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Rumour is playoff is scheduled for Bellaghy on Wed week.

Heard that as well. Strange since the championship starts that following weekend. Banagher play in the hurling championship this weekend, that playoff on Wednesday, and then the football championship. I didn't think they could schedule a game that close to the championship.

Fitting to see Siraj taking the final wicket, especially after taking his Brook catch over the boundary. His bowling was brilliant.

Woeful from the Lions today. Australia all over them. Too much beer after last week!

I don't wish to be cynical but it sure seems like the game was completely changed this year before Ulster could have another 4-5 year All Ireland dominance.  The slaves aren't getting off the plantation this time!

The rules are the same for everyone. It's only the first year, so i think we need to give them a chance to bed in. Teams will eventually learn how to maximise their performance within the new rules. Football was much more enjoyable this year, and as teams adapt the competiveness will tighten up as well.

Kerry need to beat Meath before I can't take them seriously as champions. 

Jayus, don't get DunneRoyal going again Youse can be thankful you weren't up against that Kerry team today.

Will Murphy go back into retirement now?

Disappointing final. Donegal never really laid a glove on Kerry. That said, Kerry were excellent in the first half, and were in cruise control in the second. They've set the bar high for 2026.

Donegals main men haven't shown up today.

Taking Gallen off is a mistake. Offers a goal threat if nothing else.

💯 very surprised at that.

Donegal far too slow breaking forward. Lack of confidence in the forward line.

Half time Kerry 0-17 Donegal 0-10.  David Clifford two pointer to finish out the half after a long possession piece.

Donegal will need Kerry to collapse like Cork Hurlers 2nd half.

Definitely going to need at least a couple of goals now, in the second half. Not looking likely.

O Baoíl hasn't added much since he came on. Too slow on it when they really need to push it and then that terrible attempt to drop it on top of Murphy.

His confidence levels are very low compared to last season.

Donegal are making so many bad decisions you'd have to think they can get that tightened up at HT!

Aye, and a unusual lack of energy. Theyre not dead yet.

Wee bit of momentum now for Donegal

Donegal not a team who panics when they get behind but maybe they should with Kerry in this form.