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Replying To Scenicparish:  "Why should they? The new system is designed to level the playing field for all teams in the AI series.
Some teams are getting a handy run in their own province and when it comes to the next stage they are much fresher and have a hugh advantage."
I must admit you make sense. The talk now is to run the provinces before the league. Maybe it's time to scrap them altogether. It will be a loss though.

maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1275 - 07/05/2026 10:24:17    2671416

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I won a game of snooker last week........ I didn't get any advantage in the All Ireland race but I really enjoyed winning it!

just saying:-)

Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1949 - 07/05/2026 10:51:37    2671422

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "Kerry v Cork this weekend in the Munster final and not a peep! For the first time in a long time, I'm looking forward to a Cork/Kerry match. I think this is a great opportunity for Cork, especially factoring in Kerry's injury list and the fact we finally got promoted this year. Confidence is high and I'm going to stick my neck out and predict a Cork win.

Interested to hear what others think."
I happen to agree with you BandB and its no Yerra! Cork are very strong in the areas we struggling at mo.

Many dont show interest because they dont tate Munster but they cant see Cork and Kerry have been nip and tuck the last few years.People also seem to forget Cork have beaten both Mayo and Donegal in the championship the last couple of years.

I think this final is very hard to call and wont be surprised at any result.The sad thing for Cork is even if they do win you will have people saying Kerry did nt care.Kerry always care about a Munster final and especially v Cork.We hate losing to Cork.

No teams have met more often in the championship since the qualifiers came in in 2001 and Kerry and Cork have drawn 8 times since.

We might see another draw Sunday and extra time might decide it.
No disrespect to the other Munster counties but delighted to have a Munster final v Cork again.

CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4140 - 07/05/2026 10:54:48    2671424

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Replying To CiarraiMick:  "I happen to agree with you BandB and its no Yerra! Cork are very strong in the areas we struggling at mo.

Many dont show interest because they dont tate Munster but they cant see Cork and Kerry have been nip and tuck the last few years.People also seem to forget Cork have beaten both Mayo and Donegal in the championship the last couple of years.

I think this final is very hard to call and wont be surprised at any result.The sad thing for Cork is even if they do win you will have people saying Kerry did nt care.Kerry always care about a Munster final and especially v Cork.We hate losing to Cork.

No teams have met more often in the championship since the qualifiers came in in 2001 and Kerry and Cork have drawn 8 times since.

We might see another draw Sunday and extra time might decide it.
No disrespect to the other Munster counties but delighted to have a Munster final v Cork again."
Aren't yous seeded to stay apart until munster final? That and the quality of opposition in munster, is the main reason we can't have an advantage to provincial winners. You already have a leg up, while others are still in the stable!

Expertinall (UK) - Posts: 60 - 07/05/2026 14:38:07    2671457

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