The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have suggested a 32-team system involving eight groups in their proposal on how to revamp the All-Ireland Football Championship.
The seeding for the groups would be decided based on the National League and provincial champions would remain as standalone competitions.
The proposal for the 32-team competition has eight four-team groups which would be determined based on a team's finishing position in the National League.
The top team from each group would go straight into the last 16, the second and third placed teams enter the second round of the Championship and the bottom team is eliminated. In the event of a group-stage draw, the tie would go to extra time.
The knockout stage would begin with the All-Ireland quarter-final's on the 30th-31st of July, semi-finals on the 13th-14th of August and the All-Ireland final would take place on the 4th of September.
The proposal states that the National League begin in February, with the semi-finals and final being abolished and the winner of each division being decided on points-difference if necessary.
The provincial championships would have no impact on the All-Ireland Championship and would take place in April and early May.
The GPA also said that the proposal will generate more revenue for the GAA given the increased games and greater importance given to the National League.
The first draft of the proposal will be released to inter-county players later this week and feedback will be encouraged before it is submitted to the Central Council.
