Flanagan calls for changes to All-Ireland SHC format

Seamus Flanagan, a former Limerick hurler, advocates for adjustments to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship format. He suggests implementing a backdoor entry system similar to the one used in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, which has seen structural improvements. Flanagan states that only the top three teams from each province currently advance, leading to early exits for others like Tipperary and Waterford. This, he argues, diminishes competition and visibility for hurling. Flanagan emphasizes the need for more games to sustain interest, noting that key teams should continue to compete at an inter-county level beyond May. The conversation on possible format changes is ongoing in the Gaelic Athletic Association community.

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