League may be true barometer of success for many counties

"Hardfacts . . .Do you really believe anyone other than a Division 1 league team will win a provincial championship."

All week I have been exploring the merits of a joint venture business model. A joint venture is where two or more parties form a contractual business arrangement for the mutual benefit of both and in doing so share the risks and rewards associated with the business.

It struck me that we have a similar business model in the GAA. The terms of agreement between a county board and its management panel effectively constitute a joint venture business model. Both parties clearly have a common goal. There is a defined start and end date. A board, consisting of representatives from both parties form a quality management group for yearly reviews of service performance. And ultimately successes and failures are shared.