All Ireland Championship 2025.

[thewobbler]

For all our improvements, I can't see Down having the physical power to compete with Galway. It should pan similar to the Doen Donegal game in Ulster.

I fancy Louth as the best chance of an upset. In that if that fixture was played 10 times, Louth would definitely win one, maybe two. I'm not sure I could say that about the other games. Cork will run Dublin close for 40 mins before bowing out meekly. Cavan might as well send their women's team.

[David McKeown]

The way this year has gone who knows what might happen next weekend. That said if everything goes to plan that's a huge quarterfinal. Which would you prefer it to three big games in 2 weeks (as Kerry will have) or first big game in 4 weeks as Armagh will have?

[Stickittotheman]

Kerry must be the luckiest team on the planet. Always get a good draw. The PQF's look like foregone conclusions without being too disrespectful. All going as most imagine it could leave those through to the Quarters playing Dublin, Kerry, Donegal or Galway. Almost sure Armagh can't play 3 of those so we could be looking at an Armagh v Kerry quarter! Early days yet mind you and the 4 teams who wouldn't be fancied might pull a rabbit out of the hat yet!

Luckiest team on the planet to be facing Armagh in the 1/4s? (If the 4 favourites all win)

Making a quarter final playing Cork, Clare, Roscommon, Meath, Louth and Cavan if they beat them. I would say that is fair lucky when Armagh have played  Donegal, Derry, Dublin and Galway.

[Dunneroyal]

The 4 qualifiers teams look stronger that the 4 table toppers as a quartet. Given u can't get Dublin v Meath, and  Armagh v Kerry a def. Then maybe Galway v Monaghan, Donegal v Meath, Tyrone v Dublin.

We can get Dublin and hopefully we do. Only one Meath can't get us Louth should it happen they progress. And maybe Kerry. Dublin v Meath are nearly the guaranteed pick as it will pack out croke park on its own.

[Stickittotheman]

Kerry must be the luckiest team on the planet. Always get a good draw. The PQF's look like foregone conclusions without being too disrespectful. All going as most imagine it could leave those through to the Quarters playing Dublin, Kerry, Donegal or Galway. Almost sure Armagh can't play 3 of those so we could be looking at an Armagh v Kerry quarter! Early days yet mind you and the 4 teams who wouldn't be fancied might pull a rabbit out of the hat yet!

Wouldn't be writing Down off just yet. Despite losing yesterday they're playing well

Down were relegated from Division two and are playing a team that were All Ireland finalists last year. If they turned Galway over it would be a monumental upset.

[GTP]

The pitch in Newry looked very tight on Saturday during Derry, Dublin. Maybe Down posters know better and from limited viewing I wouldn't think that suits the way they play. Galway will overpower them and head west happy.
I can't see upsets in the other games with Dublin, Kerry and Donegal to head through.
If Down did go all the way I presume All Ireland champions do get automatic entry to the following year's competition?

[An Watcher]

I'd say kerry will play cavan with one eye on armagh.  Try a few things and give a few players game time.
Similarly, I'd say geezer will have a few guys down there taking notes.  Interesting few weeks ahead

[AustinPowers]

Ah , the old heated  balls on the radiator  worked a treat this morning

The 4 big  guns kept apart. Four inevitable victories 

Dublin by 8+
Kerry by 12+
Donegal by 6+
Galway by 2+

[Dunneroyal]

Kerry must be the luckiest team on the planet. Always get a good draw. The PQF's look like foregone conclusions without being too disrespectful. All going as most imagine it could leave those through to the Quarters playing Dublin, Kerry, Donegal or Galway. Almost sure Armagh can't play 3 of those so we could be looking at an Armagh v Kerry quarter! Early days yet mind you and the 4 teams who wouldn't be fancied might pull a rabbit out of the hat yet!

Luckiest team on the planet to be facing Armagh in the 1/4s? (If the 4 favourites all win)

Making a quarter final playing Cork, Clare, Roscommon, Meath, Louth and Cavan if they beat them. I would say that is fair lucky when Armagh have played  Donegal, Derry, Dublin and Galway.

A Meath team who beat them comprehensively?

[Rossfan]

Ah , the old heated  balls on the radiator  worked a treat this morning

The 4 big  guns kept apart. Four inevitable victories 

Dublin by 8+
Kerry by 12+
Donegal by 6+
Galway by 2+

3 of the 4 big guns were in the same pot

[GalwayBayBoy]

Definitely a dangerous game for us up in Newry. Down are improving and have a lot of pace in their side. That said I watched their game against Monaghan and it's no exaggeration to say that Monaghan could easily have scored 6 or 7 goals had they been a small bit more clinical. Especially when Down tired there was gaping holes in their defence. They are well capable of putting up a big score though with the new rules.

[Grace Murphy]

I'd say kerry will play cavan with one eye on armagh.  Try a few things and give a few players game time.
Similarly, I'd say geezer will have a few guys down there taking notes.  Interesting few weeks ahead

I reckon Kerry will put on their strongest team and performance possible. You wouldn't want to be goin into an Armagh game after trying out lads -  resting players against Meath and Cavan - The team would turn up cold for the big game.

[Captain Obvious]

For all our improvements, I can't see Down having the physical power to compete with Galway. It should pan similar to the Doen Donegal game in Ulster.

I fancy Louth as the best chance of an upset. In that if that fixture was played 10 times, Louth would definitely win one, maybe two. I'm not sure I could say that about the other games. Cork will run Dublin close for 40 mins before bowing out meekly. Cavan might as well send their women's team.

Wouldn't be Galway if they didn't need the rub of the green to get over the line against a team they are expected to beat comfortably.  Westmeath,Sligo last year.  Armagh with little to play for, Mayo,Derry already this year. 

[Truthsayer]

Ah , the old heated  balls on the radiator  worked a treat this morning

The 4 big  guns kept apart. Four inevitable victories 

Dublin by 8+
Kerry by 12+
Donegal by 6+
Galway by 2+

When you're reminded some on the Board haven't a clue. Was two pots with 2nd place teams against 3rd place teams... hence 'kept apart' 

[Aristo 60]

Ah , the old heated  balls on the radiator  worked a treat this morning

The 4 big  guns kept apart. Four inevitable victories 

Dublin by 8+
Kerry by 12+
Donegal by 6+
Galway by 2+

When you're reminded some on the Board haven't a clue. Was two pots with 2nd place teams against 3rd place teams... hence 'kept apart' 

Looking fwd to Austin's response