FRC’s proposed rule reforms will go before Council, with debate set to continue over suspension of preseason tournaments
Saturday’s GAA Central Council meeting has become unexpectedly significant, as a revolt against suspending the preseason provincial tournaments picks up pace.Those FRC proposals have been dragged into the preseason argument because players will likely need to accustom themselves to the new regulations — seven core proposals or “rule enhancements” as they are ingeniously termed, plus ancillary provisions.
Also advocating that change was the Gaelic Players Association, which spearheaded the suspension at September’s meeting of the central council. had the support of GAA president Jarlath Burns, who agreed with the move in the light of increasingly unsustainable demands on intercounty players, particularly those whose teams do well in club championships. Accordingly, the suspension was approved.
In a statement assessing potential losses from the suspension of its FBD leagues at €150,000, the province announced likely resulting cutbacks. Ulster Council has briefed its counties and a key concern is the loss of revenue involved in missing out on a McKenna Cup in a year with Armagh as All-Ireland champions.
After review, it was decided to abolish the two points for kicking 45s and not to proceed with the increased, four-point value of the goal. The first tweak was expected, as 45s are routinely converted by practised place kickers but also because they frequently result from a skilful aspect of defending, either tackling or blocking.
The first of last weekend’s matches, Connacht vs Leinster, which was the least competitive of the four fixtures created immediate alarm, as Connacht streaked ahead and never looked likely to be challenged.
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