Support grows for championship change
February 11, 2017
The much coveted Sam Maguire Cup
The prospect of a 'round robin' stage being introduced to the knock-out stages of the All-Ireland SFC has moved a step closer.
The Irish Independent reports that Armagh, Donegal and Meath club delegates have given the proposal, which would result in a 'round robin' series replacing the quarter-finals, the thumbs up.
GAA director-general Páraic Duffy has embarked on a tour of the country to brief County Boards in more detail about the plan which will be put before Annual Congress in two weeks time.
The proposal would require a two-thirds majority to be brought in on a three-year experimental basis.
It would also involve bringing the All-Ireland finals forward by two weeks and extra-time being played in the majority of championship games that finish level.
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