The 2024 Championship saw a surge in competitiveness with Armagh's unexpected victory, but the quality of play has declined. Sweeping rule changes are coming to revitalize the sport.
After years of predictability, the 2024 Championship brought a welcome shake-up as, for the first time since 2010, the final didn't feature one of the usual suspects - Dublin, Kerry, or Mayo. This year's Championship is shaping up to be even more competitive, with six or seven teams, perhaps even more, vying for the All-Ireland title in 2025. Armagh 's remarkable rise, from being ranked as low as seventh just a year ago, highlights this newfound parity.
However, while the Championship's excitement is on the rise, the quality of Gaelic football as a spectacle has noticeably declined in recent years. Even the All-Ireland final, particularly the first half, proved to be a rather sluggish affair. Recognizing this decline, Jim Gavin's Football Review Committee has been diligently working on reconstructing the game, and sweeping rule changes will take effect at the start of the Allianz League next month. These changes are likely to continue evolving throughout the year. The game will probably improve, but football in 2025 will be significantly different from what we witnessed in 2024, marking a turning point for the sport
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