After last weekend's Croke Park thriller to decide the Division 1 football title, there were many who went on social media afterwards to posit a view that the fare on offer only served to justify the continuation of league finals .Such talk on dispensing with the divisonal deciders has only gained traction in recent years - since the GAA's introduction of the split season and with it an April start to the championship.
"There may even be just one. Dublin’s current form suggests the competitive imbalance of their six in a row era hibernated rather than died. But for two superb dead ball conversions, by Rob Hennelly in 2021 and Seán O’Shea in 2022, they might be seeking ten on the trot." In 1992 after losing narrowly to Donegal in an Ulster final, when favourites, the late Eamon Coleman spent months replaying the pain of that defeat in his head. A year later Derry lifted Sam Maguire for the first time. Lessons were learned, with Coleman overseeing a side that could deal with heightened expectations.
Others, namely Mayo, Galway, Tyrone, Armagh and Donegal are capable of adding a bit more gloss. Kevin McStay seemed happy that the Green and Red did not reach the league final this year, telling RTÉ Sport after the recent win over Monaghan that his side"are in a good place" heading into the championship.
Armagh will look to ditch the 'nearly man' tag. They are on the easier side of the draw in Ulster and McGeeney needs to deliver some silverware.
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