A my 2 cents sort of post as i dunno if I've ever posted on this thread - but I think the new system is horseshit. I was always a big fan of the qualifiers and thought the balance was nearly right - if the Tommy Murphy Cup had've been embraced it would have been spot on. As for the split season, I really don't know if I'm a fan either (or if it's made any difference). For the County players that play for strong clubs the split season is probably a nightmare. The Armagh Club leagues batter away from April overlapping the County Season, the only thing that's split is the championship. So I think the split season varies in impact from county to county and players' experiences must also vary widely. It's a can of worms, doubt it's finally settled either, GAA too fond of tinkering.