Gaelic football a better spectacle under the new rules

Jul 15, 2025 12:58

By Sean McCaffrey

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Crowds attending games have increased as has the scorelines

With the All-Ireland championship down to the finalists of Kerry and Donegal; it has been widely agreed that the two form teams of the year have reached the decider.

Both sides were impressive in their wins over Tyrone and Meath in Croke Park.

Donegal registered 3-26 while Kerry hit 1-20. Whereas, the new rules, introduced this year, have been lauded for the open and high scoring games in the league and championship.

GAA coach and pundit Diarmuid Sucllion remarked that review team headed by Jim Gavin deserve a lot of credit for making the game more exciting again.