The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) will vote on a new qualifier-style All-Ireland football series at its annual Congress this weekend. The proposed system would replace the current round-robin group stages with a series of knockout rounds, including a 'back door' element.
The annual gathering takes place in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal town, with 40 motions to be deliberated by delegates. The most eye-catching relates to the football Championship , with the Central Competitions Control Committee proposing that the round robin group stages be replaced with a series of knockout rounds, albeit with a ‘back door’ element built in.
The draws would be subject to avoidance of provincial final pairings and ties from previous rounds, where possible. The motion has long been championed by former Tipperary hurler Conor O’Donovan, who is determined to see throws eliminated from the game. It also has the backing of high profile referee Barry Kelly.
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