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Castlewellan
Bredagh
Mayobridge
Clonduff
Bryansford
CPN

Saul
Mayobridge
Clonduff
CPN
Carryduff
Castlewellan
Burren
Kilcoo

SFC
Glenn
Loughinisland
Kilcoo
RGU
Longstone
Warrenpoint
Carryduff
Burren

IFC
Clann Na Banna
Drumgath
Aughlisnafin
Rostrevor
Darragh Cross
Ballymartin
Saval
St Johns

"the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results"

Bit like your posts 🤣

Only 5 East Down teams have entered the league.
Could a few teams not got together to form a few amalgamations.

Your chasing your tail with these amalgamations.

The Down U20 and U17s are depriving some teams of their key players and makes it a challenge add to this games on a Sunday when the same age groups will have part time jobs if they are students.

U19s doesn't work. Period. And never will. Needs motion 40 to get pushed through and sort this ungodly mess out. Sooner the better for all

That div 4 format is the worst. You could be a in group of 5 with only two decent teams to play. Total mess.

It was not a smack in the jaw, it was a shoulder and as deets said the Barrs man was goading PD  when he was ready to hit the free which Choc did not approve of so he shouldered him.

Goading a man ready to hit a free kick and Choc did not approve... Are you shitting me?? It was Kilcoo that started that shite in our county shouting and roaring when men are standing over a free and 3,4,5 men in close proximity to the kicker shouting like they are trying to organise men around them.. Didn't approve - don't make me laugh. Got taste of his own medicine. Red card is a red card - it should stand. But I still expect them to beat Crokes by 6+ points without him..

LOL Say it how it is then 
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When goading began ref should have stopped PD and advanced the ball 13 m. Not allowed to distract a free taker under the newly introduced rule in 2021

There should only be junior bs in div 4 a and 4 b
The bigger clubs premier reserves shud be nowhere near the ACFl
Their thirds maybe

Ccc proposal is a disastrous quick fix. Wouldn't be in favour of it at all

ACFL Division 1 (12 teams)

CPN Warrenpoint (SFC) - S Mullholland
Clonduff (SFC) - C McBride
Mayobridge (SFC) - S Poacher
Burren (SFC) - J McCorry
Carryduff (SFC) - F Moriarty
Cill Chua (SFC) - M Moran
Ballyholland (SFC) - R Murtagh
Bryansford (SFC) - C Deegan
Rostrevor (IFC) - B Coulter
Loughinisland (SFC) -K Duffin
RGU Downpatrick (SFC) - K Gracey
Castlewellan (SFC) - B Grant

ACFL Division 2 (10 teams)

Longstone (SFC) - E Morgan
Glenn John Martins (SFC) - T Bagnall
An Riocht (SFC) - D Mussen
Darragh Cross (IFC) - DJ Kane / E Gormley
Bredagh (SFC) - B Mason
Sabhaill Naomh Pádraig (SFC) C O'Toole
Annaclone (IFC) - J Haughey
St John's Drumnaquoile (IFC) - C Burns
Liatroim (IFC) - F Fitzsummins
Saval (IFC) - D Hughes

ACFL Division 3 (12 teams)

Newry Shamrocks (IFC) - M Rafferty
Ballymartin (IFC) - C Brannagan
Tullylish (IFC) - D Corbett
Drumgath (IFC) - J Lynch
Attical (IFC) - C Burden
Aughlisnafin (IFC) - J Morgan
St John Bosco (IFC) - M McVeigh
Clan na Banna (IFC) - P Feeny
Teconnaught (JFC) - H Greene
Bright (IFC) - F Toner
Dromara (JFC) - M Walker
St Pauls (IFC) - P Hannigan

ACFL Division 4 (9 teams)

Kilclief (JFC)
Dundrum (JFC)
Ardglass (JFC)
East Belfast (JFC)
St Colman's Drumaness (JFC)
Glasdrumman (JFC)
Aghaderg (JFC)
St Michaels (JFC)
Newry Mitchels (JFC)

Div 1 (12)
12 - 4R = 8 + 2P = 10 teams

Div 2 (10)
10 - 4R = 6 + 4P = 10 teams

Div 3 (12)
12 + 4R= 16 - 4P= 12 teams

Div 4 (9)
9 + 4R = 13 - 2P = 11 teams 

Option 1
Bottom 3 are straight down and 4/5 from bottom play off ? This will give teams that have players starred a chance to use those players to retain divisional status 
4 up from div 2&3 and 2 up from div 4

Option 2
Bottom 4 are straight down/ 4 up div 2/3 and 2 up div 4

Option 2 variant
Top 3 are up / Fourth in div 2/3 plays the winner from 4/5 play off in the div above for place in the division above ?
Top is up /Second in div 4 plays the winner from 4/5 play off

Is this a possible scenario this year ?

Kilcoo have the lights on and training away madness this time of year

Club Managers for 2022 Please update where missing

ACFL Division 1 (12 teams)

CPN Warrenpoint (SFC) - S Mullholland
Clonduff (SFC) - C McBride
Mayobridge (SFC) - S Poacher
Burren (SFC) - J McCorry
Carryduff (SFC) - F Moriarty
Cill Chua (SFC) - M Moran
Ballyholland (SFC) - R Murtagh
Bryansford (SFC) - C Deegan
Rostrevor (IFC) - B Coulter
Loughinisland (SFC) -K Duffin
RGU Downpatrick (SFC) - K Gracey
Castlewellan (SFC) - B Grant

ACFL Division 2 (10 teams)

Longstone (SFC) - E Morgan
Glenn John Martins (SFC) - T Bagnall
An Riocht (SFC) - D Mussen
Darragh Cross (IFC) - DJ Kane / E Gormley
Bredagh (SFC) - B Mason
Sabhaill Naomh Pádraig (SFC) C O'Toole
Annaclone (IFC) - J Haughey
St John's Drumnaquoile (IFC) - C Burns
Liatroim (IFC) - F Fitzsummins
Saval (IFC) - D Hughes

ACFL Division 3 (12 teams)

Newry Shamrocks (IFC) - M Rafferty
Ballymartin (IFC) - C Brannagan
Tullylish (IFC) - D Corbett
Drumgath (IFC) - J Lynch
Attical (IFC) - C Burden
Aughlisnafin (IFC) - J Morgan
St John Bosco (IFC) - M McVeigh
Clan na Banna (IFC) - P Feeny
Teconnaught (JFC) - H Greene
Bright (IFC) - F Toner
Dromara (JFC) - M Walker
St Pauls (IFC) - P Hannigan

ACFL Division 4 (9 teams)

Kilclief (JFC) -
Dundrum (JFC) - J Clarke
Ardglass (JFC) -
East Belfast (JFC) -
St Colman's Drumaness (JFC) - Pat Morgan
Glasdrumman (JFC) - L Howlett
Aghaderg (JFC) -
St Michaels (JFC) -
Newry Mitchels (JFC) - M Boyle

Dromara - M Walker
St Pauls - P Hannigan
Attical - C Burden

Down ACFL as per website with teams listed last seasons placings. The normal way to grade championships status in past and it's not far away by the looks of it. Bredagh and Saul probably punching above their weight which is great to see.

Championship status (SFC/IFC/JFC) as denoted based on last season performance.
Rostrevor relegated to IFC
An Riocht promoted to SFC
Dromara relegated to JFC
Aughlisnafin promoted to IFC


ACFL Division 1 (12 teams)

CPN Warrenpoint (SFC)
Clonduff (SFC)
Mayobridge (SFC) - S Poacher
Burren (SFC)
Carryduff (SFC)
Cill Chua (SFC) - M Moran
Ballyholland (SFC)
Bryansford (SFC) - C Deegan
Rostrevor (IFC) - B Coulter
Loughinisland (SFC)
RGU Downpatrick (SFC) - Robinson
Castlewellan (SFC)

ACFL Division 2 (10 teams)

Longstone (SFC)
Glenn John Martins (SFC)
An Riocht (SFC)
Darragh Cross (IFC)
Bredagh (SFC)
Sabhaill Naomh Pádraig (SFC)
Annaclone (IFC)
St John's Drumnaquoile (IFC)
Liatroim (IFC)
Saval (IFC)

ACFL Division 3 (12 teams)

Newry Shamrocks (IFC)
Ballymartin (IFC)
Tullylish (IFC)
Drumgath (IFC)
Attical (IFC)
Aughlisnafin (IFC)
St John Bosco (IFC)
Clan na Banna (IFC)
Teconnaught (JFC)
Bright (IFC)
Dromara (JFC)
St Pauls (IFC)

ACFL Division 4 (9 teams)

Kilclief (JFC)
Dundrum (JFC)
Ardglass (JFC)
East Belfast (JFC)
St Colman's Drumaness (JFC)
Glasdrumman (JFC)
Aghaderg (JFC)
St Michaels (JFC)
Newry Mitchels (JFC)

The Championships anomaly of IFC teams in div 4 now corrected it appears.
The only JFC teams in Div 3 are Teconnaught and Dromara. There are no Div 4 teams in IFC.

With div 1 and div 3 both having 12 teams I don't think the CAD is feasible. Be lucky to even get two rounds as that's 22 games.

Also not sure on St Paul's status as have not seen anything publicly stated either ??

Div 1 contenders
Burren, Kilcoo, Clonduff but hard to call if starred leagues

Div 2
Longstone and Glenn I reckon

Div 3
Shamrocks the strongest and any from Drumgath, Ballymartin or Attical ?

Div 4
Kilclief prob strongest but Dundrum and Drumaness in the mix I'd say but East Belfast are the dark horses they seem to be getting stronger

As regards managers am not sure who is with whom ??
Poacher at Mayobridge
Deegan at Bryansford

Why would Castlewellan who are joined up with Loughinisland and Downpatrick players enter a 13 a side B competition with a squad of 29 players?
That just doesn't make any sense

A lot of teams back training from what I'm hearing. Rostrevor 5 nights a week what is all that about? Out county team wouldn't even be doing that

Two from Loughinisland and one from Downpatrick is not an amalgamation. Like has already been said you can only enter a competition that complements with your players ability and numbers. If anything it should been the one comp and open draw with losing teams dropping into the secondary comp as was in the past. Should also have been u21 still also.

Training now is madness. Only one that benefits is the hired help.

The poster said he heard those names were on the panel . From where ?
More like plucked out his head like most of the postings on here from most.
Pub gossip at best

Big Rice ?

As laughable as the list itself

Heard the following are included in the panel at present as well as those from last years panel..

Adam Lynch - CPN
Gary McMahon -CPN
Tiarnan Rushe - Ballyholland
Charlie Smith - Mayobridge
Tom Close - Clonduff
Oisin McConvey - Darragh Cross
Conor Clarke - An Riocht
Oran Murdock - Burren
Cathal Foy - Burren
Pearse Og McCrickard - Liatroim
Anthony Doherty - Downpatrick
Tom Smith - Downpatrick
Big Rice - Rostrevor
Conor Doyle - Rostrevor
Pat Havern - Saval
Declan McClements - Loughinisland
Andrew Gilmore - St Johns
Shay Croskery - Fin

throw up a list of players that you would pick if you think these fellas aren't good enough.