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Replying To LongfordgaaAbú:  "This weekend is the only round of ACFL Division 1 games between now and start of Tailteann Cup on 9th/10th May. Makes you wonder why the county lads were not playing for their clubs last weekend seeing as they have a long gap after this weekend to recover and prepare for Tailteann."
It doesn't make much sense that fixtures were moved around for county players to not be released. Making a mockery of the league fixtures with no county players available for the entire competition.

Clonbonnyrabbitt (Longford) - Posts: 118 - 22/04/2026 00:44:40    2667807

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Replying To Clonbonnyrabbitt:  "It doesn't make much sense that fixtures were moved around for county players to not be released. Making a mockery of the league fixtures with no county players available for the entire competition."
Years ago used to be a far better setup. Bertie Allen Cup was played as a pre-season league without county players and then the league started in April or so and all county players were always available for every game. The league and Leader cup actually meant something. The county board have managed to make a mockery of it over the years and yhe league is a complete joke now tbh.

maximus02 (Longford) - Posts: 224 - 22/04/2026 11:32:37    2667867

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It's not right county players only getting about 2 maybe 3 league games max with their club before the championship kicks off.
Club managers who have several lads in on the county panel, only have a short period of time with a full squad to work with.

Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1526 - 22/04/2026 13:34:58    2667891

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Replying To Spinx:  "It's not right county players only getting about 2 maybe 3 league games max with their club before the championship kicks off.
Club managers who have several lads in on the county panel, only have a short period of time with a full squad to work with."
It's no wonder club managers ask there county players to leave panels if they aren't getting game time. Left to sit on the bench and only train for most of the year. A little bit more balance would be helpful and would increase the quality of the league games. Any word on when the draw for the championship will be,

Clonbonnyrabbitt (Longford) - Posts: 118 - 23/04/2026 12:38:51    2668100

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I think last year they didn't make the draws until a month before it started!

Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1526 - 23/04/2026 13:33:58    2668112

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