Several players and clubs expressed a strong disapproval of starred games. A number of issues came to the forefront when starred games ware discussed. Match-ups were often unfair with some clubs having to play several games against other clubs who did not have county players. County players not being released to play even if they were not involved in the county match squad. Match-ups become unfair due to players opting out of the county panel. Starred games are crucial to the running of the season. If we did not have starred games our playing season would be extended by at least 4 weeks. Finding an answer to starred games is not easy, especially in the lower divisions where it is not always possible to ensure matchups. This issue is amplified when players opt out of the county senior team. Clubs suggested several options to improve the situation. Introducing a playoff system for the league title in Divisions 2 and 3. This option has already been put forward by the CCC and rejected by clubs. We believe that there don’t is any merit in putting this forward, given the limited support this proposal received from club delegates when it was last put before the County Committee. The CCC allows clubs with county players to move their game to a Tuesday night. This idea his some merit but will run into major issues if Tyrone enter the back-door Ireland Qualifiers.
Several players and clubs expressed a strong disapproval of starred games. A number of issues came to the forefront when starred games ware discussed. Match-ups were often unfair with some clubs having to play several games against other clubs who did not have county players. County players not being released to play even if they were not involved in the county match squad. Match-ups become unfair due to players opting out of the county panel. Starred games are crucial to the running of the season. If we did not have starred games our playing season would be extended by at least 4 weeks. Finding an answer to starred games is not easy, especially in the lower divisions where it is not always possible to ensure matchups. This issue is amplified when players opt out of the county senior team. Clubs suggested several options to improve the situation. Introducing a playoff system for the league title in Divisions 2 and 3. This option has already been put forward by the CCC and rejected by clubs. We don’t believe that there is any merit in putting this forward, given the limited support this proposal received from club delegates when it was last put before the County Committee. The CCC allows clubs with county players to move their game to a Tuesday night. This idea his some merit but will run into major issues if Tyrone enter the back-door Qualifiers. Ireland