Replying To legendzxix:  "Michael Murphy was making the point on GAAGO last year that the provincial championships seem a drop in standard after the league. Hard to argue with that. He was singing from the same hymn sheet as Eamonn Fitzmaurice calling for provincial championships before league. As I've said though that will be harsh on the likes of the Errigal Ciaran contingent who missed the early rounds of the league.
At least Ulster has provincial finals fitting of the occasion. Connacht has competitive too unless the better 3 are on the same side of the draw. The lopsided Munster draws are presenting low key finals."