The proposal for a new championship format will not be introduced until 2026, as immediate changes would disrupt existing county plans for next year.
The last two years of the All-Ireland group stage suffered criticism as some counties lost three matches yet remained in contention, highlighting flaws in the current format.
The proposed new system would create a final 16 format with winners and losers' groups, ensuring a clearer path for qualifying teams through to the quarter-finals.
GAA's decision to trial the scrapping of all pre-season competitions in 2025 indicates a willingness to reshape the fixtures calendar based on feedback and performance.
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