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Replying To omahant:  "I like the AFL playoff format too - it operates in the Liam McCarthy Cup and I have it in my AILC idea.

Although, if they bring back the old Qualifiers, for better balance, I prefer two unbeaten Champs + 6 Qualifiers to AIC QFs (instead of 2+2 to SFs, as Kerry/Dubs still get an "easy" ride to that AFL-8)."
With the old qualifiers - the 8 quarter finalists had either won their provincial championship or the final qualifying round. All 8 had won their previous championship match. 8/8.
With the current structure, 12/16 teams have lost their previous championship match. Teams are falling into the All Ireland championship as opposed to earning it with a win.
There is scope for 14 non finalists entering a playoff to qualify for the All Ireland series. While Derry would be raging hot favourites against Sligo, it would still be a potential banana skin. Same for Roscommon v Kildare or Monaghan v Down.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8345 - 10/12/2024 20:01:33    2583040

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