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International Rules - 4 Like(s)

Replying To Seanfan:  "How many players do the Aus Rules Clubs "poach" from Ireland annually?
5? 6?.....?
Our dear neighbours to the West have lost Mullin and McDonald.
How many years apart?"
Is it even 5-6?

Only 7 Irish players made an AFL appearance last year, with a further 6 being on the AFL team books but playing for development teams.

The number of GAA players signed by AFL teams who are still there at the end of their rookie contract is less than 1 a year on average. Talk of 20 players a year leaving is hysterical nonsense.

CastleBravo (National) - 07/08/2026 12:01:49

Wexford Club Hurling 2026 - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Pikeman96:  "You've hit the nail on the head. Clubs will think mainly of what gives them the best chance. Of course they'll like the thought of a system where ten out of twelve, or even twelve out of twelve, go through to the knockout stages instead of just eight.

Always liked the "four from six go through" myself and I'd still like to see the hurling go back to it.

An even better one, and one that would lead to a real cut-throat championship, was proposed by former Chairman Micheál Martin a few years ago. Top team in each group would go straight to a semi-final. Second and third would play quarter-finals, Fourth and fifth would be out, and sixth would go to relegation final.

Guess what? Didn't even go to the floor because of how it was so sure it would be roundly defeated. Why would clubs vote for a system where they'd have only a 50/50 (six out twelve) chance of going through, where it could be eight, ten, or even twelve out of twelve?"
I think that's the whole problem in Wexford to be honest. A culture of excellence isn't achieved by avoiding a challenge.

Doylerwex (National) - 07/08/2026 11:06:17

Cork Chairman Pitches New AI SHC Revamp - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Viking66:  "Cant push back the finals into August. An attempt was made this year at Congress and the motion got pulled before it was even voted on."
Accountants not going to let games interfere with soliciting events.

BarneyGrant (National) - 07/08/2026 11:28:45

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To legendzxix:  "Not at all. There's external communication and internal communication. Externally - congratulations to Mayo. Internally - the club structure is being discussed. JOC has been consistent about that all year."
That's a nice simple binary take on it but one which isn't completely accurate and ignores the elephant in the room. Externally also there is some chat about injuries - that seems to be the only possible explanation for the loss.

The elephant in this case being that Kerry may have believed the 'hype' - with a dash of 'Lads its only Mayo' thrown in - and were overly confident/cocky.

Might that form any part of the internal review?

timmyhogan (National) - 07/08/2026 10:41:34

Cork Chairman Pitches New AI SHC Revamp - 1 Like(s)

Replying To BarneyGrant:  "Accountants not going to let games interfere with soliciting events."
Was more pushback from players and clubs

Viking66 (National) - 07/08/2026 13:26:33

Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Hard enough to predict first rounds not knowing injuries and form, but adding in not knowing what kind of shape the county players are in makes it very tough.

Friday 7 August
7:00pm - Balla v Castlebar Mitchels - Castlebar by 3
7:00pm - Knockmore v Béal an Mhuirthead - Knockmore by 2
Saturday 8 August
4:30pm - Westport v Charlestown Sarsfields - Westport by 6
4:30pm - Ballina Stephenites v Garrymore - Ballina by 6
4:30pm - Mayo Gaels v Aghamore - Mayo Gaels by 1
6:45pm - Crossmolina Deel Rovers v Ballintubber - Crossmolina by 3
7:00pm - Kilmeena v Claremorris - Kilmeena by 1
Sunday 9 August
2:00pm - Breaffy v Ballaghaderreen - Breaffy by 2, Aidan O Shea hat trick incoming..

Saturday 8 August
4:00pm - Davitts v Lahardane MacHales - Davitts by 1
4:30pm - Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin v Kiltane - Parke by 2
4:30pm - Louisburgh v Moy Davitts - Moy Davitts by 5
6:45pm - Kiltimagh v Islandeady - Kiltimagh by 1
Sunday 9 August
12:30pm - Hollymount-Carramore v Cill Chomáin - Hollymount by 3
12:30pm - Castlebar Mitchels B v The Neale - The Neale by 2
12:30pm - Ardnaree Sarsfields v Kilmaine - Ardnaree by 4
2:45pm - Ballinrobe v Ballyhaunis - Ballinrobe by 2

Saturday 8 August
7:00pm - Moygownagh v Burrishoole - Burrishoole by 10+, fairplay to Moygownagh for coming back into the junior championship but couldnt have got a tougher first game back.
Sunday 9 August
12:30pm - Ballycroy v Ardagh - Ardagh by 3
2:00pm - Eastern Gaels v Ballycastle - Eastern Gaels by 6
2:00pm - Swinford v Tuar Mhic Éadaigh - Draw
3:00pm - Achill v Northern Gaels - Achill by 2
3:00pm - Bonniconlon v Shrule/Glencorrib - Shrule/Glencorrin by 2

Championship winners
Senior - Ballina
Intermediate - Ballinrobe
Junior - Burrishoole

tommy132 (National) - 07/08/2026 14:50:34