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Thu 07 Jul 2007Brennan wants open draw for hurlingGAA president Nickey Brennan has advocated an open draw in the All-Ireland hurling championship, unless there is at least some restructuring of the provincial format.It was Brennan's first response to Sunday's brutally predictable Leinster final, where his native Kilkenny proved emphatic winners over Wexford.