maybe 1 Prov inter-tier.

My tiered AIC KO Champ plays 3-4 more games, like now."
There are club championships getting by with 3 groups of 3. The 3 group winners enter a hat for two byes to the semi finals. Far from perfect but everyone gets on with it!

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9150 - 17/08/2025 07:27:49    2632203

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Replying To omahant:  "My "aim" is to have a streamlined, fair and balanced structure.

I use the current inter-county workload as a benchmark - e.g. Uls/Lein Finalists play a 13-game minimum (League 7, Prov 3, Group 3); while "a Waterford" plays 11 (7+1+3).
My AILC has 12 games (or 10) + maybe 1 Prov inter-tier.

My tiered AIC KO Champ plays 3-4 more games, like now."
There are too many intercounty games as is, and most are pretty meaningless for most counties, especially in the Championship.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16915 - 17/08/2025 11:31:39    2632231

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Replying To Viking66:  "There are too many intercounty games as is, and most are pretty meaningless for most counties, especially in the Championship."
New system next year

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 80 - 17/08/2025 14:38:37    2632254

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Replying To Seanfan:  "New system next year"
Yep. Hopefully will be better.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16915 - 17/08/2025 16:10:29    2632268

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The club scene can be unforgiving. 3 intermediate clubs and 4 Junior A clubs already knocked out of their championships with a dead rubber to be played out.
I was surprised that Tyrone were only 5th in Colm O'Rourke's rankings, behind Monaghan. Arguably top 3 at least. They were a tough opponent. 4 times since 2019 that we've clashed with them in Croke Park.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9150 - 17/08/2025 19:01:30    2632291

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Replying To Viking66:  "There are too many intercounty games as is, and most are pretty meaningless for most counties, especially in the Championship."
Yes, maybe too many - that's why I offer 10 games as an Option 2.

omahant (USA) - Posts: 3340 - 20/08/2025 15:03:23    2632850

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It seems JOC will stay on with Kerry for another two years. JOC and his new management team did extremely well this year under testing circumstances. 7 counties emerged from this year's league as strong All Ireland contenders. On the other side of the club championships, up to 10 counties could emerge from next year's league as strong contenders.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9150 - 21/08/2025 09:59:25    2632914

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Replying To legendzxix:  "It seems JOC will stay on with Kerry for another two years. JOC and his new management team did extremely well this year under testing circumstances. 7 counties emerged from this year's league as strong All Ireland contenders. On the other side of the club championships, up to 10 counties could emerge from next year's league as strong contenders."
Given that depth of contenders, it seems the size of Div 1 is too restrictive - time for a top tier 12 or 16.

omahant (USA) - Posts: 3340 - 21/08/2025 12:41:27    2632961

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Replying To legendzxix:  "It seems JOC will stay on with Kerry for another two years. JOC and his new management team did extremely well this year under testing circumstances. 7 counties emerged from this year's league as strong All Ireland contenders. On the other side of the club championships, up to 10 counties could emerge from next year's league as strong contenders."
He should of have just gone this year cause you won't be winning Sam in the next 2 years. Hardly 7 counties emerged as strong from the league . You talking about Meath who gotten beaten by 20 points in semi? .

Or Donegal who fell flat on their face. Also helped you lot that you had another easy round robin group. You should be put into Ulster then see how many all Irelands you lot win .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 330 - 21/08/2025 13:35:24    2632981

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Replying To S1234:  "He should of have just gone this year cause you won't be winning Sam in the next 2 years. Hardly 7 counties emerged as strong from the league . You talking about Meath who gotten beaten by 20 points in semi? .

Or Donegal who fell flat on their face. Also helped you lot that you had another easy round robin group. You should be put into Ulster then see how many all Irelands you lot win ."
They wouldn't be winning a ridiculous 86 handy titles in Ulster that's for sure .

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2883 - 21/08/2025 15:04:10    2633003

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Replying To superbluedub:  "They wouldn't be winning a ridiculous 86 handy titles in Ulster that's for sure ."
Definetly not . But my God they are annoying to listen to . I think Dubs will bounce next year and Mayo . Galway are finished. Certainly are if Conroy steps away .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 330 - 21/08/2025 15:59:47    2633012

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Replying To S1234:  "He should of have just gone this year cause you won't be winning Sam in the next 2 years. Hardly 7 counties emerged as strong from the league . You talking about Meath who gotten beaten by 20 points in semi? .

Or Donegal who fell flat on their face. Also helped you lot that you had another easy round robin group. You should be put into Ulster then see how many all Irelands you lot win ."
Ah Clare, that's very disrespectful to both Jack and Kerry. There probably aren't seven realistic contenders but at the minute, Kerry are the best team in the country and have every chance of winning another sam in the next two years. There are a few sides who are very capable of beating them on a given day though.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 98 - 21/08/2025 16:01:58    2633013

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Replying To superbluedub:  "They wouldn't be winning a ridiculous 86 handy titles in Ulster that's for sure ."
They bet Ulster's finest pretty well this year.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 80 - 21/08/2025 16:09:49    2633015

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Replying To S1234:  "He should of have just gone this year cause you won't be winning Sam in the next 2 years. Hardly 7 counties emerged as strong from the league . You talking about Meath who gotten beaten by 20 points in semi? .

Or Donegal who fell flat on their face. Also helped you lot that you had another easy round robin group. You should be put into Ulster then see how many all Irelands you lot win ."
Dfs why not no guarantee few challengers but they can still win it typical arrogance from mayo ffs writing them off

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 936 - 21/08/2025 16:23:26    2633021

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Replying To omahant:  "Given that depth of contenders, it seems the size of Div 1 is too restrictive - time for a top tier 12 or 16."
8 is enough tell me ten or 12 can win it no way maybe earn the way division 2 stop diluting the league. Contenders 6 or 8 maxmium

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 936 - 21/08/2025 16:25:18    2633023

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Replying To S1234:  "He should of have just gone this year cause you won't be winning Sam in the next 2 years. Hardly 7 counties emerged as strong from the league . You talking about Meath who gotten beaten by 20 points in semi? .

Or Donegal who fell flat on their face. Also helped you lot that you had another easy round robin group. You should be put into Ulster then see how many all Irelands you lot win ."
Why can't they win next year mayo go to munster let's see how you do either . Brainless statement

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 936 - 21/08/2025 16:26:49    2633026

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Replying To superbluedub:  "They wouldn't be winning a ridiculous 86 handy titles in Ulster that's for sure ."
They certainly would not but that lack of competition in early stages of the championship has led to Kerry facing their first real challenge at quarter or even semi final stage and that did them no favours over the years.

Dothesimplethingswell (Sligo) - Posts: 18 - 21/08/2025 16:45:38    2633030

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