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General discussion / Re: Have many countries have G...

Last post by dec - Today at 12:52:02 AM

Austria
Belgium 

#2

GAA Discussion / Re: Guide to the Sam Maguire a...

Last post by onefineday - Today at 12:43:47 AM

Why do they do the draw for this before the provincial finals?

It's a good question.  Some teams might now be thinking a loss wouldn't be the end of the world, so it takes the edge off things.

I'd imagine the draw is made in advance for logistical reasons, it allows teams to prepare by knowing when they are first out etc, couldn't leave it until the provincials are over as some teams will be out 6 days later.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Guide to the Sam Maguire a...

Last post by onefineday - Today at 12:42:07 AM

It's a whole load of games to whittle the number of teams down from 16 to 12. And when the draw is made you will be able to predict the 4 teams who will be eliminated with a fair degree of certainty. The main interest will centre around which teams top their groups. 

That's true, because after last year, we all now realise what an advantage finishing top appears to be.

I said last year, if additional jeopardy is needed, we could have the four group winners and the best 2nd place team all progress directly to the quarters. The third place team with the worst record would be eliminated - that should mean little or no dead rubbers.

I'd also tweak it by giving the provincial winners and the 4 top league places (who weren't provincial winners) two home games and get rid of the neutral ground game - this would provide better incentives for provincial winners and league placings. It would also boost attendances as the neutral games last year were very poorly attended iirc.

But this scheme basically advantages Dublin and Kerry, if they didn't have enough advantages.

It did cross my mind, maybe we could just give 2 home games to the highest league finishers?
Still, I like the idea of only 3 third place teams progressing, it happens in the tailteann to facilitate New York, but equally would work by just putting 5 straight into the qualifiers.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Guide to the Sam Maguire a...

Last post by onefineday - Today at 12:38:22 AM

Tailteann cup draw

Group 1  Kildare  Leitrim  Longford  Waterford

Group 2  Sligo Antrim Wexford Tipperary

Group 3 Fermanagh Laois Wicklow Carlow

Group 4 Down Offaly Limerick London

10 All Irelands in Group 4!!

9 all Irelands in group 2!!

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General discussion / Re: Have many countries have G...

Last post by Never beat the deeler - Today at 12:28:46 AM

If you want the whole list, I think that's my lot.

Australia
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Czech Republic
England
Germany
Indonesia
Ireland
Japan
Malta
New Zealand
Poland
Qatar
Scotland
Slovakia
South Korea
Spain
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Wales

#6

General discussion / Re: TV Show recommendations

Last post by nrico2006 - Today at 12:03:06 AM

Enjoying Sugar so far.

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General discussion / Re: TV Show recommendations

Last post by Main Street - Today at 12:00:56 AM

The Tattooist of Auschwitz looks good. Out on Sky Atlantic on Thursday.
Off work for a week or 2 here and need a good series to watch. Rome any use? Only 2 seasons.

How about catching up on some badly needed DIY

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General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread

Last post by From the Bunker - April 30, 2024, 11:01:48 PM

I see that Amy Broadhurst has chosen to compete for Great Britain in Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok
The Dundalk boxer had been looking to change allegiance after Irish Athletic Boxing Association said they would not be putting her name forward.

I suppose Boxing in the Olympics is a major ambition for any Boxer. No doubt it was a tough decision. Best of luck to her.

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General discussion / Re: TV Show recommendations

Last post by J70 - April 30, 2024, 10:30:21 PM

The Tattooist of Auschwitz looks good. Out on Sky Atlantic on Thursday.
Off work for a week or 2 here and need a good series to watch. Rome any use? Only 2 seasons.

Rome is excellent.

A few Irish actors in it too.

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Laois / Re: Laois Senior Footballers 2...

Last post by Joeythelips - April 30, 2024, 10:16:27 PM

In a group with Fermanagh, Wicklow and Carlow. Decent draw but can take nothing for granted.