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Replying To legendzxix:  "Definitely suits with 3 going through. GAA HQ want to give counties some certainty over fixtures. It seems the group stage draws will be before the provincial finals again. I think that's an advantage to non finalists, they can scout the two games that their two provincial final opponents will come from."
Not sure, I fully understand - after the group draw, how do pot 3 & 4 teams have a better sense of the pot 1 & 2 teams they will play prior to the Prov Finals?

omahant (USA) - Posts: 2593 - 26/04/2024 02:18:18    2540696

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Replying To omahant:  "Not sure, I fully understand - after the group draw, how do pot 3 & 4 teams have a better sense of the pot 1 & 2 teams they will play prior to the Prov Finals?"
If a 3rd seed draw "Connacht winner" they can start planning a trip West rather than Dublin, Killarney or Ulster

Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1419 - 26/04/2024 08:57:10    2540702

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Replying To omahant:  "Not sure, I fully understand - after the group draw, how do pot 3 & 4 teams have a better sense of the pot 1 & 2 teams they will play prior to the Prov Finals?"
Mayo knew last year they were playing the Munster champions. Teams missing out on the provincial finals week were being given certainty instead of the jeopardy of uncertainty for missing out on the provincial finals.
On the fields of play, Tyrone and Donegal is a tough one to call. Armagh will be favourites but Down need the win for All-Ireland qualification. Kildare and Louth could go either way. Kildare need the win for All-Ireland qualification. If Down do happen to win on Saturday, Louth v Kildare is then an All-Ireland playoff. Louth are next in line after Westmeath to miss out on the All-Ireland, depending on results.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 7846 - 26/04/2024 16:34:41    2540795

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