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That's based on Garrycastle and Shamrocks draw which is only a possibility, if Caulry win twice which is difficult but possible they end up on 4 points, they would finish ahead of Loman's if Lomans lost to Kinnegad which is certainly possible and if Shamrocks vs Garrycastle has a definite result as in a win then the loser would have 3 points unless they get points from matches versus Kinnegad or The Downs. It's simply wrong to claim Caulry have two dead rubber matches just to prove new system is wrong. Of course Caulry are favourites for Section B but it's possible they stay up with two wins. They certainly don't have a dead rubber match next.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2750 - 16/08/2026 22:00:36    2690111

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "In relation to three teams from each section qualifying which has been discussed at length here is that one noticeable feature of the games I attended over the weekend was that there was far more intensity and urgency as a first day defeat means sides are almost into knockout matches. Loman's vs The Downs last year in the group stages was like a challenge match, there was zero euphoria or disappointment among supporters afterwards as both knew they'd qualify, that wasn't the case this weekend, Caulry against Garrycastle in next round is basically a must win match for both sides, that makes for very interesting matches."
The Downs beat Mullingar by 8 points last night and Kinnegad beat Caulry by 11 points. Yes, the new format has definitely brought more intensity to the Championship.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 366 - 16/08/2026 22:19:03    2690114

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "How have Caulry two dead rubber games? Shamrocks and Loman's and Garrycastle have 3 points, Caulry with 2 wins in last two games get to 4 points, a dead rubber game and two difficult games to win are not the same thing. If Caulry beat Loman's and Kinnegad beat Loman's then Loman's finish on 3 points, Shamrocks could lose to Kinnegad and Garrycastle and also be on 3 points,"
If shamrocks lose to Garycastle then gary castle be on 5 points literally impossible for caulry to go through

BlueAndWhite099 (Westmeath) - Posts: 2 - 16/08/2026 22:47:36    2690116

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "The Downs beat Mullingar by 8 points last night and Kinnegad beat Caulry by 11 points. Yes, the new format has definitely brought more intensity to the Championship."
I don't see how these results are any reflection on the structure but simply two teams at a higher level than their opposition.

DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 26 - 17/08/2026 08:26:01    2690132

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Imagine Killucan delegated getting this brutal new championship format in to benefit themselves to make the playoffs and still not being able to do so. Should campaign that 4 teams from section B get in next year, joke-shop.
Both Castledaly and Multy in Inter A have two games left and basically nothing to play for, i'm sure they're are other teams in the same boat too.

Lakeman93 (Westmeath) - Posts: 22 - 17/08/2026 08:55:36    2690133

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