Moroney talks up the merits of a seeded draw

THE advantage of a seeded draw in the Munster SFC is it ensures the final is ‘generally’ contested by the two best teams, states departing Council Secretary Simon Moroney in his report to next weekend’s annual convention in Ennis.

Expressing surprise that the decision taken to change from an open draw attracted such negative comment, he points out that it was the ‘democratic wish’ of the counties after a consultative process.

That apart, Clare have submitted a motion calling for a return of the open draw. In defence of the format,