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The GAA's reliance on guilt and other people's expectations is a double-edged sword, fueling the games' success but also leading to fierce loyalty that sustains grudges across generations. However, research suggests that the player of yore was not averse to bouncing around from club to club, challenging the nostalgic marketing around 'the club' as a birthright or rich inheritance.
The GAA's reliance on guilt and other people's expectations is a double-edged sword, fueling the games' success but also leading to fierce loyalty that sustains grudges across generations.
However, research suggests that the player of yore was not averse to bouncing around from club to club, challenging the nostalgic marketing around 'the club' as a birthright or rich inheritance. The influx of rural dwellers for employment and ease of travel have also contributed to changes in the game. A perceived threat from Australian Rules clubs luring top Irish talent away is fueling tensions.
Pat Spillane has accused the AFL of taking the GAA's 'crown jewels,' while Tomás Ó Sé has condemned objectionable approaches from some clubs. Suggestions have been made for the GAA to act, including compensation packages and limiting the number of players from each county, but these are unworkable.
The AFL is offering significant financial packages, including a Rookie B contract worth €42,000 per annum, which is serious money for kids in their late teens and early 20s, making it difficult for the GAA to compete
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