Round two of the Allianz league throw’s in this coming weekend with players, managers, officials and supporters continuing to adapt to the new playing rules.
The opening round of fixtures were met with general positivity. A number of high scores being recorded and a more free style type of play on show.
It was also evident, the role of the goalkeeper has become more prominent; with Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan finishing with six points and setting up a number of others in his side's win over Cavan on Saturday night.
Speaking after that victory; the Scotstown club man remarked, he didn't think there was much difference in what he had always been doing as a keeper. But there was more opportunities to get further up the field.
Westmeath are the visitors to Clones this Sunday to face Monaghan while Cavan are away to Meath.
Meanwhile, Roscommon made Down keeper John O'Hare pay for his foray's up field. An intercepted pass saw Ciaran Murtagh hit the back of an empty net from almost 50 metres out.
That was one of three goals scored by the Rossies as they registered an opening round win. Indeed, they now travel to Drogheda to face Louth on Sunday.
Manager Davy Burke noted somewhat tongue in cheek; that those charged with bringing in the new rules may have been pleased to see a goalkeeper getting caught out up the field.
