All-Ireland SFC may switch to the old Kerry 'second-chance' structure 

The idea of a knock-out Sam Maguire Cup with second chances for counties defeated in the first round gained support this week.

The Sam Maguire Cup. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A competition structure previously used in the Kerry senior football championship is considered the early favourite to replace the current All-Ireland SFC round-robin format.

The idea of a knock-out Sam Maguire Cup with second chances for counties defeated in the first round gained support at roadshow meetings in Munster on Monday and Leinster on Tuesday this week.